Drinking Again
Frank Sinatra
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It's quarter to three There's no one in the place 'cept you and me So set 'em' up joe I got a little story I think you oughtta know We're drinking my friend To the end of a brief episode So make it one for my baby And one more for the road I know the routine Put another nickel in that there machine I'm feeling so bad Won't you make the music easy and sad I could tell you a lot But you gotta to be true to your code So make it one for my baby And one more for the road You'd never know it But buddy I'm a kind of poet And I've got a lot of things I want to say And if I'm gloomy, please listen to me Till it's all, all talked away Well, that's how it goes And joe I know you're gettin' anxious to close So thanks for the cheer I hope you didn't mind My bending your ear But this torch that I found It's gotta be drowned Or it soon might explode So make it one for my baby And one more for the road
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Written by: Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer
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10 facts about this song
Song Genre"Drinking Again" is categorized as traditional pop. Traditional pop, also referred to as "classic pop," is derived from western swing and big band music.
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AlbumThis song is from the album “The World We Knew” released in 1967. The album isn't necessarily a concept album per se, yet it definitely has a vibe you won't find on any other Sinatra's album.
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CoverFrank Sinatra covered "Drinking Again" after it was originally recorded by Dinah Washington in 1962. Frank Sinatra's version is often popularly remembered due to his iconic voice and style.
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Musical ArrangementThe musical arrangements for Sinatra's rendition of "Drinking Again" were done by Gordon Jenkins, a revered arranger who worked closely with Sinatra during his career.
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Live PerformancesFrank Sinatra incorporated "Drinking Again" into his live performances, including his renowned 1974 concert The Main Event.
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ThemeThe song "Drinking Again" is a melancholic tune that narrates the story of a desolate individual who drinks to forget his sorrows. It echoes Sinatra's own publicized struggles with depression and alcohol.
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CollaboratorsAmong the background vocalists in "Drinking Again", one of them is the legendary singer, Aretha Franklin.
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Chart PositionAlthough "Drinking Again" wasn't a chart-topper like some of Sinatra's other songs, it remains a fan favorite due to its emotional depth and the sincerity of Sinatra's performance.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song were penned by Johnny Mercer, the mastermind behind some of Sinatra's greatest hits including "One for My Baby" and "Summer Wind".
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Sinatra's AgeAt the time of recording "Drinking Again," Frank Sinatra was in his early 50s, a period in which he delivered some of his most emotionally complex performances.
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