Don't Come Home A-Drinkin' (With Lovin' on Your Mind)
Loretta Lynn
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Tonight at night we get married my friends all say it's a shame and disgrace And he's loved every woman in Jackson oh but Jackson ain't a very big place Tomorrow we'll go walking I count each one with a tear on her face Then I'll know just how many think I'm lucky cause Jackson ain't a very big place Jackson is a mighty small town where the gossips and the rumors go round But the gossips are the ones he turned down and Jackson ain't a very big town Jackson is a mighty small town
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background Fact"Don't Come Home A-Drinkin' (With Lovin' on Your Mind)" is a country song by American singer-songwriter Loretta Lynn, known as the "Queen of Country Music". Known for her hits in the 1960s-70s, Lynn often tackled subjects in her songs that were considered taboo for a country female singer at the time.
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Song FactReleased in 1966, "Don't Come Home A-Drinkin' (With Lovin' on Your Mind)" bravely addresses the topic of alcoholism and its negative impact on marriages.
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Commercial Success FactUpon its release, this song became a major commercial success and reached the No. 1 spot on Billboard's Hot Country Singles Chart in 1967.
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Historical FactThis song was Loretta Lynn's first number-one hit in her career.
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Album FactAdditionally, "Don't Come Home A-Drinkin' (With Lovin' on Your Mind)" is also the title track of her album which was released in 1967, and which became Lynn's first album to reach the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
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Cultural Impact FactThe song is considered one of Lynn’s most famous records, and has been covered by other artists. It also set the stage for Lynn as a woman in country music who was not afraid to voice her opinions on controversial topics.
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Songwriting FactLoretta Lynn co-wrote the song with her sister Peggy Sue, a common collaborator throughout her career.
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Awards FactIn 1995, this song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, showcasing its cultural and historical significance in the music industry.
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Legacy FactDespite its release over half a century ago, "Don't Come Home A-Drinkin' (With Lovin' on Your Mind)" remains one of the most iconic and respected songs in the country music genre.
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Music Video FactA black-and-white music video for the song features a live performance by Lynn, showcasing the live music scene of the era.
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