I Don't See How I Can Make It
"I Don't See How I Can Make It" | ||||
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Single by Jean Shepard | ||||
from the album Heart to Heart | ||||
B-side | "Enough Heart to Hurt" | |||
Released | August 1967 | |||
Recorded | July 1967 | |||
Studio | Columbia Studio | |||
Genre | Country[1] | |||
Length | 2:25 | |||
Label | Capitol | |||
Songwriter(s) | George Richey | |||
Producer(s) | Billy Graves | |||
Jean Shepard singles chronology | ||||
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"I Don't See How I Can Make It" is a song written by George Richey that was originally recorded by American country singer Jean Shepard. Released as a single in 1967, it reached the top 40 of the US country songs chart.
Background and recording
After rising to country music stardom in the 1950s, Jean Shepard's popularity waned by the late 1950s. Then in 1964, she returned with the comeback single "Second Fiddle (To an Old Guitar)". This would launch a series of follow-up singles, 15 of which reached the top 40 into 1970.[2] One of her chart records was "I Don't See How I Can Make It".[3] The song's story line described the feelings over losing a romantic partner.[4] It was composed by George Richey and produced by Billy Graves. The song was recorded in July 1967 at Nashville, Tennessee's Columbia Studio in September 1965.[5]
Release, critical reception and chart performance
"I Don't See How I Can Make It" was released by Capitol Records as a single in August 1967. It was distributed as a seven-inch vinyl single. On its B-side was the song "Enough Heart to Hurt".[5] It was given a positive reviews from publications. Cash Box who wrote, "The ditty showcases Jean at her best and is a sure bet for top chart honors."[1] Billboard called it "strong ballad material" combined with "fine production work".[4] The song was later included on Shepard's 1968 studio album Heart to Heart.[6] The single reached the top 40 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, peaking at the number 40 position in 1967.[3]
Track listings
- 7" vinyl single[5]
- "I Don't See How I Can Make It" – 2:25
- "Enough Heart to Hurt" – 2:27
Charts
Chart (1967) | Peak position |
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US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[7] | 40 |
References
- ^ a b "COUNTRY REVIEWS: CASH BOX BULLSEYE" (PDF). Cash Box. September 2, 1967. p. 56. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
- ^ Cooper, Dan. "Jean Shepard Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ a b Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Record Research.
- ^ a b "SPLOTLIGHT SINGLES: COUNTRY SPOTLIGHT" (PDF). Billboard. September 2, 1967. p. 18. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
- ^ a b c Shepard, Jean (August 1967). ""I Don't See How I Can Make It"/"Enough Heart to Hurt" (7" vinyl single)". Capitol Records. 5983.
- ^ Shepard, Jean (February 1968). "Heart to Heart (Liner Notes)". Capitol Records. T-2871 (Mono); ST-2871 (Stereo).
- ^ "Jean Shepard Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
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