You Can Make It If You Try Apr 2026

The lyrics, such as "Time is creeping," resonate as a call toward self-belief and change. The Book: The Ted Jarrett Story of R&B in Nashville

The Song: Gene Allison (1957) & Sly and the Family Stone (1969) You Can Make It If You Try

Reviewers note the song feels like a "message" that can "shift your mood for the rest of the day". The lyrics, such as "Time is creeping," resonate

Reviewers often find a deep emotional connection to the message of these works. such as "Time is creeping

Later, famously covered it on their landmark 1969 album, Stand! . Their version is often described as: