Drinking Again

Frank Sinatra

About Drinking Again

"Drinking Again" is a 1962 torch song, with lyrics by Johnny Mercer and music by Doris Tauber. The song has been recorded by Frank Sinatra (The World We Knew), Dinah Washington (Drinking Again), Aretha Franklin (Unforgettable: A Tribute to Dinah Washington), Bette Midler (Bette Midler) and James Anthony (Blue Again) among others. The song was recorded by The Jeff Beck Group in 1968 (with altered lyrics and music) as "I've Been Drinking".


Year:
1995
3:11
189 

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Drinkin' again and thinkin' of when, when you loved me
I'm havin' a few and wishin' that you were here

Makin' the rounds, accepting a round from strangers
Bein' a fool just hopin' that you'll appear

Sure, I can borrow a smoke, maybe tell some joker a bad joke
But nobody laughs, they don't laugh at a broken heart

Oh, yeah, I'm drinkin' again, it's always the same
That same old story
After the kicks there's little old mixed-up me
Tryin' to lose a dream that used to be

Look at me, I'm drinkin' again, drinkin' all over town
Yeah, I'm drinkin' again

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Frank Sinatra

Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra, /sɨˈnɑːtrə/, (December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an American singer and film actor of Italian origin. more »

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Written by: Doris Tauber, 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.
Album
This 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.
Cover
Frank 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.
Musical Arrangement
The 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.
Live Performances
Frank Sinatra incorporated "Drinking Again" into his live performances, including his renowned 1974 concert The Main Event.
Theme
The 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.
Collaborators
Among the background vocalists in "Drinking Again", one of them is the legendary singer, Aretha Franklin.
Chart Position
Although "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.
Lyrics
The 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".
Sinatra's Age
At 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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