"I Ain't Living Long Like This" is a song written by Rodney Crowell that was first recorded by Gary Stewart on his 1977 album Your Place or Mine (with Rodney Crowell and Nicolette Larson on backing vocals). Emmylou Harris then recorded the song for her 1978 album, Quarter Moon in a Ten Cent Town. Crowell released his version as well in 1978 on his debut album Ain't Living Long Like This.
Waylon Jennings version
In 1979, Waylon Jennings recorded the song for his album What Goes Around Comes Around. His version was his eleventh number one on the country chart.
Chart performance Chart (1979–1980)PeakpositionCanadian RPM Country Tracks1
Year-end charts Chart (1980)Position US Hot Country Songs (Billboard) 19
Other recordings Brooks & Dunn Jerry Jeff Walker Andy Griggs Justin Moore Webb Wilder Albert Lee Chris Janson Foghat The Dream Syndicate Viagra Boys Session Americana Shannon McNally
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