The Good Life
Tony Bennett
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Oh, the good life, full of fun seems to be the ideal Mm, the good life lets you hide all the sadness you feel You won't really fall in love for you can't take the chance So please be honest with yourself, don't try to fake romance It's the good life to be free and explore the unknown Like the heartaches when you learn you must face them alone Please remember I still want you, and in case you wonder why Well, just wake up, kiss the good life goodbye
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Written by: Jack Reardon, Jean Broussolle, Alexandre Sacha Distel
Lyrics © PROSADIS, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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5 facts about this song
Artist Background"The Good Life" is a song performed by prominent artists Julie London and Tony Bennett.
- Both artists have been noted for their contribution to the jazz and pop music genres during the 20th century.
- Julie London was an American singer and actress, known for her smoky, sensual voice.
- Tony Bennett, is a highly praised American singer of traditional pop standards, big band, show tunes, and jazz.
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Song Origin and Significance"The Good Life" was originally a French song named "La Belle Vie," created by Sacha Distel and Jack Reardon back in 1962.
- The song's English title, "The Good Life," is a direct translation from French.
- The song carries a poignant message about the emptiness of material wealth without love and companionship.
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Julie London's VersionJulie London recorded her version of "The Good Life" in 1963 and it became one of her most popular performances.
- Her album "The End of the World" featured "The Good Life" and reached #37 on the Billboard 200.
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Tony Bennett's VersionTony Bennett released his version of the song "The Good Life" in 1963 as well as part of his album "I Wanna Be Around."
- This rendition became a popular hit and is considered one of Bennett's signature songs.
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Impact and LegacyThe song is widely recognized as a classic; it has been covered by many famous artists including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Ray Charles.
- It has since become a part of the Great American Songbook, a canon of the most important and influential American popular songs and jazz standards from the early 20th century.
- Even decades after its release, "The Good Life" is still commonly played and enjoyed by fans across the world.
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