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. In 1958, Allison's recording peaked at No. 3 on the U.S. Black Singles, and at No. 36 or at No. 37 on the U.S. Pop Singles, Billboard charts.
The song has been covered by other artists, including The Rolling Stones, Gene Vincent and Buddy Guy.
In 1969, Sly and the Family Stone included a funk version of the song with different lyrics on the album Stand!. That version has been both covered and sampled by other artists.
