I Drink Alone
George Thorogood
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I drink alone, yeah With nobody else I drink alone, yeah With nobody else Yeah, you know when I drink alone I prefer to be by myself Now every morning just before breakfast I don't want no coffee or tea Just me and good buddy Wiser That's all I ever need 'Cause I drink alone, yeah With nobody else Yeah, you know when I drink alone I prefer to be by myself Yeah, the other night I laid sleeping And I woke from a terrible dream So I caught up my pal Jack Daniel's And his partner Jimmy Beam And we drank alone, yeah With nobody else Yeah, you know when I drink alone I prefer to be by myself Yeah, the other day I got invited to a party But I stayed home instead Just me and my pal Johnny Walker And his brothers Black and Red And we drank alone, yeah With nobody else Yeah, you know when I drink alone I prefer to be by myself Yeah my whole family done give up on me And it makes me feel oh so bad The only one who will hang out with me Is my dear old granddad And we drink alone, yeah With nobody else Yeah, you know when I drink alone I prefer to be by myself Yeah, you know when I drink alone I prefer to be by myself I drink alone
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Written by: GEORGE THOROGOOD
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6 facts about this song
Release & Ranking"I Drink Alone" was released in 1985 by George Thorogood and the Destroyers, included in their album "Maverick".
- The song reached #13 on the mainstream rock charts, making it one of Thorogood's most popular songs.
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Song's Theme and StyleAs the title suggests, "I Drink Alone" talks about Thorogood's preference for solitary drinking. It reflects the singer's typical rebellious, rock-and-blues style.
- The song contributes to the culture of "drinking songs", intended to be sung in the company of alcohol.
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Song's Impact"I Drink Alone" has outlived its original release, becoming a staple of Thorogood's live performances as well as being featured in various film soundtracks.
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Thorogood’s Musical RecognitionGeorge Thorogood is known for his high-energy blues-rock performances. Together with his band, The Destroyers, they have released over 20 albums till date.
- Thorogood and his band were named Blues Foundation's Blues Hall of Fame inductees in 2015.
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Facts Behind the SongIn contrast to the song's catchy, upbeat melody, its lyrics depict a more somber scene, tackling the theme of solitary drinking.
- George Thorogood is known for incorporating humor into his music, and despite its more serious tone, "I Drink Alone" retains a comedic undertone in its exaggerated portrayal of solitary drinking.
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Popular Culture ReferencesThe song was featured on the soundtrack of the 2003 film "Spun" and the 2017 television series "Claws".
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