The Emotions – What Do The Lonely Do At Christmas 1973
The Emotions were a great Stax Soul group in the early 70s (The “Untouched” LP) and a pretty good Disco group in the late 70s (“Boogie Wonderland”, “You’ve Got The Best Of My Love”). They cut this heartbreaking soul side in 73 (the picture is of my reissue copy) and it may be my favourite Soul Christmas tune of all.
The “when I have nobody?” line and accompanying melody just pull the carpet out from under you. A proper sad Christmas song.
The Christmas Records Party is tomorrow! I’m getting excited now.
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A very heartbreaking and lovely Christmas song.
Is the lead singer of the Emotions anybody?
Like her voice.
Comment by Becca 12.12.07 @ 11:44 amWhat a lovely selection of Christmas tunes. I can honestly say I like them all with the possible exception of the barking one (and even that’s quite impressive).
I love this Emotions song. It brought an actual tear to my eye and a lump to my throat. The Emotions indeed.
Can’t wait for tonight!
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