Dan Hill, Vonda Shepard - Can't We Try (Video)

Music video by Dan Hill & Vonda Shepard performing Can't We Try. (C) 1987 Sony Music Entertainment

[@frumexicano4112]

One of the most powerful ballads ever. Extremely underrated.

[@jasonjohnson3424]

The honesty in the lyrics and the timing of the duet is mesmerizing, haunting, and full of emotion. Can't we try...to make more music like this? Amazing.

[@tanyalaing4031]

Absolutely

[@richlitton7862]

One of the best duets ever. Dan and Vonda could sure sing!

[@BethPaige]

It's been YEARS since I heard this. I was an '80s teen and loved this song. Came on the radio just now, and I KNEW EVERY WORD. :) Thanks, Dan and Vonda.

[@billymullins6468]

One of the greatest love songs ever

[@heatmiserscottyblaze]

I was 18 when this came out. I was a senior in High School. My family owned a roller skating rink (1971-2009) I would DJ there most of my life. This was a highly requested song for couples song when it came out. And even after it's popularity dwindled from radio airplay. I'm 51 now and this song is still amazing. The lyrics. The story it tells. Still relevant today.

[@camilleanderson7755]

Nice story

[@camouflagejumpsuit]

Nice!

[@elsacaceres4398]

Yes wonder why he stopped performing ??

[@yvettelee7929]

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[@kevrlee6692]

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[@scotthinman2759]

Still one of the best duets of all time. Why can’t we still have music like this!!!🩷

[@alanmoskowitz4147]

Because it would put marriage therapists out of business so songs like Small Town or Old Time Rock and Roll proliferate the airwaves.

[@natalieshandor8311]

Agreed so many people I know say the same. This song is sooo beautiful favorite.thank for your comment your million percent right.

[@scottwise5560]

No one these can make music like this. We come from a generation who enjoyed our music.

[@cchevy936]

Because we have Millennials whose parents did everything for them, so they can't do for themselves now, so they copy everything. ugh.

[@claudedesroches116]

No relieve

[@rondaanderson7179]

Totally 80s. Best decade for music.

[@jeffmelusky959]

Absolutely 💯 ❤ my mom and dad's old song love song

[@tommacmullen8747]

Amen sister

[@vincenttirado9773]

We badly need more songs like this

[@rainymoon9848]

Dan has remained active as a songwriter. Writing for other artists. According to Wikipedia he is working on a new album of material. My three favorite love song writers would be: Lionel Richie, Dan Hill, and Jim Peterik. Peterik has stayed extremely active as a songwriter. Writing a large number of songs in the past two decades. Peterik just released a new love song a few months ago, called "All That's Mine to Give".

[@rainymoon9848]

Dan's new album came out in 2021.

[@NatalieW94]

@rainymoon, Dan Hill has been dead for many years...

[@jeffe-sw]

​@@NatalieW94Not true, fortunately. As of July 2023, he is alive and well and still active. Talented man who has written for others, including George Benson and Céline Dion.

[@NatalieW94]

@@jeffe-sw I stand corrected. Idk where, but I could swear reading about his death many yrs ago. I'm truly glad he's still around & making music. His voice is one of my top 5 faves

[@txguy714]

Perfection. All class, no ridiculous garbage of today.

[@jeanmichel6029]

I LOVE what Vonda Shepard does here especially towards the end. That crescendo. Wow...

[@KM-ql4eb]

I had forgotten how good this song was. I was young when it came up but it always made me sad, before I could even really feel the meaning of the lyrics.

[@silkk7993]

Real music, real singing, no autotune, actual words with meaning

[@michaelesposito7595]

That is so true they don't make song from the heart anymore

[@cph054]

Could not agree more.

[@FarmersAreDummies]

and real talent

[@Carla-nb3iv]

And Lucy returns your feelings about you

[@cchevy936]

Who is Lucy? What did I miss here? @@Carla-nb3iv

[@jaysonjuelar4482]

One of the best duet of all time!

[@mafemafe1967]

Indeed the best ones

[@jlopez9382]

MAFE Mafe t

[@jetx65]

indeed, one of the best duets, :)

[@jimmiesen6195]

And underrated

[@chrisnikki1904]

only bettered by dont tell me how i feel duet my opion only

[@babam6122]

Im a teenager. A 15 yr. old but I find this music really good but Music has no age limits❤❤❤

[@r.r.3585]

Dan Hill.. one of my fave singers in the 80s! Most of his songs were beautiful.💕

[@tracydaniels1085]

I will never get enough of this song. I was a teen when this came out. Loved it then and now.

[@widowmakerheartattack5212]

Dan's voice is amazing.

[@returnofthemac2951]

Hey, Vonda's is beautiful in this song as well. It was a perfect pairing, in my opinion.

[@eireannemerald1382]

@@returnofthemac2951 Agreed! What a vocal range Vonda has - and so beautiful! Their voices are a perfect pairing.

[@barryw5275]

One of the most underrated talents. Great voice and the ability to make you cry both, happy and sad, tears, with his song writing.

[@galarza617]

Amazing duet. Loved it when it first came out, and it has only gotten better with time.

[@maryd5851]

This song has such a special place in my heart. Their voices are perfectly paired and the words...incredible. They just don't make music like this today...everything is altered or enhanced my technology. Bring the real talent back!

[@rainymoon9848]

"Start the music, light the candles, renew our vows in lace and sandles. Those same two kids, trembling at the alter, are standing strong and tall.". - From the Pride of Lions song of Everlasting Love. Today's love songs by older artists and groups are written by people who have been married for decades like the man who wrote that song, Jim Peterik (formerly of Survivor). Another great love song co-written by him, with that theme of a longtime love, is One Lifetime is Not Enough. There are others: like After All These Years by Journey, etc.

[@rainymoon9848]

One Lifetime is Not Enough was originally performed by Polly Genova. Lisa McClowry later did a cover of it.

[@marybennett4160]

@@rainymoon9848 Love your poetical version of my life story.. 😌 Was Married longer than I’ve been alive. 33-49 If you know, yoU know. That resume includes this beautiful song along with many that made me laugh, cry, remember.. Music is magical in a way that when you hear a song, it instantly takes you back to a certain time in your life and it’s in full color as if yesterday.. This May 2nd will be FOUR YEARS FREE. What a beautiful time it has been to get to know myself again, Even more beautiful to see Thee Almighty God’s hand in it. 🙏😌🙌 ♥️🌹🎶✍️

[@rainymoon9848]

@@marybennett4160 Yes, music can be magical and art appreciation can be very life affirming.

[@Rider718]

This song means so much to me

[@mariloucomcom2491]

This song is really beautiful and really hits your soul. I really love their voices.

[@amymarvin1965]

I loved this song as a child, and love it just as much as an adult!!!

[@74Voyeur]

+Amy Marvin --> some music has awesome staying power. This song was a part of my childhood too.

[@amymarvin1965]

YES! That makes my heart happy. Most people I come across have no idea about this song!

[@cyrusleo2029]

74Voyeur heck yeah!

[@izABeesMama]

Same... I used to call the local radio station every day requesting this song when I was a kid lol ...sometimes repeatedly calling till they played it lol

[@atworkstation]

You earned my respect.

[@tabithaandrews5123]

Such a beautiful duet. This song along with ENDLESS LOVE by Lionel Ritchie and Diana Ross are the best of all time.❤️

[@jimt.626]

Another hit that makes me cry

[@millsj9383]

Dan Hill's voice is amazing.

[@sithabiledlamini6125]

Moi aussi. J'aime bien cette chanson.

[@chareve1958]

Perfect harmony, perfect song.

[@merloctave22]

It's 2022 and I'm still listening. One of the best duets ever!!

[@RobertSmith-wb9ez]

Absolutely!

[@denonhall8723]

Yesssssssssssssssss!

[@bebeboi3230]

Duet of Filipino actors in one show way back 80s.. the actor & actress was Dennis da Silva & Jean garcia, teenager then now in 50s.

[@ktnkbdle278]

Yes I agree! Right up there with Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton doing the song “Islands in the Stream” that’s my ALL TIME FAVORITE ❤❤

[@annabelagol469]

same here

[@lennyann9886]

Old songs never grows old. 💞

[@donnacook3150]

Still one of my all time favorite songs.

[@davidtaylor6780]

Hi Donna,hope you’re okay ?

[@rinawh471]

Mee too💗

[@richardcooper8954]

Oh man this song is hard to get through without losing it lol. When it was out in the 80s, it didn't get to me now. Now that I'm older and been through some rough times, I get it.

[@TimoBrown79]

These two voice are a dream together

[@steveb611]

These great classics never die out.

[@aklanpinoy6717]

the vocals for both artists on this song are phenomenal, just awesome, makes you play it one more time over and over! thanks!

[@DaveWollenberg]

Dan and Vonda hit #6 in Billboard, 9-12-87.

[@timmyleeroberts8990]

The emotion jumps out when they are face to face in this video

[@musicA2GallSTAR]

2020 to be, still love this beautiful song.

[@snake9911]

It still is and always will be a beautiful song. I still get emotional hearing it. I was on 24 years old when this song came out. I will always enjoy listening to this song. Thank You 😊.

[@numabaina4952]

Everlasting luv song when i was 14yrs old n im 49 now ♥

[@anonymouschannel9592]

Id love 70's, 80's and 90's than 2020 songs,

[@thomasruggiero4828]

I love it 😻

[@ronaldotormon9387]

@@numabaina4952 L

[@returnofthemac2951]

This was a perfect pairing of voices.

[@MandyM_81]

Two great voices and a great song!! Still sounds good after all these years!

[@davidtaylor6780]

Hi Mandy,hope you’re okay ?

[@LeeL53]

This came out when I was 22. They played it so much on the radio, but it never got old to me. Ran across this recently, and glad I did. Takes me back to better times for sure.

[@jimmybrown1686]

Same thing here

[@michealpaul1887]

One of the greatest duets of all time. Songs like this you feel the passion, love and hurt.

[@didinivla3600]

Yes..80's were blessed by great artist...and music tells a lot that 80's kids were born inlove... :)

[@xennial80sxberner]

There were so many adult-oriented heartbreakingly soft rock ballads like this back in 86-89 (and some into the first half of the 90s too). One of my guilty pleasures as a kid, and I really miss them now since there's no sappy music like this in the Top 40 anymore.

[@Adam-qv2bd]

That maxi preist song is similar too. Next to you. Also friends and lovers is a good one too.

[@patwilliams8973]

THESE SONGS SANG ABOUT REAL LOVE SOMETHING THIS GENERATION KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT

[@anwjuice]

@@Adam-qv2bd that song reminds me of the swimsuit edition tv show they had on tv. I remember being a teenager, maybe 12 so not close yet to teen but I recorded it vcr and watched it so much and that song was on there. So Everytime I hear it I think of that

[@brandyrodgers4329]

Agree

[@rainymoon9848]

One of the voice singers wrote a song called, I wish I didn't Love You. However, I don't like her singing voice. Instead I prefer Karine Hannah's cover of that song. Karine has sung covers of Dan Hill songs in the past.

[@jobeLewOOH]

"Can't We Try" is a duet performed by Dan Hill and Vonda Shepard released June 1987 written by Dan Hill and Beverly Chapin Hill. The ballad was Billboard's No. 1 Adult Contemporary Song of the Year for 1987. "Can't We Try" was released as a single from Dan Hill's 1987 self-titled album.

[@ManjitSingh-rv6wd]

I am in my senior years n heard this duet only recently. Sent it immediately to my 2 sons. We all love it. Yes it crosses all. The key-- never ever give up on love. All love..!! 🤗

[@chris2302]

This song hits the heart and soul harder than an earthquake and a bolt of lightning put together. It's amazing how songs like this amazing masterpiece hit the heart and soul so hard after you've experienced situations like the situations described in the lyrics in your own life and know exactly how it feels (and/or felt) to experience them. Give me songs like this about real love and emotion than the trash called today's popular music that clogs the airwaves any day

[@anwjuice]

Earthquake used to be one of my favorite wrestlers in WWF

[@munasheandeliandallmyfam4023]

i never get tired of this song. i can listen to it everyday. i just love how it builds up to the climax

[@lisaweiner9981]

This is the greatest duet ever!

[@davidtaylor6780]

Hi Lisa,hope you’re okay ?

[@jcextranow]

Such melody and harmony in their music. Something you never hear anymore. That's for sure.

[@DeniseDeFilippo08]

Still in love with this song. July 2019. Music is not the same as it was growing up.

[@chris2302]

Amen. Music like this is leaps and bounds better than the trash that's called today's popular music.

[@venaroopnarine304]

Still listening in 2021

[@rainymoon9848]

They really need to play more new music from older singers and groups on AC radio. So little of it gets any radio airplay.

[@stevenespinal5939]

I wish Dan Hill had more music. He’s really top shelf.

[@rainymoon9848]

He has stayed active as a songwriter, writing for other artists.

[@larrystarstruck]

Truly one of the great love songs of the 80's.

[@carlalinton3409]

Carla Linton. Dan Hill and Vonda Shepard Sounds great singing together. Can't We Try is a beautiful song.

[@JunioraLlanto-gz2pj]

The voices are extremely so nice ,it can ignite me to sing without a collaboration. I love it.😂

[@LaPerledesAntilles1804]

Such a beautiful melody, beautiful song, beautiful combination of beautiful voices, and beautiful lyrics! I just love the music coming from the accompanying instruments! The bridge is everything! This song popped in my mind out of nowhere, I just had to listen to it!

[@nathanrivera6419]

They don't make music like this anymore nobody is willing to open up and share there feelings we live in a cold world

[@manuelcastillo_q1027]

A bone chilling beautiful ballad! Reminds me playing during my radio dj days.

[@achaacha8752]

Just heard this song today..oh my..love this immediately 👍🏻

[@sharonwatson8054]

Love this song. What honesty ,urgency and deep real passion.

[@jchesser7765]

Beautiful ❤❤

[@user-rh2hx4fg4h]

Great Songs. Keep them coming

[@douglaskeller4269]

What a beautiful duet song from Dan Hill and Vo da Shepard. Just lovely to hear this. D. K. K.

[@apkk9381]

God bless the 80s

[@NatalieW94]

AMEN!! Dan Hill had one of the most beautiful voices back then, along w/Steve Lukather from Toto, and Peter Cetera, Bill Champlain & Jason Scheff from Chicago. I was always a sucker for a monster ballad

[@emmapariera5210]

😂🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

[@merileefine8180]

OH WOW!!!!! Wish I could go back about 30 years.. Love that song..

[@jkw6172]

Me to

[@edenmarie8599]

They just don't make music like this anymore!!!

[@jeffmelusky959]

They were the awesome days

[@ReneAnthony35]

Can you imagine - what a duet of this depth would sound like.

[@AnalizaDeJesus]

Loved this song then and now. Vonda Shepard looked like Kim Basinger. Two great voices and a beautiful melody❤️Dan Hill’s songs are so sweet and romantic , his voice is amazing!

[@gilbertlim5678]

She also looks like Nicole Kidman

[@dawge30]

I remember when songs like this were the norm... I was so young then. God, I'm glad paid attention to it then, 'cause it's NOT the norm now. Great music should never be forgotten... This stuff's timeless to me...

[@dennisamargate6028]

Just cant get enough of this song.. i've been loving this song my whole life..

[@BobbySyGo]

Damn, this is such a beautiful sad song. Their voices are angelic. Side note: I would've lost money if I were to bet what "Dan Hill" looks like, and what "Vonda Shepard" looks like. Both of them are gorgeous, regardless.

[@matthewfuchs7641]

The beautification of struggle. ❤

[@blewis0719]

I worked in the radio business from 1985-2019. I started on an AM station that still played Top 40 hita until 1987, when the company launched a Top 40 FM station and moved switched the AM to soft rock (Adult Contemporary) to target an older audience. For a time, the AM station did very well with soft rock. I did afternoons on that station and this song reminds me of being on the radio playing songs like this that would prove to be legendary.

[@wigsbyron59]

Remember this wonderful song from years ago. Beautifully written and performed. Vonda and Dan totally ROCK!

[@johnnyblile9966]

yea when true love was. real.

[@joyjeanmoyong6944]

yes its true!i agree...

[@ferreira25101]

Anyone with great taste listening and getting emotional to this beautiful song by Dan Hill & Vonda Shepard in June 2023? 80's, I miss you...😔😪

[@Tam0de]

This song sure stands the test of time... and will do so forever. That's because it's applicable to any relationship, no matter the time period or era. A strong relationship is built on compromises. More on giving, less on ego. Don't hold grudges, but be prepared to forgive.

[@lxy315lxy]

I'm from Singapore and never heard of this song before until my local radio station One FM 91.3 played it on air and I had to check the radio app on the name and title of the song. I'm so glad to have discovered this song on radio and I'm gonna listen to this more often! :)

[@markd63]

This song is so hauntingly awesome great lyrics!!

[@michaelfrankdelacruz]

my goodness the very best lovesongs ever created and sung by these majestic incredible talented artist of all time!,🎉❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂

[@marybennett4160]

I’m still here! Love going back 37 years on this Time Machine! ♥️🌹🎶😍

[@jackiel6520]

80s soft rock is amazing.

[@melissanichilo8176]

I love Dan Hill. This song has always been the best 💚

[@theodorewalker9362]

This Canadian brotha knows how to sing and write some serious emotive songs. Dan you are my favorite male singer/songwriter. I want you to know your music has profoundly touch my life. God has blessed you with a talent many would envy. May your artistry continue to sore among heaven and earth and beyond.

[@tawnyadavis3075]

Theodore Walker I just realized that he's a brotha😂😂🤗🤗💕💕💕🎶🎶

[@belle1482]

Theodore Walker Dan Hill is one of the legend in terms of writing a song.

[@pinkjuicy7205]

Amen

[@DERedhead65]

Theodore Walker Indeed.

[@viralbuthow000]

@@tawnyadavis3075 Had no idea until yesterday and I've been listening to his songs for decades

[@natalieshandor8311]

❤its 11/2023. Still listening and loving this song, dose anyone feel the same ,i jave read hundreds of comments the last few days, so far so many people are saying they miss beautiful songs like this, a fear friend passed away last year i just found out, this was his favorite song, i been trying to show my teen aged grandkids this kind of beautiful 🎵 and to my surprise they really liked it, so i going to bring out all the old school duets,first ,then all styles of 🎵 from the 70s 80, and 90s just want them to love and appreciate,talent and instruments,of course i am up in age but every day is music for me makes us happy in. my home., again thank you for being on KZbin and posting this fabulous tune.

[@NatalieW94]

I'll never get tired of this song, or Dan's voice. 80s music, esp the monster ballads, ROCKED!

[@chonatorres7213]

It's 2021 and I'm still so in love with this song and the artist ❤😘

[@derekhaywood1844]

Vonda is such a beauty !!! I love this song and it’s still alive in my playlist. Listen too it everyday.

[@jasperangel]

Fan here in the Philippines 🌴

[@tamaraechols]

Vonda had an AMAZING voice and she never got her due. She's so beautiful and her voice is angelic. What an awesome duet! One of my favorites.

[@janetchase4005]

True statement ,she has the voice of a angel

[@nujjtrueyes9957]

One of the best songs of the 80's!

[@parfecto7716]

They don't make masterpieces like this anymore

[@michaelgarcia8602]

No they don't They can try but it doesn't come Close.

[@derekminns2332]

​@@michaelgarcia8602Exactly

[@marciharlow5873]

Can't we try? ❤

[@lisaweiner7696]

This song is just beautiful!👍👍

[@carlalinton671]

Carla Linton. Dan Hill and Vonda Shepard are two Great Artists. Can't We Try is one of my favorite Duet Songs.It is a beautiful song.

[@AldenRDavis]

If you’re still loving this in 2020, you’ll give love a other try.

[@hildamanlangit4806]

Very well said

[@liezelevangelio4035]

Can't we try love you much baby

[@feralbigdog]

ive never given it a first try, and i aint about to change that!

[@tammyn2856]

@@feralbigdog lol

[@feralbigdog]

@@tammyn2856 sometimes the truth can be funny.

[@AldenRDavis]

Good music like this should never had to fade away.

[@teeteetelevision]

Alden R. Davis right

[@macgyverade]

You are correct sir

[@stephgregdonna]

Amazing song

[@Edwin51215]

I miss music like this , the music now not worth. I miss the 80s

[@VirgilDavis]

Good music like this doesn't ever fade away, my friend. :)

[@jodyaraque2593]

It kept hearing this song in my head and had to look up the video! Beautiful!! We need many more songs like this now!

[@silkk7993]

Beautiful song!

[@jenniferjones9109]

My favorite duet of all time!!

[@robinanderson9086]

Hello Jennifer, how are you doing?

[@RBS_]

...this was one of THE most 'left field' hits of 1987; Dan hadn't had a hit since 1978 ("Sometimes When We Touch"), and had NO-THING, for years....Vonda was almost non-existent in her career... this Ballad shows up, and, BAM!! ...They were EVERYWHERE! ..HUGE #1 AC / #7 Pop Ballad!! ..Vonda became Miss "Ally McBeal", and Dan introduced us to Celine Dion.... CLASSIC 80's Ballad...

[@TrendyEmmy]

Love this song as a kid in the 80’s!! Totally forgot about it, but glad I found IT again in 2018❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kueen7538]

This was and is my jam. In my kitchen hitting all of Vonda's high notes. I wish I could do this as a duet with Mr. Dan Hill! I know I'm dreaming....lol

[@freshlove1]

This song still holds its own in 2022. Classic!!

[@dorothymorawsky9986]

Yes his music will never die for me. It all should be classics.

[@elenaelena8979]

There will be a movie playing in head while listening to this song, full of pictures❣❣

[@amandabauer9129]

So in love with this music. ... NOTHING compares to it

[@peterchou5161]

That's what Sinead O'Connor said.

[@davidtaylor6780]

Hi Amanda,hope you’re okay ?

[@user-mh5cj8lw2j]

One of the best songs that came out of the 80s

[@cjm8160]

The 1970s and 1980s had the best love songs! It is sad to see how far music has declined since then

[@marnares469]

This is true 😒

[@lmsubman243]

I gotta say: love and the songs that follow it have certainly fell off the map since about 1982 and onward. Shacking up aint what it used to either. Everybody is me,me,me,me! That picked in the 80's as well😘