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The Jacksons "Can You Feel It"

31 Jul 2026 · 1 h 10 min

How do you follow “I Want You Back” when the world still sees you as kids? Diallo & LUXXURY dive into “Can You Feel It,” the record that helped transform the Jackson 5 into The Jacksons. They explore the musical legacy of the whole family, Randy’s lead-vocal moment, the way Michael’s entrance changes the energy of the song, and the massive music video that pointed toward Thriller. Then LUXXURY breaks down the soaring strings, gospel-inspired vocals, and huge arrangement behind one of the Jacksons’ boldest records.

Songs discussed:

“Can You Feel It” — The Jacksons “Back Stabbers” — The O’Jays “Blame It on the Boogie” — The Jacksons “Centipede” — Rebbie Jackson “Dancing Machine” — The Jacksons “Do What You Do” — Jermaine Jackson “Hard” — Rihanna “If You Feel the Funk” — LaToya Jackson “T.S.O.P. (The Sound of Philadelphia)” — MFSB “Show You the Way to Go” — The Jacksons “Stars on 45” — Stars on 45 “Tell Me I’m Not Dreaming (Too Good to Be True)” — Jermaine Jackson “Uptight (Everything’s Alright)” — Stevie Wonder “Wake Up Everybody” — Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes “White Rabbit” — Jefferson Airplane “Can You Feel It” — Mr. Fingers (Larry Heard) “Also sprach Zarathustra” (“2001” Theme) — Richard Strauss “Can You Feel It” — Southern University Human Jukebox

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