Burning The Ground Exclusive 1979
“Feel The Need” is a hit song originally recorded by the American R&B group Detroit Emeralds in 1972 titled “Feel The Need In Me”. The group re-recorded the song and re-released a disco version in 1977 as “Feel the Need”.
In 1979 American singer Leif Garrett released a cover of the song from his second studio LP of the same name. “Feel The Need” was the follow-up to his top ten single “I Was Made For Dancin ” released in October 1978. “Feel The Need” peaked at #57 on the U.S. Billboard Singles chart on June 2, 1979, after spending eight weeks on the survey. The single reached #38 in the U.K. “Feel The Need” represented the last success on the pop charts for Leif Garrett who had an 18-month run with several singles and two albums.
The b-side “New York City Nights” is a non-album track.
SIDE A:
Feel The Need (Disco Mix) 5:38
Written-By – Abrim Tilmon
SIDE B:
New York City Nights 2:47
Written-By – Andrew J. DiTaranto*, Guy Hemric
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Feel The Need | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #57 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Scotti Bros. Records – DSKO 164
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1979
Genre: Electronic
Style: Disco
CREDITS:
- Arranged By – John D’Andrea
- Producer – Michael Lloyd
NOTES:
Side A is from the LP Feel The Need
Side B is a Non-Album track.
Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS
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Thanks for this flashback Paul!! I loved Leif Garrett as he was THE teen idol of ’78/’79, maybe rivaled by Shawn Cassidy and Scott Baio. For a kid who wanted to rock like Led Zeppelin, his record company had other plans. Sadly they chewed him up and spit him out, and he became just another flavor of the month. Like you said, another victim of the Disco backlash. Although his film career seemed promising enough with The Outsiders! Thanks for this Disco flashback Paul!! Enjoy your weekend and stay cool, you too Jeff, Martika, DJ XREY and RtrHG!
I loved him in “The Outsiders, ” filmed in Tulsa. Leif had such promise too bad the people surrounding him had other plans. I hope you have a terrific weekend. 🙂
Love the b-side of this that sound like a potential sample source for Daft Punk’s Discovery album. Thanks for another fantastic share and have a lovely weekend!
I love the track too it sounded very Bee Gees to me. I hope your weekend is fantastic, Martika 🙂
Paul – as always…thank you for the posts! Wondering if you have any Motels 12″? Shame or Shock in particular…
Have a great weekend!
You’re welcome, Jeffrey. I posted “Shame” back in 2017. I will have to look for the other one.
Thanks for this Paul!
You’re welcome, Grant 🙂
Excellent pick! I feel the need for “longer” New York City Nights, too! (LOL) Many thanks, Paul! Have a great weekend, everyone!
I agree with you I wish “New York City Nights” was longer I almost prefer it to the A-side. Have a great weekend 🙂
I definitely prefer the B-side, too. I’m surprised no-one has made a longer edit out of it (maybe it’s TOO short to use any parts?). Do you know there’s an edited disco mix of “I was made for dancing” on a U.S. promo 45? Check here:
https://www.discogs.com/release/4645103-Leif-Garrett-I-Was-Made-For-Dancin
It’s a very nice version, too 🙂
I had no idea there was an edit I just added it to my wantlist. I have posted the 12″ previously which includes the instrument. I might give that a new transfer at some point.
Wow this is the perfect thing for today! Leif was everywhere for a hot minute!!! Great memories!
Thanks!!! 😊
He was on fire for a minute as you said. I think the death of Disco limited his fame.
I really like your Disco Friday’s posts, Paul. Like what you do here on a weekly basis with other songs, you go beyond the obvious and same old same old. I like hearing things that might’ve fallen through the cracks and/or didn’t chart very high. I am eager to hear this tune because I did like Leif Garrett and his discography growing up. Sure, it was pop, but I love pop. I’m at the age now that I don’t have to worry about those who may scoff at my likes and dislikes. It’s what they say about age, you do… Read more »
Have an AWESOME weekend, too, Jeff! 🙂
RtrHG,
Thanks! You’re a sweetheart!!
Jeff
You’re welcome, Jeff I hope you have a terrific weekend. We have cooled off a bit here so it is pleasant summer weather. I prefer this longer version as opposed to the shorter LP cut. 🙂
I’m currently on vacation in southern Europe and experiencing historical heatwave temperatures for the last two weeks. Haven’t been outside my residence for three days with temperature being 42°C (108°F)! Thank God I have my external disc with a lot of rips I’m spending time restoring. According to the weather people this will go on next week as well…
Enjoy your vacation and please stay cool!
Jeff
It sounds like my part of the country although we are getting a break from the heat for a few days. Stay safe and enjoy your vacation.