"The Straight Life" is a 1968 song written and originally recorded by Sonny Curtis. It was a top 40 hit for 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 singles 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 Easy Listening chart. It also became a hit in Canada (#19).
Chart history (Bobby Goldsboro version) Chart (1968–1969) PeakpositionAustralia (Go-Set)Go-Set National Top 40, January 1, 196930Canada RPM Top SinglesRPM Top Singles, December 2, 196832Canada RPM Top SinglesRPM Top Singles, December 2, 196819Canada RPM Country 7US Billboard Hot 100Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955-1990 - 36US Billboard Easy Listening6US Billboard Country Singles37US Cash Box Top 100 29
Cover versions "The Straight Life" was recorded by Glen Campbell on his 1968 LP, Wichita Lineman. Bing Crosby recorded the song for his 1969 album, Hey Jude/Hey Bing!. Alternative comedian Neil Hamburger recorded a cover version of the song for his 2019 album Still Dwelling.
References
External links Lyrics of this song (Bobby Goldsboro) (Glen Campbell)