Detroit Emeralds (Moulton Mix) Feel the Need in Me

[@sallisboa4569]

This classic is 50 yrs.old and I'm still dancing to it..💃🚶💃🚶🙏

[@a.c.4732]

fine wine ......

[@tommoulton]

This track was remixed from the Original 8 track tape recorded at Hi Studios in Memphis. It was remixed at Sigma Sound Studios,Studio A in Philadelphia,PA It was a Great HONOR to be able to mix this and I do thank Armen for that!

[@97henrik041]

Tom Moulton Great job, Tom. I, for one, really appreciate it!

[@jimlaliberte9858]

+Tom Moulton LOVE your remixes Tom. I always use them on my music thread: facebook.com/pages/Great-Music-Never-Dies/102459816508722?sk=wall

[@myboylollipop09]

+Tom Moulton I remember when this record hit the clubs and knowing right away I wanted it in my collection..One only had to listen to hear the work that had gone into making this record..The arrangements, percussion and orchestration along with the soulful vocals had definitely been a labor of love..

[@myboylollipop09]

+Tom Moulton Recently a friend and I went to a local club and I had a chance to speak to the DJ for a few moments and she told me how much she loved my era's music..So I told her I'd give her a $20 if she would play "Caught Up" by Inner Life. She knew the record right away and laughed and said no I can't play it the crowd wouldn't know what to do with a record like that and added the vocals alone would probably kill them..

[@beverlyrobinson3551]

Sir you are a MASTER of the remixes! I highly respect your work! My daughter was born on your birthday which is November 29th.

[@g3user1usa]

There's just no need for me to listen to current music when guys like you are around. Thank you.

[@garyhill2281]

wow! I forgot about this song. i believe it was 1979 .so great to hear it.once again nothing like the old school music.

[@11dsw]

Disco was so beautiful in its infancy...Just found this song, 10.14.20. The strings kill me.😀💕

[@philippef.5642]

Never get tired of listening to this! To me , this is soul music at its best ! And the mix is just amazing !

[@wingatemose1182]

Holy Smoke ,Damn Good Song ! Magnificent how they weave their voices with the instruments. This song is a work of art.

[@ladijae1]

I use to turn up the radio back in the day every time this played! It was a Happy song!

[@SteelHorseRiders]

One of my faves…. still driving my car listening to these classics . . . .

[@Passionate4music1]

GREAT track by one of the most underrated groups in music history. If you like to just listen to this song, I suggest you listen to the shorter version of this song, but if you want to dance then you need the Tom Moulton remix of this song which was played in the clubs for hand dancers and line dancers in DC. BRILLIANT remix by one the best remix specialist great group and great song! Thanks for posting these 2 versions!!

[@aabreu7]

This was simply one hell of a song!

[@neceyluv8743]

This remix sounds HOT!!! I grew up on this song....I remember being a little girl and loving it! Even at 7 I had soul lol....thank you!

[@wingatemose1182]

Me Too ,Necey ! And I'm white as snow ! lol l

[@monicabella7894]

Hi soul sis 🌷I'm a white gal.

[@devininman]

I came up listening to this song on w w r l the big 16 am radio station back in the 70s

[@richardevans2163]

@@devininman frankie crocker ... The ______ rocker ...

[@mrs.theresajones4598]

SWEET MEMORIES FROM MY DETROIT CHILDHOOD!!! MY LATE PARENTS DANCE TO THIS!!! I LOVE 💖THIS SONG!!!😀

[@anthonydavidgibbons4634]

Utterly brilliant mix of a beautiful song. Takes me back... Kids today are short changed and have to suffer mediocre offerings... Thanks for posting this wonderful piece.

[@mjh5437]

I think that`s why modern kids are all so mixed-up and angry and confused..I would be too if I had to listen to hiphop all day instead of this kind of Old Soul classic!!

[@sosmooth7]

The Tom Moulton and John Morales extended mixes are really great because preserve the integrity of the songs and they have you get into them so good that you forget that they are extended. You find yourself dancing and say,Hey!, I've never heard this version before.

[@bobbydapkus1644]

the very best of the old school jams especially as a Moulton re-Mix. Totally AWESOME!!!!!

[@louisgonzalez8846]

ALL YR EXTENDED 12"s ARE "TRUE TO THE HEART". All the musicians Must thank their lucky stars, that you did not distort their creations. I for one (as a fan), am eternally grateful that you Have made me appreciate The "instrumental" versions, so much more profoundly, than what I already had a passion for. I can perceive (thru your music,) that you do it from The heart, and not to get famous nor rich from your noble calling. All Americans shud take notice and follow in your footsteps. The world wud be in a much better state, Than the one we find ourselves in. Thank you, Tom !!!!!!!!

[@jakko6467]

Wicked Mix...Awesome Horns & Strings!!!!!!

[@PoeticOldSoul]

"Feel the need, oh feel, feel the need in meeee..." Yessssssssssss!

[@sorenstam2]

This is soooooo perfect, in every way. Thanks !!

[@funkycandycool]

I felt the need for more of this one. Thanks!

[@mfweert]

I could never, never said all the beautifull memories ive got with and by this song..... only: Detroit Emeralds THANK'S for made this song... Waaaauuuuuwww what memories ive got now......... Many greetings from Holland (EU)

[@MrDFJohnson]

THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THE THEY HAD ONE HIT BUT IT WAS A HELLUVA DRUG! Love that extended mix. The music, the vocal, make ya happy, be grooving and don't watch it to end so....replay button. Dee-troit Emeralds!!!!!

[@jarrettefellowsjr.5160]

YOU WANT IT YOU GOT IT -- was a hit too!

[@1949LA-ARCH]

In 1972 I was living in the DC area. I was 23 and I could dance all night long to this music. Now at 65, I can still strut my stuff......dynamite song !!

[@samwalker3262]

sir!!,,,,i bet you can....and BERRY WHITE WAS IN MY BOOK ..A GREAT SINGER..

[@beverlyrobinson3551]

You're right! This song got so much airplay in DC. It was very, very hot in the clubs and house parties. I STILL love this record! The Detroit Emeralds were a great group! This song is on my playlist!

[@deanmartell5726]

+1956safari i hear you dude,i am 58 now (in 1972 i was in 11th grade so 16y/o) and i'd dance the night away @ house parties here in clairton,PA. (13 miles south of downtown Pgh,PA.) i don't have the breath now (too many cigarettes,LoL) but still jam to the music of my youth WHEN MUSIC WAS MUSIC!!!!!!!!!

[@justinsantano9885]

+DEAN MARTELL right on Dean, i was 18 jammin at the house of tilden in shadyside, summer of 74 to this soulful tune! hey i hear you,too many cigarettes ! This is music!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lindakayeholmes3841]

Arch A. Pp

[@ianjackson7948]

Fantastic remix...good job Mr. Moulton

[@drstevie]

Just Brilliant !

[@MrCamzio]

This track is so classy! What a voice and sweet harmonies, and orchestral at the same time. Superb work by everyone involved!

[@tropicalpancake56]

AWESOME production and remix.....So proud of our Detroit Sound!

[@Mrrobackenson1]

Amazing remix on an amazing tune.

[@lindam2305]

One of my favorites from that era.Great job!

[@petermorris6968]

every thing good about the soul music scene in the 70s this version is solid gold

[@johnflanagan7653]

One of the best ever - still such a good record.

[@margaretperkins450]

Good morning music lovers. Had to listen to this song twice. Good, good, and good. Lyrics BRAVO and BEAT.

[@andzevs2699]

love this❤, love all the old classics they never date 😘

[@stevewaugh2]

Brilliant .. Thanks

[@timmullens9479]

Thanks for the mix-no matter what side of the Detroit river you came from this was eargasm -smooooth...

[@gorgonique]

Extended version of my favourite funk song of the 70s, and isn't it grandly beautiful! I'm listening in ecstasy. Thank you, Moulton.

[@gorgonique]

+ChiefShittingBull Absolutely, that "meeeeeee..." going high is the cherry on the cake of this perfect, PERFECT song of 70s funk!

[@Multi1628]

~ 1972!! Westbound label! This + You Want It You Got It + You're Gettin' a Little Too Smart, and the magical Do Me Right = dance heaven. This r&b soul styling is a large part of what got me interested in DJing in the first place: Motown, Aretha, Booker T. & the MGs, Billy Preston, Curtis, Isaac, Barry, the Philly sound. These are the eternal classics with great staying power. The 1960s and the 1970s: roots music. Cheers, DAVEDJ ~ 9,

[@erietgo3]

Brings back great memories! A classic!

[@MultiMusicbuff]

Tom Moulton's mixes of the Phillysound era are the best.Love listening to all of them.

[@paulfitzpatrick7334]

Love it! Top mix from 'The Master'. One of my all time favourite tunes

[@dalanbronnenberg]

Such a great great great great song and TM makes it live even longer. I need this on my w/o playlist.

[@lastylecraig6558]

i just turned 53 & gotta admit i like TRE SONGS & CASE & CARL THOMAS & DONELL JONES & it would be nice if a SongWriter can grace them dudes with trax like these (LOL) Groups like DETROIT EMERALDS were the inventors of "B-SIDE SOUL R&B" & i love this shit & can listen to it all day then come out my house & tend to my Business in 2014, cause 40yrs. ago Of this stuff is what MOTIVATES ME.

[@Richieman11]

Good Shout! I love this shit too brother ! :-)

[@lastylecraig6558]

HAPPY HOLIDAYS & NEW YRS. 2Ya

[@Richieman11]

Right back to ya my friend.. :-)

[@SuperT713]

TRUTH! lastyle craig.......the new jack can't compare......

[@lastylecraig6558]

YOUR ABSOLUTELY RIGHT.

[@innocenteventiorbetello]

This is just astonishing. A superb mix of one of the most sensual songs EVAH..

[@mannypintado8349]

One real Paradise Garage Classic.

[@cousteau1957]

Fantastic remix...Tom!!!!

[@jimcurry3168]

I used to be a DJ Circa 73 to 81 this song came out in New York this way around 73 it was an instant hit I used to mix it with ultra high frequencies we're on the right track Dynamite magical music in the day

[@noonelikesustalkinbroadcas5902]

October 72 - a song that resonates in my mind to this day, amazing......🙂🙂

[@MrMinkajajany]

such a cool sassy tune love this. i didnt know tom moulton did a remix of it. oh well thanks tom this is a sexy tune

[@lindseystokes2962]

RIP my mom love these her anniversary today 20 years Sadley missed . I always feel the need to hold you one more time xxxxcccc

[@tariqalkhatib2248]

awesome song

[@samanthasmith9850]

Great record I remember she I was 12 yrs Reflections / Ginza 40 East 58 Street nyc Bentleys and Leviticus club's

[@vincentedwards2617]

wonderful recording thanks for this post, j vincent edwards

[@thetriumphofthethrill2457]

Excellent mix of the classic., an all-time fave.

[@multilinkacs]

I am a pro musician in the UK, I remember coming home from London after a gig late one night and this remix 9 or one of them ! ) came on BBC Radio 1 and I jacked up really loud. I have never forgotten it, great mix the strings are ace. Thanks.

[@MrMonroe721]

Excellent arrangement

[@jallenjr1959]

Truly amazing, that I had the opportunity and privilege to be present at the recording sessions for the Detroit Emerald Sessions for Westbound Records. Johnny Allen, the Grammy Award winning arranger "Theme from Shaft," and the arranger on the Detroit Emerald sessions, is my father. As his copyist, I witnessed first hand the recording sessions. Tom, it appears as though, you and I must agree to disagree on the origin and musicians on the recording.

[@theonlydjtopcat]

You heard strings and horns being recorded bro. This tune was recorded first at Willie Mitchell's studio and then other things were added later back in Michigan. Facts!

[@jallenjr1959]

​@@theonlydjtopcat What makes you an expert? Some rhythm tracks were cut in Memphis and some in Detroit. If you have some primary/firsthand knowledge, then state it.

[@richardevans2163]

Mr Moulton , you done GOOD ! Thanks for this. A record / group that did not get its due.

[@renaatilmon4778]

To Tom from Mrs Renaa/Ivory Tilmon. Always wanted to thank you for this version this song. I did try to contact you after Ivory passed away and to tell you how much I loved it. Our son tried to get in touch with you when he was there in England, but couldn’t get in touch with you. He just wanted to be there and meet the people that knew his Dad for that connection because Ivory talked about England and the people all the time and it was all good. LOL. Anyway thank you 🙏🏾

[@richardevans2163]

@@renaatilmon4778 condolences for the loss.

[@TheSolnabo]

14 y/old at a disco....memories! :D

[@fixerphil1600]

Awsome, brings back such great memorys thankyou.

[@hammer97100]

I've become a Tom Moulton fan!

[@Multiplicityme2too]

Better late than never! Musicology....

[@davidwaugh471]

every day is a school day Tom , ta

[@mkruup]

Sounds so much better than my 45. Thanks!

[@josephscalia3736]

Great base line with sweet sounding vocals make feel the need an absolutely gem to listen and dance to, some one please bring this music back

[@jallenjr1959]

The basic rhythm tracks were recorded at Artie Fields Recording studio in Detroit. The Horns and Strings were recorded also at Artie Fields Recording Studio in Detroit. Grammy Award winning Arranger, Johnny Allen, conducted the sessions at the Artie Fields Studio on Woodward Avenue. Sigma Sound is a wonderful studio. However, this track was cut with all Detroit musicians

[@Multiplicityme2too]

Thanks John Allen.

[@lastylecraig6558]

i appreciate the schoolin' your teaching right now cause people like me need to know stuff like this, i constantly Argue with all kind of Folks about the Origins of "B-SIDE SOUL MUSIC" cause BERRY & GAMBLE-N-HUFF & TOM BELL weren't Blessin' everybody with "A-SIDE TEMPTATION TRAX" so i feel the info. you've just givin' Up right there was important to the NEGRO CULTURE OF BLACK R&B & SOUL. very good work on your part & THANX!!!

[@tommoulton]

Actually That is the Hi session players.The session was recorded 8 track at Willie Michell's Hi Studio in Memphis and Mixed in Studio A at Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia

[@lastylecraig6558]

KOOL ! ! !

[@SoulmanHarry]

Tom Moulton Thank You Tom Moulton for the FACTS, Good jobs you did.... B|

[@knockshinnoch1950]

The original version from 1972 was a massive top 5 hit on the UK singles chart but failed to crossover in the USA. This remix resulted in the record returning to the UK Top 20 when released in 1977.

[@mjh5437]

I think it got to number 21 both times in England.

[@knockshinnoch1950]

@@mjh5437 No 4 in 1972 and the rerecording in 1977 reached no12. They had several other UK hits. The group were far more successful in the UK than back home in the US.

[@juanman75]

What a tune!!! 🕺🏼

[@jarrettefellowsjr.5160]

The original "Feel the Need" by the Detroit Emeralds was a dancer's firestarter, but the Tom Moulton re-mix is a rhythmic twirl of magic, a perfect jam to "get down" to --- to work the Spin, Break Down, Rock Steady, James Brown, funky mash potato, soulful Twist, the Campbell Lock, the Pop Lock, and the Slide seamlessly all rolled into one. The only thing you won't be able do is soar --- even thought you may think you are.

[@miamiwax5504]

tom moulton mixing the wilie mitchell hi records sound is a match made in heaven

[@rabbitleader2307]

Simply fabulous!

[@garymckenna5105]

Ok maybe 4 years ago but still love that he came out to comment here. Fucking love this tune. Tom Moulton is a living legend. Maybe my favourite disco tune. The guy had what it takes. Absolute banger.

[@panchobarnes]

Classic!!! So fun !!

[@morganalvarez5925]

I play rhythm guitar the rhythm on this song blows me away love the groove :-)

[@miamiwax5504]

I love the strings on this too. Everything is perfect, even the sound of the snare.

[@gorgonique]

I so love this song. Who cares disco: I'm off on another musical universe!

[@lauriehope8607]

I loved these guys

[@SIRGALAHADful]

OMG-school days are streaming back to me,good old soul music?Those were the days when music was music!

[@chrisgjohnson134]

WOW .....AMAZING .....THIS GUY IS THE INCREDIBLE ....

[@tojo6163]

I'm such of a fan of your work Tom!

[@saundragordon-grant6088]

Definitely dance music! Can't get enough!

[@johnbarrett7777]

When soul became disco and i didn't even notice hah !

[@Multiplicityme2too]

There was still plenty of soul about... and there's soulful rhythm in this song too... you didn't notice because it's still there..lol

[@11dsw]

This is the original disco sound. Soulful, lush and classy....Not the scaled back (some, not all) late 70s/ 80s, over-repetitive cheese. The Motown sound went symphonic in the early 7os and the next few years was Ear-gasmic bliss. ❤️💕

[@marco1507able]

Power of Soul!

[@michaelmcdonald5156]

My Mommy jam!! Love and Miss You So Much RiP Mikee

[@RenaaRenaa-i9t]

Hi Tom, this is Renee Ivory (Hawk’s) widow. I love this version and I know Ivory would’ve loved it. Great joy 🥰

[@DwaineWheeler]

I don't know if they remixed it in 78, but it was in a lot of medley's and with an overlays sounds remixed. Great song.

[@waltervaught8896]

Detroit emeralds the best.

[@jetdave56ify]

Great remix it needed it!

[@eutopiaeutopia9552]

TAMBOURLEEN ( 1973). N.Y.C. 🍎SUPERB SONG& MIX 👍👍👍

[@Sirka]

pffff ...i am borne to late ..this is so goooooood ....thanks!!

[@drstevie]

So GOOD.

[@AuntyM66]

I luv this.

[@Usercantwelve]

TM is the Man ❤

[@samanthasparreboom1814]

I ❤️ This song

[@irenemeens4336]

Jaaa das waren geile Zeiten!!! und so was von super Mucke!

[@gerrymclean-mh2dq]

66 year old yes sir i can boogie

[@2468-n2q]

FEEL THE NEED...LOVED IT THEN LOVE IT NOW💕

[@MegaPatron1]

## Ronald Mallett. Me toooooooooooooooooo. Mixologist extrordinaire.

[@garymckenna5105]

Tom Moulton commenting on this thread makes my year.

[@jpierrev]

Marvellous, thanks

[@ronymexico1]

good stuff, thanks, great groove

[@soulman423]

soul Detroit☺ 👍 👍

[@Mannchild11]

Remixes are like extra cheese.

[@Multiplicityme2too]

lol I love that ...gonna steal it!!!!!

[@Mannchild11]

Not a problem. It's not patented. Lol.

[@jim02026]

Tom Moulton took the original multi-track session tapes, which were recorded in 1971 and remixed, remasterd and extended to come up with this 1977 version. I believe the strings and maybe other instruments were recorded at Sigma Sound studios in Philly--where Tom mostly worked his remixing magic at the time--and added to the 1977 remix but otherwise, everything else is original.

[@ukpropaganda]

This was the first version I ever heard. This runs slightly faster than the original and so is pitched higher.