“You Can Make It If You Try” felt like a message and I absorbed it into every cell in my body. It completely shifted my mood for the rest of the day.” Substack · The Hidden Hour · 1 day ago
Reviewers appreciate its "insightful look into the interaction of white and black musical cultures" in the mid-20th century. The Gospel Song: Will Smith (2024) You Can Make It If You Try
Originally written by Ted Jarrett and recorded by Gene Allison, this track became a top-three R&B hit in 1958. It’s a quintessential mid-tempo soul groover that has been praised for its timeless message of perseverance. “You Can Make It If You Try” felt
