"Can You Move" is a single by UK band Modern Romance. It was released in the United States in 1982 as a

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, and in Japan as a

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History

"Can You Move" is related to "Can You Dance''",'' which was released in the United States, where it reached #2 on the Billboard Dance Chart. It was released in Japan in 1982. The single lso backs their UK hit, "Queen of the Rapping Scene (Nothing Ever Goes the Way You Plan)" (1982), which peaked at #37 on the UK chart. "Can You Move" was re-released as "Can You Move '88" by band member, David Jaymes.

Formats

7-inch single (Japan)

*''Can You Move It'' *''Queen of the Rapping Scene''

12-inch single (America)

*''Can You Move'' ocal Midnight Mix*''Can You Move'' nstrumental Midnight Mix

12-inch promo (America)

*''Can You Move'' ocal Midnight Mix*''Can You Move'' nstrumental Midnight Mix

Chart performance

Personnel

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– vocals *

David Jaymes David Jaymes (born 28 December 1954) is an English musician and songwriter best known as the founder member of the Leyton Buzzards (1976–1980) and the multi-hit salsa band Modern Romance (1980–1985). He now works in music management and co ...

– bass guitar * Robbie Jaymes – synthesizer * Paul Gendler – guitar * Andy Kyriacou – drums *Richie Rivera –

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References

{{authority control 1981 singles Modern Romance (band) songs 1981 songs Songs written by Geoff Deane Atlantic Records singles