If You Ain't Lovin' (You Ain't Livin')

Faron Young

About If You Ain't Lovin' (You Ain't Livin')

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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2005
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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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9 facts about this song

Song Release
"If You Ain't Lovin' (You Ain't Livin')" was originally released by Faron Young in the year 1954.
Songwriter
This song was written by Tommy Collins, a country artist in his own right who's known for popular numbers such as 'You Better Not Do That.'
Chart Performance
In 1954, the song successfully reached number two on the Billboard country charts, cementing Faron Young's status as a leading country music artist.
Cover Versions
Later on, the song was covered by different artists including George Strait in 1988 and Tom Jones.
George Strait's Version
When George Strait covered it, "If You Ain't Lovin' (You Ain't Livin')" his version too reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
Faron Young's Influence
Faron Young was a profound influence on the country genre, and this song is often considered one of his finest works.
Song Theme
The song is about the importance of love in life and carries a light, upbeat melody with its profound message.
Young's Career
At the time of the release of this song, Faron Young was on the cusp of a successful career and this song contributed significantly to his rise in popularity.
Induction into Country Music Hall of Fame
Faron Young was later inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2000, securing his legacy as a beloved country music artist.

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