In October of 1977, Joan Armatrading released her fourth album, Show Some Emotion. Like her self-titled breakthrough, this was produced by Glyn Johns who found a strong set of musicians to support Armatrading on tracks like 'Show Some Emotion', 'Kissin' And a Huggin'' and fan favorite 'Willow'. The first time I was ever surrounded by an audience waving lighters, Armatrading was on stage singing 'Willow'.
OK, I'm convinced. Sometimes funny, always real, and never ever pretentious, she proves that a big, husky voice needn't turn you into a self-important fool. So why don't I have anything more specific to say about this record? Because most of the meaning of the ordinary-plus lyrics is conveyed by stance and nuance.
Show Some Emotion peaked at #6 in the U.K. charts and #52 in the Billboard charts.
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