Make It with You

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About Make It with You

"Make It with You" is a song written by David Gates and originally recorded by the pop-rock group Bread, of which Gates was a member. Only Gates and drummer Mike Botts appear on the song which was a #1 hit.


Year:
1970
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Hey have you ever tried
Really reaching out for the other side?
I may be climbing on rainbows
But baby, here goes

Dreams are for those who sleep
Life is for us to keep
And if you're wondering what this song is leading to,
I want to make it with you

I really think that we could make it, girl

Though you don't know me well
And every little thing only time will tell
If you believe the things that I do,
And we'll see it through

Life can be short or long
Love can be right or wrong
And if I chose the one I'd like to help me through
I'd like to make it with you

I really think that we could make it, girl

Baby you know that dreams there for those who sleep
Life is for us to keep
And if I chose the one I'd like to help me through
I'd like to make it with you

I really think that we could make it, girl

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Written by: David Gates

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14 facts about this song

General Information
"Make It with You" is a song by the pop-rock band Bread, which was composed and produced by David Gates, one of the founding members of the band.
Release Date
The song was released as a single in June 1970.
Chart Performance
"Make It with You" became Bread's first top 10 hit in the U.S., reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in August 1970.
Album Inclusion
The track is included in Bread's second album titled "On the Waters" which was released in 1970.
Genre and Style
"Make It with You" falls into the soft rock genre and is often noted for its calm and smooth style, standing out from many of the harder rock songs of its time.
Songwriting
Although Bread was a band, David Gates was solely responsible for writing and arranging "Make It with You."
Awards
In 1971, "Make It with You" received a Grammy nomination in the category of Best Contemporary Song.
Certification
The single was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America for sales of over a million copies.
Cover Versions
Since its release, "Make It with You" has been covered by numerous artists and bands, including Aretha Franklin, The Supremes, Lettermen, Tony Bennett, and Marc Cohn.
Legacy
"Make It With You" has been featured in numerous films and TV shows over the years and continues to be one of Bread's best-known hits.
Backup Musicians
Other members of Bread, including James Griffin, Robb Royer, and Mike Botts, also contributed as backup musicians for the song.
Song Review
As noted by Allmusic critic Jason Ankeny, "Make It with You" is "as fine a love song that would ever hit the radio,” praising the “honesty and clarity” of David Gates' songwriting.
Song Length
The song has a duration of 3 minutes and 11 seconds, making it a fairly standard length for pop songs of its era.
Music Video
An unofficial music video on YouTube published by "Bread - Topic" has accumulated over 64 million views as of November 2021.

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