Name: Sunshine! by The Emotions
Brand: The Emotions
SKU: 888072177901
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (98 reviews)

COMPILATION

The Emotions never really established themselves at Stax as they should have -- yet their Stax sides are more pleasing to many than their later, more successful recordings on Columbia Records under the auspices of Maurice White. Sunshine has some excellent cuts and some that don't quite fit the Chicagoans' style. If Stax hadn't been close to folding, "Shouting Out Love" would have raced up the charts; this sweetie has everything -- a good beat, a great hook, and sensational vocals from the Emotions on a song equally suitable for the Staple Singers. Then you have songs like "Runnin' Back (And Forth)," contributed by Eddie Floyd and Mack Rice, which should have been cut by someone else. Lambert and Potter's "Put a Little Love Away" departs from the Emotions' sound and is overbearingly pop. Group member Sheila Hutchinson contributed three of the better songs here: "Baby I'm Through," "I Really Miss You," and "I Wanna Come Back." And don't forget the perennial Christmas favorite "What Do the Lonely Do at Christmas?"
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1. Shouting Out Love

by The Emotions

Lyricist: Carl Smith; Composer
Bass Guitar: Donald "duck" Dunn
Earl Thomas; Performer
Bass Guitar: Donald "duck" Dunn
Earl Thomas; Performer
Brass Band: The Memphis Horns; Ensemble
Chamber Orchestra: The Memphis Symphony Orchestra; Other
Drums: Willie Hall
Al Jackson, Jr.
Al Jackson; Performer
Guitar: Bobby Manuel
Michael Toles; Performer
Keyboard: Lester Snell
Marvell Thomas
Ronnie Williams; Performer
Composer: Carl Smith; Composer
Performer: Earl Thomas
Donald "duck" Dunn
Teresa Davis
Sheila Hutchinson
Bobby Manuel
Ronnie Williams
The Memphis Horns
Detroit Strings
The Memphis Symphony Orchestra
Willie Hall
Wanda Hutchinson
Marvell Thomas
Michael Toles
Al Jackson, Jr.
Lester Snell
Al Jackson; Performer
Strings: Detroit Strings; Performer
Vocals: Wanda Hutchinson
Teresa Davis
Sheila Hutchinson; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Phil De Lancie; Production
Producer: Marvell Thomas
William C. Brown Iii
Al Bell; Production
Recording Producer: Marvell Thomas
Al Bell
William C. Brown Iii; Production
Remix Engineer: Phil Kaffel; Production
Jr.: Al Jackson; Other
Primary Artist: The Emotions; Main Performer
Studio Personnel: Phil Kaffel
Phil De Lancie; Production
Composer Lyricist: Carl Smith; Other

2. Gee Whiz (Look At His Eyes)

by The Emotions

Bass Guitar: Earl Thomas
Donald "duck" Dunn; Performer
Composer: Carla Thomas; Composer
Drums: Willie Hall
Al Jackson, Jr.
Al Jackson; Performer
Guitar: Bobby Manuel
Michael Toles; Performer
Keyboard: Marvell Thomas
Ronnie Williams
Lester Snell; Performer
Performer: Willie Hall
Wanda Hutchinson
Marvell Thomas
Michael Toles
Al Jackson, Jr.
Lester Snell
The Memphis Horns
Earl Thomas
Detroit Strings
The Memphis Symphony Orchestra
Donald "duck" Dunn
Teresa Davis
Sheila Hutchinson
Bobby Manuel
Ronnie Williams
Al Jackson; Performer
Strings: Detroit Strings; Performer
Vocals: Wanda Hutchinson
Teresa Davis
Sheila Hutchinson; Performer
Brass Band: The Memphis Horns; Ensemble
Lyricist: Carla Thomas; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Phil De Lancie; Production
Producer: Jim Stewart
Al Jackson, Jr.
Al Jackson; Production
Recording Producer: Jim Stewart
Al Jackson, Jr.
Al Jackson; Production
Chamber Orchestra: The Memphis Symphony Orchestra; Other
Remix Engineer: Phil Kaffel; Production
Primary Artist: The Emotions; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Donald "duck" Dunn
Earl Thomas; Performer
Studio Personnel: Phil De Lancie
Phil Kaffel; Production
Composer Lyricist: Carla Thomas; Other
Jr.: Al Jackson; Other

3. I Really Miss You

by The Emotions

Bass Guitar: Donald "duck" Dunn
Earl Thomas; Performer
Composer: Wanda Hutchinson; Composer
Drums: Willie Hall
Al Jackson, Jr.
Al Jackson; Performer
Guitar: Bobby Manuel
Michael Toles; Performer
Keyboard: Lester Snell
Marvell Thomas
Ronnie Williams; Performer
Performer: Earl Thomas
Donald "duck" Dunn
Teresa Davis
Sheila Hutchinson
Bobby Manuel
Ronnie Williams
The Memphis Horns
Detroit Strings
The Memphis Symphony Orchestra
Willie Hall
Wanda Hutchinson
Marvell Thomas
Michael Toles
Al Jackson, Jr.
Lester Snell
Al Jackson; Performer
Strings: Detroit Strings; Performer
Vocals: Wanda Hutchinson
Teresa Davis
Sheila Hutchinson; Performer
Brass Band: The Memphis Horns; Ensemble
Lyricist: Wanda Hutchinson; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Phil De Lancie; Production
Producer: Al Jackson, Jr.
Joe Hutchinson
Pervis Staples
Al Jackson; Production
Recording Producer: Al Jackson, Jr.
Pervis Staples
Joe Hutchinson
Al Jackson; Production
Chamber Orchestra: The Memphis Symphony Orchestra; Other
Remix Engineer: Phil Kaffel; Production
Primary Artist: The Emotions; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Donald "duck" Dunn
Earl Thomas; Performer
Studio Personnel: Phil Kaffel
Phil De Lancie; Production
Composer Lyricist: Wanda Hutchinson; Other
Jr.: Al Jackson; Other

4. Ain't No Sunshine

by The Emotions

Bass Guitar: Earl Thomas
Donald "duck" Dunn; Performer
Composer: Bill Withers; Composer
Drums: Willie Hall
Al Jackson, Jr.
Al Jackson; Performer
Guitar: Bobby Manuel
Michael Toles; Performer
Keyboard: Marvell Thomas
Ronnie Williams
Lester Snell; Performer
Performer: Willie Hall
Wanda Hutchinson
Marvell Thomas
Michael Toles
Al Jackson, Jr.
Lester Snell
The Memphis Horns
Earl Thomas
Detroit Strings
The Memphis Symphony Orchestra
Donald "duck" Dunn
Teresa Davis
Sheila Hutchinson
Bobby Manuel
Ronnie Williams
Al Jackson; Performer
Strings: Detroit Strings; Performer
Vocals: Wanda Hutchinson
Teresa Davis
Sheila Hutchinson; Performer
Brass Band: The Memphis Horns; Ensemble
Lyricist: Bill Withers; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Phil De Lancie; Production
Producer: Jim Stewart
Al Jackson, Jr.
Al Jackson; Production
Recording Producer: Jim Stewart
Al Jackson, Jr.
Al Jackson; Production
Chamber Orchestra: The Memphis Symphony Orchestra; Other
Remix Engineer: Phil Kaffel; Production
Primary Artist: The Emotions; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Donald "duck" Dunn
Earl Thomas; Performer
Studio Personnel: Phil De Lancie
Phil Kaffel; Production
Composer Lyricist: Bill Withers; Other
Jr.: Al Jackson; Other

5. Runnin' Back (And Forth)

by The Emotions

Bass Guitar: Earl Thomas
Donald "duck" Dunn; Performer
Composer: Eddie Floyd
Mack Rice; Composer
Drums: Willie Hall
Al Jackson, Jr.
Al Jackson; Performer
Guitar: Bobby Manuel
Michael Toles; Performer
Keyboard: Marvell Thomas
Ronnie Williams
Lester Snell; Performer
Performer: Marvell Thomas
Michael Toles
Al Jackson, Jr.
Lester Snell
Donald "duck" Dunn
The Memphis Horns
Earl Thomas
Detroit Strings
The Memphis Symphony Orchestra
Willie Hall
Wanda Hutchinson
Teresa Davis
Sheila Hutchinson
Bobby Manuel
Ronnie Williams
Al Jackson; Performer
Strings: Detroit Strings; Performer
Vocals: Wanda Hutchinson
Teresa Davis
Sheila Hutchinson; Performer
Brass Band: The Memphis Horns; Ensemble
Lyricist: Eddie Floyd
Mack Rice; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Phil De Lancie; Production
Producer: Pervis Staples
Al Jackson, Jr.
Al Jackson; Production
Recording Producer: Pervis Staples
Al Jackson, Jr.
Al Jackson; Production
Chamber Orchestra: The Memphis Symphony Orchestra; Other
Remix Engineer: Phil Kaffel; Production
Primary Artist: The Emotions; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Donald "duck" Dunn
Earl Thomas; Performer
Studio Personnel: Phil De Lancie
Phil Kaffel; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mack Rice
Eddie Floyd; Other
Jr.: Al Jackson; Other

6. Anyway You Look At It

by The Emotions

Lyricist: Carl William Smith; Composer
Bass Guitar: Donald "duck" Dunn
Earl Thomas; Performer
Bass Guitar: Donald "duck" Dunn
Earl Thomas; Performer
Brass Band: The Memphis Horns; Ensemble
Chamber Orchestra: The Memphis Symphony Orchestra; Other
Drums: Willie Hall
Al Jackson, Jr.
Al Jackson; Performer
Guitar: Bobby Manuel
Michael Toles; Performer
Keyboard: Lester Snell
Marvell Thomas
Ronnie Williams; Performer
Composer: Carl William Smith; Composer
Performer: Earl Thomas
Donald "duck" Dunn
Teresa Davis
Sheila Hutchinson
Bobby Manuel
Ronnie Williams
The Memphis Horns
Detroit Strings
The Memphis Symphony Orchestra
Willie Hall
Wanda Hutchinson
Marvell Thomas
Michael Toles
Al Jackson, Jr.
Lester Snell
Al Jackson; Performer
Strings: Detroit Strings; Performer
Vocals: Wanda Hutchinson
Teresa Davis
Sheila Hutchinson; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Phil De Lancie; Production
Producer: Marvell Thomas
William C. Brown Iii
Al Bell; Production
Recording Producer: Marvell Thomas
Al Bell
William C. Brown Iii; Production
Remix Engineer: Phil Kaffel; Production
Jr.: Al Jackson; Other
Primary Artist: The Emotions; Main Performer
Studio Personnel: Phil Kaffel
Phil De Lancie; Production
Composer Lyricist: Carl William Smith; Other

7. Baby, I'm Through

by The Emotions

Lyricist: Joe Hutchinson; Composer
Bass Guitar: Donald "duck" Dunn
Earl Thomas; Performer
Bass Guitar: Donald "duck" Dunn
Earl Thomas; Performer
Brass Band: The Memphis Horns; Ensemble
Chamber Orchestra: The Memphis Symphony Orchestra; Other
Drums: Willie Hall
Al Jackson, Jr.
Al Jackson; Performer
Guitar: Bobby Manuel
Michael Toles; Performer
Keyboard: Marvell Thomas
Ronnie Williams
Lester Snell; Performer
Composer: Joe Hutchinson; Composer
Performer: The Memphis Symphony Orchestra
Willie Hall
Wanda Hutchinson
Marvell Thomas
Michael Toles
Al Jackson, Jr.
Lester Snell
Earl Thomas
The Memphis Horns
Detroit Strings
Donald "duck" Dunn
Teresa Davis
Sheila Hutchinson
Bobby Manuel
Ronnie Williams
Al Jackson; Performer
Strings: Detroit Strings; Performer
Vocals: Wanda Hutchinson
Teresa Davis
Sheila Hutchinson; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Phil De Lancie; Production
Producer: Joe Hutchinson; Production
Recording Producer: Joe Hutchinson; Production
Remix Engineer: Phil Kaffel; Production
Jr.: Al Jackson; Other
Primary Artist: The Emotions; Main Performer
Studio Personnel: Phil De Lancie
Phil Kaffel; Production
Composer Lyricist: Joe Hutchinson; Other

8. Innocent

by The Emotions

Bass Guitar: Earl Thomas
Donald "duck" Dunn; Performer
Composer: Bettye Crutcher
Lester Snell; Composer
Drums: Willie Hall
Al Jackson, Jr.
Al Jackson; Performer
Guitar: Bobby Manuel
Michael Toles; Performer
Keyboard: Marvell Thomas
Ronnie Williams
Lester Snell; Performer
Performer: Marvell Thomas
Michael Toles
Al Jackson, Jr.
Lester Snell
Donald "duck" Dunn
The Memphis Horns
Earl Thomas
Detroit Strings
The Memphis Symphony Orchestra
Willie Hall
Wanda Hutchinson
Teresa Davis
Sheila Hutchinson
Bobby Manuel
Ronnie Williams
Al Jackson; Performer
Strings: Detroit Strings; Performer
Vocals: Wanda Hutchinson
Teresa Davis
Sheila Hutchinson; Performer
Brass Band: The Memphis Horns; Ensemble
Lyricist: Bettye Crutcher
Lester Snell; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Phil De Lancie; Production
Producer: Al Bell
Al Jackson, Jr.
Al Jackson; Production
Recording Producer: Al Bell
Al Jackson, Jr.
Al Jackson; Production
Chamber Orchestra: The Memphis Symphony Orchestra; Other
Remix Engineer: Phil Kaffel; Production
Primary Artist: The Emotions; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Donald "duck" Dunn
Earl Thomas; Performer
Studio Personnel: Phil De Lancie
Phil Kaffel; Production
Composer Lyricist: Lester Snell
Bettye Crutcher; Other
Jr.: Al Jackson; Other

9. Put A Little Love Away

by The Emotions

Bass Guitar: Earl Thomas
Donald "duck" Dunn; Performer
Composer: Brian Potter
Dennis Lambert; Composer
Drums: Willie Hall
Al Jackson, Jr.
Al Jackson; Performer
Guitar: Bobby Manuel
Michael Toles; Performer
Keyboard: Lester Snell
Marvell Thomas
Ronnie Williams; Performer
Performer: Al Jackson, Jr.
Lester Snell
Earl Thomas
Detroit Strings
The Memphis Symphony Orchestra
Willie Hall
Wanda Hutchinson
Marvell Thomas
Michael Toles
Donald "duck" Dunn
Teresa Davis
Sheila Hutchinson
Bobby Manuel
Ronnie Williams
The Memphis Horns
Al Jackson; Performer
Strings: Detroit Strings; Performer
Vocals: Wanda Hutchinson
Teresa Davis
Sheila Hutchinson; Performer
Brass Band: The Memphis Horns; Ensemble
Lyricist: Brian Potter
Dennis Lambert; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Phil De Lancie; Production
Producer: William C. Brown Iii
Al Bell
Marvell Thomas; Production
Recording Producer: Marvell Thomas
Al Bell
William C. Brown Iii; Production
Chamber Orchestra: The Memphis Symphony Orchestra; Other
Remix Engineer: Phil Kaffel; Production
Studio Personnel: Phil Kaffel
Phil De Lancie; Production
Composer Lyricist: Dennis Lambert
Brian Potter; Other
Primary Artist: The Emotions; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Donald "duck" Dunn
Earl Thomas; Performer
Jr.: Al Jackson; Other

10. I've Fallen In Love

by The Emotions

Bass Guitar: Earl Thomas; Performer
Drums: Willie Hall
Al Jackson, Jr.
Al Jackson; Performer
Guitar: Bobby Manuel
Michael Toles; Performer
Keyboard: Marvell Thomas
Ronnie Williams
Lester Snell; Performer
Performer: Ronnie Williams
Sheila Hutchinson
Bobby Manuel
Earl Thomas
Willie Hall
Wanda Hutchinson
Marvell Thomas
Michael Toles
Al Jackson, Jr.
Lester Snell
Teresa Davis
Al Jackson; Performer
Composer: Carla Thomas; Composer
Lyricist: Carla Thomas; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Phil De Lancie; Production
Producer: Al Jackson, Jr.
Marvell Thomas
Jim Stewart
Al Jackson; Production
Recording Producer: Al Jackson, Jr.
Marvell Thomas
Jim Stewart
Al Jackson; Production
Primary Artist: The Emotions; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Earl Thomas; Performer
Vocals: Wanda Hutchinson
Teresa Davis
Sheila Hutchinson; Performer
Studio Personnel: Phil De Lancie; Production
Composer Lyricist: Carla Thomas; Other
Jr.: Al Jackson; Other

11. I Wanna Come Back

by The Emotions

Bass Guitar: Earl Thomas; Performer
Drums: Willie Hall
Al Jackson, Jr.
Al Jackson; Performer
Guitar: Bobby Manuel
Michael Toles; Performer
Keyboard: Marvell Thomas
Ronnie Williams
Lester Snell; Performer
Performer: Wanda Hutchinson
Marvell Thomas
Michael Toles
Al Jackson, Jr.
Lester Snell
Teresa Davis
Ronnie Williams
Earl Thomas
Willie Hall
Sheila Hutchinson
Bobby Manuel
Al Jackson; Performer
Composer: Sheila Hutchinson; Composer
Lyricist: Sheila Hutchinson; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Phil De Lancie; Production
Producer: Pervis Staples; Production
Recording Producer: Pervis Staples; Production
Primary Artist: The Emotions; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Earl Thomas; Performer
Vocals: Wanda Hutchinson
Teresa Davis
Sheila Hutchinson; Performer
Studio Personnel: Phil De Lancie; Production
Composer Lyricist: Sheila Hutchinson; Other
Jr.: Al Jackson; Other

12. Peace Be Still

by The Emotions

Primary Artist: The Emotions; Main Performer
Composer: Public Domain; Composer
Lyricist: Public Domain; Composer
Producer: Al Bell
William Brown
Marvel Thomas; Production
Composer Lyricist: Public Domain; Other

13. What Do The Lonely Do At Christmas?

by The Emotions

Primary Artist: The Emotions; Main Performer
Composer: C. Hampton
H. Banks; Composer
Lyricist: H. Banks
C. Hampton; Composer
Producer: Marvel Thomas
William Brown
Al Bell; Production
Composer Lyricist: H. Banks
C. Hampton; Other

14. I Call This Loving You

by The Emotions

Bass Guitar: Earl Thomas; Performer
Drums: Willie Hall
Al Jackson, Jr.
Al Jackson; Performer
Guitar: Michael Toles
Bobby Manuel; Performer
Keyboard: Lester Snell
Ronnie Williams
Marvell Thomas; Performer
Performer: Willie Hall
Earl Thomas
Ronnie Williams
Bobby Manuel
Sheila Hutchinson
Teresa Davis
Lester Snell
Al Jackson, Jr.
Michael Toles
Marvell Thomas
Wanda Hutchinson
Al Jackson; Performer
Composer: Carl Hampton
Homer Banks; Composer
Lyricist: Homer Banks
Carl Hampton; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Phil De Lancie; Production
Producer: Carl Hampton
Homer Banks
Pervis Staples
Raymond Jackson; Production
Recording Producer: Homer Banks
Pervis Staples
Raymond Jackson
Carl Hampton; Production
Primary Artist: The Emotions; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Earl Thomas; Performer
Vocals: Sheila Hutchinson
Wanda Hutchinson
Teresa Davis; Performer
Studio Personnel: Phil De Lancie; Production
Composer Lyricist: Carl Hampton
Homer Banks; Other
Jr.: Al Jackson; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

14 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

51 minutes and 2 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

6/14 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

Only 1/14 tracks has synced lyrics

Genres

R&B, Soul, Contemporary R&B, Rock

Label

Stax

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1977

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

888072177901

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Sunshine!

1. Shouting Out Love

2. Gee Whiz (Look At His Eyes)

3. I Really Miss You

4. Ain't No Sunshine

5. Runnin' Back (And Forth)

6. Anyway You Look At It

7. Baby, I'm Through

8. Innocent

9. Put A Little Love Away

10. I've Fallen In Love

11. I Wanna Come Back

12. Peace Be Still

13. What Do The Lonely Do At Christmas?

14. I Call This Loving You

Technical Specifications

Sunshine!

Product information

Release options

1. Shouting Out Love

2. Gee Whiz (Look At His Eyes)

3. I Really Miss You

4. Ain't No Sunshine

5. Runnin' Back (And Forth)

6. Anyway You Look At It

7. Baby, I'm Through

8. Innocent

9. Put A Little Love Away

10. I've Fallen In Love

11. I Wanna Come Back

12. Peace Be Still

13. What Do The Lonely Do At Christmas?

14. I Call This Loving You

Technical Specifications