Pour Me Another Tequila

Eddie Rabbitt

About Pour Me Another Tequila

"Pour Me Another Tequila" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Eddie Rabbitt. It was released in October 1979 as the second single from the album Loveline. The song reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. It was written by Rabbitt, Even Stevens and David Malloy.


Year:
2006
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Smoky old bar
Em            D
Live country Music
D
Straight Bottle shot
Em             D
and man I can Use it

D     G
Hey  Joe...Dont let the band..
            D
play a sad song
                A            Em
There's too much pain in my heart..
    G           A
now that she's gone...Chorus

Chorus:
 D                  A
So pour me another tequila
          Em       D     A     G
Make it a killer..one - more- time
D                A
Pour me another tequila
        Em            D   A   G
I dont wanna feel her on- my- mind..intro x1

v2
D
Pretty Blue eyes
Em                    D
they sure can decieve you
D
they promise you love
Em                   D
and then they leave you...

D        G                                 D
and hey Joe..wouldya help me drown... my sorrows
D           A        Em 
I'm not sure I can face...
G     A
to--morrow.....why dont you..chorus

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Eddie Rabbitt

Edward Thomas "Eddie" Rabbitt (November 27, 1941 – May 7, 1998) was an American singer-songwriter and musician. His career began as a songwriter in the late 1960s, springboarding to a recording career after composing hits such as "Kentucky Rain" for Elvis Presley in 1970 and "Pure Love" for Ronnie Milsap in 1974. Later in the 1970s, Rabbitt helped to develop the crossover-influenced sound of country music prevalent in the 1980s with such hits as "Suspicions" and "Every Which Way but Loose." His duets "Friends and Lovers" and "You and I", with Juice Newton and Crystal Gayle respectively, later appeared on the soap operas Days of Our Lives and All My Children. more »

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Written by: DAVID MALLOY, EDDIE RABBITT, EVEN STEVENS

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9 facts about this song

Artist Information
"Pour Me Another Tequila" is a song by Eddie Rabbitt, a popular American country music singer and songwriter who achieved great success in the 1970s and 1980s.
Album Appearance
The song is part of the album "Horizon," released in 1980. It's the fifth album of Rabbitt, which showcased his shift towards crossover-friendly country-pop.
Chart Performance
Although exact charts for "Pour Me Another Tequila" are hard to find, the album "Horizon" itself was very successful. It peaked at No.1 on the Country Albums charts in both the U.S. Billboard and RPM Canada.
Song Theme
The song talks about drinking 'tequila' to numb the pains of love and heartbreak. This was common in many country songs popular in the era.
Songwriting
Like many of his other hits, Eddie Rabbitt co-wrote "Pour Me Another Tequila" with Even Stevens, showcasing Rabbitt’s proficiency and talent as not just a singer, but also as a songwriter.
Cover Versions
Though the song has not seen as many covers as some of Rabbitt's other hits, it continues to receive airplay on stations which feature classic Country hits.
Influence and Legacy
While not as significant as some of his other music, "Pour Me Another Tequila" helped to solidify Eddie Rabbitt’s position as a successful country artist of his time, contributing to his legacy as a specialist in combining country music with a pop sensibility.
Personal Tragedy
The upbeat song came just before a time of personal heartbreak for Rabbitt. In the year following the release of "Pour Me Another Tequila," his infant son was diagnosed with biliary atresia, a rare liver disease. This event would significantly impact Rabbitt's life and career.
Music Style
In line with most of Rabbitt’s music during this phase of his career, "Pour Me Another Tequila" has a pop-oriented country sound that helped him appeal to a wide audience.

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