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The Straight Life
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Wikipedia article
"'The Straight Life'" is a 1968 song written and originally recorded by Sonny Curtis. It was made into a Top 40 hit by Bobby Goldsboro later that year.
Curtis' version is a track from his album, 'The Sonny Curtis Style'. It reached number 45 on the U.S. Country chart. Goldsboro's is from his album, 'Word Pictures'. It reached number 36 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot 100 and number six on the Adult Contemporary chart. It also became a hit in Canada (#19).
Chart history (Bobby Goldsboro version)
Weekly charts
Cover versions
* "The Straight Life" was recorded by Glen Campbell on his 1968 LP, 'Wichita Lineman'.
* Bing Crosby included the song on his 1969 album, 'Hey Jude/Hey Bing!'.
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