| Untouched | ||||
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| Released | 1971 | |||
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| Genre | R&B, soul | |||
| Label | Volt | |||
| Producer | Isaac Hayes, Ronnie Williams, David Porter | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Billboard | (favourable) [2] |
Untouched is the second studio album of American girl group The Emotions released in 1971 by Stax Records. [3]
Untouched was produced by Isaac Hayes, Ronnie Williams and David Porter. Artists such as the Bar-Kays also appeared on the album. [3]
The single "Show Me How" peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard Best-Selling Soul Singles chart. [4]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Take Me Back" | William Hart | 3:22 |
| 2. | "Nothing Seems Impossible" | Jeanette Hutchinson | 3:05 |
| 3. | "Boss Love Maker" | Joe Hutchinson | 3:22 |
| 4. | "It's Been Fun" | Joe Hutchinson | 3:02 |
| 5. | "Love Ain't Easy Onesided" | David Porter, Ronnie Williams | 2:46 |
| 6. | "Blind Alley" | David Porter | 3:04 |
| 7. | "Show Me How" | David Porter, Isaac Hayes | 3:04 |
| 8. | "If You Think It (You May As Well Do It)" | David Porter, Ronnie Williams | 2:59 |
| 9. | "Love Is The Hardest Thing To Find" | David Porter, Isaac Hayes | 2:43 |
| 10. | "Tricks Were Made For Kids" | Philip Mitchell | 3:43 |
| 11. | "Boy, I Need You" | Sheila Hutchinson, Theresa Davis, Wanda Hutchinson | 2:57 |
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