Stanley Mitchell is an American singer and songwriter renowned for his contributions to the soul and R&B genres during the mid-20th century. He is best known as the lead vocalist of the Detroit Emeralds, a group that achieved significant success in the 1960s and 1970s with their distinctive blend of smooth harmonies and driving rhythms. Mitchell's emotive vocal abilities and the group's signature hits, such as "Baby Let Me Take You (In My Arms)" and "Feel The Need In Me," have secured their place in the annals of soul music history. Despite the band's dissolution, Mitchell's influence can still be felt in contemporary soul and R&B music.