"Can You Handle It" is a song by American singer

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. It was released in May 21, 1980 in theaters with the

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from her self-titled debut album (1980). It charted on the US ''

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'' Dance and R&B charts, and at No. 31 in the UK.

Charts

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 in the UK and also charted in Finland, Ireland, New Zealand and the Netherlands.

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

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