If You Ain't Lovin'
Faron Young
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If you got a Cadillac boy and a forty room shack boy A bucket full of money and a tree full of honey But if you got no huggin' no smoochin' or muggin' Well if you ain't lovin' then you ain't livin' If you're ridin' on the gravy train instead of walkin' down lovers lane You can't make hay boy you're goin' the wrong way boy You gotta get a little honey it's better than money Well if you ain't lovin' then you ain't livin' If they call you a big man cause you got a lot of bottom land If you're kin to the president and if you help run the government But if you get no attention you better off on a pension For if you ain't lovin' then you ain't livin' If you got a string of long cars and you're smoking them fourbit cigars You ain't so well to do unless you get a little choochy coo It takes a little of smackin' or your life is a lackin' Well if you ain't lovin' well brother then you ain't livin'
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Written by: TOMMY COLLINS
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11 facts about this song
If You Ain't Lovin'" Song Backstory"If You Ain't Lovin' (You Ain't Livin')" is a song written by Tommy Collins, but it gained significant fame through the rendition performed by Faron Young.
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Song Release InformationThe song was released in January 1954 by Capitol Records as the third single from Faron Young's debut album.
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Chart PerformanceFaron Young's version of "If You Ain't Lovin'" reached no. 2 on the Billboard Country Singles chart, cementing his status as a significant force in the country music genre.
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Cover VersionsThis song was later covered by multiple artists, including George Strait in 1988 who again took it to no. 1 on the Billboard Country Singles chart.
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Faron Young's Music StyleFaron Young was renowned for his honky-tonk style of country music, which "If You Ain't Lovin' (You Ain't Livin')" exemplifies.
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Song DurationThe song has a concise duration of two minutes and twenty seconds, which was standard for many country songs during the 1950s.
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CollaborationsYoung's original recording of the song was done with the assistance of his band, the Country Deputies.
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Faron Young's Career Boost"If You Ain't Lovin'" was one of the major hits in the early stage of Young's career that helped establish his presence as a country music artist.
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Song's PopularityDespite being over sixty years old, "If You Ain't Lovin'" remains one of the most recognized songs in Faron Young's discography.
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Influence on Future ArtistsFaron Young's emotive portrayal in "If You Ain't Lovin'" became a benchmark for future country artists aiming to deliver a powerful vocal performance in their music.
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Song's Legacy"If You Ain't Lovin'" has stood the test of time, and its enduring success can be measured by the multiple covers done by leading artists in the modern era of country music.
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