If You Ain't Lovin'

Faron Young

About If You Ain't Lovin'

If You Ain't Lovin' (You Ain't Livin')" is a song written by Tommy Collins and originally recorded by country music artist Faron Young.


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2000
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If you got a Cadillac boy and a forty room shack boy
A bucket full of money and a tree full of honey
But if you got no huggin' no smoochin' or muggin'
Well if you ain't lovin' then you ain't livin'
If you're ridin' on the gravy train instead of walkin' down lovers lane
You can't make hay boy you're goin' the wrong way boy
You gotta get a little honey it's better than money
Well if you ain't lovin' then you ain't livin'

If they call you a big man cause you got a lot of bottom land
If you're kin to the president and if you help run the government
But if you get no attention you better off on a pension
For if you ain't lovin' then you ain't livin'

If you got a string of long cars and you're smoking them fourbit cigars
You ain't so well to do unless you get a little choochy coo
It takes a little of smackin' or your life is a lackin'
Well if you ain't lovin' well brother then you ain't livin'

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Faron Young

Faron Young (February 25, 1932 – December 10, 1996) was an American country music singer and songwriter from the early 1950s into the mid-1980s and one of its most successful and colorful stars. Hits including "If You Ain't Lovin' (You Ain't Livin')" and "Live Fast, Love Hard, Die Young" marked him as a honky-tonk singer in sound and personal style; and his chart-topping singles "Hello Walls" and "It's Four in the Morning" showed his versatility as a vocalist. Known as the Hillbilly Heartthrob, and following a movie role, the Young Sheriff, Young's singles reliably charted for more than 30 years. He committed suicide in 1996. Young is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. more »

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Written by: TOMMY COLLINS

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11 facts about this song

If You Ain't Lovin'" Song Backstory
"If You Ain't Lovin' (You Ain't Livin')" is a song written by Tommy Collins, but it gained significant fame through the rendition performed by Faron Young.
Song Release Information
The song was released in January 1954 by Capitol Records as the third single from Faron Young's debut album.
Chart Performance
Faron Young's version of "If You Ain't Lovin'" reached no. 2 on the Billboard Country Singles chart, cementing his status as a significant force in the country music genre.
Cover Versions
This song was later covered by multiple artists, including George Strait in 1988 who again took it to no. 1 on the Billboard Country Singles chart.
Faron Young's Music Style
Faron Young was renowned for his honky-tonk style of country music, which "If You Ain't Lovin' (You Ain't Livin')" exemplifies.
Song Duration
The song has a concise duration of two minutes and twenty seconds, which was standard for many country songs during the 1950s.
Collaborations
Young's original recording of the song was done with the assistance of his band, the Country Deputies.
Faron Young's Career Boost
"If You Ain't Lovin'" was one of the major hits in the early stage of Young's career that helped establish his presence as a country music artist.
Song's Popularity
Despite being over sixty years old, "If You Ain't Lovin'" remains one of the most recognized songs in Faron Young's discography.
Influence on Future Artists
Faron Young's emotive portrayal in "If You Ain't Lovin'" became a benchmark for future country artists aiming to deliver a powerful vocal performance in their music.
Song's Legacy
"If You Ain't Lovin'" has stood the test of time, and its enduring success can be measured by the multiple covers done by leading artists in the modern era of country music.

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