説明
Magic things happen at music festivals, like the performance of 'Live Fast, Love Hard, Die Young' at the Rockin' Race festival in Torremolinos, Spain.
Off-program, some of the great young promises of classic country and rockabilly didn't want the day to end and started singing traditional songs in the hotel pool of the event.
The participants were Jake Vaadeland & the Sturgeon Boys, The Honky Tonk Wranglers, Toto & The Raw Deals, Alan Powell and Bert Avalos.
Keeping the spirit of tradition alive in American music!
Faron Young's "Live Fast, Love Hard, Die Young": A Hit He Almost Hated
Faron Young's "Live Fast, Love Hard, Die Young" isn't just a catchy tune; it's a fascinating slice of country music history. Released in 1955, the song became Young's first number-one hit, cementing his place in the country music landscape. It spent three weeks atop the Billboard country music chart, marking his fifth consecutive top ten hit – a remarkable streak for the young artist.
What makes this song's story even more intriguing is that Young himself initially detested it. In a candid reflection, he admitted, "This was a tune I detested. Ken Nelson made me record this song. I put it out and it was a big, big hit. Then I got to liking it." This anecdote highlights the sometimes unpredictable nature of hit songs and the influence producers can have on an artist's career. It also speaks to Young's own growth as an artist, learning to appreciate a song that initially rubbed him the wrong way.
The song's origins are equally compelling. The idea came to songwriter Joe Allison while watching a gangster movie starring a young John Derek. Derek's character repeatedly expressed a desire to "die young and leave a good-looking corpse." This morbid line resonated with Allison, sparking the inspiration for "Live Fast, Love Hard, Die Young." He wasn't writing it for any particular artist, but fate intervened when producer Ken Nelson heard it. Nelson recognized the song's potential and decided it was perfect for Faron Young. The rest, as they say, is history. Interestingly, the lyrics even mention a "Wampus cat," adding a touch of folklore and mystery to the already intriguing narrative.
"Live Fast, Love Hard, Die Young" clearly struck a chord with audiences. Its raw energy and rebellious spirit captured the zeitgeist of the era. The song's enduring appeal is evident in the numerous cover versions that have been recorded over the years. Notably, rockabilly legend Eddie Cochran recorded his own rendition in 1955, which was later released in 1997 on the album Rockin' It Country Style. More recently, in 1984, British singer-songwriter Nick Lowe included a version of the song on his album Nick Lowe and His Cowboy Outfit, demonstrating its cross-genre appeal.
"Live Fast, Love Hard, Die Young" stands as a testament to the power of a well-crafted song, even one that its performer initially dislikes. It's a reminder that sometimes the most unexpected songs can become the biggest hits, shaping an artist's career and leaving a lasting legacy in the world of music.
LYRICS
I want to live fast, love hard, die young, and leave a beautiful memory
I want to live fast, love hard, die young, and leave a beautiful memory
Don't want slow walkin' or sad singin' let 'em have a jubilee
I want to leave a lot of happy women a thinking pretty thoughts of me
I want to live fast, love hard, die young, and leave a beautiful memory
I got a hot-rod car and a cowboy suit and I really do get around
I got a little black book and the gals look cute and I know the name of every spot in town
I want to find 'em, fool 'em, leave 'em, and let 'em do the same to me
I want to live fast, love hard, die young, and leave a beautiful memory
I want to live fast, love hard, die young, and leave a beautiful memory
I'm a wampus cat let me grab my hat and baby come along with me
We're gonna do some fancy stepping, we're really goin' on a spree
I want to live fast, love hard, die young, and leave a beautiful memory
Now you may not approve of the things I do but it really don't bother me
But don't ever think you gonna tie me down I'm gonna stay footloose fancy free
So jump back, make tracks, move out, and let the pretty gals at me
I want to live fast, love hard. die young and leave a beautiful memory
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