Can You Feel It
The Jacksons
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If you look around The whole world is coming together now Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it Feel it in the air, the wind is taking it everywhere Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it All the colors of the world should be Lovin' each other wholeheartedly Yes, it's all right Take my message to your brother and tell him twice Spread the word and try to teach the man Who's hating his brother, when hate won't do When we're all the same, 'cause the blood inside me is inside you Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it Sing out loud Because we want to make a crowd Touch a hand and sing a sound so pure, salvation rings Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it All the children of the world should be Loving each other wholeheartedly Yes, it's all right Take my message to your brother and tell him twice Take the news to the marching men, Who are killing their brothers, when death won't do Cause we're all the same Yes, the blood inside me is inside of you Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it Every breath you take Is someone's death in another place Every healthy smile Is hunger and strife to another child But the stars do shine In promising salvation, is near this time Can you feel it now So sisters and brothers Show we know how Now tell me Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it
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Written by: Jackie Jackson, Michael Jackson
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"Can You Feel It" was released on March 22, 1981, as the third and final single from "The Jacksons" album, "Triumph."
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RecognitionWhile it made a modest impact in the United States, peaking at No. 77 on the Billboard Hot 100, the song was significantly more popular in the UK, where it peaked at No. 6 on the UK Singles Chart.
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AuthorsThe song was written by brothers Michael Jackson and Jackie Jackson and produced by The Jacksons.
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Recording Label"Can You Feel It" was released under the Epic record label.
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Music VideoThe song's music video, directed by Bruce Gowers and Robert Abel, is known for its early use of computer graphics and has become iconic.
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Cultural ImpactThe song was famously used during the closing ceremony of the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, wherein the athletes and audience were asked to sign along to the lyrics of the chorus.
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Genre"Can You Feel It" is a post-disco song, combining elements of pop and R&B.
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Cover versionsNumerous artists have covered the song, including The Hollies, who released their version on their 1983 album "What Goes Around..." and American boy band NSYNC who performed it live at the 2001 Michael Jackson tribute concert at Madison Square Garden.
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Samples"Can You Feel It" has been sampled by many artists in their songs, including The Black Eyed Peas in their 2009 song "Boom Boom Pow", and the Sugarhill Gang in their song “Work, Work the Body”.
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Live PerformancesThe Jacksons have regularly featured the song in their live performances, both with and without Michael, up to their Unity Tour in 2012.
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RemixIn 2009, a remix of "Can You Feel It" was released to coincide with Michael Jackson's 51st birthday. The remix featured additional vocals from Michael's nephew, Austin Brown.
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