Untouched (album)

Untouched
Studio album by
Released1971
Studios
GenresR&B, soul
LabelVolt
ProducersIsaac Hayes, Ronnie Williams, David Porter
The Emotions chronology
So I Can Love You
(1969)
Untouched
(1971)
Flowers
(1976)
Singles from Untouched
  1. "If You Think It (You May As Well Do It)"
    Released: 1971
  2. "Show Me How"
    Released: 1971

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 appeared on the album.

Singles

Two singles were released from the album: "If You Think It (You May as Well Do It)" and "Show Me How", which peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard Best-Selling Soul Singles chart.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
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Richie Unterberger of AllMusic wrote, "Jeanette Hutchinson was replaced by fellow Chicagoan Theresa Davis for the group's second album. But there was little change in the kind of sweet gospel-soul the trio sang--perhaps it was a shade poppier than the first LP, but barely."

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Take Me Back"William Hart3:22
2."Nothing Seems Impossible"Jeanette Hutchinson3:05
3."Boss Love Maker"Joe Hutchinson3:22
4."It's Been Fun"Jo. Hutchinson3:02
5."Love Ain't Easy Onesided"David Porter, Ronnie Williams2:46
6."Blind Alley"Porter3:04
7."Show Me How"Porter, Isaac Hayes3:04
8."If You Think It (You May as Well Do It)"Porter, Williams2:59
9."Love Is the Hardest Thing to Find"Porter, Hayes2:43
10."Tricks Were Made for Kids"Philip Mitchell3:43
11."Boy, I Need You"Sheila Hutchinson, Theresa Davis, Wanda Hutchinson2:57

References

  1. 1 2 The Emotions: Untouched. Stax Records. 1971.
  2. ↑ "The Emotions: Show Me How (Hot Soul Songs)". billboard.com.
  3. 1 2 Unterberger, Richie. The Emotions – Untouched: Review at AllMusic
  4. ↑ "Billboard Album Reviews". Billboard. Vol. 83, no. 38. September 18, 1971. p. 14.