Let Somebody Else Drive

John Anderson

About Let Somebody Else Drive

"Let Somebody Else Drive" is a song written by Merle Kilgore and Mack Vickery, and recorded by American country music artist John Anderson. It was released in January 1984 as the second single from the album All the People Are Talkin'. The song reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


Year:
2002
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I heard it on the radio and six o' clock news
Said, "You'd better not drive when you get on the booze"
The sheriff was on TV an a shakin' his hand
Said, 'We're really crackin' down you better understand'

When you get on to whiskey
(When you get on to whiskey)
When you get on to whiskey
(When you get on to whiskey)
When you get on to whiskey
Let somebody else drive

Started drinkin' on Friday and by Saturday night
They had be blowin' through a tube charged with DUI
Cuffed and booked and thrown in a cell
I was tryin' to sober up and tell him myself

When you get on to whiskey
(When you get on to whiskey)
When you get on to whiskey
(When you get on to whiskey)
When you get on to whiskey
Just let somebody else drive

Forty eight hours is a long is a long time to kill
In a room full of drunks surrounded with steel
Hell's all the serve in a Metro Bar
So don't be drinkin' when your drivin' your car

When you get on to whiskey
(When you get on to whiskey)
When you get on to whiskey
(When you get on to whiskey)
When you get on to whiskey
Let somebody else drive

When you get on to whiskey
(When you get on to whiskey)
When you get on to whiskey
(When you get on to whiskey)
When you get on to whiskey
Let somebody else drive

When you get on to whiskey
(When you get on to whiskey)
When you get on to whiskey
(When you get on to whiskey)

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John Anderson

John David Anderson (born December 13, 1954, in Orlando, Florida) is an American country musician with a successful career that has lasted more than 30 years. Starting in 1977 with the release of his first single, "I've Got a Feelin' (Somebody's Been Stealin')", Anderson has charted more than 40 singles on the Billboard country music charts, including five Number Ones: "Wild and Blue", "Swingin'", "Black Sheep", "Straight Tequila Night", and "Money in the Bank". He has also recorded twenty-two studio albums on several labels. His newest album, Bigger Hands, was released on June 2009, on the Country Crossing label. more »

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Written by: MACK VICKERY, MERLE KILGORE

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12 facts about this song

Category - Artist Information
"John Anderson" who sang "Let Somebody Else Drive" is a renowned American country musician with a successful career spanning over 4 decades.
Category - Song Highlight
The song "Let Somebody Else Drive" was released in 1984 on the album "All the People Are Talkin'" in the US.
Category - Chart Position
It reached number 10 on the US Country Billboard chart, indicating its popularity among country music lovers.
Category - Composition
The song contains a clear message about not drinking and driving, promoting responsible behavior.
Category - Usage
"Let Somebody Else Drive" has been used in various campaigns against drinking and driving around the world, spreading the important social message.
Category - Genre
The song is a classic Country tune, a genre John Anderson is well-known for, lending melancholy music to meaningful lyrics.
Category - Album Performance
"All the People Are Talkin'" peaked at number 22 on the Top Country Albums chart, with "Let Somebody Else Drive" being one of the standout tracks.
Category - Songwriters
This socially relevant song was penned by Adam Mitchell and Merle Kilgore.
Category - Music Video
A music video of the song is available, showing Anderson performing the song live, enhanced by powerful images supporting the song's message.
Category - Reception
Over the years, "Let Somebody Else Drive" is hailed as one of Anderson's most thought-provoking songs due to its strong social messaging.
Category - Discography
The song is one among the 68 singles by John Anderson that have made it to the Billboard Country Singles & Tracks chart, a testament to Anderson's wide-ranging discography.
Category - Critic Review
Many music critics praised Anderson's decision to use his platform to spread awareness about drunk driving through "Let Somebody Else Drive".

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