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Can You Feel It (The Jacksons song)

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For the Larry Heard song, see Can You Feel It?
"Can You Feel It"
Song

"Can You Feel It" was a hit recording by funk and soul group The Jacksons, recorded in March 1980 and released in September 1980 as the first track on their album Triumph.

Written by brothers Jackie and Michael, the song featured solo leads by Randy and Michael. Released as a single in 1981, the song reached #77 on the pop charts and number thirty on the R&B charts in United States, but reached number six in the UK and number two in The Netherlands in 1981.[1]

The accompanying video, directed by Bruce Gowers and Robert Abel,[2] was noted for its remarkable special effects created by Robert Abel and Associates. Michael created the video's concept,[3] and Tito's sons Taj and Taryll appeared as extras.[4] In 2001, it was voted one of the 100 best videos of all time, in a poll to mark the 20th anniversary of MTV.[5]

Credits

Charts

Chart (1981) Peak
position
Dutch Singles Chart 2
UK Singles Chart 6
US Billboard Hot 100 77
Chart (2009) Peak
position
Australian ARIA Singles Chart 41
UK Singles Chart 59

Cover versions

See also

Notes

  1. ^ (#2 in The Netherlands in 1981)Hit Dossier 1939-1994,1994,ISBN 90-230-0820-0/Top 40 Hitdossier 1956-2001,2001,ISBN 90-257-3349-2.
  2. ^ "Can you feel it?," mvdbase.com
  3. ^ Friday Night Videos premiere of "Can You Feel It"
  4. ^ http://musicology.ipbfree.com/index.php?showtopic=1706
  5. ^ "Fatboy Slim's Praise You voted best video". The Guardian. 2001-07-31. Retrieved 2008-07-30. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  6. ^ William Blinn (writer); Thomas Carter (director) (January 21, 1982). "Tomorrow's Farewell". Fame (1982 TV series). Season 1. Episode 3. NBC. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
Preceded by
"Shoot Your Best Shot" / "It Don't Hurt No More" by Linda Clifford
 Billboard Hot Dance Club Play number-one single (with "Lovely One" and "Walk Right Now")
December 13, 1980 		Succeeded by
"Celebration" / "Take It to the Top" by Kool & the Gang
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