Feel the Need in Me
| "Feel the Need in Me" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by The Detroit Emeralds | ||||
| from the album You Want It, You Got It Feel the Need (re-release) | ||||
| B-side |
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| Released | October 1972 May 1977 (re-release) | |||
| Genre | Soul | |||
| Length | 3:21 7:06 (1977 version) | |||
| Label | Westbound 209 Westbound 55401 (re-release) | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Abrim Tilmon | |||
| Producer(s) | Katouzzion | |||
| The Detroit Emeralds singles chronology | ||||
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"Feel the Need in Me" is a song written by Abrim Tilmon and performed by The Detroit Emeralds. It reached #4 on the UK Singles Chart, #22 on the R&B chart, and #110 on the Billboard pop chart in 1972.[1] The song was featured on their 1972 album, You Want It, You Got It.[2]
The group re-recorded the song and re-released a disco version in 1977 as "Feel the Need". This version reached #12 on the UK Singles Chart, #14 on the U.S. dance chart, #73 on the R&B chart, and #90 on the Billboard pop chart.[3] It was featured on their 1977 album, Feel the Need.[4]
The song was produced by Katouzzion and arranged by Abrim Tilmon and Johnny Allen.[5]
Other charting versions
- Damon Shawn released a version of the song as a single entitled "Feel the Need" in 1972 which reached #42 on the R&B chart and #105 on the Billboard pop chart.[6]
- Graham Central Station released a version of the song as a single entitled "Feel the Need" in 1975 which reached #18 on the R&B chart and #53 on the UK Singles chart.[7]
- Leif Garrett released a version of the song as a single entitled "Feel the Need" in 1979 which reached #38 on the UK Singles chart and #57 on the Billboard pop chart.[8]
- Forrest released a version of the song as a single in 1983 which reached #17 on the UK Singles chart.[9]
- Shakin' Stevens released a version of the song as a single in 1988 which reached #26 on the UK Singles chart.[10]
- G Nation featuring Rosie released a version of the song as a single in 1997 which reached #58 on the UK Singles chart.[11]
Other versions
- Armada Orchestra released an instrumental version of the song as a single and track from the album "Disco Armada" in 1975.
- Genya Ravan released a version of the song as a single in 1975 which did not chart.[12]
- Bryan Ferry released a version of the song as part of an EP in 1985.[13]
- Albert King released a version of the song on his 1992 album, The Blues Don't Change which is a re-release of his 1977 album, The Pinch.[14]
References
- ^ The Detroit Emeralds, "Feel the Need in Me" chart positions Retrieved January 17, 2016.
- ^ The Detroit Emeralds, You Want It, You Got It Retrieved January 17, 2016.
- ^ The Detroit Emeralds, "Feel the Need" chart positions Retrieved January 17, 2016.
- ^ The Detroit Emeralds, Feel the Need Retrieved January 17, 2016.
- ^ The Detroit Emeralds, "Feel the Need in Me" single release Retrieved January 17, 2016.
- ^ Damon Shawn, "Feel the Need" chart positions Retrieved January 17, 2016.
- ^ Graham Central Station, "Feel the Need" chart positions Retrieved January 17, 2016.
- ^ Leif Garrett, "Feel the Need" chart positions Retrieved January 17, 2016.
- ^ Forrest, "Feel the Need in Me" chart position Retrieved January 17, 2016.
- ^ Shakin' Stevens, "Feel the Need in Me" chart position Retrieved January 17, 2016.
- ^ G Nation, "Feel the Need in Me" chart position Retrieved January 17, 2016.
- ^ Genya Ravan, "Feel the Need in Me" single release Retrieved January 17, 2016.
- ^ Bryan Ferry, Windswept EP Retrieved January 17, 2016.
- ^ Albert King, The Blues Don't Change Retrieved January 17, 2016.
