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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13 facts about this song
Release Date"Got a Lot O' Livin' to Do!" was released on October 1, 1957.
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Film FeatureThis song was featured prominently in the 1957 movie "Loving You" which starred Elvis Presley.
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Album InclusionIt is also included in the soundtrack album of the same name, which was Presley's first foray into film.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Aaron Schroeder and Ben Weisman, who collaborated on a number of successful hits for Presley.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough it wasn't a standalone single, the "Loving You" album peaked at number one on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart.
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The Song’s ThemeThe lyrics discuss the urgency of living life fully, a signature theme in many of Presley's songs and in sync with his rock and roll image.
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Unique SoundEdging more into rock and roll, the song showcases Elvis Presley’s versatile vocals and ability to handle different music genres.
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Length of the Song"Got a Lot O' Livin' to Do!" runs for approximately 2 minutes and 32 seconds.
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Cultural ImpactThe song, like many of Elvis's tracks, had a significant cultural impact, embodying the rebellious energy of the youth in the 1950s.
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CoversIt was covered by a number of artists over the years, including Eddie Cochran and Jeff Beck.
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Live PerformancesElvis did not perform "Got a Lot O 'Livin' to Do!" often at his concerts, but when he did, it was a crowd favorite.
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PreservationThe 'Got a Lot O' Livin' to Do!' scene in 'Loving You', featuring Elvis riding a truck, is visually preserved in the Graceland archive.
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LegacyDespite not being released as a single, "Got a Lot o' Livin' to Do!" remains one of Presley's well-known songs, testifying to the longevity of his music.
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