Feel the Need in Me
"Feel the Need in Me" | ||||
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Single by the Detroit Emeralds | ||||
from the album You Want It, You Got It | ||||
B-side | "There's a Love for Me Somewhere" | |||
Released | October 1972 | |||
Genre | Soul | |||
Length | 3:21 (single edit) 3:41 (album version) 7:06 (1977 version) | |||
Label | Westbound 209 Westbound 55401 | |||
Songwriter(s) | Abrim Tilmon | |||
Producer(s) | Katouzzion | |||
The Detroit Emeralds singles chronology | ||||
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Official Audio | ||||
"Feel the Need in Me" on YouTube | ||||
"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]
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
- ^ The Detroit Emeralds, "Feel the Need in Me" chart positions Retrieved January 17, 2016.
- ^ "You Want It, You Got It - The Detroit Emeralds | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
- ^ The Detroit Emeralds, "Feel the Need" chart positions Retrieved January 17, 2016.
- ^ "Feel the Need - The Detroit Emeralds | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
- ^ "Feel the Need in Me - The Detroit Emeralds | Song Info | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
- ^ Graham Central Station, "Feel the Need" chart positions Retrieved January 17, 2016.
- ^ Graham Central Station - Feel The Need • TopPop on YouTube
- ^ 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.
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