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If You Ain't Lovin' (You Ain't Livin')
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Wikipedia article
'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.
George Strait version
It was also covered by George Strait on his album 'If You Ain't Lovin', You Ain't Livin'. His version became his 15th number 1 single in the U.S.
Critical reception
Kevin John Coyne of Country Universe gave the song a B grade, saying that it "features Strait singing in such an exaggerated twang that the entire proceedings feel more campy than country."[http://www.countryuniverse.net/2012/07/04/retro-single-review-george-strait-famous-last-words-of-a-fool/ CountryUniverse.net] Song review
Chart performance
"If You Ain't Lovin'" reached number two for three weeks on the 'Billboard' Hot Country Songs chart for Faron Young in 1954.
George Strait's version was a chart topper in 1988, his eighth consecutive single to do so. Its chart performance on the Canadian 'RPM' Country Tracks chart is unknown.
Faron Young
George Strait
References
Category:1954 singles
Category:1988 singles
Category:1954 songs
Category:Faron Young songs
Category:George Strait songs
Category:Songs written by Tommy Collins (singer)
Category:Song recordings produced by Jimmy Bowen
Category:Capitol Records singles
Category:MCA Records singles
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