I Drink Alone

George Thorogood

About I Drink Alone

"I Drink Alone" is a rock song by George Thorogood and the Destroyers. It was released as a single from the 1985 album Maverick. The song describes a man who, as the name of the song suggests, spends most of his time alone drinking. It name-checks various alcoholic beverages (Budweiser beer, Jack Daniel's, Jim Beam, Johnnie Walker (Black and Red Labels), and Old Grand-Dad) in the verses. It peaked at number 13 on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks.


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1992
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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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George Thorogood

George Thorogood (born February 24, 1950) is an American blues rock vocalist/guitarist from Wilmington, Delaware, United States, known for his hit song "Bad to the Bone" as well as for covers of blues standards such as Hank Williams' "Move It On Over" and John Lee Hooker's "House Rent Boogie/One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer," and Bo Diddley's "Who Do You Love?". more »

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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.
Song's Theme and Style
As 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.
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.
Thorogood’s Musical Recognition
George 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.
Facts Behind the Song
In 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.
Popular Culture References
The song was featured on the soundtrack of the 2003 film "Spun" and the 2017 television series "Claws".

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