Kid Rock just dropped his latest single, "Ain't Enough Whiskey," adding to an increasing number of catchy options for those looking to get tipsy to music. The ode to drinking was released exclusively to Rare (a Cox Media Group entity, like this website) ahead of its iTunes debut. Listen to it here.
In celebration of the latest booze-worshipping single, we rounded up some of the other best drinking songs out there.
Garth Brooks: "Friends in Low Places"
One of those songs everybody knows the lyrics to, Garth tells off an ex and has no shame about his “friends in low places.”
Jimmy Buffett: "Margaritaville"
It’s a song that launched restaurants, merchandise and more. Buffet describes an enviable beach bum lifestyle where he wastes away and searches for his “lost shaker of salt.”
Merle Haggard: “I Think I’ll Just Stay Here and Drink”
After a fight with a lover, Haggard chooses to just stay and drink rather than keeping up the battle with his lady. It just begs for a good line dance.
Willie Nelson: “Bloody Mary Morning”
More of a day-drinking ballad, this country classic celebrates early morning alcohol consumption after Nelson’s baby “left him without warning."
UB40: “Red Red Wine”
While many artist have sung the song-- including Neil Diamond -- UB40 takes on a reggae feel that’s perfect for the bar.
Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffet: "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere"
The two star singers join together for an ode to drinking without looking at the clock.
Willie Nelson: "Whiskey River"
Another Nelson classic, and, like Rock’s single, a celebration of the brown liquor. Nelson asks a whiskey river to take him home and erase his memories.
Billy Joel: “Piano Man”
Joel tells the tale of a bar full of patrons "sharing a drink they call loneliness.” But, hey, it may be "better than drinking alone."
Hank Williams Jr.: “Family Tradition”
Williams blames his drinking habits, which he says almost killed him, on his family roots.
Toby Keith: "Red Solo Cup"
The country singer's silly celebration of the plastic, disposable receptacle will surely get stuck in your head.
