[23] The song charted within the top ten, peaking at number six, on the Billboard Hot Digital Songs on July 11, due to digital download sales. Chika, chika Chika, chika, chika Go on girl! Throughout the song Jackson's vocal range spans from B3 to A5. [25] The song has sold over 2 million digital copies as of August 2018. When the man walks home, an elderly man (played by Joe Seneca), who is sitting on the steps of his house, tells him to just be himself. [44][45] In January 2010, Nick Jonas performed the song during a concert at the Warner Theatre. “The Way You Make Me Feel” was the third #1 single from the Bad album. For a majority of the song's performances, Jackson would wear a blue dress shirt with a white T-shirt and black pants with a white belt. "The Way You Make Me Feel" is from Michael Jackson's 1987 album 'Bad'. Another dance routine begins, involving the man's friends, which leads to the man 'pursuing' the woman throughout the neighborhood. / G'on girl! It was released by Epic Records on November 9, 1987 as the third single from his seventh studio album Bad. [12] Rolling Stone' David Sigerson commented that "The Way You Make Me Feel" was "nearly as good" as being the third best song on Bad. [27] The song remained on the country's chart for ten weeks. [47][48] In October 2016, Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez and Dancing with the Stars pro dancer Valentin Chmerkovskiy, the eventual winners of the 23rd season, performed a jazz routine dance to the song during the reality dance competition's Cirque du Soleil-themed episode.[49]. The song peaked at number two on New Zealand music charts on January 17, 1988,[22] and remained on the chart for a total of eleven weeks in 1987 and 1988. The way you make me feel (The way you make me feel) You really turn me on (You really turn me on) You knock me off of my feet (You knock me off of my feet) My lonely days are gone (My lonely days are gone) I like the feelin' you're givin' me Just hold me baby and I'm in ecstasy Oh I'll be workin' from nine to five Directed by Ellen Gittelsohn. Hee! Go on girl! Ooh Go on!" The video begins with a group of men trying to pick up women, but failing. The music video for "The Way You Make Me Feel" was directed by Joe Pytka and was filmed in June 1987 at Skid Row, Los Angeles. It was released as the album's third single and became another number-one hit from the album on the U.S. Interlude - x8 -: F Eb Chorus - x2 -: F Eb F The way you make me feel - the way you make me feel - Eb F Eb F You really turn me on - you really turn me on - Eb F Eb F You knock me off of my feet - you knock me off of my feet - Eb F Eb F Eb My lonely days are gone - my lonely days are gone - Hey, pretty baby with the high heels on You give me fever like I've never, ever known You're just a product of loveliness I like the groove of your walk Your talk, your dress I feel your fever from miles around I'll pick you up in my car And we'll paint the town Just kiss me baby and tell me twice That you're the one for me A live version of the song is available on the DVD Live at Wembley July 16, 1988. "The Way You Make Me Feel" has been covered by multiple recording artists. [20] The following week the song moved up thirteen spaces to number three, which was the song's peak position. The song has been performed on all of Jackson's world concert tours as a solo artist, and was planned to have been performed during the This Is It concerts from 2009 to 2010. Notable live performances of the song by Jackson include a performance at the 30th Grammy Awards (1988). Since the music video's release, it has become influential on other artists' material. The introduction of the full version of the video also samples the Roy Ayers 1985 song "Hot" (written by Binky Brice, Philip Hunter Field and James Mtume)[35] from his You Might Be Surprised album. Billboard Hot 100. [25] The song charted within the top 50 positions for ten consecutive weeks on the country's chart. However, she was fired from the tour by Jackson's manager after an incident during one of the performances in which she approached Jackson and kissed him onstage. Parents need to know that The Way You Make Me Feel is a sweet coming-of-age tale that explores family, friendship, food, and celebrates the diverse culture of Los Angeles. I LOVE THIS SONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was written and composed by Jackson, and produced by Quincy Jones and Jackson. [30] The song debuted on Swedish charts at number 30 on July 3, and peaked at number 24 the following week. It was written and composed by Jackson, and produced by Quincy Jones and Jackson. [19] The song also charted at number one on the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart and Dance Club Play Singles chart.[19]. Ooh! This performance was staged and choreographed by Vincent Paterson.[36]. [23] The song re-entered French music charts on April 1, 2006 at number 59; the song remained within the top 100 positions for two consecutive weeks. (the way you make me feel) You really turn me on (you really turn me on) You knock me off of my feet now baby (you knock me off of my feet) My lonely days are gone (my lonely days are gone) Go on girl! In various songs in the album, Michael boasts about his confidence but in “The Way You Make Me Feel” he lets his guard own and needs assurance from this girl who makes him feel really good and want her to hold him close. "The Way You Make Me Feel" was performed by Jackson on all three of his world concert series tours as a solo artist as well as during award shows. [23] "The Way You Make Me Feel" debuted at number fourteen on Switzerland charts on December 13, 1987; the following week, the song charted at its peak position at number eight. The song only charted on Australian charts, peaking at number 21 on the country's music charts. Uninterested, she walks away. Earliest known demo of it dates back to 1985, so I’d guess either 26 or 27. / Ooh! He performed "The Way You Make Me Feel" at the 1988 Grammy Awards Ceremony,[36] during which Jackson wore his signature outfit and his signature black fedora, while doing a dance routine with four other dancers, and performed the song along with another one of his songs, "Man in the Mirror". Aaow!". A music video for "The Way You Make Me Feel" was released at the time showing Jackson pursuing and dancing with former model Tatiana Thumbtzen. The Way You Make Me Feel is a funny, smart, and utterly entertaining story that reminds you it's never too late to make a few changes. Tatiana Thumbtzen, who appeared in the short film for The Way You Make Me Feel, joined Jackson in some concerts of his Bad World Tour, and performed the song with him, strutting across the stage whilst he pursued her. [21] The song stayed at its peak position for two consecutive weeks, and remained on the country's chart for ten weeks, before falling out of the top 100 positions, only to re-enter the charts two weeks later. The last performance of the song was at the Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration in 2001 at Madison Square Garden on September 7 and September 10, 2001. Go on girl! Hee! That you're the one for me. That marked a new high point for Jackson. You give me fever like I've never, ever known, I'll pick you up in my car and we'll paint the town. [22] In the Netherlands, the song debuted on the chart at number twenty on November 28, 1987. The Way You Make Me Feel (Dance Remix Radio Edit) by Michael Jackson (1987) Rock / Pop. A promotional video for Michael Jackson's 1987 hit single "The Way You Make Me Feel." Verified Facts and Stories. [Intro] E D/E x16 Hee-hee! [16], "The Way You Make Me Feel" generally charted within the top ten and top twenty positions on music charts worldwide. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. [17] After charting within the top ten for five weeks, the song peaked at number one on the Hot 100 on January 23, 1988. 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A music video for "The Way You Make Me Feel" was released at the time showing Jackson pursuing and dancing with former model Tatiana Thumbtzen. He follows her, having been cheered on by his friends to 'pursue' her. Aaow! [46] In February 2010, Whitney Houston performed "The Way You Make Me Feel", along with Jackson's "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'", during her I Look to You Tour. Ooh! Epic Records released the song as the third single from the album in November that year. / Aaow! [8] The song follows in the chord progression of E—D/E—E—Dmaj7/E in the first line, when Jackson sings "Hee-hee! [26], "The Way You Make Me Feel" re-entered music charts worldwide after Jackson's music was re-issued for the Visionary album. 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Jackson's sister La Toya Jackson also appears in the video The videoclip also features an appearance by his sister La Toya as one of Thumbtzen's friends. Listen to it in a Capella…Michael’s vocals are at their best! "The Way You Make Me Feel" became Bad's third consecutive single to peak at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, and charted mainly within the top ten and twenty internationally. [31] On July 4, the song re-entered the United Kingdom charts at number 47, and peaked at number 34 the following week.[32]. [10] Erlewine commented that out of all of Bad's songs, "only three can stand alongside album tracks from its predecessor" which were "Bad", "The Way You Make Me Feel," and "I Just Can't Stop Loving You". [13] Greg Quill, who writes for the Toronto Star, commented that "the notion of individual as opposed to institutionalized self-improvement", a recurring theme for the singer, was present "to a lesser extent in the love songs "The Way You Make Me Feel" and "Liberian Girl", which deal more with surrender than conquest or self-gratification. Can someone say ICONIC!!!! [Verse1] E D/E E D/E Hey pretty baby with the high heels on E D/E E D/E You give me fever like I've never, ever known E D/E E D/E You're just a p [4], Musically, "The Way You Make Me Feel" is a pop[5] and rhythm and blues song[6] composed of blues harmonies. [39] Following Jackson's death in June of the same year, video footage of Jackson rehearsing the song was featured in the 2009 concert documentary film, Michael Jackson's This Is It. Another massive hit from Bad, this track got to number one in the US. Directed by Joe Pytka. The video ends with the man eventually 'winning the woman over', and embracing her, while a fire hydrant sprays out water. A sportscaster must take on the responsibility of being a full-time dad … "The Way You Make Me Feel" is a song by American recording artist Michael Jackson. / Hee! [7] The song's opening lyrics are "Hey, pretty baby with the high heels on". [11], Richard Cromelin, from the Los Angeles Times, described "The Way You Make Me Feel" as being a "loping shuffle". The song was performed during selected concerts from September 1996 to June 1997. Submit it to us and it will be shown here after review. [1] It was choreographed by Jackson and Vincent Paterson. This entry was posted on April 25, 2021 at 6:00 pm and is filed under music. [8] "The Way You Make Me Feel" has a mid-tempo[9] of medium rock and has a metronome of 120 beats per minute. Album Version #2 – 4:58 – Full-length version of the single remix sans the finger snap after the second chorus. One of the men (Michael Jackson) is told to go home and not to hang around with the other guys anymore. SKU: MN0037336 [23] Two weeks later the song charted at its peak position, at number six. Share the best GIFs now >>> A novel that's guaranteed to make you laugh and leave you … [24] The song debuted on French music charts on December 26, 1987 at number 47, and eventually peaked within the top thirty positions at number 29. This song got me alive and dancing yeyya. [10] Jon Pareles, a writer for The New York Times, commented that Jackson's songs, "The Way You Make Me Feel" and "I Just Can't Stop Loving You", "say nothing more personalized than their titles". "The Way You Make Me Feel" was written and co-produced by Jackson, and produced by Quincy Jones. Aaow! [42] In 2003, the music group Shakaya covered "The Way You Make Me Feel" and released their version as a non-album single. Album Version #2 (Edit) – 4:26 – Attempt at re-creating the original 7" version. 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