Come into Our World
| Come into Our World | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | October 1979 | |||
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| Label | ARC/Columbia | |||
| Producer | Maurice White | |||
| The Emotions chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    [1] |
| Stereo Review | (favourable) [2] |
| Baltimore Sun | (favourable)[3] |
| Cashbox | (favourable)[4] |
| Melody Maker | (favourable)[5] |
| Variety | (favourable)[6] |
Come into Our World is a studio album by the girl group The Emotions issued in October 1979 on ARC/Columbia Records.[7] The album rose to No. 23 on the Cashbox Top R&B Albums chart and No. 35 on the Billboard Top Soul Albums chart.[8][9]
Overview
Come into Our World was produced by Maurice White. Artists such as David Foster and Ricky Lawson of The Yellowjackets also appeared upon the album.[7]
Critical reception
Phyl Garland of Stereo Review proclaimed that the LP was "made up of the sort of briskly invigorating and tuneful songs that reach right out and grab your ear".[2] Jon Wall of Melody Maker noted that "throughout Come into Our World The Emotions' superb vocal control, range and harmonic sense are displayed to maximum effect". He also proclaimed that "Come into Our World is one of the most appealing albums i've heard since Off the Wall. I can't get the album off the turntable and I don't want to".[5] Fred Murphy of Variety called the LP "a slick smooth production and a refreshing change of material for the group."[6] Bill Rhedon of The Baltimore Sun noted that the album has "excellent material" with "simply steady, unvarying Coming at You, Soul."[3]
Maurice White was also Grammy nominated in the category of Producer of the Year Non-Classical.[10]
Singles
What's the Name of Your Love? rose to No. 30 on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart.[11]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "What's the Name of Your Love" | Allee Willis, David Foster, Maurice White | 3:44 |
| 2. | "Cause I Love You" | David Pruitt, Gary Glenn | 3:40 |
| 3. | "Come into My World" | Wanda Hutchinson, Wayne Vaughn | 4:40 |
| 4. | "On & On" | David Foster, Maurice White, Sheila Whitt | 3:12 |
| 5. | "I Should Be Dancing" | Marlo Henderson | 4:16 |
| 6. | "Where Is Your Love?" | Ross Vannelli | 3:57 |
| 7. | "The Movie" | Allee Willis, David Foster, David Paich, Maurice White | 4:10 |
| 8. | "Layed Back" | Wanda Hutchinson, Wayne Vaughn | 3:08 |
| 9. | "Yes, I Am" | Ross Vannelli | 4:04 |
| 10. | "My Baby Dance" |
Charts
| Year | Chart | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | U.S. Billboard Top Soul LPs | 35[9] |
| 1980 | U.S. Cashbox Top Soul Albums | 23[8] |
| U.K. Blues & Soul Top British Soul Albums | 36[12] |
References
- ^ "The Emotions: Come into Our World". Allmusic.com.
- ^ a b Garland, Phyl (April 1980). "The Emotions: Come Into Our World" (PDF). americanradiohistory.com. Vol. 44, no. 4. Stereo Review. p. 91.
- ^ a b Rhedon, Bill (December 8, 1979). "The Emotions: Come into Our World". newspapers.com. Baltimore Sun. p. 15.
- ^ "Album Reviews". archive.org. Vol. 41, no. 26. Cashbox. November 24, 1979. p. 20.
- ^ a b Wall, Jon (January 19, 1980). The Emotions: Come into Our World. Melody Maker. p. 20.
- ^ a b Murphy, Fred (November 28, 1979). "Music Records: DISCO TRAX". proquest.com. Vol. 297, no. 4. Variety. p. 75.
- ^ a b c "The Emotions: Come into Our World". 45worlds.com.
- ^ a b "Top R&B Albums". archive.org. Vol. 41, no. 32. Cashbox. January 5, 1980. p. 17.
- ^ a b "The Emotions: Come into Our World (Top Soul Albums)". billboard.com. Billboard.
- ^ "Maurice White". grammy.com. The Recording Academy.
- ^ "The Emotions: What's the Name of Your Love?". Billboard.com.
- ^ "Top British Soul Albums". No. 297. Blues & Soul. February 12, 1980.
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