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	"There's a Love for Me Somewhere" "Love Has Come to Me" (re-release)
Released	October 1972 May 1977 (re-release)
Genre	Soul
Length	3:21
Label	Westbound 209 Westbound 55401 (re-release)
Writer(s)	Abrim Tilmon
Producer(s)	Katouzzion
The Detroit Emeralds singles chronology
"Baby Let Me Take You (In My Arms)" (1972) "Feel the Need in Me" (1972) "You're Gettin' a Little Too Smart" (1973)

"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

• 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

1. The Detroit Emeralds, "Feel the Need in Me" chart positions Retrieved January 17, 2016.
2. The Detroit Emeralds, You Want It, You Got It Retrieved January 17, 2016.
3. The Detroit Emeralds, "Feel the Need" chart positions Retrieved January 17, 2016.
4. The Detroit Emeralds, Feel the Need Retrieved January 17, 2016.
5. The Detroit Emeralds, "Feel the Need in Me" single release Retrieved January 17, 2016.
6. Damon Shawn, "Feel the Need" chart positions Retrieved January 17, 2016.
7. Graham Central Station, "Feel the Need" chart positions Retrieved January 17, 2016.
8. Leif Garrett, "Feel the Need" chart positions Retrieved January 17, 2016.
9. Forrest, "Feel the Need in Me" chart position Retrieved January 17, 2016.
10. Shakin' Stevens, "Feel the Need in Me" chart position Retrieved January 17, 2016.
11. G Nation, "Feel the Need in Me" chart position Retrieved January 17, 2016.
12. Genya Ravan, "Feel the Need in Me" single release Retrieved January 17, 2016.
13. Bryan Ferry, Windswept EP Retrieved January 17, 2016.
14. Albert King, The Blues Don't Change Retrieved January 17, 2016.