Gettin' Old
A companion record about loving the present while missing the past.
Luke Combs kicked off a world tour right after releasing Gettin' Old on March 24, 2023. His fourth studio album dropped through Columbia Records Nashville and River House Records just months after his third record, Growin' Up (2022). Fans already knew these two were meant to be pairs since they recorded them back-to-back. The lead single "Love You Anyway" previewed the project before the full drop. Combs co-wrote 15 of the 18 tracks and included a cover of Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car." The songs tackle living for today while checking how much time is left.
Quick Facts
- Artist
- Luke Combs
- Released
- 24 March 2023
- Genre
- Country
- Length
- 65:51
- Label
- Columbia; River House
- Producer
- Luke Combs
- Chip Matthews
- Jonathan Singleton
Lore & Background
Combs recorded Growin' Up and Gettin' Old simultaneously, ultimately deciding to release them as two separate albums that function as a pair. The title of the first promotional single, "Growin' Up and Gettin' Old," explicitly combines the two concepts, while their cover artworks are designed to be placed side by side. Combs co-produced the project with Chip Matthews and Jonathan Singleton, mirroring the production credits on his companion album. In describing the record, Combs stated it reflects a specific life stage many people share: one of "coming of age," loving where life is now while missing how it used to be. The track listing was revealed in early February 2023, solidifying the narrative of an artist balancing current joy with the reflection on time passing.
Reader's Guide
To fully appreciate Gettin' Old, listen to it alongside Growin' Up (2022), as they were recorded together and meant to be companion albums. Pay attention to how the cover arts align when placed side by side, reflecting the unity of the two projects. The album opens with the lead single "Love You Anyway," which set the tone for the release. Fans should note that Combs co-wrote 15 of the 18 tracks, including a notable cover of Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car." Production duties were shared by Chip Matthews and Jonathan Singleton alongside Combs himself. The track listing was made public in early February 2023, leading up to the March release. The album received largely positive reviews upon arrival.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growin' Up and Gettin' Old | Luke Combs, Rob Snyder, Channing Wilson | 3:52 |
| 2 | Hannah Ford Road | Combs, Jamie Davis | 3:37 |
| 3 | Back 40 Back | Combs, Ray Fulcher, Jeff Hyde, Driver Williams | 3:05 |
| 4 | You Found Yours | Combs, Thomas Archer, Dan Isbell, James McNair | 3:11 |
| 5 | The Beer, the Band, and the Barstool | Combs, Reid Isbell, Rob Williford | 3:37 |
| 6 | Still | Combs, Davis, Fulcher, D. Isbell, Dustin Nunley | 3:23 |
| 7 | See Me Now | Combs, Kenton Bryant, Fulcher, McNair | 4:05 |
| 8 | Joe | Combs, Erik Dylan, James Slater | 3:38 |
| 9 | A Song Was Born | Combs, Casey Beathard, D. Isbell, R. Isbell | 3:09 |
| 10 | My Song Will Never Die | Eric Church, Travis Meadows, Jonathan Singleton | 4:06 |
| 11 | Where the Wild Things Are | Randy Montana, Dave Turnbull | 3:59 |
| 12 | Love You Anyway | Combs, Fulcher, D. Isbell | 3:49 |
| 13 | Take You with Me | Combs, McNair, Williford | 3:26 |
| 14 | Fast Car | Tracy Chapman | 4:25 |
| 15 | Tattoo on a Sunburn | Combs, Fulcher, Ben Hayslip, D. Isbell | 3:45 |
| 16 | 5 Leaf Clover | Combs, Jessi Alexander, Chase McGill | 3:30 |
| 17 | Fox in the Henhouse | Combs, Davis, D. Isbell, Nunley | 3:54 |
| 18 | The Part | Combs, Bryant, Fulcher | 3:20 |
| Total length | 65:51 | ||
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