Livin' in the Life
The Isley Brothers
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Somebody said, I was living in the life Somebody told me, I was living in the life Think that you might know, you find that you're really wrong My pictures come and go but my living has got to go on And if you think it's easy it's only 'cause You ain't me and I ain't you Check out the difference between the two Somebody said, it was easy in my life Somebody told me, I had made it in my life Try to understand my determination win You can't only stand on the outside looking in And if you think it's easy it's only 'cause You ain't me and I ain't you Check out the difference between the two Somebody said, I was living in the life Somebody told me, I was living in the life Try to understand my determination win You can't only stand on the outside looking in You ain't me and I ain't you That's the horrible difference between the two
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER JASPER, CHRISTOPHER H JASPER, ERNIE ISLEY, MARVIN ISLEY, O'KELLY ISLEY, RONALD ISLEY, RUDOLPH ISLEY
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10 facts about this song
Album Details"Livin' in the Life" is a song by American R&B group The Isley Brothers. It is a track off their 1977 album, "Go for Your Guns."
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Chart PerformanceThe song had considerable success on the charts. It peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart.
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Fusion of GenresThe song incorporates elements of funk, soul, and rock. It showcases the diverse talents of the Isley Brothers.
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Extended MedleyThe song actually segues into another song, usually played as an extended medley, the famous "Go for Your Guns" track, enhancing a unique performance style adopted by the group.
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Notable InfluenceThe song's funky guitar arrangements has influenced other artists, including Jimi Hendrix, who was once part of their band.
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Impact on Pop CultureThis song has been interpolated or sampled in rap music. For instance, the hip-hop group Beastie Boys sampled "Livin' in the Life" on their song "Dis Yourself in '89 (Just Do It)".
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Songwriting CreditsThe song is a collaborative effort written by all six members of the band—O'Kelly Isley Jr., Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley, Chris Jasper, Ernie Isley, and Marvin Isley.
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Strings and SynthsUnlike much of their previous songs, "Livin' in the Life" utilized a synthesis of catchy synthesizer fabrications and string arrangements, highlighting their evolving sound.
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Album Success"Livin' in the Life" was a significant contributor to the success of the "Go for Your Guns" album, which itself went Platinum, making it one of the band's highest-selling records.
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LongevityDespite its release over 40 years ago, "Livin' in the Life" remains a favorite among fans of The Isley Brothers and the genre overall, attesting to the long-term appeal and resonance of the track.
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