Untouched | ||||
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Studio album by The Emotions | ||||
Released | 1971 | |||
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Genre | R&B, soul | |||
Label | Volt | |||
Producer | Isaac Hayes, Ronnie Williams, David Porter | |||
The Emotions chronology | ||||
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | |
Billboard | (favourable) |
Untouched is the second studio album of American girl group The Emotions released in 1971 by Stax Records.
Overview
Untouched was produced by Isaac Hayes, Ronnie Williams and David Porter. Artists such as the Bar-Kays also appeared on the album.
Singles
The single "Show Me How" peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard Best-Selling Soul Singles chart.
Samples
- "Blind Alley" has been sampled by several artists such as 112, A Tribe Called Quest, Bell Biv Devoe, Big Daddy Kane on "Ain't No Half-Steppin'", Brand Nubian, Craig Mack, EPMD, Gangstarr, Ice Cube, Jadakiss, Mariah Carey and Redman.
- "If You Think It (You May As Well Do It)" was sampled by Raekwon.
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Take Me Back" | William Hart | 3:22 |
2. | "Nothing Seems Impossible" | Jeanette Hutchinson | 3:05 |
3. | "Boss Love Maker" | Joe Hutchinson | 3:22 |
4. | "It's Been Fun" | Joe Hutchinson | 3:02 |
5. | "Love Ain't Easy Onesided" | David Porter, Ronnie Williams | 2:46 |
6. | "Blind Alley" | David Porter | 3:04 |
7. | "Show Me How" | David Porter, Isaac Hayes | 3:04 |
8. | "If You Think It (You May As Well Do It)" | David Porter, Ronnie Williams | 2:59 |
9. | "Love Is The Hardest Thing To Find" | David Porter, Isaac Hayes | 2:43 |
10. | "Tricks Were Made For Kids" | Philip Mitchell | 3:43 |
11. | "Boy, I Need You" | Sheila Hutchinson, Theresa Davis, Wanda Hutchinson | 2:57 |
References
- Unterberger, Richie. The Emotions – Untouched: Review at AllMusic
- "Billboard Album Reviews". Billboard. Vol. 83, no. 38. September 18, 1971. p. 14.
- ^ "The Emotions: Untouched". 45worlds.com.
- "The Emotions: Show Me How (Hot Soul Songs)". billboard.com.
- "The Emotions". the-breaks.com.
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