Do What You Can Explained

Do What You Can
Cover:Do What You Can.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Bon Jovi and Jennifer Nettles
Album:2020
Released:July 23, 2020
Genre:
Length:4:17
Label:Island
Producer:
Chronology:Bon Jovi
Prev Title:American Reckoning
Prev Year:2020
Next Title:Story of Love
Next Year:2021

"Do What You Can" is a song recorded by Bon Jovi. It was first released on July 23, 2020, as the fourth single from Bon Jovi's 2020 album.[2] A new version of the song featuring Sugarland singer Jennifer Nettles was released as a single on September 23, 2020. This marks Bon Jovi and Nettles' second collaboration after 2006's "Who Says You Can't Go Home".

Background

During the early days of the COVID-19 lockdowns, instead of playing the complete song, Bon Jovi played only the first verse and chorus and then asked fans to write their verse and tell their story. He received thousands of fan-created verses on social media. The final version of the song, written by Bon Jovi, was performed live acoustically on Jersey4Jersey benefit concert, raising six million dollars for the state of New Jersey which was hard hit during the pandemic.[3]

Music video

The music video was uploaded on August 25, 2020. The song and the video are a tribute to the citizens and workers of New York City for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] A video featuring Jennifer Nettles was released on September 18, 2020.

Charts

Year-end charts

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Position
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[5] 28

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bon Jovi and Jennifer Nettles Duet Again After 2006 Smash 'Who Says You Can't Go Home'. people.com. Pasquini. Maria. September 18, 2020. October 6, 2020.
  2. Kreps . Daniel . Bon Jovi Examine Life During COVID-19 Pandemic on 'Do What You Can' . September 27, 2020 . Rolling Stone.
  3. Web site: New Single "Do What You Can" Available Now. July 23, 2020. bonjovi.com. July 23, 2020.
  4. Web site: Bon Jovi is back with a new music video, Do What You Can — a tribute to the essential workers of NYC. indulgexpress.com. M. Ana. August 28, 2020. October 4, 2020.
  5. Adult Contemporary Songs – Year-End 2020. Billboard. December 4, 2020.