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:
1988
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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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14 facts about this song

Song Release
"Easy Livin'" was released in 1972 as a part of Uriah Heep's fourth studio album, "Demons and Wizards".
Music Success
It was the band's first hit in the United States and reached No. 39 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1972.
Billboard Ranking
In the UK, the song climbed to No. 25 on the singles chart, making it Uriah Heep's highest charting single in their home country.
Band Formation
Uriah Heep, the band performing the song, was formed in London in 1969.
Song Length
The duration of the song "Easy Livin'" is quite short, with a runtime of approximately 2 minutes and 37 seconds.
Song Genre
"Easy Livin'" is often classified as progressive rock, hard rock, or heavy metal, reflecting the band's diverse musical style.
Musical Composition
The song is characterized by its driving beat, prominent keyboard melody played by Ken Hensley, and powerful vocals by lead singer David Byron.
Album Success
The album "Demons and Wizards", which included "Easy Livin'", is considered a landmark in the genre of heavy metal and is included in Rolling Stone's "50 Greatest Prog Rock Albums of All Time" list.
Cover Versions
Many bands have covered "Easy Livin'" over the years. Notably, the American rock band W.A.S.P. did a cover on their 1986 album, "Inside the Electric Circus".
Live Performances
"Easy Livin'" has become a standard part of Uriah Heep's live shows and continues to be a fan favorite, even after several decades since its release.
Song Lyrics
The song's lyrics, while not complex, are seen as a mantra for the carefree and hedonistic lifestyle of rock 'n roll. They convey an atmosphere of freedom and lightheartedness bundled with the energy of hard rock music.
Line-up
The line-up of Uriah Heep during the recording of "Easy Livin'" included Mick Box, Lee Kerslake, Gary Thain, Ken Hensley, and David Byron.
Reception
The song has been widely praised for its energy, catchy tune, and the impressive organ work by Ken Hensley.
Future Appearances
The song later appeared on multiple compilation albums and "Best Of" sets from Uriah Heep.

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