If I Was a Drinkin' Man
| "If I Was a Drinkin' Man" | ||||
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| Single by Neal McCoy | ||||
| from the album You Gotta Love That | ||||
| Released | August 12, 1995 | |||
| Format | CD single | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:18 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
| Writer(s) | Byron Hill, J.B. Rudd | |||
| Producer(s) | Barry Beckett | |||
| Neal McCoy singles chronology | ||||
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"If I Was a Drinkin' Man" is a song written by Byron Hill and J.B. Rudd, and recorded by American country music artist Neal McCoy. It was released in August 1995 as the third single from the album You Gotta Love That. The song reached #16 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.[1]
Content
The song is about a man missing his lover. He says that if he were a "drinkin' man like [he] used to be", that he would consume alcohol to help himself forget her.
Critical reception
Deborah Evans Price of Billboard gave the song a positive review, saying that it was a "thoughtful ballad" and that "McCoy has a warmth to his voice".[2]
Chart performance
| Chart (1995) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[3] | 16 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[4] | 16 |
References
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Record Research. p. 222.
- ↑ "Reviews". Billboard: 65. 12 August 1995.
- ↑ "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 2811." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. November 20, 1995. Retrieved July 21, 2013.
- ↑ "Neal McCoy – Chart history" Billboard Hot Country Songs for Neal McCoy.
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