Easy Livin

Uriah Heep

About Easy Livin

"Easy Livin'" is a song by the British rock band Uriah Heep, released as the second single from their 1972 album Demons and Wizards. The band also shot a basic music video for the song in 1972. It was the band's first hit in the United States and the only top 40 hit there, peaking at No. 39 on the Billboard Hot 100 in September 1972. The song's greatest success came in the Netherlands, where it reached No. 5, as well as reaching the Top 20 charts in Norway, Denmark, Finland and Germany. The song also peaked at No. 25 in Canada. In 1988, the band released a live version of the song, with new vocalist Bernie Shaw, as a UK single from the album Live in Moscow. The song appeared on the 2006 compilation Easy Livin': Singles A's & B's and as a re-recorded version on the 2009 album Celebration – Forty Years of Rock. 


Year:
2007
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This is a thing I've never known before 
It's called easy livin' 
This is a place I've never seen before 
And I've been forgiven 

Easy livin' and I've been forgiven 
Since you've taken your place in my heart 

Somewhere along the lonely road I had tried to find ya 
Day after day on that windy road I had walked behind ya 

Easy livin' and I've been forgiven 
Since you've taken your place in my heart 

Waiting, watching 
Wishing my whole life away 
Dreaming, thinking 
Ready for my happy day 
And some easy livin' 

Somewhere along the lonely road I had tried to find you 
Day after day on that windy road I had walked, walked behind you 

Easy livin' and I've been forgiven 
Since you've taken your place in my heart 
Easy livin' and I've been forgiven 
Since you've taken your place in my heart

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Uriah Heep

Uriah Heep is a 70s hard rock band named after a fictional character created by Charles Dickens in his novel David Copperfield. They are known for their songs Easy Livin' and The Wizard. more »

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Written by: KEN HENSLEY

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15 facts about this song

Album
"Easy Livin" is a song by the British rock band Uriah Heep. It is from their highly successful 1972 album, "Demons and Wizards."
Chart Success
The song enjoyed considerable success, reaching the Top 20 in the UK Singles Chart and breaking into the US Billboard Hot 100.
Signature Song
Many fans and critics consider "Easy Livin" as Uriah Heep's signature song. This is due to its success and the popularity it still enjoys.
Meaning
The song is about the joys and calmness of a simpler life, hence the title "Easy Livin."
Lineup
The lineup for the song includes Mick Box, David Byron, Gary Thain, Ken Hensley, and Lee Kerslake.
Covers
Over the years the song has been covered by several artists, notably W.A.S.P. and Fast Eddie Clarke, among others.
Television Features
"Easy Livin" has found its way into popular culture, being used in the Daytona Motor Speedway for the 500 NASCAR Race in 1975 and on an episode of "The Sopranos."
Live Performances
Uriah Heep would often use "Easy Livin" as their opening or closing song during live performances.
Single
"Easy Livin" was released as a single and rocketed up the charts, providing Uriah Heep with their first hit.
Songwriter
"Easy Livin" was written by Ken Hensley, who was the main songwriter for Uriah Heep.
Music Video
Despite being released in the 70s, a period when music videos were not commonplace, "Easy Livin" had one that showcased a live performance by the band.
Distinctive Organ Sound
The song features a very distinctive organ sound which is provided by Manfred Mann's Earth Band member, Manfred Mann.
Length
Despite being a rock song, "Easy Livin" is relatively short. The song run for just over two minutes.
Legacy
"Easy Livin" is still a mainstay on classic rock radio stations and continues to be appreciated by both old and new generations of rock fans.
Popular in Concerts
Even after decades since its release, “Easy Livin” remains a staple in every Uriah Heep concert setlist.

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