She's Actin' Single (I'm Drinkin' Doubles)
Gary Stewart
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I've seen men look at her before And they think, I don't see I'd like to think it makes me proud But, I'm only fooling me I know she'll be lookin' back The minute I'm not there While she pours herself on some stranger I pour myself a drink somewhere She's actin' single I'm drinkin' double I hide my pain I drown my troubles My heart is breaking Like the tiny bubbles She's actin' single I'm drinkin' doubles I know all she plans to do But I don't know where or when If I ask who that stranger was She'll just say, "an old friend" I'm not weak, I tell myself I stay because I'm strong The truth is, I'm not man enough To stop her from doing me wrong She's actin' single I'm drinkin' doubles I hide my pain I drown my troubles My heart is breaking Like the tiny bubbles She's actin' single I'm drinkin' doubles She's actin' single I'm drinkin' doubles I hide my pain I drown my troubles
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Written by: WAYNE CARSON
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"She's Actin' Single (I'm Drinkin' Doubles)" is a song written by Wayne Carson, and beautifully brought to life by the American country musician Gary Stewart.
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Release DateThe song was released in February 1975 as part of Gary Stewart's album, "Out of Hand".
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Chart Performance"She's Actin' Single (I'm Drinkin' Doubles)" became Stewart's first number one song on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
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Award NominationsThe song's massive success led to Stewart's nomination for the Country Music Association's "Single of the Year" award in 1975.
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Notable ThemeThe song explores the pain of infidelity and heartbreak, wherein a man resorts to drinking, to cope with his wife's unfaithful behavior.
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Album PerformanceThe album "Out of Hand", which housed the song, is considered one of Stewart's greatest works, peaking at number 6 on the US Billboard Top Country Albums.
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Cover VersionsSince its release, the song has been covered by several other musicians, most notably Ronnie Dunn and Aaron Tippin.
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Indelible ImpactThe song is still one of the defining jams of Gary Stewart, marking his unique country sound characterized by his high tenor voice, honky-tonk themes, and vibrato style.
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As a ClassicAlthough released over four decades ago "She's Actin' Single (I'm Drinkin' Doubles)" still makes its way onto many classic country playlists, reflecting its longstanding appeal.
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RecognitionIt was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame's 'Jukebox' in 2004.
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