About the song
“Gonna Get a Life” is a country song written by Jim Lauderdale and Frank Dycus, and recorded by American country music artist Mark Chesnutt. It was released in February 1995 as the third single from his album What a Way to Live. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and number 73 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The song is a mid-tempo country shuffle with a strong beat. Chesnutt’s vocals are clear and expressive, and he delivers the song with a sense of conviction. The lyrics tell the story of a man who is tired of his dead-end job and his unfulfilling relationship. He decides to quit his job, move back in with his parents, and start over. The song is a humorous and relatable anthem for anyone who has ever felt stuck in a rut.
Chesnutt was born in Beaumont, Texas, in 1963. He began playing guitar at a young age and started writing songs in his teens. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in 1989 to pursue a career in country music. He was signed to MCA Records in 1991 and released his debut album, Too Cold at Home, in 1992. The album was a commercial success, and Chesnutt was named the Top New Male Vocalist by the Academy of Country Music in 1993.
Chesnutt has released 14 studio albums, three live albums, and two compilation albums. He has had 14 Top 10 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, including four number-one hits: “Brother Jukebox”, “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing”, “It’s a Little Too Late”, and “Gonna Get a Life”. He has won numerous awards, including the Academy of Country Music’s Top New Male Vocalist award in 1993 and the Country Music Association’s Horizon Award in 1994.
“Gonna Get a Life” is a classic country song that has stood the test of time. It is a relatable and humorous anthem for anyone who has ever felt stuck in a rut. Chesnutt’s clear and expressive vocals deliver the song with a sense of conviction, and the strong beat and catchy melody make it a toe-tapping tune that will get stuck in your head. If you’re looking for a good country song to listen to, “Gonna Get a Life” is a great choice.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was recorded in 1994 at Sound Stage Studio in Nashville, Tennessee.
- The song was produced by Mark Wright.
- The song’s music video was directed by Marc Ball.
- The song was featured in the 1995 film “Tommy Boy”.