Got a Lot O' Livin' to Do
Elvis Presley
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Oh yes I've got a lot o' living to do A whole lot o' loving to do Come on baby, to make a party takes two Oh yes I've got a lot o' living to do A whole lot o' loving to do And there's no one who I'd rather do it with-a than you There's a moon that's big and bright in the milky way tonight But the way you act you never would know it's there So baby, time's a wasting A lot of kisses I ain't been tasting I don't know about you but I'm gonna get my share Oh got a lot o' living to do A whole lot o' loving to do Come on baby, to make a party takes two Oh yes I've got a lot o' living to do A whole lot o' loving to do And there's no one who I'd rather do it with-a than you There's a balmy little breeze That's whistling through the trees And it's telling you to pitch a little woo with me Why don't you take a listen You'll never know what you've been missing Cuddle up a little closer and be my little honey bee Oh got a lot o' living to do A whole lot o' loving to do Come on baby, to make a party takes two Oh yes I've got a lot o' living to do A whole lot o' loving to do And there's no one who I'd rather do it with-a than you You're the prettiest thing I've seen But you treat me so doggone mean Ain't you got no heart, I'm dying to hold you near Why do you keep me waiting Why don't you start co-operating And the things I say are things you want to hear Oh got a lot o' living to do A whole lot o' loving to do Come on baby, to make a party takes two Oh yes I've got a lot o' living to do A whole lot o' loving to do And there's no one who I'd rather do it with-a than you.
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Written by: Aaron Schroeder, Benjamin Weisman
Lyrics © A. SCHROEDER INTERNATIONAL LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Got a Lot O' Livin' to Do" was released in 1957. The rollicking song boasts a brazen Elvis telling his lover that despite his affection, he has other things to do.
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Part of a MovieThis song is part of the soundtrack of the film "Loving You", which was Elvis Presley's second movie.
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Song CompositionThe song was composed by Aaron Schroeder and Ben Weisman. These songwriters have written numerous hits for Elvis.
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PopularityAlthough it was not released as a single, it is known to be one of Elvis Presley's popular songs as it depicted his love for living a carefree and adventurous life.
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Performed LiveElvis performed this song live on the "Ed Sullivan Show" on January 6, 1957 before the movie was released.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered this song, including The Stray Cats in the 1980s and more recently, the rockabilly outfit Brian Setzer Orchestra.
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Driving RhythmsOften noted for its driving rhythms and Elvis's passionate vocals, the song captures the heart of rock 'n' roll, and it holds up after several decades.
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Iconic LyricsThe lyrical content of the song meshes well with Elvis's personal life at the time - constant touring, movie making and enjoying life to the fullest.
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Golden Records Album"Got a Lot O' Livin' to Do!" is also featured on Elvis's Golden Records, an album released in 1958 that featured a selection of singles released by RCA Records.
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Song LegacyThe song continues to be a favorite among Elvis fans and is often played on classic rock and oldies radio stations. The lyrics "Got a lot o' livin' to do," "There's a moon that's big and bright in the milky way tonight" and "Got a hoot and holler" are considered emblematic of Presley's exuberant stage persona.
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