It's a Great Day to Be Alive

Travis Tritt, Trace Adkins

About It's a Great Day to Be Alive

"It's a Great Day to Be Alive" is a song written by Darrell Scott. It was originally recorded by American country music artist Jon Randall. It was to have been included on an album titled Great Day to Be Alive, which would have been released in the late 1990s via BNA Records.. Scott released his own version of his song on his 1997 album Aloha from Nashville. The song was also recorded by The Sky Kings, an American country-rock supergroup consisting of Bill Lloyd (Foster & Lloyd), Rusty Young (Poco), and John Cowan (New Grass Revival) around 1995/1996. Their version sat unreleased until Rhino Handmade released the compilation "From Out Of The Blue" in 2000. The song was later covered more famously by American country music artist Travis Tritt. It was released in December 2000 as the second single from his album Down the Road I Go. It peaked at number 2 on the U. S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and at number 33 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was subsequently covered by Pat Green and Cory Morrow on their March 2001 album Songs We Wish We'd Written. 


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2004
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I got rice cooking in the microwave
I got a three day beard I don't plan to shave
It's a goofy thing but I just gotta say, hey,
I'm doing alright

Yeah I think I'll make me some home-made soup
I'm feeling pretty good and that's the truth
It's neither drink nor drug induced, no,
I'm just doing alright

And it's a great day to be alive
I know the sun's still shining
When I close my eyes
There's some hard times in the neighborhood
But why can't every day be just this good

It's been fifteen years since I left home
I said good luck to every seed I'd sown
Gave it my best and then I left it alone
I hope they're doing alright

Now I look in the mirror and what do I see
A lone wolf there staring back at me
Long in the tooth but harmless as can be
Lord I guess he's doin' alright

And it's a great day to be alive
I know the sun's still shining
When I close my eyes
There's some hard times in the neighborhood
But why can't every day be just this good

Sometimes it's lonely, sometimes it's only me
And the shadows that fill this room
Sometimes I'm falling, desperately calling
Howling at the moon, ah-ooh, ah-ooh

Well, I might go get me a new tattoo
Or take my old Harley for three day cruise
Might even grow me a fu man chu

And it's a great day to be alive
I know the sun's still shining
When I close my eyes
There's some hard times in the neighborhood
But why can't every day be just this good

And it's a great day to be alive
I know the sun's still shining
When I close my eyes
There's some hard times in the neighborhood
But why can't every day be just this good, ah-ooh, oh yeah

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Travis Tritt

James Travis Tritt (born February 9, 1963) is an American, Grammy-winning, country music singer from Marietta, Georgia. He signed to Warner Bros. Records in 1989, releasing seven studio albums and a greatest hits package for the label between then and 1999. In the 2000s, he released two albums on Columbia Records and one for the defunct Category 5 Records. Seven of his albums (counting the Greatest Hits) are certified platinum or higher by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA); the highest-certified is 1991's It's All About to Change, which is certified triple-platinum. Tritt has also charted more than forty times on the Hot Country Songs charts, including five number ones — "Help Me Hold On," "Anymore," "Can I Trust You with My Heart," "Foolis… more »

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Written by: Darrell Scott

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12 facts about this song

Category - Artist Performances
Initially, "It's a Great Day to Be Alive" was recorded by American country music artist Jon Randall.
Category - Songwriters
Darrell Scott, an American singer-songwriter and musician penned down this hit track.
Category - Album
The song was first included in Travis Tritt's 2000 album "Down the Road I Go."
Category - Chart Performance
Tritt's version of the song was released as a single and peaked at number two on the United States Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks rankings, marking a major hit in his career.
Category - Awards and Nominations
The song led Tritt to receive a nomination for the Country Music Association's Male Vocalist of the Year in 2002.
Category - Lyrics Interpretation
The song revolves around appreciating the simple joys of life and having an optimistic view no matter the circumstances, which resonated with a large audience.
Category - Cory Morrow Version
Cory Morrow, a Texas Country singer, also covered this song in his album "Songs We Wish We'd Written".
Category - Popularity
"It's a Great Day to Be Alive" continues to be a popular song, often played on the radio or covered by other artists, nearly two decades after its initial release.
Category - Musical Composition
The song falls in the key of G Major and has been popular for its catchy tunes and upbeat musicality despite its simple arrangement.
Category - Emotional Impact
Due to its relatable lyrics and uplifting message, the song is frequently cited by fans and critics as a source of positivity and a mood-lifter.
Category - Television Appearances
The song has also been used in television productions, further extending its reach and popularity. For instance, it was included in an episode of The Simpsons, exposing it to a broader and younger demographic.
Category - Cultural Impact
"It's a Great Day to Be Alive" is often played at social gatherings, sporting events, and used in various other contexts, proving its enduring relevance and wide appeal.

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