About this episode
Diallo & LUXXURY explore the transformation of the Jackson 5 into The Jacksons through their song 'Can You Feel It'.
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…
People in this episode
Hosts: Diallo, LUXXURY
Topics covered
- music legacy
- Jacksons transformation
- song analysis
- music video impact
- vocal performance
- arrangement breakdown
Keywords
- Jacksons
- Can You Feel It
- music analysis
- Randy Jackson
- Michael Jackson
- music video
- gospel vocals
- arrangement
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Can You Feel It, I Want You Back, Back Stabbers, Blame It on the Boogie, Centipede, Dancing Machine, Do What You Do, Hard, If You Feel the Funk, T.S.O.P. (The Sound of Philadelphia)
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