The Emotions
The Emotions went on to issue in 1978 their third Columbia album, "Sunbeam". The album rose to No. 12 on the Billboard Top Soul Albums chart and No. 40 on the Billboard 200 chart. An album cut called Smile reached No. 6 on the Billboard Hot Soul Songs chart. "Sunbeam" has been certified Gold in the US by the RIAA. The Emotions also received an American Music Award nomination in 1978 for Favorite Soul/R&amp;B Band, Duo or Group.