You Can Make It If You Try
"You Can Make It If You Try" is a song written by Ted Jarrett and recorded by Gene Allison in 1957.[1] In 1958, Allison's recording peaked at No. 3 on the U.S. Black Singles, and at No. 36 or at No. 37 (sources differ) on the U.S. Pop Singles, Billboard charts.[2][3]
The song was covered by other artists, including The Rolling Stones (on their 1964 self-titled debut album),[4] Gene Vincent and Buddy Guy.[5]
In 1969, Sly and the Family Stone included a funk version of the song on the album Stand!. That version has been both covered and sampled by other artists.
References
- ^ Gene Allison "You Can Make It If You Try" at AllMusic. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
- ^ "You Can Make It If You Try: Gene Allison". genius.com. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
- ^ "You Can Make It If You Try". song-database.com. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
- ^ Unterberger, Richie. The Rolling Stones You Can Make It If You Try Composed by Ted Jarrett at AllMusic. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
- ^ Buddy Guy You Can Make It If You Try at AllMusic. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
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