The Emotions discography explained

This discography documents albums and singles released by American R&B/soul group The Emotions.

Albums

Studio albums

YearTitlePeak chart positionsCertificationsRecord label
US
[1]
US R&B
[2]
AUS
[3]
CAN
[4]
B&S UK R&B
B&S Hiplist
1969So I Can Love You - 43 - - - - Volt
1971Untouched - - - - - -
1976Flowers 455 - - - - Columbia
1977Rejoice716429 - -
  • RIAA: Platinum
1978Sunbeam4012 - 66 - -
  • RIAA: Gold
1979Come into Our World9635 - - 36[6] - ARC/Columbia
1981New Affair 16846 - - - -
1984Sincerely - 33 - - - 3[7] Red Label
1985If I Only Knew - 54 - - - 11[8] Motown
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Compilation albums

YearTitlePeak chart positionsRecord label
US
US
R&B
1977Sunshine8839Stax
1979Chronicle: Greatest Hits - -
1996Best of My Love: The Best of the Emotions - 77Legacy
1999Love Songs - -
2004Songs of Innocence and Experience...and Then Some - - Stax
2016Blessed: The Emotions Anthology 1969-1985 - - Big Break

Singles

YearTitlePeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
US
[9]
US
R&B
[10]
US
Dan

[11]
US
AC

[12]
AUS
CAN
NLD
[13]
NZ
[14]
UK
[15]
1964"Good Old Days" - - - - - - - - - rowspan="5"
1967"I Can't Stand No More Heartaches" - - - - - - - - -
1968"Somebody New" - - - - - - - - -
"I Can't Control These Emotions" - - - - - - - - -
"I Love You But I'll Leave You" - - - - - - - - -
1969"So I Can Love You"393 - - - 40 - - - So I Can Love You
"The Best Part of a Love Affair" 10127 - - - - - - -
"Stealing Love" - 40 - - - - - - - rowspan="5"
"When Tomorrow Comes" - 40 - - - - - - -
1970"Heart Association" - 29 - - - - - - -
"Black Christmas" - - - - - - - - -
1971"You Make Me Want to Love You" - 47 - - - - - - -
"If You Think It (You May As Well Do It)" - - - - - - - - - Untouched
"Show Me How"5213 - - - - - - -
1972"My Honey and Me"11318 - - - - - - - rowspan="9"
"I Could Never Be Happy"9323 - - - - - - -
"From Toys to Boys"11237 - - - - - - -
1973"Runnin' Back (And Forth)" - 91 - - - - - - -
"Peace Be Still" - - - - - - - - -
"What Do the Lonely Do at Christmas" - - - - - - - - -
1974"Put a Little Love Away"7353 - - - 79 - - -
"Baby, I'm Through" - 82 - - - - - - -
"There Are More Questions Than Answers" - - - - - - - - -
1976"Flowers" 8716 - - - - - 259Flowers
"I Don't Wanna Lose Your Love" 51134 - - 67 - - 40
1977"Best of My Love"1111 - 1752194 Rejoice
"Don't Ask My Neighbors"447 - - - 88 - - -
"Shouting Out Love" - 31 - - - - - - - Sunshine
1978"Baby, I'm Through" (re-release) - 59 - - - - - - -
"Smile" 1026 - - - - - - - Sunbeam
"Whole Lot of Shakin'" - 44 - - - - - - -
1979"Walking the Line" - 58 - - - - - - -
"Boogie Wonderland" (with Earth, Wind & Fire)6214 - 611474 I Am
"What's the Name of Your Love?" - 30 - - - - - - - Come into Our World
"I Should Be Dancing" - - - - - - 41 - -
1980"Where Is Your Love?" - 75 - - - - - - -
"Come into My World" - - 95 - - - - - -
1981"Turn It Out" - 4850 - - - - - - New Affair
"Now That I Know" - 68 - - - - - - -
1984"You're the One" - 34 - - - - - - - Sincerely
"You're the Best" - 5233 - - - - - -
"Are You Through with My Heart?" - 87 - - - - - - -
1985"Miss Your Love" - - - - - - - - - If I Only Knew
"If I Only Knew Then (What I Know Now)" - - - - - - - - -
2003"All in the Way" (with Earth, Wind & Fire) - 77 - 25 - - - - - The Promise
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Notes and References

  1. The Emotions: Billboard 200. Billboard.
  2. The Emotions: Top R&B Albums. Billboard.
  3. Book: Australian Charts Book 1970—1992. David Kent. 0-646-11917-6. 1993. Australian Chart Book Pty Ltd, Turramurra, N.S.W..
  4. The Emotions: RPM Charts. RPM. 2018-06-24.
  5. United States. Emotions. July 7, 2022.
  6. Blues & Soul Top British Soul Albums. February 12, 1980. Blues & Soul.
  7. Blues & Soul Hiplist. April 24, 1984. Blues & Soul.
  8. Blues & Soul Hiplist. 430. April 16, 1985. Blues & Soul.
  9. Web site: The Emotions: Hot 100. Billboard.com.
  10. Web site: The Emotions: Hot R&B Songs. Billboard.com.
  11. Web site: The Emotions: Dance Club Songs. Billboard.com.
  12. Web site: Earth, Wind & Fire: Adult Contemporary Songs. Billboard.com.
  13. Web site: NLD Charts > The Emotions. MegaCharts. 2012-10-21.
  14. Web site: NZ Charts > The Emotions. Recording Industry Association of New Zealand. 2012-10-21.
  15. Web site: UK Charts > The Emotions. Official Charts Company. 2012-09-29.
  16. United Kingdom. Emotions. May 29, 2023.
  17. United States. Earth, Wind & Fire. July 7, 2022.
  18. United Kingdom. Boogie Wonderland. Earth Wind & Fire. single. 997-2049-1. June 26, 2023.