"I Wanna Live" is the title of a song written by John D. Loudermilk

John D. Loudermilk

John D. Loudermilk is an American singer and songwriter.-Biography:Born in Durham, North Carolina, Loudermilk grew up in a family who were members of the Salvation Army faith and was influenced by the church singing. His cousins Ira and Charlie Loudermilk were known professionally as the Louvin...

 and recorded by American country music

Country music

Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...

 singer Glen Campbell

Glen Campbell

Glen Travis Campbell is an American country music singer, guitarist, television host and occasional actor. He is best known for a series of hits in the 1960s and 1970s, as well as for hosting a variety show called The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour on CBS television.During his 50 years in show...

. It was released in March 1968 as the lead single from the album, Hey Little One

Hey Little One

Hey Little One is the 8th album by American singer/guitarist Glen Campbell, released in 1968 .-Track listing:Side 1:# "Hey Little One" - 2:32# "Elusive Butterfly" - 2:17...

. The song was Glen Campbell's sixth release on the country charts and his first of five number ones on the country chart. The song spent three non-consecutive weeks at number one and a total of fifteen weeks on the country charts. The song was also Glen Campbell second Top 40 release peaking at number thirty-six.

Chart performance

Chart (1968)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles	1
U.S. Billboard Hot 100	36
U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks	18
Canadian RPM Country Tracks	1
Canadian RPM Top Singles	18