Introduction
โLivinโ On Love,โ written and performed by Alan Jackson, was released in August 1994 as the second single from his fifth studio album, Who I Am. Recorded in January 1994 and produced by Keith Stegall, the song quickly became Jacksonโs ninth Number One on the Billboard Country Singles & Tracks chart, and also topped the Bubbling Under Hot 100 .
The lyrics narrate a classic, heartfelt tale of two young people with nothing but their loveโโtwo young people without a thingโโvowing to build a life together, growing old while still โlivinโ on loveโ . The simple yet profound message resonates through an engaging, mid-tempo honky-tonker style, with fiddle and Telecaster guitar riffs delivering a perfect musical backdrop Critics praised the songโs charm, catchy melody, and relatable storytellingโKevin John Coyne of Country Universe rated it B+, describing it as โso catchy, so charming, and so full of little funny detailsโ .
The official music video, directed by Piers Plowden and released in mid-1994, complements the songโs narrative by illustrating different expressions of love: children at play, volunteers serving soup, a mother comforting her child, all interwoven with the central couple growing old togetherโstill deeply in love .
โLivinโ On Loveโ remains a beloved staple among Alan Jacksonโs repertoireโa classic that captures the beauty of lasting love and his signature brand of traditional country storytelling.