"Theme Song from 'Which Way Is Up'" was a hit song by R&B female vocal group

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. The song was written by Norman Whitfield and produced by Mark Davis. It was the main theme from the soundtrack to the Richard Pryor movie, ''

Which Way Is Up? ''Which Way is Up?'' is a 1977 American comedy film starring Richard Pryor and directed by Michael Schultz. It is a remake of the 1972 Italian comedy film ''The Seduction of Mimi''. Richard Pryor plays three roles: an orange picker who has two wom ...

'' It was also included on the group's self-titled debut album. It spent two weeks at number one on the R&B charts in February, 1978 and peaked at number twenty-one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 singles chart. The single also peaked at number twelve on the disco charts.

Charts

Cover Versions

In 1999, Marcia Hines recorded a version for her album '' Time of Our Lives''.

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