It's Good to Be Alive (album)

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.

It's Good to Be Alive
Studio album by D. J. Rogers
Released	1975
Recorded	1975
Genre	Soul funk
Length	38:59
Label	RCA
Producer	D. J. Rogers
D. J. Rogers chronology
D. J. Rogers (1973) It's Good to Be Alive (1975) On the Road Again (1976)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic

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

Chart performance for It's Good to Be Alive

Chart (1976)	Peak
US Top Soul Albums	36

Singles

Year	Single	Chart positions
		US Pop	US R&B
1976	"Say You Love Me"	98	51

External links

• It's Good to Be Alive at Discogs (list of releases)
• It's Good to Be Alive at MusicBrainz (list of releases)