Easy Livin'
Uriah Heep
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This is a thing I've never known before It's called easy livin' This is a place I've never seen before And I've been forgiven Easy livin' and I've been forgiven Since you've taken your place in my heart Somewhere along the lonely road I had tried to find you Day after day on that windy road I had walked behind you Easy livin' and I've been forgiven Since you've taken your place in my heart Waiting, watching Wishing my whole life away Dreaming, thinking Ready for my happy day And some easy livin' Somewhere along the lonely road I had tried to find you Day after day on that windy road I had walked, walked behind you Easy livin' and I've been forgiven Since you've taken your place in my heart Easy livin' and I've been forgiven Since you've taken your place in my heart
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Written by: KEN HENSLEY
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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14 facts about this song
Song Release"Easy Livin'" was released in 1972 as a part of Uriah Heep's fourth studio album, "Demons and Wizards".
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Music SuccessIt was the band's first hit in the United States and reached No. 39 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1972.
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Billboard RankingIn the UK, the song climbed to No. 25 on the singles chart, making it Uriah Heep's highest charting single in their home country.
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Band FormationUriah Heep, the band performing the song, was formed in London in 1969.
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Song LengthThe duration of the song "Easy Livin'" is quite short, with a runtime of approximately 2 minutes and 37 seconds.
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Song Genre"Easy Livin'" is often classified as progressive rock, hard rock, or heavy metal, reflecting the band's diverse musical style.
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Musical CompositionThe song is characterized by its driving beat, prominent keyboard melody played by Ken Hensley, and powerful vocals by lead singer David Byron.
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Album SuccessThe album "Demons and Wizards", which included "Easy Livin'", is considered a landmark in the genre of heavy metal and is included in Rolling Stone's "50 Greatest Prog Rock Albums of All Time" list.
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Cover VersionsMany bands have covered "Easy Livin'" over the years. Notably, the American rock band W.A.S.P. did a cover on their 1986 album, "Inside the Electric Circus".
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Live Performances"Easy Livin'" has become a standard part of Uriah Heep's live shows and continues to be a fan favorite, even after several decades since its release.
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Song LyricsThe song's lyrics, while not complex, are seen as a mantra for the carefree and hedonistic lifestyle of rock 'n roll. They convey an atmosphere of freedom and lightheartedness bundled with the energy of hard rock music.
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Line-upThe line-up of Uriah Heep during the recording of "Easy Livin'" included Mick Box, Lee Kerslake, Gary Thain, Ken Hensley, and David Byron.
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ReceptionThe song has been widely praised for its energy, catchy tune, and the impressive organ work by Ken Hensley.
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Future AppearancesThe song later appeared on multiple compilation albums and "Best Of" sets from Uriah Heep.
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