The Emotions discography

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

Albums

Studio albums

Year	Title	Peak chart positions						Certifications	Record label
		US [1]	US R&B [2]	AUS [3]	CAN [4]	B&S UK R&B	B&S Hiplist
1969	So I Can Love You	—	43	—	—	—	—		Volt
1971	Untouched	—	—	—	—	—	—
1976	Flowers	45	5	—	—	—	—	RIAA: Gold [5]	Columbia
1977	Rejoice	7	1	64	29	—	—	RIAA: Platinum [5]
1978	Sunbeam	40	12	—	66	—	—	RIAA: Gold [5]
1979	Come into Our World	96	35	—	—	36 [6]	—		ARC/Columbia
1981	New Affair	168	46	—	—	—	—
1984	Sincerely	—	33	—	—	—	3 [7]		Red Label
1985	If I Only Knew	—	54	—	—	—	11 [8]		Motown
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Compilation albums

Year	Title	Peak chart positions		Record label
		US [1]	US R&B [2]
1977	Sunshine	88	39	Stax
1979	Chronicle: Greatest Hits	—	—
1996	Best of My Love: The Best of the Emotions	—	77	Legacy
1999	Love Songs	—	—
2004	Songs of Innocence and Experience...and Then Some!	—	—	Stax
2016	Blessed: The Emotions Anthology 1969-1985	—	—	Big Break

Singles

Year	Title	Peak chart positions									Certifications	Album
		US [9]	US R&B [10]	US Dan [11]	US AC [12]	AUS [3]	CAN [4]	NLD [13]	NZ [14]	UK [15]
1964	"Good Old Days"	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		—
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"	39	3	—	—	—	40	—	—	—		So I Can Love You
	"The Best Part of a Love Affair"	101	27	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	"Stealing Love"	—	40	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		—
	"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"	52	13	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1972	"My Honey and Me"	113	18	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		—
	"I Could Never Be Happy"	93	23	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	"From Toys to Boys"	112	37	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1973	"Runnin' Back (And Forth)"	—	91	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	"Peace Be Still"	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	"What Do the Lonely Do at Christmas"	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1974	"Put a Little Love Away"	73	53	—	—	—	79	—	—	—
	"Baby, I'm Through"	—	82	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	"There Are More Questions Than Answers"	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1976	"Flowers"	87	16	—	—	—	—	—	2	59 [A]	RMNZ: Gold [16]	Flowers
	"I Don't Wanna Lose Your Love"	51	13	4	—	—	67	—	—	40
1977	"Best of My Love"	1	1	11	—	17	5	21	9	4	RIAA: Platinum [5] BPI: Gold [17] RMNZ: Platinum [16]	Rejoice
	"Don't Ask My Neighbors"	44	7	—	—	—	88	—	—	—
	"Shouting Out Love"	—	31	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Sunshine
1978	"Baby, I'm Through" (re-release)	—	59	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	"Smile"	102	6	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Sunbeam
	"Whole Lot of Shakin'"	—	44	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1979	"Walking the Line"	—	58	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	"Boogie Wonderland" (with Earth, Wind & Fire)	6	2	14	—	6	11	4	7	4	RIAA: Gold [18] BPI: Platinum [19] RMNZ: Platinum [20]	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"	—	48	50	—	—	—	—	—	—		New Affair
	"Now That I Know"	—	68	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1984	"You're the One"	—	34	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Sincerely
	"You're the Best"	—	52	33	—	—	—	—	—	—
	"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

1. Chart position is from the official UK "Breakers List".

References

1. "The Emotions: Billboard 200". Billboard .
2. "The Emotions: Top R&B Albums". Billboard .
3. David Kent (1993). Australian Charts Book 1970—1992. Australian Chart Book Pty Ltd, Turramurra, N.S.W. ISBN   0-646-11917-6.
4. "The Emotions: RPM Charts". RPM . Retrieved June 24, 2018.
5. "American certifications – Emotions". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved July 7, 2022.
6. Blues & Soul Top British Soul Albums. Blues & Soul. February 12, 1980.
7. Blues & Soul Hiplist. Blues & Soul. April 24, 1984.
8. "Blues & Soul Hiplist". No. 430. Blues & Soul. April 16, 1985.{{cite magazine}}: Cite magazine requires |magazine= (help)
9. "The Emotions: Hot 100". Billboard.com.
10. "The Emotions: Hot R&B Songs". Billboard.com.
11. "The Emotions: Dance Club Songs". Billboard.com.
12. "Earth, Wind & Fire: Adult Contemporary Songs". Billboard.com.^{[ dead link ‍]}
13. "NLD Charts > The Emotions". MegaCharts . Retrieved October 21, 2012.
14. "NZ Charts > The Emotions". Recording Industry Association of New Zealand . Retrieved October 21, 2012.
15. "UK Charts > The Emotions". Official Charts Company . Retrieved September 29, 2012.
16. "New Zealand single certifications – The Emotions". Radioscope. Retrieved April 17, 2025.Type The Emotions in the "Search:" field.
17. "British certifications – Emotions". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved May 29, 2023.Type Emotions in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
18. "American certifications – Earth, Wind & Fire". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved July 7, 2022.
19. "British single certifications – Earth Wind & Fire – Boogie Wonderland". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved June 26, 2023.
20. "New Zealand single certifications – Earth, Wind And Fire – Boogie Wonderland". Radioscope. Retrieved April 17, 2025.Type Boogie Wonderland in the "Search:" field.