Drinking Again
Frank Sinatra
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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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Written by: Doris Tauber, Johnny Mercer
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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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.
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AlbumThis 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.
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CoverFrank 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.
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Musical ArrangementThe 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.
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Live PerformancesFrank Sinatra incorporated "Drinking Again" into his live performances, including his renowned 1974 concert The Main Event.
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ThemeThe 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.
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CollaboratorsAmong the background vocalists in "Drinking Again", one of them is the legendary singer, Aretha Franklin.
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Chart PositionAlthough "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.
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LyricsThe 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".
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Sinatra's AgeAt 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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