"Can You Feel It" is a song by American group
the Jacksons, recorded in March 1980 and released as the third single from their album Triumph in February 1981.
Written by brothers
Michael and
Jackie, the song featured solo leads by
Randy and Michael. Released as a single in 1981, the song reached No. 77 on the
pop charts and No. 30 on the
R&B charts in
United States, No. 6 in the
UK, and No. 2 in the
Netherlands in 1981.[3]
Record World said that "Dynamic strings join Michael and Randy's vocal drama to provide memorable musical suspense."[4]
Personnel
Written and composed by Michael Jackson and Jackie Jackson
Background vocal coordinator and choir director: Stephanie Spruill
The Children's Choir: Yolanda Kenerly, Brigette Bush, Audra Tillman, Lita Aubrey, Rhonda Gentry, Roger Kenerly II, Soloman Daniels, Brian Stilwell, Gerry Gruberth, Peter Wade
The 9-minute accompanying video, entitled "The Triumph," was noted for its special effects created by
Robert Abel and Associates, responsible for Tron. Michael created the video's concept[17][failed verification] and Tito's sons Taj and Taryll appeared as extras.[18][failed verification] In 2001, it was voted one of the 100 best videos of all time, in a poll to mark the 20th anniversary of
MTV.[19] The title was also used for a 2009 greatest hits compilation.[20] The video was featured on the bonus disc of the box set, Michael Jackson's Vision.
Billboard said it was "a cinematic masterpiece with strikingly advanced visual effects for its time."[21] Rolling Stone placed it at number 12 on their list of the best Michael Jackson videos.[22]
Personnel
Prelude narration spoken by
Ken Nordine
Developed by Robert Abel
Directed by Michael Gibson
Technical Director John Grower
Director of Photography Laszlo Kovacs
Editor Kathryn Campbell
Production Artist Michael Sterling