It's Good to Be Alive (album) explained

It's Good to Be Alive
Type:	Studio
Artist:	D. J. Rogers
Cover:	D j rogers-its good to be alive cover.jpg
Released:	1975
Recorded:	1975
Genre:	Soul funk
Length:	38:59
Label:	RCA
Producer:	D. J. Rogers
Prev Title:	D. J. Rogers
Prev Year:	1973
Next Title:	On the Road Again
Next Year:	1976

It's Good to Be Alive is the second album by American singer and songwriter D. J. Rogers, released in 1975. Produced and written by D. J. Rogers, this was his debut album for RCA. The song "Say You Love Me" became a minor hit on both the R&B and pop charts, and arguably Rogers' signature song.

Track listing

All tracks composed and arranged by D. J. Rogers

1. "Hold On, Be Strong" – 3:28
2. "It's Good to Be Alive" – 3:22
3. "Faithful to the End" – 3:53
4. "Love Will See You Through" – 3:24
5. "Say You Love Me" – 5:41
6. "(It's Alright Now) Think I'll Make It Anyhow" – 2:56
7. "If You Didn't Love Me (Don't Go Away)" – 4:00
8. "Living Is All That Matters" – 3:18
9. "Love You Forever" – 3:30
10. "Bula Jean" – 5:27

Personnel

• D. J. Rogers – lead vocals, Wurlitzer electric piano, concert grand piano, Cordovox piano, Clavinet, mixing
• Keith Hatchell – bass guitar
• Hank McGill – recording, mixing
• Michael McGloiry – guitar
• Paul Smith – organ, Wurlitzer electric piano
• [Uncredited musician] – drums

Charts

Singles

Notes and References

1. Web site: [{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p25332/charts-awards/billboard-albums|pure_url=yes}} D. J. Rogers US albums chart history]. allmusic.com. 2011-09-04.
2. Web site: [{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p25332/charts-awards/billboard-singles|pure_url=yes}} D. J. Rogers US singles chart history]. allmusic.com. 2011-09-04.