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] 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] Forrest released a version of the song as a single in 1983, which reached number 17 on the UK Singles chart. [9] 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]

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] 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] Shakin' Stevens released a version of the song as a single in 1988, which reached number 26 on the UK Singles chart. [10]