You Can Get It If You Really Want

Desmond Dekker

About You Can Get It If You Really Want

"You Can Get It If You Really Want" is a famous late rocksteady song written and performed by the Jamaican reggae singer songwriter Jimmy Cliff. A version was recorded by Jamaican singer Desmond Dekker, becoming a hit in its own right as a single released in a number of markets, reaching number 2 on the UK Singles Chart. It was classified as number 27 on the 1970 Year-end Chart in the UK.


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1999
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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?
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You can get it if you really want

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Desmond Dekker

Desmond Dekker (16 July 1941 – 25 May 2006) was a Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae singer-songwriter and musician. Together with his backing group, The Aces (consisting of Wilson James and Easton Barrington Howard), he had one of the first international Jamaican hits with "Israelites". Other hits include "007 (Shanty Town)" (1967) and "It Miek" (1969). Dekker was one of the most popular musicians within Jamaica, and is one of its best-known musicians outside it. more »

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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.
Release and Reception
The 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.
Jimmy Cliff's Version
Despite 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."
Inspirational Theme
The 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."
Movie Soundtrack
Jimmy 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.
Notable Live Performances
The song has been performed at many important events, including the closing ceremony of the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester, England.
Recognition and Impact
The 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.
Cover Versions
Over the years, several artists have covered this iconic song, including Stiff Little Fingers, The Selecter, and The Specials demonstrating its enduring popularity.
Song Duration
The original version of the song by Desmond Dekker is approximately two minutes and 37 seconds long.
Cultural References
The 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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