The PPL ultimately located itself in Columbus, Ohio (sixty miles north of Waverly), and the group had its first success in Cincinnati. The original stage band was made up of Fuller, McGrail, Powell, Phil Stokes on bass, and Robin Suskind on guitar and mandola. His steel guitar greatly improved on the guys' country songs and sparked hot guitar duels with Fuller that contributed greatly to the 'fusion' ethos of the band, its signature sound.
PPL’s biggest hits include Fuller’s country classic, "Amie", a piece released in 1972 that still attracts major airplay today due to its smooth, emotional sound. Some of their other tracks are “Two Lane Highway” and the musically less-representative pop song "Let Me Love You Tonight", which was composed by Jeff Wilson, Dan Greer, and Steve Woodard. Vince Gill, later to become one of Nashville’s biggest solo stars, sang and played guitar with the band in the early 80s and recorded a revised version of "Amie" for their greatest hits album.
In the late 90s, PPL was back with a lineup of Fuller, Connor, Reilly, Burr, Fats Kaplin (pedal steel guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, accordion, washboard) and Rich Schell (vocals, drums, percussion). After two years, in June 2000, Burr was succeeded by Curtis Wright (vocals, guitars). The group began work on a new album in 2002, but abandoned the sessions and separated once again (probably due to the illness of Connor). Connor died on September 9th, 2004 after a long battle with cancer.
Following Connor's death, the group resumed touring once more in 2004 with Fuller, Reilly, Schell, Wright and Kaplin (when available), and released All in Good Time in 2005, their first album in 18 years. This release appeared on the small Drifter's Church label.
Since this time, PPL have continued to tour playing a handful of shows every year. Reilly was unable to continue in 2006 after he was forced to undergo a liver transplant. Jack Sundrud (from Poco) came in to sub for Reilly, and Rick Plant also briefly did a stint on bass (before relocating to Australia in late 2006). Sundrud then returned. Reilly appeared at a few shows in May 2007, playing guitar, but was unable to come back full-time until 2008. Jeff "Stick" Davis (from Amazing Rhythm Aces) sat in on bass for Mike in 2007. Call played some concerts in 2006 & 2007, standing in for Kaplin, and Donnie Clark replaced Curtis Wright in 2006, after Wright joined Reba McEntire's band.
A fourteenth album was released in 2006, composed primarily of Craig Fuller songs, an echo of their very first album back in 1971.
Livin' Each Day At A Time
Pure Prairie League Lyrics
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Everything it's movin' so fast there's nothin' left that's built to last
Children growin' up when they're ten and old folks bein' children again
I think I'd like to slow it down move one hundred miles from town
I think that I might like it just fine
Livin' each day at a time... Livin' each day at a time
I think that I might even learn to settle down
You can tell that I'm doin' good yeah I'm livin' out in Hollywood
But every time that I turn around I find I'm sleepin' in another town
I think I'd like to slow it down move one hundred miles from town
I think that I might like it just fine
Livin' each day at a time... Livin' each day at a time
I think that I might even learn to settle down
Livin' each day at a time... Livin' each day at a time
It ain't that I don't like the money I just don't like people callin' me honey
And even though it don't pay the rent a vacation would be heaven sent
I think I'd like to slow it down... move one hundred miles from town
I think that I might like it just fine
Livin' each day at a time... Livin' each day at a time
I think that I might even learn to settle down
Livin' each day at a time... Livin' each day at a time
Livin' each day at a time
The lyrics of Pure Prairie League's song "Livin' Each Day At A Time" speak to the fast-paced nature of modern life that often leaves people feeling like everything is moving too quickly and nothing lasts. The opening lines suggest that time passes too quickly, with children growing up too fast and elderly people acting like children again. The singer expresses a desire to slow things down by moving out of the town and living one hundred miles away. The repeated chorus emphasizes the importance of living one day at a time, something that the singer feels they could learn to do better if they lived in a slower-paced setting.
The second verse of the song touches on the musician's experience in Hollywood, where everything seems to move even faster, with the singer "sleeping in another town" every time they turn around. While they acknowledge that they are doing well in Hollywood, the singer still feels a desire to slow things down and live more simply. While they don't necessarily want to give up the material benefits of their success, they long for a simpler and more grounded existence in a different setting.
Overall, the song speaks to a deep-seated human need for stability and simplicity, even amidst the fast-paced, ever-changing nature of modern life. The lyrics suggest a longing for a place and a pace of life that allows for a greater sense of presence and appreciation for the passing of time.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything it's movin' so fast there's nothin' left that's built to last
The modern world is rapidly developing, and nothing is permanent.
Children growin' up when they're ten and old folks bein' children again
The pace of life has accelerated, leading to children growing up too fast and old people becoming childlike again.
I think I'd like to slow it down move one hundred miles from town
The writer desires to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and slow down the pace.
I think that I might like it just fine
Livin' each day at a time... Livin' each day at a time
The writer believes they would be happy if they lived one day at a time and enjoyed the present moment.
I think that I might even learn to settle down
Livin' each day at a time... Livin' each day at a time
The writer thinks that by living one day at a time, they could learn to be content and settle down.
You can tell that I'm doin' good yeah I'm livin' out in Hollywood
The writer is successful and living in Hollywood.
But every time that I turn around I find I'm sleepin' in another town
Despite being successful, the writer's life is hectic and constantly on the move, leading to feelings of exhaustion.
It ain't that I don't like the money I just don't like people callin' me honey
The writer likes the material benefits of success but dislikes the lack of privacy and over-familiarity from strangers.
And even though it don't pay the rent a vacation would be heaven sent
Although it may not be financially wise, the writer believes taking a vacation would be a much-needed break.
I think I'd like to slow it down... move one hundred miles from town
The writer desires to escape the fast-paced lifestyle of the city and find a slower pace of life.
Livin' each day at a time... Livin' each day at a time
The writer emphasizes the importance of living in the present and enjoying each day.
I think that I might even learn to settle down
Livin' each day at a time... Livin' each day at a time
By living one day at a time, the writer may learn to find contentment and settle down.
Livin' each day at a time
The main message of the song is to encourage people to live in the moment, taking each day as it comes, and finding contentment in the small things.
Contributed by Leo K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@insonh21
@spencergroup the reason all of today's music sounds the same is because it is the same and 90% of it is written and produced by one guy................Max Martin
he's written music hits for
Backstreet Boys
Britney Spears
Pink
Usher
Avril Lavigne
Jessie J
Katy Perry
Christina Aguilera
Taylor Swift
Ariana Grande
The Weeknd
and others.
and it all comes down to a formula, find a beat that everyone likes to listen to play around with it and add different words and choruses to it and everyone will automatically like it
people today have been brainwashed into listening to the same song, only the words change and all of the words are written to entice the same outcome
you will like this song!
it has no originality or soul, it's the McDonald's of music. "the day the music died" wasn't when Buddy Holly died, it died sometime in the 80's and Max Martin killed it
@aimeeweber419
This ☝🏻 is how I got my name. My father seen them in concert, jammed with them, and I truly love this song. Everytime I hear it, I think of my Dad singing it to me. I miss you Dad. Rip.
@Eeohippus
Me too, spelled, Amy
@DavidCallMusic
My condolences for the loss of your father. This is how I got my name too, oddly enough. My dad is PPL's steel guitar player and they screwed up his name (John Dennis Call) on all the record sleeves and put John David Call. And lo and behold, that's what I was named when I was born.
@MrDavid3571
This song is how my daughter got her name
@amieferguson6844
How I got my name too :D
@miriamgreen3973
sweet! I'd love to see them in a reunion concert right Aimee?
@sjm5482
So I was today years old when I learned Vince Gill was the lead singer for Pure Prairie League and I've loved this song since it came out as a single in 75...
@chrischarles1468
Also remember that Vince wasn’t the writer or original singer of this song. That would be Craig Fuller whose on the record.
@katherineskrzynecki3347
Yup, me too...never knew!!
@kathywiseley4382
Same!