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Feel the Need in Me

Feel the Need in Me

1972 single by the Detroit Emeralds

"Feel the Need in Me" is a song written by Abrim Tilmon, a member of the American R&B/soul vocal group the Detroit Emeralds. It was released as a single by the group in October 1972 on the Westbound label. It reached number 4 on the UK Singles Chart, number 22 on the R&B chart, and number 110 on the Billboard pop chart.[1] The song was featured on their 1972 album You Want It, You Got It.[2]

Quick Facts Single by the Detroit Emeralds, from the album You Want It, You Got It ...

The group re-recorded the song and re-released a disco version in 1977 as "Feel the Need". This version reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, number 14 on the U.S. dance chart, number 73 on the R&B chart, and number 90 on the Billboard pop chart.[3] It was featured on their 1973 album Feel the Need[4] and has appeared on many other compilation albums since.[5]

The song was produced by Katouzzion and arranged by Abrim Tilmon and Johnny Allen.

Other charting versions

  • Graham Central Station released a funk version of the song as a single entitled "Feel the Need" in 1975 which reached number 18 on the R&B chart and number 53 on the UK Singles chart.[6][7]
  • Leif Garrett released a version of the song as a single entitled "Feel the Need" in 1979, which reached number 38 on the UK Singles chart and number 57 on the Billboard pop chart.[8]
  • Forrest released a version of the song as a single in 1983, which reached number 17 on the UK Singles chart.[9]
  • Shakin' Stevens released a version of the song as a single in 1988, which reached number 26 on the UK Singles chart.[10]
  • G Nation featuring Rosie released a version of the song as a single in 1997, which reached number 58 on the UK Singles chart.[11]

References

  1. [1]
    The Detroit Emeralds, "Feel the Need in Me" chart positions Retrieved January 17, 2016.
  2. [2]
    "You Want It, You Got It - The Detroit Emeralds | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
  3. [3]
    The Detroit Emeralds, "Feel the Need" chart positions Retrieved January 17, 2016.
  4. [4]
    "Feel the Need - The Detroit Emeralds | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
  5. [5]
    "Feel the Need in Me - The Detroit Emeralds | Song Info | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
  6. [6]
    Graham Central Station, "Feel the Need" chart positions Retrieved January 17, 2016.
  7. [7]
    Graham Central Station - Feel The Need • TopPop on YouTube
  8. [8]
    Leif Garrett, "Feel the Need" chart positions Retrieved January 17, 2016.
  9. [9]
    Forrest, "Feel the Need in Me" chart position Retrieved January 17, 2016.
  10. [10]
    Shakin' Stevens, "Feel the Need in Me" chart position Retrieved January 17, 2016.
  11. [11]
    G Nation, "Feel the Need in Me" chart position Retrieved January 17, 2016.
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