Let Somebody Else Drive
John Anderson
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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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Written by: MACK VICKERY, MERLE KILGORE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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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.
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Category - Song HighlightThe song "Let Somebody Else Drive" was released in 1984 on the album "All the People Are Talkin'" in the US.
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Category - Chart PositionIt reached number 10 on the US Country Billboard chart, indicating its popularity among country music lovers.
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Category - CompositionThe song contains a clear message about not drinking and driving, promoting responsible behavior.
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Category - Usage"Let Somebody Else Drive" has been used in various campaigns against drinking and driving around the world, spreading the important social message.
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Category - GenreThe song is a classic Country tune, a genre John Anderson is well-known for, lending melancholy music to meaningful lyrics.
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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.
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Category - SongwritersThis socially relevant song was penned by Adam Mitchell and Merle Kilgore.
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Category - Music VideoA music video of the song is available, showing Anderson performing the song live, enhanced by powerful images supporting the song's message.
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Category - ReceptionOver the years, "Let Somebody Else Drive" is hailed as one of Anderson's most thought-provoking songs due to its strong social messaging.
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Category - DiscographyThe 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.
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Category - Critic ReviewMany 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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