"I'll Get By" is a song by American singer

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, released in 1991 as the second single from his eighth studio album '' Right Here''. It was written by

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, Andy Hill and Money, and produced by

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and Money, with additional production by Randy D. Jackson. "I'll Get By" reached No. 21 on the US ''

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and remained in the charts for 20 weeks. It was Money's last Top 40 single on the chart. The song's music video was dedicated to Bill Graham.

Reception

Upon release,

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of ''

'' wrote: "Money has a good shot at reviving top 40 interest thanks to this mournful pop/rock ballad. His well-worn voice provides a wordly, affecting edge." In a review of ''Right Here'', Joe Konz of ''

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'' wrote: "The album's nominal slow song, "I'll Get By", could almost be characterized as tender. Almost. "I'll Get By" is probably as good as

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gets when he's out of his league." Dana Tofig of the ''

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'' considered the song "an acceptable but predictable ballad".

Track listing

;Cassette single #"I'll Get By" - 2:56 #"Think Twice" - 3:55 ;CD single (US promo) #"I'll Get By" - 3:31

Charts

References

{{authority control 1991 songs 1991 singles Eddie Money songs Columbia Records singles Songs written by Antonina Armato Songs written by Andy Hill (composer) Songs written by Eddie Money Song recordings produced by Keith Olsen