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| artist = [[ |
| artist = [[the Emotions]] |
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| cover = The Emotions - Sunbeam.jpg |
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| recorded = 1977–78 |
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| studio = *[[Sunset Sound Recorders|Sunset Sound]], [[Hollywood]], [[California]] |
| studio = *[[Sunset Sound Recorders|Sunset Sound]], [[Hollywood, Los Angeles|Hollywood]], [[California]] |
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*Hollywood Sound Recorders, [[Los Angeles]], [[California]] |
*Hollywood Sound Recorders, [[Los Angeles]], [[California]] |
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| genre = [[Rhythm and blues|R&B]], [[Soul music|soul]] |
| genre = [[Rhythm and blues|R&B]], [[Soul music|soul]] |
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'''''Sunbeam''''' is the fifth [[studio album]] |
'''''Sunbeam''''' is the fifth [[studio album]] by the girl group [[the Emotions]] issued in April 1978 on [[Columbia Records]]. The album rose to No. 12 on the [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] [[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums|Top Soul Albums]] chart and No. 40 on the [[Billboard 200]] chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/the-emotions/chart-history/blp/|title=The Emotions: Sunbeam (Top Soul Albums)|website=billboard.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/the-emotions/chart-history/tlp/|title=The Emotions: Sunbeam (Billboard 200)|website=billboard.com}}</ref> ''Sunbeam'' has been certified [[Music recording certification|Gold]] in the US by the [[RIAA]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&ar=Emotions&ti=&lab=&genre=&format=&date_option=certification&from=1978-01-01&to=1978-12-31&award=&type=&category=&adv=SEARCH#search_section|title=The Emotions: Sunbeam|website=RIAA.com}}</ref> |
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==Critical reception== |
==Critical reception== |
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{{Album ratings |
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| rev1Score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name=Allmusic>{{AllMusic |class=album |id=r6777 |tab=review |label=''Sunbeam'' > review |first=Craig |last=Lytle |accessdate=2012-10-04}}</ref> |
| rev1Score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name=Allmusic>{{AllMusic |class=album |id=r6777 |tab=review |label=''Sunbeam'' > review |first=Craig |last=Lytle |accessdate=2012-10-04}}</ref> |
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|rev2 = ''[[The Kansas City Star]]'' |
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⚫ | |rev2Score = (favourable)<ref>{{cite news|url=https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&t=&sort=YMD_date%3AD&fld-base-0=alltext&maxresults=20&val-base-0=%22The%20Emotions%2BColumbia%22&docref=image/v2%3A1126152C152E4978%40EANX-K12-15C2EA1955D85349%402443723-15C20287B4F42637%4010-15C20287B4F42637%40|title=Trio's Music Sweetly Fulfilling, Yet Full of Spirited Harmony|author=Fox, Jeanne|page=11|date=August 2, 1978|publisher=[[Kansas City Star]]|website=newsbank.com}}</ref> |
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|rev2Score = (favourable)<ref name=HighFidelity>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.americanradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Audio/Archive-High-Fidelity-IDX/IDX/70s/High-Fidelity-1978-11-OCR-Page-0146.pdf#search=%22emotions%20sunbeam%22|title=The Emotions: Sunbeam|author=Storm Roberts, John|volume=28|issue=11|page=158|date=November 1978|publisher=[[High Fidelity Magazine]]|website=americanradiohistory.com}}</ref><ref name=HighFidelity1>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.americanradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Audio/Archive-High-Fidelity-IDX/IDX/70s/High-Fidelity-1978-11-OCR-Page-0147.pdf#search=%22emotions%201978%22|title=The Emotions: Sunbeam|author=Storm Roberts, John|volume=28|issue=11|page=159|date=November 1978|publisher=[[High Fidelity Magazine]]|website=americanradiohistory.com}}</ref> |
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|rev3 = ''[[Colin Larkin|The Virgin Encyclopedia of R&B and Soul]]'' |
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|rev3 = [[Stereo Review]] |
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|rev3score = {{rating|3|5}}<ref>{{cite book |last1=Larkin |first1=Colin |title=The Virgin Encyclopedia of R&B and Soul |date=1998 |publisher=Virgin |page=110}}</ref> |
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|rev3Score = (favourable)<ref name=StereoReview>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.americanradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Audio/Archive-Stereo-Review-IDX/IDX/70s/HiFi-Stereo-Review-1978-12-OCR-Page-0127.pdf#search=%22the%20emotions%20sunbeam%22|title=The Emotions: Sunbeam|author=Garland, Phyl|volume=41|issue=6|page=127|date=December 1978|publisher=[[Stereo Review]]|website=americanradiohistory.com}}</ref> |
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|rev4 = [[Kansas City Star]] |
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John Storm Roberts of ''[[High Fidelity (magazine)|High Fidelity]]'' stated that "''Sunbeam'' sparkles with good tracks."<ref name=HighFidelity>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.americanradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Audio/Archive-High-Fidelity-IDX/IDX/70s/High-Fidelity-1978-11-OCR-Page-0146.pdf#search=%22emotions%20sunbeam%22|title=The Emotions: Sunbeam|author=Storm Roberts, John|volume=28|issue=11|page=158|date=November 1978|publisher=[[High Fidelity Magazine]]|website=americanradiohistory.com}}</ref><ref name=HighFidelity1>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.americanradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Audio/Archive-High-Fidelity-IDX/IDX/70s/High-Fidelity-1978-11-OCR-Page-0147.pdf#search=%22emotions%201978%22|title=The Emotions: Sunbeam|author=Storm Roberts, John|volume=28|issue=11|page=159|date=November 1978|publisher=[[High Fidelity Magazine]]|website=americanradiohistory.com}}</ref> Phyl Garland of ''[[Stereo Review]]'' wrote that "''Sunbeam'' is from the same mold as '[[Rejoice (The Emotions album)|Rejoice]]'—and a very good mold it is—though the outcome here falls just a bit short of the previous opus." Garland also called ''Sunbeam'' a "very good" recording with a "polished, but not slick" performance by the Emotions.<ref name=StereoReview>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.americanradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Audio/Archive-Stereo-Review-IDX/IDX/70s/HiFi-Stereo-Review-1978-12-OCR-Page-0127.pdf#search=%22the%20emotions%20sunbeam%22|title=The Emotions: Sunbeam|author=Garland, Phyl|volume=41|issue=6|page=127|date=December 1978|publisher=[[Stereo Review]]|website=americanradiohistory.com}}</ref> Glenn Clark of ''[[The Morning Call]]'' wrote: "The best thing I can say about this LP is that I like it. The Emotions' brand of snappy and upbeat soul is good for my soul. Maurice White, guru of Earth, Wind & Fire, produced this album, and I think he has blended well the talent he has brought together."<ref name=MorningCall>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/280309086/?terms=%22Emotions%2BColumbia%22&match=2|title=The Emotions: Sunbeam|author=Clark, Glenn|page=52|date=September 30, 1978|newspaper=[[The Morning Call]]|via=newspapers.com}}</ref> |
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|rev5Score = (favourable)<ref name=MorningCall>{{cite newspaper|url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/280309086/?terms=%22Emotions%2BColumbia%22&match=2|title=The Emotions: Sunbeam|author=Clark, Glenn|page=52|date=September 30, 1978|newspaper=[[The Morning Call]]|via=newspapers.com}}</ref> |
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Craig Lytle of [[AllMusic]] found that, "as White's signature can be detected throughout most of the compositions, he is humble enough to leave room for the Emotions to flourish vocally."<ref name=Allmusic /> |
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John Storm Roberts of ''[[High Fidelity (magazine)|High Fidelity]]'' stated ""Sunbeam" sparkles with good tracks."<ref name=HighFidelity /> |
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Craig Lytle of [[Allmusic]] gave a 3 out of 5 stars rating and found that "As White's signature can be detected throughout most of the compositions, he is humble enough to leave room for the Emotions to flourish vocally."<ref name=Allmusic /> Phyl Garland of ''[[Stereo Review]]'' exclaimed "'Sunbeam' is from the same mold as '[[Rejoice (The Emotions album)|Rejoice]]'-and a very good mold it is-though the outcome here falls just a bit short of the previous opus." Garland also called Sunbeam a "very good" recording with a "polished, but not slick" performance by The Emotions.<ref name=StereoReview /> Glenn Clark of ''[[The Morning Call]]'' wrote "The best thing I can say about this LP is that I like it. The Emotions' brand of snappy and upbeat soul is good for my soul. Maurice White, guru of Earth, Wind & Fire, produced this album, and I think he has blended well the talent he has brought together."<ref name=MorningCall /> |
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==Track listing== |
==Track listing== |
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* Charles "Chuck-A-Luck" Hosch, [[Gary Grainger]], [[Verdine White]] – bass |
* Charles "Chuck-A-Luck" Hosch, [[Gary Grainger]], [[Verdine White]] – bass |
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* Keith Henderson, [[Marlo Henderson]], [[Jon Lind]], [[Al McKay]] – guitars |
* Keith Henderson, [[Marlo Henderson]], [[Jon Lind]], [[Al McKay]] – guitars |
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* Donzell Davis, Fred White, [[Maurice White]] – drums |
* Donzell Davis, [[Earth, Wind & Fire|Fred White]], [[Maurice White]] – drums |
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* [[Paulinho da Costa]], Earl DeRouen – percussion |
* [[Paulinho da Costa]], Earl DeRouen – percussion |
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* [[Victor Feldman]] – vibes |
* [[Victor Feldman]] – [[vibraphone|vibes]] |
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* [[Oscar Brashear]], Rahm Lee Davis, [[Chuck Findley]], [[Michael Harris (trumpeter)|Michael Harris]] – trumpets |
* [[Oscar Brashear]], Rahm Lee Davis, [[Chuck Findley]], [[Michael Harris (trumpeter)|Michael Harris]] – trumpets |
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* [[George Bohanon]], [[Louis Satterfield]], Maurice Spears – trombones |
* [[George Bohanon]], [[Louis Satterfield]], Maurice Spears – trombones |
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* Barbara Korn, Sidney Muldrow, Alan Robinson, Gale Robinson, Marilyn Robinson – French |
* Barbara Korn, Sidney Muldrow, Alan Robinson, Gale Robinson, Marilyn Robinson – [[French horn]]s |
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* [[Don Myrick|Donald Myrick]], George Patterson, Jr. – saxophones |
* [[Don Myrick|Donald Myrick]], George Patterson, Jr. – saxophones |
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* Murray Adler, [[Harry Bluestone]], Ron Clark, Assa Drori, Ronald Folsom, Frank Foster, Janice Gower, Endre Granat, William Henderson, Davida Lou Johnson, Bernard Kundrell, Joseph Livoti, Joy Lyle, Stanley Plummer, Nathan Ross, Sheldon Sanov, [[Ilkka Talvi]] – violins |
* Murray Adler, [[Harry Bluestone]], Ron Clark, Assa Drori, Ronald Folsom, Frank Foster, Janice Gower, Endre Granat, William Henderson, Davida Lou Johnson, Bernard Kundrell, Joseph Livoti, Joy Lyle, Stanley Plummer, Nathan Ross, Sheldon Sanov, [[Ilkka Talvi]] – violins |
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!Chart (1978) |
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!Peak<br><ref name="allmusic">{{cite magazine|url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p4190|pure_url=yes}}|title=US Charts > The Emotions|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|accessdate=2012-10-29}}</ref> |
!Peak<br /><ref name="allmusic">{{cite magazine|url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p4190|pure_url=yes}}|title=US Charts > The Emotions|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|accessdate=2012-10-29}}</ref> |
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|U.S. [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' Top LPs]] |
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! width="40"| [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs|US<br>R&B]]<br><ref name=BBD>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/ |
! width="40"| [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs|US<br />R&B]]<br /><ref name=BBD>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/the-emotions/chart-history/bsi/|title=The Emotions: Smile (Hot R&B Songs)|website=billboard.com}}</ref> |
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Released | April 7, 1978 | |||
Recorded | 1977–78 | |||
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Genre | R&B, soul | |||
Label | Columbia | |||
Producer | Maurice White | |||
The Emotions chronology | ||||
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Sunbeam is the fifth studio album by the girl group the Emotions issued in April 1978 on Columbia Records. The album rose to No. 12 on the Billboard Top Soul Albums chart and No. 40 on the Billboard 200 chart.[1][2] Sunbeam has been certified Gold in the US by the RIAA.[3]
Critical reception
[edit]Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [4] |
The Kansas City Star | (favourable)[5] |
The Virgin Encyclopedia of R&B and Soul | [6] |
John Storm Roberts of High Fidelity stated that "Sunbeam sparkles with good tracks."[7][8] Phyl Garland of Stereo Review wrote that "Sunbeam is from the same mold as 'Rejoice'—and a very good mold it is—though the outcome here falls just a bit short of the previous opus." Garland also called Sunbeam a "very good" recording with a "polished, but not slick" performance by the Emotions.[9] Glenn Clark of The Morning Call wrote: "The best thing I can say about this LP is that I like it. The Emotions' brand of snappy and upbeat soul is good for my soul. Maurice White, guru of Earth, Wind & Fire, produced this album, and I think he has blended well the talent he has brought together."[10]
Craig Lytle of AllMusic found that, "as White's signature can be detected throughout most of the compositions, he is humble enough to leave room for the Emotions to flourish vocally."[4]
Track listing
[edit]No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Smile" | Maurice White, Al McKay | 3:15 |
2. | "Love Is Right On" | Joseph Hutchinson, Jr., Keith Henderson | 4:19 |
3. | "Time Is Passing By" | Joseph Hutchinson | 3:19 |
4. | "Walking the Line" | Maurice White, Skip Scarborough | 5:21 |
5. | "Ain't No Doubt About It" | Sheila Hutchinson Whitt | 3:18 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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6. | "Love Vibes" | Jeanette Hawes, Lonnie Reaves | 3:12 |
7. | "I Wouldn't Lie" | Jon Lind, Fred Tacker | 4:33 |
8. | "My Everything" | Pamela Hutchinson, Wanda Hutchinson, Thomas McClary | 3:42 |
9. | "Spirit of Summer" | Eumir Deodato | 2:23 |
10. | "Whole Lot of Shakin'" | Maurice White, Al McKay | 3:18 |
11. | "Music Box" | Maurice White | 0:40 |
Personnel
[edit]- The Emotions
- Wanda Hutchinson – vocals
- Sheila Hutchinson Whitt – vocals
- Jeanette Hawes – vocals
- Musicians
- Terry L. Mashall, Skip Scarborough – keyboards
- Charles "Chuck-A-Luck" Hosch, Gary Grainger, Verdine White – bass
- Keith Henderson, Marlo Henderson, Jon Lind, Al McKay – guitars
- Donzell Davis, Fred White, Maurice White – drums
- Paulinho da Costa, Earl DeRouen – percussion
- Victor Feldman – vibes
- Oscar Brashear, Rahm Lee Davis, Chuck Findley, Michael Harris – trumpets
- George Bohanon, Louis Satterfield, Maurice Spears – trombones
- Barbara Korn, Sidney Muldrow, Alan Robinson, Gale Robinson, Marilyn Robinson – French horns
- Donald Myrick, George Patterson, Jr. – saxophones
- Murray Adler, Harry Bluestone, Ron Clark, Assa Drori, Ronald Folsom, Frank Foster, Janice Gower, Endre Granat, William Henderson, Davida Lou Johnson, Bernard Kundrell, Joseph Livoti, Joy Lyle, Stanley Plummer, Nathan Ross, Sheldon Sanov, Ilkka Talvi – violins
- Samuel Boghossian, Denyce Buffum, Gareth Nuttycombe – violas
- Armand Kaproff, Dennis Karmazyn, Raymond Kelley – cellos
- Tom Tom 84 (Thomas Washington) - horn and string arrangements
- Technical
- Tom Perry - engineer
- Andy Engel - album design
- Jürgen Reisch - photography
Charts
[edit]Chart (1978) | Peak [11] |
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U.S. Billboard Top LPs | 40 |
U.S. Billboard Top Soul LPs | 12 |
- Singles
Year | Single | Peak chart positions |
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US R&B [12] | ||
1978 | "Smile" | 6 |
"Whole Lot of Shakin'" | 44 | |
1979 | "Walking the Line" | 58 |
References
[edit]- ^ "The Emotions: Sunbeam (Top Soul Albums)". billboard.com.
- ^ "The Emotions: Sunbeam (Billboard 200)". billboard.com.
- ^ "The Emotions: Sunbeam". RIAA.com.
- ^ a b Lytle, Craig. Sunbeam > review at AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-10-04.
- ^ Fox, Jeanne (August 2, 1978). "Trio's Music Sweetly Fulfilling, Yet Full of Spirited Harmony". newsbank.com. Kansas City Star. p. 11.
- ^ Larkin, Colin (1998). The Virgin Encyclopedia of R&B and Soul. Virgin. p. 110.
- ^ Storm Roberts, John (November 1978). "The Emotions: Sunbeam" (PDF). americanradiohistory.com. Vol. 28, no. 11. High Fidelity Magazine. p. 158.
- ^ Storm Roberts, John (November 1978). "The Emotions: Sunbeam" (PDF). americanradiohistory.com. Vol. 28, no. 11. High Fidelity Magazine. p. 159.
- ^ Garland, Phyl (December 1978). "The Emotions: Sunbeam" (PDF). americanradiohistory.com. Vol. 41, no. 6. Stereo Review. p. 127.
- ^ Clark, Glenn (September 30, 1978). "The Emotions: Sunbeam". The Morning Call. p. 52 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ "US Charts > The Emotions". Billboard. Retrieved October 29, 2012.
- ^ "The Emotions: Smile (Hot R&B Songs)". billboard.com.