Can You Dig It
The Mock Turtles
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Can you understand me now I'll get through somehow You won't ever get me down Won't see me hanging around Can you dig it, oh yeah Can you dig it, oh yeah Can you dig it, oh yeah Can you dig it what I'm saying One little kiss isn't anything I won't be sad Someone turned a light on See how big and strong I've grown I'm standing on my own Can you dig it, oh yeah Can you dig it, oh yeah Can you dig it, oh yeah Can you dig it what I'm saying One little kiss isn't anything You keep insisting on everything I won't be sad Someone turned a light on Can you dig it, oh yeah Can you dig it, oh yeah Can you dig it, oh yeah Can you dig it what I'm saying One little kiss isn't anything You keep insisting on everything I won't be sad Someone turned a light on Can you dig it Can you dig it Can you dig it Can you dig it
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10 facts about this song
Band Composition"Can You Dig It" by The Mock Turtles was released by a Manchester-based indie rock band. The band was formed in the mid-80s and initially had five members: Martin Coogan, Steve Cowen, Joanne Gent, Andrew Stewardson, and Kris Lee.
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Chart Success"Can You Dig It" is one of The Mock Turtles' enduring hits, reaching within the top 20 of the UK Singles Chart at number 18 in 1991.
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Album ReleaseThe song "Can You Dig It" is part of their second and most successful album, "Two Sides", which was released in 1991.
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Music GenreKnown for their psychedelic indie-pop sound, The Mock Turtles carried their signature tone into "Can You Dig It", which is a harmonious blend of upbeat rhythm and catchy lyrics, adding to the Madchester vibe that was popular during the late '80s and early '90s.
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Re-release"Can You Dig It" was re-released in 2003, following its use in a Vodafone advertising campaign. This re-release saw the song reach a new peak at number 19 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Martin CooganThe lead singer of the band, Martin Coogan, is the older brother of the famous English actor and comedian Steve Coogan which adds some additional public intrigue to the song and the band.
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Lyrics and VideoThe song's lyrics and its official music video capture the feel of the early '90s indie scene. Its lyrics are upbeat and energetic and the music video uses psychedelic imagery common at the time.
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LongevityDespite the band's relative lack of chart success, "Can You Dig It" continues to be recognized and played on UK radio, and maintains a cult following as a classic indie anthem.
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Live PerformancesThe song is known for its energetic live performances, with Coogan often leading the crowd in mass singalongs during the catchy chorus.
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Impact"Can You Dig It" is considered as one of the iconic anthems that defined the Madchester era in the UK, and it remains a popular choice on classic and indie rock radio stations in the country.
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