"We're Gonna Make It" is a 1965 R&B single written by Gene Barge, Billy Davis, Raynard Miner & Carl William Smith, and performed by Little Milton. The single is the only Top 40 entry of Little Milton's career and his highest charting R&B single, spending three weeks at number one on the U.S. R&B chart.
Background The lyrics of the song offer a civil-rights metaphor, depicting the signs of the time period in which the song was released.
Cover versions The song was later covered by Millie Jackson on her 1982 album Hard Times.
Chart positions Chart (1965)PeakpositionU.S. Billboard Hot 10025U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Singles1
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