I Can Feel You

"I Can Feel You"
Single by Anastacia
from the album Heavy Rotation
B-side	"In Summer"
Released	August 21, 2008 (radio) October 10, 2008 (Europe) October 13, 2008 (UK)
Format	CD single digital download
Recorded	2008; The Carrington House (Atlanta, Georgia)
Genre	Dance-pop R&B
Length	3:50 (Album Version) 3:30 (Radio Edit) 3:10 (Promo Version)
Label	Mercury Records
Writer(s)	Shaffer Smith Chuck Harmony
Producer(s)	Chuck Harmony
Anastacia singles chronology
"I Belong to You (Il Ritmo della Passione)" (2006) "I Can Feel You" (2008) "Absolutely Positively" (2009)

"I Can Feel You" is a song by American pop singer-songwriter Anastacia from her fourth studio album, Heavy Rotation (2008). The track was released in Europe on October 10, 2008^[1] and in the United Kingdom on October 13, 2008 as the album's lead single. The worldwide premiere was in the UK on BBC Radio 2 on August 21, 2008.^[2]

Critical reception

This song received mixed to negative reviews. Allmusic editor Jon O'Brien didn't like the single release of the song: "Lead single "I Can Feel You" misleadingly suggests that this doesn't seem like a particularly wise decision. Written by man of the moment Ne-Yo, its promising opening funky beats and squelchy synths are let down by such a non-event of a chorus that it's hard to believe it's penned by the same man behind Rihanna's recent infectious chart hits. A prime example of using a star name just for the sake of it, it's arguably the most underwhelming comeback song of the year." ^[3]Alex Fletcher of Digital Spy in album review wrote "Make Anastacia relevant to the generation brought up on Amy Winehouse and Pussycat Dolls rather than Mariah and Whitney. The low-key disco" of lead single "I Can Feel You" decent indication of Anastacia's intentions." He also compared the song to that time recent Britney Spears singles. ^[4] Nick Levine of Digital Spy reviewed the single: "Sadly, 'I Can Feel You' isn't the big comeback single she needs after what in pop terms is a fairly lengthy hiatus. It begins promisingly with a lightly funky disco groove, but the chorus lacks the oomph that turned 'Left Outside Alone' and 'I'm Outta Love' into radio favourites." and gave it 2 out of 5 stars. ^[5] Ian Gittins of Virgin Media praised vocal performance: "Her asbestos larynx is in full effect on Heavy Rotation, rasping through R&B-hued lead-off single "I Can Feel You." ^[6]

Music video

The music video had its official premiere on September 14, 2008. Directed by Chris Applebaum and filmed in Los Angeles, the video consists of Anastacia in four different settings, having no real concept. The first is Anastacia in a smoky alley wearing a silver dress, dancing and hopping around. The second is Anastacia in black leather pants, laying on a chair, surrounded by green lights. The third setting includes Anastacia fully naked in a bathtub, covering her breasts with her hands and arms. The final setting is Anastacia wearing a second silver dress and a huge feather boa, dancing and singing in front of a wall. These four settings are intertwined with backstage footage of the videoshoot, including footage of Anastacia's husband, sister and her dogs.

Promotion

Anastacia performed "I Can Feel You" in 2008 at the following events:

• on September 29 on Operacija trijumf ("Operation Triumph"), the Serbian version of Star Academy.
• on October 20 on ¡Mira quién baila!, the Spanish version of Dancing with the Stars.
• on October 28 at the "Pink Ribbon Gala" in Stockholm, Sweden.
• on November 25 on Serata d'Onore, an Italian TV show which aired on Rai Due.
• on November 23, at "Divas II", a benefit concert in England which aired on ITV1.
• on November 28 at "Energy Stars for Free 2008", a benefit concert in Zürich, Switzerland.
• at 95.8 Capital FM's Jingle Bell Ball on December 10. The concert took place at The O₂ arena in London.
• on December 31 at the wellcoming to the new year in Spain.
• at the popular TV show Wetten, dass..? in Stuttgart, Germany, on December 13.
• at the Cheerios ChildLine Concert in Dublin, Ireland, on 16 December.

Track listings

UK two-track promo CD single

1. "I Can Feel You" (Radio Edit) – 3:31
2. "I Can Feel You" (Album Version) – 3:50

UK five-track promo CD single

1. "I Can Feel You" (Original Version) – 3:49
2. "I Can Feel You" (Max Sanna & Steve Pitron Radio Edit) – 3:34
3. "I Can Feel You" (Max Sanna & Steve Pitron Club Mix) – 7:54
4. "I Can Feel You" (Max Sanna & Steve Pitron Club Mix Radio Edit) – 3:33
5. "I Can Feel You" (Mousse T Remix) – 3:26

German CD single^[7]

1. "I Can Feel You" (Album Version) – 3:50
2. "I Can Feel You" (Instrumental) – 3:48

International CD single

1. "I Can Feel You" (Album Version) – 3:50
2. "I Can Feel You" (Max Sanna & Steve Pitron Club Mix) – 7:54

International CD maxi single^[8]

1. "I Can Feel You" (Radio Edit) – 3:30
2. "In Summer" – 4:07
3. "I Can Feel You" (Max Sanna & Steve Pitron Club Mix) – 7:54
4. "I Can Feel You" (Video Edit)

Australian CD single

1. "I Can Feel You" (Radio Edit) – 3:30
2. "I Can Feel You" (Max Sanna & Steve Pitron Club Mix) – 7:54
3. "In Summer" – 4:07
4. "I Can Feel You" (Video Edit)

Personnel and credits

• Vocals: Anastacia
• Producers: Chuck Harmony
• Lead vocals produced by Sam Watters
• Recording: Chuck Harmony
• Mixing: Manny Marroquin at Larrabee Studios in Los Angeles, California
• Recorded at: The Carrington House in Atlanta, Georgia

Charts

Weekly charts

References

External links

• Anastacia's official website
• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics