Which singer released "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)" in 1978?

The singer who released “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)” in 1978 was Sylvester.

Born Sylvester James Jr., Sylvester was an American disco and R&B singer known for his extraordinary falsetto, theatrical performances, and influential presence in queer dance-music culture. The song was written by James Wirrick and Sylvester and produced by Harvey Fuqua and Sylvester for the album Step II.

The track became a major dance-floor success. It first appeared as the B-side of the 1978 single “Dance (Disco Heat),” then gained enough attention to become a celebrated release in its own right. It reached No. 1 on the U.S. Dance Club Songs chart, No. 36 on the Billboard Hot 100, and No. 8 in the United Kingdom.

Listeners sometimes confuse the original with later covers and remixes. British singer Jimmy Somerville recorded a well-known 1989 cover, while other dance artists have reworked the song. Those versions helped extend its life, but Sylvester’s 1978 recording is the landmark disco original.