Why Don't You Try

Album: Stronger (2011)
Play Video

Songfacts®:

  • This is a bonus track from the iTunes Store edition of American singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson's fifth album, Stronger. Taking to her fans on Facebook , the singer revealed that the song was inspired by Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder.
  • The American Singer-Songwriter Eric Hutchinson penned the song and Clarkson first heard it when he was opening for her in Australia. She recalled to AOL Music: "I was in my dressing room and all of a sudden I heard this song. I was like, what is he singing! And I ran out of the dressing room – I looked like a hot mess! I was in the middle of getting my hair and make-up done. He had just surprised the audience with a new song. He came off the stage and I was like, you need to write me a song like that! And instead, he gave me that song so I could have it on my album. It's a very relatable song to me."
  • Clarkson previewed the song the song during Muhammad Ali's "Celebrity Fight Night" charity event in Phoenix, Arizona on March 19, 2011.

Comments: 1

  • Chelsea from Phoenix , AzI commented on a youtube video for this song and said it had like a 60's/70's vibe to it and that it reminds me of Aretha Franklin, guess i know my music more than i thought, anyways this song is great!!
see more comments

Editor's Picks

A Monster Ate My Red Two: Sesame Street's Greatest Song Spoofs

A Monster Ate My Red Two: Sesame Street's Greatest Song SpoofsSong Writing

When singers started spoofing their own songs on Sesame Street, the results were both educational and hilarious - here are the best of them.

Adam Duritz of Counting Crows

Adam Duritz of Counting CrowsSongwriter Interviews

"Mr. Jones" took on new meaning when the song about a misguided view of fame made Adam famous.

Maxi Priest

Maxi PriestSongwriter Interviews

The British reggae legend tells the story of his #1 hit "Close To You," talks about his groundbreaking Shabba Ranks collaboration "Housecall," and discusses his latest project with Robin Trower.

Gary Lewis

Gary LewisSongwriter Interviews

Gary Lewis and the Playboys had seven Top 10 hits despite competition from The Beatles. Gary talks about the hits, his famous father, and getting drafted.

Rock Stars of Horror

Rock Stars of HorrorMusic Quiz

Rock Stars - especially those in the metal realm - are often enlisted for horror movies. See if you know can match the rocker to the role.

Commercials

CommercialsFact or Fiction

Was "Ring Of Fire" really used to sell hemorrhoid cream?