Live and Learn (Joe Public song) explained

Live and Learn
Cover:Live and Learn Joe Public.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Joe Public
Album:Joe Public
Released:1992
Genre:New jack swing[1]
Length:
  • 4:23 (album version)
  • 3:58 (radio edit)
Label:Columbia
Producer:
  • Joe Public
  • Lionel Job
Prev Title:Do You Everynite
Prev Year:1991
Next Title:I Miss You
Next Year:1992

"Live and Learn" is a song by American new jack swing group Joe Public, released in March 1992 by Columbia as the second single from their self-titled debut album (1992). The song was a success, peaking at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100, number three in the Netherlands and New Zealand, and number 10 in Belgium. It was ranked number 16 on Complex magazine's list of the "25 Best New Jack Swing Songs of All Time".[1]

Samples

The song heavily utilizes sampling; the song samples the drum break from Digital Underground's "The Humpty Dance". The squealing trumpet glissando heard throughout is a sample from "The Grunt" by the J.B.'s. Vocal samples from James Brown's "Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved" and the Soul Children's "I Don't Know What This World Is Coming To" are present, as well as replayed samples of "All Your Goodies Are Gone" by Parliament and "Peg" by Steely Dan.

Track listings

A1. "Live and Learn" (12-inch remix) – 6:44

A2. "Live and Learn" (Public dance mix) – 6:14

A3. "Live and Learn" (radio version with rap) – 3:58

B1. "Live and Learn" (extended dub mix) – 5:18

B2. "Live and Learn" (Public dub) – 4:15

  1. "Live and Learn" (radio version with rap) – 3:58
  2. "Live and Learn" (Public dub) – 5:10
  1. "Live and Learn" (radio version with rap) – 3:58
  2. "Live and Learn" (extended dub mix) – 5:18
  1. "Live and Learn" (radio version with rap) – 3:58
  2. "Live and Learn" (12-inch remix) – 6:44
  3. "Live and Learn" (extended dub mix) – 5:18
  4. "Live and Learn" (LP extended) – 4:59

A1. "Live and Learn" (12-inch remix) – 6:44

A3. "Live and Learn" (radio version with rap) – 3:58

B1. "Live and Learn" (extended dub mix) – 5:18

B2. "Live and Learn" (LP extended mix) – 4:59

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1992)Peak
position
Europe (European Dance Radio)[9] 1
US Billboard Hot 100[10] 4
US 12-inch Singles Sales (Billboard)[11] 19
US Dance Club Play (Billboard)[12] 36
US Hot R&B Singles (Billboard)[13] 3

Year-end charts

Chart (1992)Position
Belgium (Ultratop)[14] 83
Europe (European Dance Radio)[15] 23
Germany (Official German Charts)[16] 84
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[17] 43
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[18] 45
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[19] 29
US Billboard Hot 100[20] 30
US Hot R&B Singles (Billboard)[21] 30

Notes and References

  1. The 25 Best New Jack Swing Songs. Josephs. Brian. Complex. July 20, 2012. July 26, 2016.
  2. Live and Learn. Joe Public. 1992. US 12-inch single vinyl disc. Columbia Records. 44 74230.
  3. Live and Learn. Joe Public. 1992. US cassette single sleeve. Columbia Records. 38T 74012.
  4. Live and Learn. Joe Public. 1992. UK cassette single sleeve. Columbia Records. 657526 4.
  5. Live and Learn. Joe Public. 1992. UK 7-inch single single sleeve. Columbia Records. 657526 7.
  6. Live and Learn. Joe Public. 1992. Australian cassette single sleeve. Columbia Records. 657526 4.
  7. Live and Learn. Joe Public. 1992. Australian & UK CD single liner notes. Columbia Records. 657526 2.
  8. Live and Learn. Joe Public. 1992. UK 12-inch single single sleeve. Columbia Records. 657526 6.
  9. European Dance Radio. Music & Media. 9. 31. August 1, 1992. 30. October 24, 2021.
  10. Billboard Hot 100. Billboard. May 23, 1992. September 27, 2023.
  11. Dance Singles Sales. Billboard. April 25, 1992. subscription. September 27, 2023.
  12. Dance Club Songs. Billboard. May 9, 1992. subscription. September 27, 2023.
  13. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Billboard. April 25, 1992. subscription. September 27, 2023.
  14. Web site: Jaaroverzichten 1992. Ultratop. nl. August 1, 2019.
  15. 1992 Year-End Airplay Charts: European Dance Radio. Music & Media. 9. 51/52. 20. December 19, 1992. February 25, 2024.
  16. Web site: Top 100 Singles–Jahrescharts 1992. GfK Entertainment. de. August 1, 2019.
  17. Web site: Top 100–Jaaroverzicht van 1992. Dutch Top 40. May 25, 2020.
  18. Web site: Jaaroverzichten – Single 1992. MegaCharts. nl. August 1, 2019.
  19. Web site: End of Year Charts 1992. Recorded Music NZ. August 1, 2019.
  20. Web site: Billboard Top 100 – 1992. Billboardtop100of.com. August 1, 2019.
  21. The Year in Music: Hot R&B Singles. Billboard. 104. 52. YE-28. December 26, 1992.

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