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History

"Can You Move" - also related to ''Can You Dance'' is a single by Modern Romance that was released primarily in the United States, where it reached #2 on the Dance Chart. It was released in Japan in 1982. The single also 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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References

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