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The Emotions

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A trio of sisters with a strong gospel base, the Emotions (based in Chicago) were one of the leading female R&B acts of the '70s. Lead singer Sheila Hutchinson and her sisters Wanda and Jeanette were only teenagers when they crashed the soul charts in 1969 with the engaging "So I Can Love You," but they sang gospel as children and enjoyed secular fame locally before signing with Memphis-based Volt and working with producers Isaac Hayes and David Porter. When Stax folded in 1975, the group hooked up with Maurice White of Earth, Wind & Fire, an association that led to the number one pop/R&B hit "Best of My Love" in 1977.

Two years after Best of My Love, Maurice White and the Emotions collaborated on "Boogie Wonderland," which was both a number two R&B and number six pop hit. They issued three more albums on White's ARC label from 1979 to 1981, but were unable to duplicate their earlier success. They moved to the Red label for the 1984 LP Sincerely, which included the single "All Things Come in Time." They issued three other singles from the album, but none made much impact, though each one charted. They then signed with Motown, but issued only one album, If I Only Knew.

Sheila Hutchinson was a featured vocalist on Garry Glenn's "Feels Good to Feel Good" in 1987. Younger sister Pam (who temporarily joined the group in the late '70s and became a permanent member after the turn of the millennium) and Jeanette Hutchinson did background vocals on Helen Baylor's gospel song "There's No Greater Love" in 1990. Wanda Hutchinson and Jeanette sang on Earth, Wind & Fire's Heritage in 1990. Pam Hutchinson died on September 18, 2020, at the age of 61. ~ Bill Dahl & Ron Wynn, Rovi

Total plays

867.2 million
Updated on 2024-10-09

Monthly listeners

7,295,301

Followers

581,609

Top Cities

  1. Mexico
    94,148 listeners
  2. United Kingdom
    115,696 listeners
  3. Chile
    109,359 listeners
  4. Australia
    89,863 listeners
  5. France
    84,566 listeners

Most popular tracks

Track Plays Duration Release date
Boogie Wonderland
Boogie Wonderland
513,852,975 4:48 1968-01-01
Best of My Love
Best of My Love
261,269,019 3:41 1968-01-01
Boogie Wonderland (with The Emotions) - 12" Version
Boogie Wonderland (with The Emotions) - 12" Version
16,933,432 8:16 2010-07-30
Don't Ask My Neighbors
Don't Ask My Neighbors
12,889,629 4:27 1976-01-01
Flowers
Flowers
10,471,399 4:28 1976-01-01
Flowers
Flowers
10,468,407 4:29 1976-01-01
What Do The Lonely Do At Christmas?
What Do The Lonely Do At Christmas?
5,070,215 3:28 1977-11-01
So I Can Love You
So I Can Love You
5,034,440 2:50 1969-01-01
Blind Alley
Blind Alley
4,339,729 3:04 1969-01-01
I Don't Wanna Lose Your Love
I Don't Wanna Lose Your Love
4,064,978 4:02 1976-01-01
I Like It
I Like It
2,217,876 2:28 1969-01-01
Show Me How - 45 Version
Show Me How - 45 Version
1,134,238 3:19 1969-01-01
My Honey And Me
My Honey And Me
1,071,009 3:37 1979-01-01
A Feeling Is
A Feeling Is
981,108 3:36 1977-06-10
If You Think It (You May As Well Do It)
If You Think It (You May As Well Do It)
978,820 3:04 1969-01-01
You've Got the Right to Know
You've Got the Right to Know
752,861 2:36 1976-01-01
I Should Be Dancing
I Should Be Dancing
744,023 4:17 1979-01-01
Black Christmas
Black Christmas
713,114 2:47 1993-09-30
Walking the Line
Walking the Line
643,356 4:29 1978-01-03
Blessed
Blessed
633,631 4:36 1976-01-01
Me for You
Me for You
632,867 4:16 1976-01-01
Me For You
Me For You
632,867 4:16 1996-01-01
Key to My Heart
Key to My Heart
595,329 5:21 1976-01-01
I Could Never Be Happy
I Could Never Be Happy
584,525 3:30 1979-01-01
Shouting Out Love
Shouting Out Love
496,560 3:16 1977-11-01
Turn It Out
Turn It Out
478,308 5:03 1981-01-01
Come Into My World
Come Into My World
422,717 4:41 1979-01-01
Rejoice
Rejoice
415,310 5:22 1977-06-10
Patiently Waiting
Patiently Waiting
378,912 7:01 2016-04-01
Love's What's Happenin'
Love's What's Happenin'
340,804 3:19 1977-06-10
A Long Way to Go
A Long Way to Go
314,836 3:49 1977-06-10
Smile
Smile
310,005 3:15 1978-01-03
Take Me Back
Take Me Back
303,121 3:22 1969-01-01
Where Is Your Love
Where Is Your Love
295,661 3:57 1979-01-01
You're a Special Part of My Life
You're a Special Part of My Life
291,706 3:54 1976-01-01
Changes
Changes
273,713 3:01 2018-06-29
No Plans for Tomorrow
No Plans for Tomorrow
264,914 3:44 1976-01-01
Now That I Know
Now That I Know
253,894 4:06 1976-01-01
All Night, Alright
All Night, Alright
241,190 4:30 1981-01-01
Cause I Love You
Cause I Love You
239,761 3:39 1996-01-01
On & On
On & On
235,266 4:04 1979-01-01
How'd I Know That Love Would Slip Away
How'd I Know That Love Would Slip Away
213,722 4:43 1977-06-10
Yes, I Am
Yes, I Am
206,212 4:07 1996-01-01
LOVE IS RIGHT ON
LOVE IS RIGHT ON
190,697 4:19 1978-01-03
Love Is Right On
Love Is Right On
190,697 4:18 1996-01-01
How Can You Stop Loving Someone
How Can You Stop Loving Someone
184,738 4:15 1976-01-01
Love Vibes
Love Vibes
183,956 3:13 1978-01-03
What's the Name of Your Love
What's the Name of Your Love
164,124 3:46 1979-01-01
Flowers - Single Version
Flowers - Single Version
155,983 3:45 1976-01-01
My Baby Dance
My Baby Dance
135,364 4:19 1979-01-01
You're The Best
You're The Best
133,380 6:19 1984-01-01
Ain't No Doubt About It
Ain't No Doubt About It
129,579 3:26 1976-01-01
We Go Through Changes
We Go Through Changes
120,051 0:55 1976-01-01
There'll Never Be Another Moment
There'll Never Be Another Moment
119,276 4:35 1981-01-01
New Affair
New Affair
112,698 3:11 1981-01-01
Love Lies
Love Lies
108,493 3:51 1981-01-01
I Wouldn't Lie
I Wouldn't Lie
104,918 4:34 1976-01-01
Ain't No Sunshine
Ain't No Sunshine
97,542 4:45 1977-11-01
God Will Take Care of You
God Will Take Care of You
96,728 0:42 1976-01-01
Here You Come Again
Here You Come Again
95,166 4:11 1981-01-01
The Best Part Of A Love Affair
The Best Part Of A Love Affair
83,515 3:30 1969-01-01
I Don't Wanna Lose Your Love - DJ Reverend P Edit
I Don't Wanna Lose Your Love - DJ Reverend P Edit
81,664 6:25 2018-06-29
Whole Lot of Shakin'
Whole Lot of Shakin'
81,231 3:18 1978-01-03
Put A Little Love Away - Single Version
Put A Little Love Away - Single Version
79,239 3:36 1979-01-01
Put A Little Love Away
Put A Little Love Away
75,228 5:19 1977-11-01
You're The One
You're The One
58,533 4:02 1984-01-01
Somebody Wants What I Got
Somebody Wants What I Got
51,817 3:11 1969-01-01
Life
Life
48,315 4:28 2020-05-25
Going On Strike
Going On Strike
46,296 2:37 1969-01-01
Time Is Passing By
Time Is Passing By
45,324 3:19 1978-01-03
I Should Be Dancing - Single Version
I Should Be Dancing - Single Version
42,887 3:46 1979-01-01
Stealin' Love
Stealin' Love
40,563 3:12 1979-01-01
When Tomorrow Comes
When Tomorrow Comes
40,557 3:02 1979-01-01
Somebody New
Somebody New
40,008 2:44 2016-01-01
Peace Be Still - Live
Peace Be Still - Live
38,457 9:05 2004-01-01
You Make Me Want To Love You
You Make Me Want To Love You
38,398 3:17 1979-01-01
Heart Association
Heart Association
37,889 3:02 1979-01-01
I Found My Man
I Found My Man
37,170 2:38 1969-01-01
I Call This Loving You
I Call This Loving You
36,978 3:06 1977-11-01
Spirit Of Summer
Spirit Of Summer
36,027 2:23 1978-01-03
Where Is Your Love - Single Version
Where Is Your Love - Single Version
35,272 3:31 1979-01-01
Got To Be The Man
Got To Be The Man
34,696 2:46 1969-01-01
Cause I Love You
Cause I Love You
33,129 3:40 1979-01-01
Nothing Seems Impossible
Nothing Seems Impossible
33,096 3:04 1969-01-01
Peace Be Still
Peace Be Still
32,710 2:58 1977-11-01
My Letter
My Letter
32,267 3:44 1969-01-01
Boogie Wonderland (with The Emotions) - Stretch & Vern Remix
Boogie Wonderland (with The Emotions) - Stretch & Vern Remix
31,658 3:42 1999-01-01
Eternally
Eternally
30,942 4:41 1984-01-01
From Toys To Boys
From Toys To Boys
29,009 2:29 1979-01-01
My Everything
My Everything
28,270 3:43 1978-01-03
Layed Back
Layed Back
27,270 3:12 1979-01-01
It's Not Fair
It's Not Fair
27,244 3:17 1969-01-01
Runnin' Back (And Forth)
Runnin' Back (And Forth)
26,156 2:56 1977-11-01
Yes, I Am
Yes, I Am
26,087 4:10 1979-01-01
Two Lovers
Two Lovers
25,872 3:03 1969-01-01
Anyway You Look At It
Anyway You Look At It
25,233 3:54 1977-11-01
Day Dreams
Day Dreams
25,201 3:18 1969-01-01
The Movie
The Movie
25,188 4:11 1979-01-01
Gee Whiz (Look At His Eyes)
Gee Whiz (Look At His Eyes)
22,907 3:24 1977-11-01
It's Been Fun
It's Been Fun
22,632 3:02 1969-01-01
Boss Love Maker
Boss Love Maker
22,100 3:21 1969-01-01
Tricks Were Made For Kids
Tricks Were Made For Kids
21,280 3:44 1969-01-01
On & On
On & On
20,428 4:02 1976-01-01
All Things Come In Time
All Things Come In Time
19,792 5:25 1984-01-01
Innocent
Innocent
19,640 3:11 1977-11-01
I Really Miss You
I Really Miss You
18,880 3:18 1977-11-01
Love Is The Hardest Thing To Find
Love Is The Hardest Thing To Find
18,483 2:44 1969-01-01
Baby, I'm Through
Baby, I'm Through
18,410 4:13 1977-11-01
Love Ain't Easy Onesided
Love Ain't Easy Onesided
17,847 2:46 1969-01-01
When You Gonna Wake Up
When You Gonna Wake Up
17,400 3:51 1981-01-01
I've Fallen In Love
I've Fallen In Love
17,322 3:48 1977-11-01
MUSIC BOX
MUSIC BOX
17,275 0:44 1978-01-03
Boy, I Need You
Boy, I Need You
16,971 2:57 1969-01-01
The Good Times
The Good Times
16,763 4:13 1984-01-01
Baby, I'm Through - Single Version
Baby, I'm Through - Single Version
16,606 3:35 1979-01-01
The Movie
The Movie
15,702 4:10 1976-01-01
I Wanna Come Back
I Wanna Come Back
15,305 3:26 1977-11-01
Are You Through With My Heart
Are You Through With My Heart
14,952 3:53 1984-01-01
Best of My Love - Single Version
Best of My Love - Single Version
13,516 1:44 2020-08-21
Sincerely
Sincerely
13,477 4:17 1984-01-01
I Can Do Anything
I Can Do Anything
13,202 5:36 1984-01-01
The Storm
The Storm
12,680 2:57 2022-09-23
There Are More Questions Than Answers
There Are More Questions Than Answers
12,545 3:32 2014-01-01
Flowers - Single Version
Flowers - Single Version
11,953 1:38 2020-08-21
You Know I'm The One
You Know I'm The One
11,925 4:57 1984-01-01
Can't Blow Out The Candle
Can't Blow Out The Candle
11,291 3:57 1984-01-01
You're The Best - M&M Mix
You're The Best - M&M Mix
10,717 8:15 1984-01-01
Blind Alley - Live At The Summit Club / 1972
Blind Alley - Live At The Summit Club / 1972
10,433 2:38 2023-02-10
Got to Be Yours (feat. The Emotions)
Got to Be Yours (feat. The Emotions)
9,208 8:12 2021-10-01
Rum Bay
Rum Bay
8,724 2:41 2022-09-23
Smile
Smile
8,662 1:41 2020-08-21
Boogie Wonderland (with The Emotions)
Boogie Wonderland (with The Emotions)
8,556 1:47 2020-08-21
Never Let Another
Never Let Another
8,525 3:40 1984-01-01
I Should Be Dancing
I Should Be Dancing
8,396 1:42 2020-08-21
Giving You All I Got
Giving You All I Got
8,249 4:21 1984-01-01
Show Me How
Show Me How
8,225 5:36 2007-01-01
I Don't Wanna Lose Your Love
I Don't Wanna Lose Your Love
7,939 1:41 2020-08-21
So I Can Love You
So I Can Love You
7,484 6:10 2007-01-01
You're The Best - M&M Re-Edit
You're The Best - M&M Re-Edit
7,135 9:05 1984-01-01
Walking the Line
Walking the Line
6,365 2:16 2020-08-21
Mashed Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes
5,941 2:40 2012-04-25
Put A Little Love Away
Put A Little Love Away
5,725 3:11 2014-01-01
You Can't Stop Me
You Can't Stop Me
5,600 2:27 2019-07-26
Runnin' Back (And Forth)
Runnin' Back (And Forth)
4,944 2:32 2014-01-01
Been Looking Your Way
Been Looking Your Way
4,285 3:16 2019-07-09
Brushfire
Brushfire
3,305 2:49 2016-01-01
Love You Most Of All
Love You Most Of All
2,253 2:23 1969-04-01
Ain't Enough Hours
Ain't Enough Hours
2,033 3:02 2021-10-01
Show Me How
Show Me How
1,761 3:48 2000-01-01
Christmas Angel
Christmas Angel
1,386 2:34 2020-07-15
Starlight Night
Starlight Night
1,302 2:05 2008-01-01
This Old House
This Old House
1,161 2:02 1969-04-01
Without You, Christmas is Blue
Without You, Christmas is Blue
1,138 3:15 2020-07-15
Candlelight
Candlelight
< 1000 2:17 1958-10-13
It's Love
It's Love
< 1000 1:53 1958-10-13
All About Love
All About Love
< 1000 5:04 2010-02-14
It's Love
It's Love
< 1000 1:54 2015-07-01
Fool's Paradise
Fool's Paradise
< 1000 2:25 2008-01-01
You Can't Stop Me
You Can't Stop Me
< 1000 2:44 2022-09-23
So I Can Love You - Live At The Summit Club / 1972
So I Can Love You - Live At The Summit Club / 1972
< 1000 6:23 2023-02-24
Introductions - Live At The Summit Club / 1972
Introductions - Live At The Summit Club / 1972
< 1000 2:16 2023-02-24
Show Me How - Live At The Summit Club / 1972
Show Me How - Live At The Summit Club / 1972
< 1000 3:53 2023-02-24
When Tomorrow Comes - Live At The Summit Club / 1972
When Tomorrow Comes - Live At The Summit Club / 1972
< 1000 8:46 2023-02-24
I Could Never Be Happy - Live At The Summit Club / 1972
I Could Never Be Happy - Live At The Summit Club / 1972
< 1000 5:40 2023-02-24
Peace Be Still - Rehearsal
Peace Be Still - Rehearsal
< 1000 7:60 2023-02-24
Peace Be Still - Take 1
Peace Be Still - Take 1
< 1000 9:57 2023-02-24
Peace Be Still - Take 2
Peace Be Still - Take 2
< 1000 8:56 2023-02-24
You've Got The Love (feat. The Emotions)
You've Got The Love (feat. The Emotions)
< 1000 4:35 1999-08-25
Moebius (feat. The Emotions)
Moebius (feat. The Emotions)
< 1000 5:01 1999-08-25
Moment -Kagerou no Youni- (feat. The Emotions)
Moment -Kagerou no Youni- (feat. The Emotions)
< 1000 5:05 1999-08-25
MY TIME (feat. The Emotions)
MY TIME (feat. The Emotions)
< 1000 5:05 1999-08-25
Gospel...??? (Interlude) (feat. The Emotions)
Gospel...??? (Interlude) (feat. The Emotions)
< 1000 0:28 1999-08-25
YOU AND I (feat. The Emotions)
YOU AND I (feat. The Emotions)
< 1000 3:59 1999-08-25
You've Got The Love (Extended Club Mix) (feat. The Emotions)
You've Got The Love (Extended Club Mix) (feat. The Emotions)
< 1000 6:06 1999-08-25
Moebius (Mixed Exclusive Illusion) (feat. The Emotions)
Moebius (Mixed Exclusive Illusion) (feat. The Emotions)
< 1000 4:58 1999-08-25
You've Got The Love (Steel St. House Mix) (feat. The Emotions)
You've Got The Love (Steel St. House Mix) (feat. The Emotions)
< 1000 5:52 1999-08-25
You Can't Stop Me
You Can't Stop Me
< 1000 2:48 2019-01-01
The Storm
The Storm
< 1000 3:12 2019-01-01

New releases

Blind Alley (Live At The Summit Club / 1972)
Blind Alley (Live At The Summit Club / 1972)
2023-02-10
[Craft Recordings]
Life
Life
2020-05-25
[L & R Records]
You Can't Stop Me / The Storm
You Can't Stop Me / The Storm
2019-01-01
[Gay Feet/Dub Store Records]
The Essential Emotions - The Columbia Years
The Essential Emotions - The Columbia Years
2018-06-29
[Legacy Recordings]
Love Songs
Love Songs
1999-01-01
[Columbia]
The Best Of The Emotions: Best Of My Love
The Best Of The Emotions: Best Of My Love
1996-03-11
[Columbia/Legacy]
The Best Of The Emotions: Best Of My Love
The Best Of The Emotions: Best Of My Love
1996-01-01
[Legacy/Columbia]
Sincerely
Sincerely
1984-01-01
[Expansion Records]
New Affair
New Affair
1981-01-01
[Columbia/Legacy]
Come Into Our World (Expanded Edition)
Come Into Our World (Expanded Edition)
1979-01-01
[Columbia/Legacy]
Chronicle: Greatest Hits
Chronicle: Greatest Hits
1979-01-01
[Fantasy Records]
Sunbeam
Sunbeam
1978-01-03
[Columbia/Legacy]
Sunshine!
Sunshine!
1977-11-01
[Stax]
Rejoice
Rejoice
1977-06-10
[Legacy Recordings]
Flowers (Bonus Track Version)
Flowers (Bonus Track Version)
1976-01-01
[Legacy Recordings]
Love Songs
Love Songs
1976-01-01
[Columbia/Legacy]
So I Can Love You / Untouched
So I Can Love You / Untouched
1969-01-01
[Fantasy Records]
Candlelight / It's Love
Candlelight / It's Love
1958-10-13
[Fury Records]