George Thorogood - I Drink Alone Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally recorded the song 'One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer' that George Thorogood covered?

   'One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer' was originally recorded by Amos Milburn in the 1950s and later popularized by John Lee Hooker in the 1960s.

2. What is the significance of the names of drinks mentioned in 'I Drink Alone'?

   The names of drinks in 'I Drink Alone' are used humorously with double meanings. For example, Wiser refers to Budweiser beer, Jack Daniel's and Jim Beam are well-known whiskey brands, and Johnny Walker's Black and Red labels represent different types of scotch.

3. Did George Thorogood write 'I Drink Alone' himself?

   Yes, George Thorogood wrote 'I Drink Alone' himself. While many of his early songs were covers of old blues tunes, he penned this song along with another hit, 'Bad To The Bone,' to benefit from royalties.

4. Why did George Thorogood not perform 'I Drink Alone' at Live Aid?

   George Thorogood did not perform 'I Drink Alone' at Live Aid because he chose to bring up two blues legends instead. He performed 'Who Do You Love?' with Bo Diddley and 'Madison Blues' with Albert Collins.

5. Is the character in the song based on George Thorogood's personal life?

   No, the character in 'I Drink Alone' is not based on George Thorogood's personal life. He has stated that the song is meant to be funny and self-deprecating rather than a reflection of his own drinking habits.

6. Where has the song 'I Drink Alone' appeared outside of music albums?

   'I Drink Alone' has appeared in various media, including the 2005 movie North Country and a 2012 episode of Nurse Jackie titled 'Kettle-Kettle-Black-Black.'