Wade in the Water is an album by Ramsey Lewis, issued in 1966 on Cadet Records.

[1][2] With a 3.5 out of 5 star rating, Richard S. Ginelli of Allmusic declared "Like The In Crowd, this record evokes its era indelibly.

"[4] "Hold It Right There" won a Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Group Performance - Vocal or Instrumental.

[5] The album's title track reached No.

3 on the Billboard Top Soul Singles chart and No.