Let's Think About Living

Bob Luman

About Let's Think About Living

"Let's Think About Living" is a song written by Boudleaux Bryant, and recorded by Bob Luman in 1960. The song is an open critique of the teenage tragedy song and gunfighter ballad genera of the time, humorously quipping that if Marty Robbins, Patti Page and the Everly Brothers actually died in the songs where they mention dying ("El Paso" and "Cathy's Clown" in the first and last respective cases) that the singer will soon be the last surviving musician in the industry. The singer suggests happier themes for songs in the future such as living, loving and dancing.  


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1995
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In every other song that I've heard lately
Some fellow gets shot
And his baby and his best friend both die with him
As likely as not
In half of the other songs
Some Cat's crying or ready to die
We've lost most of our happy people
And I'm wondering why.

[Chorus:]
Let's think about living
Let's think about loving
Let's think about the whoopin' and hoppin and boppin' 
And the lovie, lovie dovin'
Let's forget about the whinin' and the cryin'
And the shooting and the dying
And the fellow with a switchblade knife
Let's think about living
Let's think about life.

We lost old Marty Robbins
Down in El Paso a little while back
And now Miss Patti Page or one of them
Is a-wearing black
And Cath's Clown has Don and Phil
Where they feel like a they could die
If we keep on a-losin' our singers like that
I'll be the only one you can buy'.

[Chorus]

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Bob Luman

Bob Luman (born as Robert Glynn Luman; 15 April 1937 – December 27, 1978) was an American country and rockabilly singer. more »

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Written by: BOUDLEAUX BRYANT

Lyrics © HOUSE OF BRYANT PUBLICATIONS

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14 facts about this song

Release Date
"Let's Think About Living" is one of Bob Luman's most successful songs, released on June 6, 1960.
Genre
The song falls under the category of Country and Rockabilly genre.
Billboard Charts
It reached the 7th position on the Billboard Hot 100, and peaked at the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Musicianship
The song was written by Boudleaux Bryant, a famous songwriter who also wrote hits like "All I Have to Do is Dream" and "Bye Bye Love" for the Everly Brothers.
Theme
The ironic lyrics of the song made it quite a hit as it took a humorous jab at the violent trends in pop music during that era.
Cover
The song was covered by numerous artists such as Glen Campbell and John D. Loudermilk.
Song Length
The duration of the song is quite standard for the time, lasting approximately 2 minutes and 3 seconds.
Album
"Let's Think About Living" is also the title of his third studio album which was released in the same year.
Overseas Success
The song gained international success by reaching number 6 in the UK Singles Chart in late 1960.
Legacy
The song's success solidified Luman's place in the music industry, and he went on to have a string of hits in the 1960s and 1970s. His contribution to the genre was recognized with an induction into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame.
Film
The song was also featured in the soundtrack of the 1999 film "October Sky".
Crossover appeal
With its success on both the Pop and Country charts, "Let's Think About Living" exemplified Luman's effective blend of Rockabilly and Country music styles.
Live performances
The song remained a staple of Luman's live performances until his death in 1978.
Music Industry Acknowledgment
In 2010, on the 50th anniversary of the song's release, it was commemorated by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.

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