How Yvonne Elliman's 'If I Can't Have You' Became a No. 1 Disco Hit in 1978

In 1978, a song written for one of the biggest films of the decade became a chart-topping success in its own right. "If I Can ...
American Songwriter

The Story and Meaning Behind “If I Can’t Have You,” the Huge Bee Gees-Penned Hit by Yvonne Elliman

The Bee Gees came into the making of the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack having hit upon a winning formula with songs like “Jive Talkiin’” and “You Should Be Dancing.” These tracks combined the band’s ...