What goes better with alcohol (other than the obvious, of course) than music? Whether you are feeling down and need something to bring you back up or if you are already up and are ready to go, there is a song that goes with your mood. Think back to the simpler times when a cold drink and a classic jam would numb your senses in just the right way and put a smile on your face. There was a recent informal poll done on the “Top Ten Drinking Songs”, take a look and see if you agree or if you have a better list in mind.
Starting with number 10 – Cold Gin by Kiss, the ultimate ode to the male libido and gin; basically saying gin is the answer to all key relationship problems, or at least the ones that happen between the sheets.
Number 9 – Sublime’s “40 oz. to Freedom”; said to be one of the most ideal songs if you need a short hike away from problems and you can insert your drink of choice in front of the 40 oz and customize the song to suit your tastes.
At Number 8 we have “Gin & Juice” by Snoop Dogg; leading us to believe that with juice and gin anything is possible, that it earns you respect and you can get away with pretty much anything you want.
Number 7 – Semisonic’s “Closing Time” – this one is also on the list by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the most all time annoying songs. The song talks about it being last call, the harsh lights coming on and the last effort of finding someone for the night.
Coming in at number 6 is by The Doors “Alabama Song” or Whisky Bar; interestingly this song first appeared in a German opera in 1930 and when the keyboardist, Ray Manzrek heard it The Doors began playing it at the Whisky A Go Go.
Number 5 – “Friends in Low Places” by Garth Brooks; it has proven to be one of the most popular of the country efforts in recorded history. He arrives drunk at his ex’s party and then toasts her and dismisses their former relationship and then it’s back to the bar.
Number 4 – Jimmy Buffet’s “Margaritaville” – his most popular single where he uses his own word of margaritaville to describe a rather alcohol induced, but low-key, state of mind.
Number 3 – “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer” by George Thorogood; this song takes you through a mans odyssey of not being able to pay his rent and ends up with him in a bar. After hearing the title song so many times it is a given that you will soon be sending in your own order.
Number 2 – The Beastie Boys “Brass Monkey”; its pulsing beat and witty rhymes stands up against any of the rap contemporaries. The songs title is a drink consisting of vodka, orange juice and run, a little of this goes a long way.
And finally, at Number 1 the best drinking song of all time is “Have a Drink on Me” by AC/DC; although never substantiated many believe this was dedicated to the death of Bon Scott and his hard living, hard drinking ways. After mentioning at least 5 specific alcohols the remainder of the song exudes a happy message of partying hard and living carefree in the moment.
There you have it, the top ten, albeit informal, poll of drinking songs; if there are some you haven’t heard go listen to them or come up with your own list.
