Detroit Emeralds

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Soul group

Formed in Little Rock, Arkansas in the 60's.
Active since late 60's until late 70's.
Released six albums.
Initially comprised by four Tilmon Brothers - Abrim, Ivory, Cleophus, and Raymond.
They first two moved to Detroit and along with James Mitchell (2) they formed the trio that was signed at Westbound.
Between 1971 - 1973 their backing band were Chapter 8.
Their biggest hit was "Feel The Need" as well as "Do Me Right," "You Want It, You Got It," and "Baby Let Me Take You (In My Arms)".
In 1977 they changed line up: Abrim Tilmon hired Paul Riser and Maurice King in the group as well as he recruited his long-time associate Johnny Allen as permanent member.
James Mitchell (2) and Marvin Willis formed the soul disco group Floaters, The.

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Do Me Right

(LP, Album)
Westbound Records 1971

You Want It, You Got It

(5 versions)
Westbound Records 1972

I'm In Love With You

(2 versions)
Westbound Records 1973

Abe, James And Ivory

(LP, Album)
Westbound Records 1973

Feel The Need

(2 versions)
Westbound Records 1977

Let's Get Together

(4 versions)
Westbound Records 1978

Singles & EPs

Show Time

(7", Single)
Ric-Tic Records 1967

(I'm An Ordinary Man) Take Me The Way I Am / I'll Keep Coming Back

(2 versions)
Ric-Tic Records 1968

I Bet You Get The One (Who Loves You) / If I Lose Your Love

(2 versions)
Westbound Records 1970

I Can't See Myself Doing Without You / Just Now And Then

(7")
Westbound Records 1970

Do Me Right / Just Now And Then

(3 versions)
Westbound Records 1972

Feel The Need In Me / There's A Love For Me Somewhere

(5 versions)
Westbound Records 1972

You Want It, You Got It / Till You Decide To Come Home

(4 versions)
Westbound Records 1972

Baby Let Me Take You (In My Arms) / I'll Never Sail The Sea Again

(7 versions)
Westbound Records 1972

Feel The Need In Me / Till You Decided To Come Home

(7")
Bellaphon 1972

You're Gettin' A Little Too Smart

(3 versions)
Westbound Records 1973

You Want It, You Got It

(7")
Westbound Records 1973

I Think Of You

(7", Single)
Westbound Records 1973

A.C. Tilmon* & Detroit Emeralds - Set It Out / I'm Qualified (7", Promo)

Westbound Records 1974

A.C. Tilmon* & Detroit Emeralds, The* - Rosetta Stone / Yes, I Know I'm In Love (7", Single)

Westbound Records 1975

Set It Out

(2 versions)
Westbound Records 1977

Feel The Need

(9 versions)
Westbound Records, Atlantic 1977

Feel The Need

(7", Pus)
Atlantic, Atlantic 1977

Turn On Lady

(7", Single)
Atlantic, Westbound Records 1978

Have A Good Day

(Acetate, 10", S/Sided)
Sterling Sound Inc. 1978
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