I Wanna Live
Glen Campbell
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Flowers have blooms The ocean has waves The sky has clouds People have babes I want to live Till I get old I want to watch all of this grow I want to live, live and let live I want all the love this life has to give I want to smile and be friendly with you I want to live and let you live some too Rover is big, Tabby is small Betty is short, Jimmy is tall They want to live, live and let live They want all the love this life has to give They want to smile and be friendly with you They want to live and let you live some too We want to live, but don't you
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Written by: JOHN LOUDERMILK
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14 facts about this song
Release Year"I Wanna Live" was released in 1968, representing a key period of Glen Campbell's career.
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Album Name"I Wanna Live" is also the name of the album that features the song, marking the seventh studio album of Glen Campbell's discography.
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Chart SuccessThe song scored a significant success in the United States, reaching number one on the Billboard Country charts.
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Second Number-One Single"I Wanna Live" marked Campbell's second number-one hit on the country charts, solidifying his country star status.
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Sung-With a SmileDespite its introspective lyrics, Campbell was known for singing "I Wanna Live" with a smile on his face during live performances.
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SongwriterThe song was written by notable songwriter John D. Loudermilk, who also penned several other hits during the 1960s.
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Anti-Drug MessageMany listeners and critics have noted that the song carries an implicit anti-drug message, common in the work of John D. Loudermilk and resonant in the decade of its release.
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Contribution to Campbell's Legacy"I Wanna Live" contributed to Campbell's legacy as one of the leading figures in country and pop music of the late 20th century.
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Live PerformancesThe song became a staple of Glen Campbell's live performances and was included on many of his live concert albums.
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Other Artists’ CoversSeveral other artists have covered "I Wanna Live", including prominent musicians such as John Denver, reflecting its enduring popularity.
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Song DurationThe song has a duration of 2 minutes and 45 seconds, characteristic of the shorter song lengths common in popular music of the 1960s.
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Influence"I Wanna Live" is often cited as a significant influence by other country and folk musicians, reflecting its importance within the genre.
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Grammy AwardsAlthough "I Wanna Live" didn't win a Grammy itself, the song contributed to the decisive moment in Campbell's career when he won four Grammy Awards in the country and pop categories in 1967.
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Musical StyleThe song is recognized for its blend of country, pop, and folk elements, indicative of Campbell's versatile musical style.
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