| "What a Way to Live" | ||||
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| Single by Willie Nelson | ||||
| B-side | "Misery Mansion" | |||
| Released | May 1960 | |||
| Recorded | March 11, 1960 at Gold Star Studio (Houston, Texas) | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 2:54 | |||
| Label | D | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Willie Nelson | |||
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"What a Way to Live" is a song written by country music singer Willie Nelson. He recorded the song on his second session with D Records, after moving to Houston, Texas. Produced by Bill Quinn, it was cut at Gold Star Studios in March 1960.
A cover version by Johnny Bush was recorded in 1967. Bush's version became a success, peaking at number twenty-nine on Billboard's Hot Country Singles.