It's Your Life (Smokie song)

It's Your Life is a song by the British rock band Smokie, released in 1976. The song was written by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, a prolific songwriting and production duo responsible for many hit records in the 1970s, particularly in the glam rock and bubblegum pop genres. "It's Your Life" was a significant commercial success for Smokie, reaching number 3 in the UK Singles Chart and enjoying success in various European countries. The song is characterized by its catchy melody, straightforward lyrics about personal freedom and making one's own choices, and distinctive guitar riffs. "It's Your Life" is considered one of Smokie's signature songs and remains a popular track in their discography. It is often included in compilation albums of 1970s pop and rock hits.