You Can Get It If You Really Want
Desmond Dekker, George Fenton
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You can get it if you really want You can get it if you really want You can get it if you really want But you must try, try and try Try and try, you'll succeed at last Persecution you must bear Win or lose you've got to get your share Got your mind set on a dream You can get it, though harder them seem now You can get it if you really want You can get it if you really want You can get it if you really want But you must try, try and try Try and try, you'll succeed at last I know it, listen Rome was not built in a day Opposition will come your way But the hotter the battle you see It\'s the sweeter the victory, now You can get it if you really want You can get it if you really want You can get it if you really want But you must try, try and try Try and try, you'll succeed at last You can get it if you really want You can get it if you really want You can get it if you really want But you must try, try and try Try and try, you'll succeed at last You can get it if you really want - don't you know it? You can get it if you really want - don't I've showen it You can get it if you really want
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Written by: JIMMY CLIFF
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"You Can Get It If You Really Want" was written by the renowned Jamaican singer and songwriter Jimmy Cliff. This reggae single is one of his most recognized works.
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Release and ReceptionThe song was originally released by Desmond Dekker & The Aces in 1970. It was a huge hit and reached number two on the UK Singles Chart.
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Jimmy Cliff's VersionDespite writing the song, Jimmy Cliff did not initially release the song himself. He released his own version later in the same year, which can be found on his album "Cliff Hanger."
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Inspirational ThemeThe song's lyrics encourage perseverance and optimism, with the main phrase "You Can Get It If You Really Want, But You Must Try, Try and Try, Try and Try, You'll Succeed At Last."
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Movie SoundtrackJimmy Cliff's version of this song is featured in the 1972 Jamaican crime film "The Harder They Come." Cliff stars as the main character in the film, and the song is a significant element of the soundtrack.
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Notable Live PerformancesThe song has been performed at many important events, including the closing ceremony of the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester, England.
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Recognition and ImpactThe song has had a lasting impact and is regarded as a classic in the reggae genre. In 2012, Sight & Sound Magazine's critics' poll ranked "The Harder They Come" with the song in its soundtrack as the twelfth best film ever made.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, several artists have covered this iconic song, including Stiff Little Fingers, The Selecter, and The Specials demonstrating its enduring popularity.
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Song DurationThe original version of the song by Desmond Dekker is approximately two minutes and 37 seconds long.
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Cultural ReferencesThe song has been referenced in many forms of media over the years, including in an episode of the popular British comedy series "Only Fools and Horses."
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