Popular during the mid 1980s in continental Europe, Matt Bianco epitomised the new jazz pop genre that they shared with Working Week, Sade, Everything but the Girl and The Style Council. The band name suggests that Matt Bianco is a personal name, but Matt is "a made up spy, a secret agent; we loved spy TV themes and film scores"
The Early Years
Formed by the late Kito Poncioni (bass), Mark Reilly (vocals), and Danny White (keyboards) in 1982 out of the shards of the abandoned art poppers Blue Rondo á la Turk, for their first album Whose Side Are You On?, they hired unknown Polish vocalist Basia Trzetrzelewska. Her vocal arrangements gave the album a jazzy dimension that Reilly and White could not anticipate but made good use of. Mixmaster Phil Harding applied what would become his signature style to the recordings. Hits like "Get Out of Your Lazy Bed" and "Half a Minute" (which Basia would feature live throughout her career) turned Matt Bianco into one of the biggest acts of Europe in 1984.
Basia and Danny White left the group after the first album to pursue a lucrative solo career with Sony under the name Basia on the Epic label. They maintained their working relationship with Phil Harding, who would continue to work with Matt Bianco as well. Mark Reilly, now without a musical partner, found ex-Wham keyboarder and session musician, Mark Fisher, and recorded the next (self-titled) Matt Bianco album.
The Reilly-Fisher Years
With Mark Fisher replacing White and Trzetrzelewska, the sound changed considerably. Fisher, a keyboardist, composer and studio wizard contributed a more contemporary sound, compared to that of the early Matt Bianco. The use of synthesizers increased notably: Yamaha's DX-7 can be heard providing the slap bass in most songs, but the choice of noted studio musicians remained consistent with Ronnie Ross being the most prominent example. After the first album, they took a 13 piece band on to a European tour that saw them perform in front of an audience of more than 250,000 attendees in total.
As Matt Bianco was a household name in Europe, Warner Brothers thought it was time to market them in the U.S.. They hired Gloria Estefan's husband and producer Emilio Estefan to produce a few songs and recorded the album Indigo, with the Estefan productions being chosen as singles. 1988's "Don't Blame it on That Girl" and "Good Times" only made a moderate impact apart from "Wap-Bam-Boogie", which did well on the dance charts. After another album with Warner Brothers - the fractured Samba in Your Casa (1991), Reilly and Fisher split from their record company and went freelance. From then on, they would record their albums in their own studios and then offer them to independent distributors worldwide.
Now they had total artistic freedom but commercial success was harder to achieve: They scored contracts with ZYX Music and Intercord in Europe, and Victor Entertainment in Asia but failed to sign on with another major label. The next albums did not sell that well in Europe, but they created a loyal fan base in Japan and the rest of Asia. The albums Another Time Another Place, Gran Via, World Go Round, A/Collection, Rico, and Echoes sold well enough for a comfortable lifestyle in the south east of England. After twenty years recording and touring, Mark Fisher started to crave a different lifestyle and the two split amicably.
Basia/MB Reunion
Initiated by a mutual friend, Basia and Danny White joined with Mark Reilly to reform the "original" Matt Bianco in 2003 signing to the Emarcy label. In 2004, Matt Bianco released the album Matt's Mood, which featured well-crafted adult-contemporary/jazz numbers in the spirit of their first album. This was accompanied by an extensive PR exercise, giving the album plenty of airtime. The following year, they embarked on a world tour, which included stops in the UK, Japan, and the U.S.
The Present
After the success of Matt's Mood, Basia and Danny White left Matt Bianco again to reinvigorate the Basia franchise. Mark Reilly and Mark Fisher were back as a duo and released Hi-Fi Bossanova in 2009. In November 2012 they will be releasing Hideaway, their 12th album.
Can You Feel It
Matt Bianco Lyrics
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When me look in your eyes, fo' sho'
(Can you feel it?)
Me haffi make you mine, let's go
(I can feel it)
If you give me a chance I'll show ya girl
(Can you feel it?)
Me ah go' have you when the night over
Dis here ah man me na care nuh
â€~Cause I want you and need you right here love
Ain't no problem, we can share
â€~Cause you the one
(You the one)
I never saw a girl that look so
She dance to reggae and calypso
She's my type of description
Here I come
(Here I come)
Baby, baby, you fine as hell
And I know I might sound crazy, crazy
But I just don't mind if you cheat
â€~Cause you're not my lady, lady
And the situation got us acting shady, shady
â€~Cause I want you here
(Oh lord, I can feel it)
When me look in your eyes, fo' sho'
(Can you feel it?)
Me haffi make you mine, let's go
(I can feel it)
If you give me a chance I'll show ya girl
(Can you feel it?)
Me ah go' have you when the night over
(Oh lord)
Me love the way ya look wid ya eyes so
Tell ya boyfriend to move, he's a joker
The way you dance and move
Ya turn me on
(Turn me on)
Oh my baby come closer
Lemme get a good look at that figure
How dem jeans just hold it together
Tell me how
(Tell me how)
Baby, baby, you fine as hell
And I know I might sound crazy, crazy
But I just don't mind if you cheat
â€~Cause you're not my lady, lady
And the situation got us acting shady, shady
â€~Cause I want you here
(Oh lord, I can feel it)
When me look in your eyes, fo' sho'
(Can you feel it?)
Me haffi make you mine, let's go
(I can feel it)
If you give me a chance I'll show ya girl
(Can you feel it?)
Me ah go' have you when the night over
Yes, you gotta man shawty
But I just don't care shawty
Eh, I wanna be with you tonight
(You tonight)
Let's leave the club shawty
It's a quarter to three shawty
Eh, I wanna be with you tonight
(You tonight)
Baby, baby, you fine as hell
And I know I might sound crazy, crazy
But I just don't mind if you cheat
â€~Cause you're not my lady, lady
And the situation got us acting shady, shady
â€~Cause I want you here
(Oh lord, I can feel it)
When me look in your eyes, fo' sho'
(Can you feel it?)
Me haffi make you mine, let's go
(I can feel it)
If you give me a chance I'll show ya girl
(Can you feel it?)
Me ah go' have you when the night over
(Oh lord, oh lord, oh lord, oh lord)
The song "Can You Feel It" by Matt Bianco is a reggae-inspired love song about a man expressing his desire for a woman he sees in a club. The song's lyrics are bold and direct, with the male singer stating that he doesn't care if the woman has a boyfriend, and that he wants to be with her tonight. The chorus repeats the question "Can you feel it?" evoking a sensual and intense feeling of attraction and desire.
The lyrics also describe the woman's physical attributes, with the man admiring her curves and the way she moves to reggae and calypso music. The song's melody is upbeat and catchy, adding to the overall fun and playful tone of the lyrics.
Overall, "Can You Feel It" is a bold and confident ode to attraction and desire, with a catchy tune that will make you want to dance.
Line by Line Meaning
(Oh lord, I can feel it)
The singer is expressing an intense feeling of desire or attraction.
When me look in your eyes, fo' sho'
The singer is certain of their attraction to the person they are looking at.
(Can you feel it?)
The singer is asking if the other person is also feeling the attraction or desire that they are feeling.
Me haffi make you mine, let's go
The singer is expressing their determination to pursue a relationship with the person they are attracted to.
If you give me a chance I'll show ya girl
The singer is asking for an opportunity to prove their worth and show the other person why they should be together.
Me ah go' have you when the night over
The singer is implying that they will succeed in winning over the other person by the end of the night.
(Oh lord)
The singer is once again expressing their intense feeling of desire or attraction.
Dis here ah man me na care nuh
The singer doesn't care about any other men who might be interested in the same person, as they are confident in their ability to win them over.
â€~Cause I want you and need you right here love
The singer is stating their strong desire and need for the other person to be with them.
Ain't no problem, we can share
The singer is suggesting that they are open to a non-exclusive relationship with the other person.
â€~Cause you the one
The singer believes that the other person is the one they are meant to be with.
(You the one)
The singer is repeating their belief that the other person is the one they are meant to be with.
I never saw a girl that look so
The singer is expressing their admiration for the other person's appearance, implying that they are unique and special to them.
She dance to reggae and calypso
The singer is describing the other person's dancing style, which they find attractive and interesting.
She's my type of description
The singer is stating that the other person fits their ideal or desired type in a partner.
Here I come
The singer is declaring their intention to pursue the other person and make their attraction known.
Baby, baby, you fine as hell
The singer is complimenting the other person's appearance and expressing their attraction to them.
And I know I might sound crazy, crazy
The singer is acknowledging that their desire for the other person might be seen as intense or irrational.
But I just don't mind if you cheat
The singer is stating that they are willing to overlook the other person seeing other people, as long as they can still be together.
â€~Cause you're not my lady, lady
The singer is clarifying that they are not in a committed relationship with the other person, so they don't expect them to be exclusive.
And the situation got us acting shady, shady
The singer is pointing out that the pursuit of this attraction might be seen as secretive or dishonest by others.
Yes, you gotta man shawty
The singer is acknowledging that the other person might already be in a relationship with someone else.
But I just don't care shawty
The singer is stating that they are willing to pursue the attraction despite this obstacle.
Eh, I wanna be with you tonight
The singer is expressing their desire to spend the night with the other person, regardless of any outside factors.
(You tonight)
The singer is emphasizing that they want to be with the other person specifically tonight.
Let's leave the club shawty
The singer is suggesting that they leave the current location and go somewhere more private or intimate.
It's a quarter to three shawty
The singer is implying that it is late at night and they should hurry if they want to spend more time together.
Me love the way ya look wid ya eyes so
The singer is once again complimenting the other person's appearance, specifically their eyes.
Tell ya boyfriend to move, he's a joker
The singer is making a rude comment about the other person's current boyfriend, implying that they are not a worthy partner for them.
The way you dance and move
The singer is once again admiring the other person's dancing ability and style.
Ya turn me on
The singer is stating that the other person's behavior is making them feel sexually aroused or excited.
(Turn me on)
The singer is repeating their statement that the other person is turning them on.
Oh my baby come closer
The singer is expressing their desire for the other person to come closer, potentially for physical intimacy or affection.
Lemme get a good look at that figure
The singer is implying that they want to look at the other person's body in a sexual or appreciative way.
How dem jeans just hold it together
The singer is admiring the way the other person's clothing emphasizes their figure or features.
Tell me how
The singer is asking the other person to explain how they look so attractive or desirable in their current state.
(Tell me how)
The singer is repeating their request for explanation of the other person's attractiveness.
(Oh lord, oh lord, oh lord, oh lord)
The singer is once again expressing their intense feelings of desire or attraction, potentially building to a climax or resolution.
If you give me a chance I'll show ya girl
The singer is making a promise or offer to the other person, stating that they are willing to prove their worth and potential as a partner.
Writer(s): Reilly - Fisher. Mc Ske - Jr. Cepeda
Contributed by Riley G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
eduardo gonsebat
bueno gracias a dios y gracias al dijey que subio esta musica le agradesco de corazon porqué esta mudica. es una de las que la escuché en la radio y no la podia encontrar.cue muy escuchada en 1994
Ge Ma
I am happy that you found it here!!!
DJ NEGU
YOU CAN A FEEL IT?
Roberto carlos pacheco ordoñez.
que clase de musik es?