Come into Our World is a studio album by the girl group the Emotions issued in October 1979 on ARC/Columbia Records.[1] The album rose to No. 35 on the US Billboard Top Soul Albums chart and No. 36 on the UK Blues & Soul British Soul Albums chart.[2][3] Come into Our World was produced by Maurice White, who went on to be Grammy nominated in the category of Producer of the Year Non-Classical.[4]
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| Released | October 1979 | |||
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| Producer | Maurice White | |||
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Come into Our World was produced by Maurice White. Artists such as David Foster and Ricky Lawsonofthe Yellowjackets appeared upon the album.[1]
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [5] |
| Cashbox | (favourable)[6] |
| The Kansas City Star | (favourable)[7] |
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". Garland added " Still, though White may well be the Svengali behind this trio of Trilbys, none of his magic would work if it were not for the energy and polish supplied and applied by the Emotions."[8] 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".[9]
Fred Murphy of Variety called the LP "a slick smooth production and a refreshing change of material for the group."[10] Bill Rhedon of The Baltimore Sun found that "Like many of the 'Sound of Chicago' groups, the Emotions don't rely on audio gimmicks or super-polished stage presence for their success. Their only 'secrets' are great songwriters, who provide three sopranos with excellent material, and their musicians. Beyond that it's simply steady, unvarying 'Coming at You, Soul'. The nice thing about the Emotions on record is their consistent and even performance."[11]
"What's the Name of Your Love?" rose to No. 30 on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart.[12] I Should Be Dancing also reached No. 41 on the Dutch Pop Singles chart.[13]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 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" |
| Year | Chart | Peak |
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| 1979 | U.S. Billboard Top Soul LPs | 35[3] |
| U.S. Billboard 200 | 96 | |
| 1980 | U.S. Cashbox Top Soul Albums | 23[14] |
| U.K. Blues & Soul Top British Soul Albums | 36[2] |
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