You Make Me Feel
Sylvester
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12 facts about this song
Genre"You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)" is a disco and soul song.
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ArtistThe song was written and performed by Sylvester James Jr., better known as Sylvester, an American singer-songwriter most renowned for his work in the disco genre.
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ReleaseIt was officially released as a single in 1978.
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Album"You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)" is part of Sylvester's album "Step II".
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PerformanceSylvester performed "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)" in various popular TV shows, such as American Bandstand.
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ChartsThe song topped the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart and reached number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Legacy"You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)" is one of Sylvester's signature songs and a defining anthem of the disco era.
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InfluenceIt has influenced many artists, having been covered and sampled by numerous performers in various genres.
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AccoladesIn 2019, the song was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Recording Registry for being "culturally, historically, and aesthetically significant."
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Music VideoThe video for "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)" was one of the earliest music videos to include LGBTQ+ imagery.
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Community ConnectionThe song is considered an anthem in the gay community, especially due to Sylvester's own open identity as a gay man.
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Sylvester's StyleKnown for his flamboyant and androgynous appearance, Sylvester often performed "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)" dressed in drag.
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