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If the Good Die Young
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Wikipedia article
"'If the Good Die Young'" is a song written by Craig Wiseman and Paul Nelson, and recorded by American country music artist Tracy Lawrence. It was released in January 1994 as the fourth and last single from his album 'Alibis'. In April of that year, it became that album's fourth consecutive Number One hit, reaching the top spot on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and on the Canadian 'RPM' Country Tracks chart.
Content
The song is an up-tempo accompanied by electric guitar. It describes a rebellious male character who claims that he will "live forever if the good die young".
Music video
The song's music video was filmed at Charlotte Motor Speedway and features footage of NASCAR drivers, including dedication to both Alan Kulwicki and Davey Allison who had been killed in off-track incidents in 1993. Lawrence drove a Chevrolet Lumina with his name on it in the video.
Chart positions
"If the Good Die Young" debuted at number 64 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of February 5, 1994.
Year-end charts
References
Category:1994 singles
Category:1993 songs
Category:Tracy Lawrence songs
Category:Songs written by Craig Wiseman
Category:Song recordings produced by James Stroud
Category:Atlantic Records singles
Category:Songs written by Paul Nelson (songwriter)
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