You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)
Sylvester
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You mean I've been dancin' on the floor darlin' And I feel like I need some more And I feel your body close to mine And I move on love, it's about that time Make me feel mighty real Make me feel mighty real You make me feel mighty real You make me feel mighty real When we get home darlin' And it's nice and dark And the music's in Vienna Still you're hot and you kiss me back and it Feels real good and I know you love me Like you should Oh you make me feel mighty real You make me feel mighty real Make me feel mighty real Make me feel mighty real Make me feel mighty real Make me feel mighty real I feel real I feel real I feel real I feel real I feel real I feel real I feel real I feel real Huh Whoo, I feel real Whoo, I feel real I feel real I feel real Huh I feel real Huh I feel real You make me feel mighty real You make me feel mighty real Oh you make me feel mighty real You make me feel mighty real I feel real when you touch me I feel real when you kiss me I feel real when you touch me I feel real when you want me
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Written by: James Wirrick, Sylvester James
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10 facts about this song
Recording Background"You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)" is a 1978 single written and produced by James Wirrick and Sylvester.
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Chart SuccessThe song was Sylvester's biggest hit in the United States, peaking at no. 1 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart and no. 36 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Song ThemeThe song represents an expression of male high-energy satisfaction and liberation, a reflection of the era's socially progressive attitudes.
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Influence on MusicThis song has largely been regarded as one of the pioneering anthems of the late-1970s disco era in American music.
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In Popular Culture"You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)" has appeared in numerous films and video games, such as "The Last Days of Disco," "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories," and "Milk."
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RecognitionThe song was nominated for Best Male Vocal Performance by the Grammy Awards in 1979.
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LegacyThe Library of Congress named "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)" to the National Recording Registry stating: "his distinctive style melds the high-energy dance beats with a raw, soulful vocal delivery. 'You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)' is a primary example of his singing at its finest."
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Covers and RemixesThe song has been covered by numerous artists and remixed by various DJs through the years. Some notable versions include a 1990 remix by British synthpop band Jimmy Somerville and Bronski Beat, and a 2018 cover by American singer and drag queen RuPaul.
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Impact on LGBTQ+ CommunityBeing an openly gay man, Sylvester's song has been embraced by the LGBTQ+ community as an anthem. The lyrics about feeling authentic and liberated align closely with the fight for queer rights.
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Musical StyleThe song is characterized by its high-octane disco beat, electronic music influences, and Sylvester's powerful, soulful vocal performance.
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