Drinkin' Thing
Gary Stewart
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Every day, I tell myself, it's temporary That it's only 'cause she's young That makes her want... another man Even though she makes me feel unnecessary I've found a way to help me understand I've got this drinkin' thing To keep from thinkin' things About where you've been Who you've been with What you've done And it's a lonely thing But, it's the only thing To keep a foolish man in love Hangin' on. If I wait at home, I'll only ask her questions She'd probably the truth, so I don't even ask So, I sit here on this barstool, feelin' helpless And I wonder, just how long, a man can last I've got this drinkin' thing To keep from thinkin' things About where you've been Who you've been with What you've done And it's a lonely thing But it's the only thing To keep a foolish man in love Hangin' on. I've got this drinkin' thing To keep from thinkin' things About where you've been Who you've been with What you've done.
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Written by: WAYNE CARSON THOMPSON
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10 facts about this song
Release"Drinkin' Thing" was released in 1974 as part of Gary Stewart's debut solo album "Out of Hand."
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached #10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1974, making it one of the top country hits of the year.
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StyleNoted for its honky-tonk style, "Drinkin' Thing" is representative of Stewart's raw and soulful sound that embodied the 'hard country' movement of the 1970s.
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Songwriter"Drinkin' Thing" was written by Wayne Carson, an acclaimed songwriter who also wrote hits for other country artists like The Box Tops and Elvis Presley.
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ThemeThe song tells a melancholic story of a man who turns to alcohol to cope with his loneliness after a lover has abandoned him, a theme Gary Stewart was known for exploring in his songs.
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Impact"Drinkin' Thing" helped to solidify Gary Stewart's position as a rising star in country music and it introduced his unique blend of hillbilly and rock 'n' roll to the world.
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RecognitionThe song in combination with the album "Out of Hand," is considered a hallmark work in the history of country music. In 2017, the album was selected for preservation in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or artistically significant."
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Career Influence"Drinkin' Thing," along with his other early hits, established Stewart as a major figure in the honky-tonk scene, and he is now remembered as one of the most influential artists in the genre.
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LegacyDespite its release over 40 years ago, "Drinkin' Thing" remains a popular song today, often covered by other country artists and included in playlists of classic country music. It solidifies Gary Stewart's influence on future generations of country musicians.
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Personal ConnectionStewart’s real-life struggle with alcoholism and tragedies in his personal life mirrored the themes of despair and hopelessness in "Drinkin' Thing," adding a depth of authenticity to his performance.
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