Let's Live a Little [Compilation]

• Artist: Carl Smith
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• Release Date: August 23, 2005
• Type: Compilation (best of)
• Genre: Country

Review

As far as collections go, this is the only one that rivals Columbia's The Essential Carl Smith (1950-1956). There are 29 cuts here, all of them in mono and recorded during Smith's truly great era from 1950-1954: 20 of them hit the Top Ten and four were chart-toppers. Smith was one of the greats following the death of Hank Williams. His style was deeply influenced by Williams' simplicity of singing style and presentation. The vocal is tight up-front, its hillbilly drawl unaffected or disguised. There are such classics here as the Louvin Brothers' "Are You Teasing Me?," "Mister Moon," "I Won't Be at Home," Leon Payne's moving "More Than Anything Else in This World," and Boudleaux Bryant's "Back Up, Buddy." While it's true that the crooner is what's on offer, that's what Smith did best. The sound is wonderful. Those looking to delve into Smith's magic would be well served by this and the aforementioned Legacy set. ~ Thom Jurek, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Let's Live a Little	Ruth E. Coletharp	Carl Smith	(2:53)
There's Nothing as Sweet as My Baby		Carl Smith	(2:23)
Mister Moon	Carl Smith, Autry Inman	Carl Smith	(3:03)
If Teardrops Were Pennies (Lyrics)	Carl Butler	Carl Smith	(3:05)
Guilty Conscience	Carl Butler	Carl Smith	(2:46)
Washing My Dreams in Tears		Carl Smith	(2:50)
I Betcha My Heart I Love You		Carl Smith	(2:42)
I Overlooked an Orchid While Searching for a Rose	Carl Story, Carl Smith	Carl Smith	(2:58)
I Won't Be at Home	Carl Smith, Autry Inman	Carl Smith	(2:31)
Don't Just Stand There	Ernest Tubb	Carl Smith	(2:24)
My Lonely Heart's Runnin' Wild	E.C. McCarty	Carl Smith	(2:51)
Let Old Mother Nature Have Her Way (Lyrics)	Loys Southerland	Carl Smith	(2:52)
Are You Teasing Me?	Ira Louvin	Carl Smith	(2:38)
It's a Lovely, Lovely World (Lyrics)	Boudleaux Bryant	Carl Smith	(2:32)
That's the Kind of Love I'm Looking For		Carl Smith	(2:43)
Our Honeymoon	Carl Smith, Boudleaux Bryant	Carl Smith	(2:34)
Trademark (Lyrics)	Gary Walker, Porter Wagoner	Carl Smith	(2:21)
This Orchid Means Goodbye	Mark Webb, Buck Bryant	Carl Smith	(2:46)
Just Wait 'Til I Get You Alone	Felice Bryant, Boudleaux Bryant	Carl Smith	(2:37)
Do I Like It?	Cy Coben	Carl Smith	(2:36)
Hey, Joe!	Boudleaux Bryant	Carl Smith	(2:30)
Satisfaction Guaranteed	Ben Weisman, Kay Twomey, Fred Wise	Carl Smith	(3:00)
Dog-Gone It, Baby, I'm in Love	Rusty Keefer, Jack Amway	Carl Smith	(2:25)
Back Up, Buddy	Boudleaux Bryant	Carl Smith	(2:34)
Go, Boy, Go	Floyd Wilson	Carl Smith	(2:08)
More Than Anything Else in the World	Leon Payne	Carl Smith	(2:28)
No, I Don't Believe I Will	Jean Crowe, Jim Denny	Carl Smith	(2:14)
Loose Talk (Lyrics)	Freddie Hart, Ann Lucas	Carl Smith	(2:34)
Kisses Don't Lie (Lyrics)	George Sherry, Pearl Butler	Carl Smith	(2:39)

Credits

Junior Huskey (Double Bass), Johnny Sibert (Guitar (Steel)), Bob Foster (Guitar (Steel)), Hal Smith (Double Bass), Jabbo Arrington (Guitar (Rhythm)), Martin Haskell (Audio Restoration), Grady Martin (Guitar (Electric)), Jimmy Smith (Guitar (Rhythm)), Farris Coursey (Drums), Billy Robinson (Guitar (Steel)), Martin Haskell (Remastering), Ernie Newton (Double Bass), Carl "The Truth" Smith (Guitar), Neill S. Owen (Drums), Mark Ranshaw (Cover Art), Poppa John Gordy (Piano), Velma E. Williams Smith (Guitar (Rhythm)), Buddy Harmon (Drums), Carl "The Truth" Smith (Vocals), Ray Crick (Compilation), Brian Golbey (Liner Notes), Hugh Gordon Stoker (Piano)