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Top 10 Drinking Songs on the Jukebox at the Bar
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Contrary to what you may believe, drinking alcohol ranks pretty high on the list of popular song writing subject matter. What's great also, is that this theme spans the genres from Country to Hip Hop, just like its amorous counterpart, "love". So what does this tell us, we love drinking alcohol? Well maybe, but that's for another time. What we do know is that these types of songs do tend to find their way on the ol' jukebox pretty frequently. We have compiled a list of our favorite drinking songs, songs about drinking, or songs that we tend to hear on a regular basis when out having a few drinks. We hope you enjoy our list of favorite drinks; feel free to leave some feedback if you think we left something off.


John Lee Hooker, featured on over 100 albums from the fifties to present day, covered by artists such as The White Stripes, George Thorogood, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, and Van morrison, and forever an American blues icon, Mr. Hooker ignored his northern roots and embraced southern rural blues. One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer is perhaps one of his most famous songs. Last call for alcohol!




A rock band formed in Sydney, Australia in 1973, AC/DC has sold over 200 million albums worldwide. They were a favorite of my father, and the poor speakers in his Toyota truck blasted their in-your-face music without abandon. A Drink on Me is no exception.




Although not entirely about drinking, this song from Rehab has been blared in bars all across the southern coast of America. Perhaps Bartender Song is the first song you learn to play over the sound system when you graduate from bartender's school. Maybe it's the song playing at the graduation ceremony. Either way, who can't appreciate the lamentations of a man awaiting his return to prison over a cold one?




What list of drinking songs could be complete without the inclusion of this classic from Garth Brooks? The people singing in chorus in the background? I can't recall a time I was ever in a bar and I Got Friends in Low Places came on and people didn't join in on the lyrics--a true testament to this song's place on the list.




Why do you drink? Why do you roll smoke? Why must you live out the songs you wrote? Cause it's a Bamily Tradition! Hank Williams Junior couldn't have said it better and most people pulling up a stool in their local bar would certainly agree.




Another song about dissolving your troubles with liquor, this 80's hit by UB40 still garners radio play and never fails to bring a smile to a drunk's face. Red, Red Wine, you make me feel so fine.




Everyone who grew up watching MTV in its music years before the Reality T.V. infiltration remembers this video. Tanqueray and Tony Sinclair should definietly consider teaming up with Snoop Dog for a commercial. He could show up blazed and just sip on Gin and Juice.




All you have to do is listen to the lyrics and blues influence on this song and you'll understand why it was included. I know there have been plenty of times when I Drink Alone has made me want to just that. George Thorogood did an excellent job of portraying why a regular Joe might want to tie a few off by his lonesome.




A song by the New York hip hop group Beastie Boys that celebrated the lesser-known drink Brass Monkey, this tune has been blasted at house parties, clubs, and bars alike. There are various recipes for a Brass Monkey, but I imagine the Beastie Boys were referring to the version that combines a 40 oz. of Olde English 800 (consumed to the top of the label) with orange juice.




Judging by the video comments, this must be "everyone's" Facebook drinking song. That distinction almost made me exclude it from the list. Poor Willie Nelson, his timeless Whisky River has become mainstream (pun intended?), but that doesn't take anything away from this song's allure.




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Nick_Cobb August 14, 2008 at 10:15pm

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