EMOTIONS Data di pubblicazione: 17 Settembre 1991 Copie Vendute: 9 Milioni Massima posizione raggiunta in classifica: #4 Singoli estratti: Emotions, Can't Let Go, Make It Happen

01.Emotions 02.And you don't remember 03.Can't let go 04.Make it happen 05.If it's over 06.You're so cold 07.So blessed 08.To be around you 09.Till the end of time 10.The wind

Info:Emotions è il secondo album della strepitosa carriera della giovane Mariah, esce nel Settembre del 1991 a pochissima distanza dal primo. Anche in questo album ci sono produttori famosi, l’ormai noto autore W. Afanasieff, e l’inedito duo di dj della C+C Music Factory, ovvero David Cole e Robert Clivillés che promettono di portare un po’ del suono della strada nella nuova opera di Mariah. Un’altra grande collaborazione, è quella con Carole King, cantautrice idolo di Mariah, famosa soprattutto per il suo capolavoro “Tapestry” album ancora molto venduto. L’album è ricco di canzoni che diventeranno dei veri e propri classici per tutti i fans come la stupenda “Make It Happen” e l’altrettanto famosa “Emotions” che si consacra come il 5° #1 di Mariah e la farà entrare di diritto nella storia della musica per aver battuto il record dei Jackson 5 che avevano ottenuto 4 #1 di seguito, ma Mariah riscrisse la storia. Ai “profani” quegli “strani suoni” nelle canzoni potranno sembrare fischi, ma in realtà sono gli incredibili acuti della voce più bella del mondo, pensate che un “semplice mortale” è fortunato se ha un’estensione vocale di una o al massimo due ottave, ma il nostro idolo arriva addirittura a cinque coprendo l’estensione di un pianoforte in piena regola! L’ultima canzone dell’album è molto triste, scritta per un amico morto in un incidente, nella canzone, basata su un brano jazz, Mariah ci mostra un’altra meraviglia della sua voce, che qui appare diversa, più profonda rispetto alle canzoni precedenti.
Curiosità: l’album originariamente doveva essere intitolato proprio “The Wind” come l’ultima track, poi optarono per “Emotions” che diventò la title-track.
Fonte: ROE

SINGOLI ESTRATTI

PERFORMERS

Walter Afanasieff: Bass, Keyboards, Organ, Piano, Synclavier, Synthesizer, Tambourine, Vibraphone

Vernon "Ice" Black: Guitar

Mariah Carey: Vocals, Vocals (Background)

Gary Cirimelli: Synclavier

Robert Clivillés: Drums

David Cole: Keyboards, Vocals (Background)

Louis del Gatto: Sax (Baritone)

Cornell Dupree: Guitar

Lawrence Feldman: Sax (Tenor)

Earl Gardner: Trumpet

Carl James: Guitar (Bass)

Ren Klyce: Synclavier, Synthesizer

Michael Landau: Guitar

Will Lee: Bass

Trey Lorenz: Vocals (Background)

Patrique McMillian: Vocals (Background)

Cindy Mizelle: Vocals (Background)

Keith O'Quinn: Trombone

Paul Pesco: Guitar

Steve Smith: Drums

George Young: Sax (Tenor)

PRODUCTION CREDITS

Walter Afanasieff: Arranger, Horn Arrangements, Producer, Strings

Bruce Calder: Assistant Engineer

Mariah Carey: Arranger, Main Performer, Mixing, Producer

Dana Jon Chappelle: Engineer, Mixing

Gary Cirimelli: Programming

Robert Clivillés: Arranger, Keyboard Arrangements, Mixing, Producer

David Cole: Arranger, Keyboard Arrangements, Mixing, Producer

Louis del Gatto: Horn Arrangements

Alan Friedman: Programming

Lolly Grodner: Assistant Engineer

Acar S. Key: Engineer

Ren Klyce: Programming

Manny Lacarrubba: Assistant Engineer

Bob Ludwig: Mastering

Jon Mathias: Engineer

Bruce Miller: Engineer

Tommy Mottola: Executive Producer

Bob Rosa: Mixing

Craig Silvey: Assistant Engineer

M.T. Silvia: Assistant Engineer

SPECIAL THANKS

Dear Lord - With all of my heart I thank you for the blessings, strength and determination that has helped me realize so many dreams "I'll be eternally grateful, holding you so close to me."

Tommy Mottola - Words cannot express my gratitude to you. You have been here for me every step of the way, helping to guide and support me so enormously in my career and in my artistry. I thank you for sharing with me the benefit of your brilliance, foresight and musicality. But most of all, thank you for sharing my vision. With love always, Mariah.

Lots of love to my mother and my whole family. Thanks for your love and support and for being there for me always.

Many thanks to everyone at Horizon Entertainment (Randy Hoffman, Brian Doyle, Myrna Suarez, Amy McFarland and Regina Sebring).

Don Lenner - I have come so incredibly far since I met you almost three years ago in the woodshop studio, and I owe so much to you and the whole Columbia team. Thank you for all your time, effort, insight and for your belief in me. Love and many thanks, Mariah.

Extra special thanks to everyone at Columbia Records/Sony Music for helping to bring me so incredibly far - Burt Baumgartner, Jerry Blair & Team, Eddie Pugh, Ken Wilson & Team, Rich Kudolla, Michele Mena, Mary Ellen Cataneo, Amy Strauss, Josephine DiDonato, Al Smith, Michael Corbett, Theresa Brilli, Bob Campbell, Michele Anthony, Mel Liberman, Mark Ghuneim, Vicky Batkin, Lee Rolontz, Robin Klein, Barbara Lukowski, Arnold Levine, Lisa Wolfe, Paul Smith, Danny Yarbrough, Craig Applequist, John Doyle, Sandy Minasian and all the branches. I need you all to succeed and I know it.

Randy Hoffman - Thank you for your patience, dedication and especially for caring about me. You are a very special person. Love always, Mariah.

Myrna Suarez - Thanks for all your hard work and your friendship.

Karen Rizzo ("More T," "Delore," "Karen!!" etc...) - Thanks for hanging in there in the studio while I made this album.

Trey Lorenz and Patrique McMillan - Thank you for lending me your voices on my album, entertaining me with your antics, giving me your friendship and always making me smile. You are the best! The best! Yeah-ha! PS. Remember the note has to silhouette the...(UHH!!!)

Nick Dejesu - Thanks for being a true friend through good times and bad, with or without drama, and for believing in me when so many others did not.

Diane Martel (Tantie) - Thanks for everything.

Thank you Billy B for turning me out!

Brenda K. Starr - Thanks again for all you've done for me. God bless and lots of love.

Billy Tee Scott - God has blessed you with a wonderful talent. Thank you for sharing it with me.

Walter Afanasieff - You are an extraordinary talent and great person. Collaborating with you is always a rewarding and pleasurable experience. Thank you for sharing your gifts with me (and please don't change).

David Cole - I had so much fun writing and recording in the studio with you even though we barely made it out alive...ha, ha. Thank you for the benefit of your incredible talents.

Robert Clivilles - Thank you for so many ideas and for the grooves!

Carole King - Writing with you was an honor as well as an incredible learning experience for me. You are truly a legendary and inspirational artist.

Russell Freeman - Thank you for allowing me to rewrite the lyrics to your beautiful song.

Special thanks to Dana Jon Chappelle, Acar S. Key and Bruce Miller. I appreciate your time and hard work.

Many thanks to Shari Goldschimdt and to Nancy and everyone at Right Track Recording, Skyline, Axis and Electric Lady Studios.