"Living a Little, Laughing a Little" is a song recorded by the American R&B vocal group The Spinners. It was written by Thom Bell and Linda Creed. The song was released as a single from their 1974 album "New and Improved" in February 1975.
The single debuted at number #77, and peaked at number #37 on the "Billboard" Hot 100 chart.
Reception.
"Billboard" magazine wrote "One of our premier pop/soul groups put together their usual satir smooth sound on this wonderful ballad. Superb lead vocals bounce of the always excellent Spinners' chorus. Song works well as a story." A Record World reviewer calls the song a "wide-eyed mid-tempo monster".
John Hiatt version.
John Hiatt recorded his version of "Living a Little, Laughing a Little" for his seventh studio album, "Warming Up to the Ice Age". His version was released as a single in March 1985, and is a duet with English singer-songwriter Elvis Costello. A music video was also made for the song.