"Can You Handle It" is a song by American singer Sharon Redd. It was released in May 21, 1980 as the first single from her self-titled debut album (1980). It charted on the US Billboard Dance and R&B charts, and at No. 31 in the UK.
Charts Chart (1981)PeakpositionFinland (Suomen virallinen lista)27UK Singles (OCC)31US Hot Dance Club Songs (Billboard)5US Hot Soul Singles (Billboard)57
DNA version
In 1992, English production duo DNA released a remix of the song, credited as DNA featuring Sharon Redd, which appeared on their debut album, Taste This (1992). This version reached No. 17 on the UK Singles Chart and also charted in Australia, Finland, Ireland, New Zealand and the Netherlands.
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1992)PeakpositionAustralia (ARIA) N.B. The High Point number in the NAT column represents the release's peak on the national chart.172Europe (European Dance Radio)1Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)7Ireland (IRMA)29Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)14Netherlands (Single Top 100)62New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)41UK Singles (OCC)17UK Airplay (Music Week)5UK Dance (Music Week)10UK Club Chart (Music Week)21
Year-end charts Chart (1992)PositionEurope (European Dance Radio)20
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