The song was originally performed by Donny Osmond and was titled "Do You Want Me (We Can Make It Together)", and appeared on the 1971 album To You with Love, Donny.
After the song became a hit in late 1972, Osmond's version was also included on a second LP, My Best to You. The song was again retitled, "We Can Make It Together (Do You Want Me?)" to distinguish it from a different song by Osmond with a very similar title, "Do You Want Me" on his subsequent 1973 LP, Alone Together.