Let's Think About Living
Bob Luman, Dreamboats & Petticoats Cast
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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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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.
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GenreThe song falls under the category of Country and Rockabilly genre.
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Billboard ChartsIt reached the 7th position on the Billboard Hot 100, and peaked at the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
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MusicianshipThe 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.
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ThemeThe 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.
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CoverThe song was covered by numerous artists such as Glen Campbell and John D. Loudermilk.
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Song LengthThe duration of the song is quite standard for the time, lasting approximately 2 minutes and 3 seconds.
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Album"Let's Think About Living" is also the title of his third studio album which was released in the same year.
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Overseas SuccessThe song gained international success by reaching number 6 in the UK Singles Chart in late 1960.
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LegacyThe 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.
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FilmThe song was also featured in the soundtrack of the 1999 film "October Sky".
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Crossover appealWith 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.
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Live performancesThe song remained a staple of Luman's live performances until his death in 1978.
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Music Industry AcknowledgmentIn 2010, on the 50th anniversary of the song's release, it was commemorated by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.
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