"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

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and produced by Mark Davis. It was the main theme from the soundtrack to the

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'' 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.

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Cover Versions

In 1999,

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recorded a version for her album '' Time of Our Lives''.

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