Drinkin' My Baby (Off My Mind)

Eddie Rabbitt

About Drinkin' My Baby (Off My Mind)

"Drinkin' My Baby (Off My Mind)" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Eddie Rabbitt. It was released in February 1976 as the first single from the album Rocky Mountain Music. "Drinkin' My Baby (Off My Mind)" was Eddie Rabbitt's fourth country hit and the first of fifteen solo number one country hits. The single stayed at number one a single week and spent a total twelve weeks on the country chart. It was written by Rabbitt and Even Stevens.


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1985
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Hey, bartender
Pop the top on another can
Gimme ten dimes for this dollar in my hand
Turn the knob on the jukebox way up loud
I might drive out the whole damn crowd
But I'm drinkin' my baby off my mind

Hey, Joe
You're lookin' at me like I was half crazy
But ain'tcha never loved and lost
A real special lady?
She was a sweet lovin' mamma 
She treated me right
I stepped out on her one too many times
Now I'm drinkin' my baby off my mind

Drinkin' and thinkin' bout facin' tomorrow
Sinkin', sinkin' in a sea of sorrow

Hey, bartender 
Line up down the bar
I'm gonna try and wash away all these lovely scars
Now don't worry 'bout me weavin'
I'll be alright
Show me the door when you close up tonight
Cause I'm drinkin' my baby off my mind

No don't worry 'bout me weavin' 
I'll be alright
Show me the door when you close up tonight
Cause I'm drinkin' my baby off my mind
Yes I'm drinkin' my baby off my mind

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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: EDDIE RABBITT, EVEN STEVENS

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11 facts about this song

Song Release
"Drinkin' My Baby (Off My Mind)" was released in June 1975, marking it as one of Eddie Rabbitt's earliest hits.
Chart Success
The song was a significant commercial success. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, becoming the first number-one hit of Rabbitt's career.
Songwriters
"Drinkin' My Baby (Off My Mind)" was co-written by Eddie Rabbitt and Even Stevens. The pair collaborated on many other successful songs.
Album
The song is included in the album titled "Eddie Rabbitt," which was his second studio album.
Recording Label
This hit was released under Elektra Records, a label that has been responsible for the release of numerous other popular tracks.
Music Style
The song perfectly encapsulates Eddie Rabbitt's country-pop crossover style, combining catchy pop arrangements with traditional country themes.
Grammy Nomination
In 1976, Eddie Rabbitt received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Male Country Vocal Performance for "Drinkin' My Baby (Off My Mind)".
Other Covers
No notable covers of "Drinkin' My Baby (Off My Mind)" by other artists have been recorded, attesting to Rabbitt's unique rendition.
Legacy
The song paved the way for Rabbitt's future career, establishing him firmly as a successful country-pop crossover artist.
Personal Connection
Rabbitt has revealed in interviews that many of his songs were inspired by personal experiences. However, it's unclear if "Drinkin' My Baby (Off My Mind)" specifically draws from his lived experience.
Song Theme
"Drinkin' My Baby (Off My Mind)" is about a man trying to forget his ex-lover by drinking. It captures country music's tradition of exploring themes of heartbreak and sorrow.

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