| Simple Life | |
| Cover: | Carolyndawnsimplelifecover.jpg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Carolyn Dawn Johnson |
| Album: | Dress Rehearsal |
| Released: | November 24, 2003 |
| Genre: | Country |
| Length: | 3:50 |
| Label: | Arista Nashville |
| Producer: | Dann Huff Carolyn Dawn Johnson |
| Prev Title: | Just Another Girl |
| Prev Year: | 2003 |
| Next Title: | Die of a Broken Heart |
| Next Year: | 2004 |
"Simple Life" is a song recorded by Canadian country music singer Carolyn Dawn Johnson. It was released in November 2003 as the third single from her album Dress Rehearsal. The song was also her fifth entry on two U.S. singles charts, peaking at number 13 on Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) and number 73 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was written by Troy Verges, Aimee Mayo, Chris Lindsey and Hillary Lindsey.
Deborah Evans Price, of Billboard magazine reviewed the song favorably, saying that the production has an "earthy, organic feel, infused with dobro, mandolin and some tasty guitar work." She calls Johnson's voice "effervescent" and "full of passion and verve."[1]
The music video was directed by Steven Goldmann and premiered in early 2004.
"Simple Life" debuted at number 55 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of November 29, 2003.