JANICE'S BLUES ALLEY PRESENTS
THE DETROIT EMERALDS
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Abrim, Ivory, Cleophus, and Raymond Tilmon formed the Detroit Emeralds in the '60s. They were actually a Little Rock vocal group. They had some success with "Show Time" for Ric-Tic in 1968, but by 1970 were down to a trio, with Abrim and Ivory Tilmon and James Mitchell. They stayed that way for a long run on Westbound that yielded R&B hits "Do Me Right," "You Want It, You Got It," and "Baby Let Me Take You (In My Arms)" in 1971 and 1972, as well as "You're Gettin' a Little Too Smart" in 1973.
They expanded the roster to a quartet in 1977, but with three new members. Abrim Tilmon was now joined by Paul Riser, Johnny Allen, and Maurice King. Their backing band from 1971 to 1973 was Chapter 8. Though many regard "Feel the Need" as their best song, it was far from a hit, although it was their last chart entry in 1977. James Mitchell and Marvin Wills teamed to form an offshoot group, the Floaters, in 1977. Carl Johnson was Abe Ti lmon's replacement in the Emeralds, with Abe Tilmon forming his own Detroit Emeralds. Each group stayed active on the oldies and cabaret circuit during the '70s and '80s. Michael Henderson, then a 13-year-old, was one of their members for a short time.
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1. Do Me Right 2. Wear This Ring (with love) 3. Long Live The King 4. What You Gonna Do About Me 5. You Can't Take This Love For You From Me 6. Just Now And Then |
7. Lee 8. If I Lose Your Love 9. And I Love Her 10. I Can't See Myself Doing Without You 11. Holding On 12. Admit Your Love Is Gone |
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1. You Want It, You Got It 2. There's Love For Me Somewhere 3. I'll Never Sail The Seas Again 4. Take My Love 5. Feel The Need In Me |
6. I've Got To Move 7. Baby Let Me Take You (in my arms) 8. I Bet You The One You Love 9. Till You Decide To Come Home |
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1. Set It Out 2. Take It Or Leave It 3. Feel The Need In Me 4. Wednesday |
5. Love For You 6. Look What's Happened To Our Love 7. Sexy Ways 8. Love Has Come To Me |
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1. Shake Your Head 2. So Long 3. You're Getting A Little Too Smart 4. I Think Of You; You Control Me 5. Whatcha Gonna Wear Tomorrow |
6. Heaven Couldn't Be like This 7. Without You Baby 8. I'm In Love 9. My Dreams Have Got The Best Of Me |
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1. Let's Get Together 2. Turn On Lady 3. Call Me Travelling Man 4. I Can't Seem To Forget |
5. What's The Deal 6. Treat Her Like A Lady 7. I Just Don't Know About This Girl Of Mine 8. Have A Good Day |
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1. Do Me Right 2. Holding On 3. I Think Of You 4. Feel The Need In Me 5. I Bet You Get The One Who Loves You 6. Baby Let Me Take You In My Arms 7. You're Getting A Little Too Smart 8. You Want It, You Got It 9. Long Live The King 10. Guess Who's Been Talking 11. I'm Qualified 12. Yes, I Know I'm In Love |
13. Wear This Ring With Love 14. I Can't Seem To Forget 15. There's A Love For Me Somewhere 16. I Can't See Myself Doing Without You 17. Heaven Couldn't Be Like This 18. If I Lose Your Love 19. Lee 20. Something You Got 21. Set It Out 22. If I Never Sail The Sea Again 23. My Dreams Have Got The Best Of Me |
