Can You Handle It
Sharon Redd
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Can you handle it Can you handle it 'Cause you ain't had nothing like it Can you handle it Can you handle it 'Cause you ain't had nothing like it Boy just to feel my touch If you're not the best It might be too much Now you don't have to take my word Cause actions speak louder than words And I will be heard Can you handle it Can you handle it 'Cause you ain't had nothing like it Can you handle it Can you handle it When it comes to love I'm the best Do you really think you could get by this Now if your score's not too high Don't feel like you're letting me down Cause all you can do is try Can you handle it Can you handle it 'Cause you ain't had nothing like it Can you handle it Can you handle it Can you handle it baby Can you handle it Can you handle it 'Cause you ain't had nothing like it Can you handle it Ain't nothing like it Just to feel my touch Just might be too much For you baby for you baby Can you handle it Ain't nothing like it Can you handle it Ain't nothing like it
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Written by: RODNEY MAURICE BROWN, WILLIE JR. LESTER, ROSIE GAINES, FRANCIS FELIX JULES, DANA R. BAILEY
Lyrics © UNIDISC MUSIC, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Artist Profile• Sharon Redd was an American singer from Norfolk, Virginia. She has a strong connection to music; being the daughter of Gene Redd Sr., a producer and musical director at King Records, and the sister of Gene Redd Jr., who is a songwriter and producer.
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Music Career• Despite starting her music career in the late 1960s, Sharon Redd had her biggest success in the early 1980s. She produced a number of hits, including the song "Can You Handle It."
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Song Details• "Can You Handle It" is one of Sharon Redd's most popular tracks. It was released as a single in 1980.
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Chart Performance• The song did well in various global charts. In the US, it reached the #23 spot on Billboard Dance Club Songs.
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Musicianship• "Can You Handle It" showcases Sharon Redd's dynamic vocals and the funky, disco-inspired style that was popular during that time.
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Song Composition• The track was composed by Redd along with William Anderson and produced by Eric Matthew.
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Legacy• The song continues to be a classic and is a prime example of the post-disco/early-eighties R&B blend.
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Remixes• Over the years, "Can You Handle It" has seen numerous remixes by various artists, further proving its timeless appeal.
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Cover Versions• The song was also covered by various artists, including DNA featuring Suzanne Vega.
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Album Information• "Can You Handle It" is a track from Sharon Redd's self-titled album which was released in the same year, 1980.
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