The Emotions - Flowers [Remastered] (1976/2012)

Digitally re-mastered and expanded edition of the female Soul outfit's 1976 album. Flowers was released was released during the group's heyday with Columbia Records and their affiliation with Maurice White and his group Earth Wind & Fire. Flowers combines the full flavor of Earth Wind & Fire's music power with exquisite vocals from the girls. "Me for You" was co-written by pianist Clarence McDonald, a Motown session player with Gladys Knight, the Jackson Five and Diana Ross. "Special Part of Me" was co-written by Deniece Williams, herself an artist recording with Maurice and Earth Wind & Fire who'd had considerable success with the song "Free". of all the songs on Flowers, the title track has become the most enduring and is regarded as a classic. The album is produced by Maurice While with the help of Charles Stepney, the late Chicago based musician/arranger who worked with Marlena Shaw, the Dells and Ramsey Lewis Expansion.