Nazareth Whiskey Drinkin’ Woman with Lyrics in Description

Track 6 from their sixth album “Hair of the Dog” released in 1975 copyright A&M Records. This was their breakthrough album and biggest seller, with sales of two million copies worldwide. It went Gold within a year and achieved Platinum status in 1992. This was their first album produced by guitarist Manny Charlton, although he co-produced their previous album “Rampant” with Deep Purple’s bassist Roger Glover. It received excellent reviews. Written by Manny Charlton, Dan McCafferty, Pete Agnew & Darrell Sweet and produced by Manny Charlton. RIP Vicki Brown, Darrell Sweet, Manny Charlton & Dan McCafferty. Featuring: Dan McCafferty – Lead vocals & talk box on “Hair of the Dog” Manny Charlton – Slide, lead & rhythm guitars & synthesizers Pete Agnew – Bass & background vocals Darrell Sweet – Drums & background vocals Special Guests: Max Middleton – Piano on “Guilty” Simon Phillips – Tabla on “ Please Don’t Judas Me” Vicki Brown, Liza Strike & Barry St. John – Background vocals on “Guilty” Vicky Silva – Background vocals on “Please Don’t Judas Me” Close up the bar and close the gates of the brewery She’s out there every night and she sure ain’t drinkin’ tea I love that woman, she’s the best one that I had But she’s got this habit now and it sure is gettin’ bad That whiskey drinkin’ woman is makin’ a poor man outta me She’s got bottles in the kitchen, even got them in my bed Most times I see her now, she’s three parts out her head Don’t know where I went wrong, I sure try to treat her right But it sure upsets me seein’ her juiced up every night That whiskey drinkin’ woman is makin’ a poor man outta me Help me solve this problem, won’t you help me find the key The way that things are goin’, have to buy the distillery She just stands there smilin’ with a whiskey in each hand Got to think of something, don’t know how much I can stand Whiskey drinkin’ woman is makin’ a poor man outta me Got to get myself together, start workin’ somethin’ out Maybe if I tried some booze I’d know what it’s about I love that woman, she’s the best one that I had She’s got this habit now, it sure is gettin’ bad Whiskey drinkin’ woman is makin’ a poor man outta me
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