Everybody Loves A Drinking Man
Savoy Brown is a British blues band formed in the 1960s, originally known a… Read Full Bio ↴Savoy Brown is a British blues band formed in the 1960s, originally known as the Saveloy Brown Blues Band. Their 1969 single, Train to Nowhere (with singer Chris Youlden), was viewed by many as the last gasp of the blues scene in Great Britain. Although Savoy Brown never reached much acclaim in their home nation, they developed a loyal core following in the United States. In the 1960s and 1970s, the band managed to penetrate the Billboard Hot 100. Superstardom perpetually evaded them, perhaps in part because of their frequent lineup changes. Indeed, while the band is still active today, only one founding member, Kim Simmonds, has been with the band since the beginning. Guitarist "Lonesome" Dave Peverett, bassist Tony Stevens, and drummer Roger Earl went on to form Foghat. Original member and harmonica player John O'Leary is still active on the British blues circuit with The John O'Leary Band. Savoy Brown's first album, Shake Down, featured lead vocalist Bryce Portius. Portius was one of the first black blues musicians to be a part of a British rock band. Another singer, Dave Walker, would later join Fleetwood Mac and Black Sabbath.

Everybody Loves A Drinking Man
Savoy Brown Lyrics


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Miller Anderson-Chrysalis Music Ltd.
Well my daddy never drank no whiskey
He never wet his liver with gin
My momma said she loved nobody else
But she really loved the drinking man

Respectable though my daddy was
Until he heard of mama's sin
He drank every drop of liquor in this place
And we never saw my daddy again

Because everybody loves a drinking man
Everybody loves a drinking man

Well my uncle was a real good talker
He'd talk the beak off a myna bird
Until someone dropped a glass of whiskey in his hand
He never said another word

Because everybody loves a drinking man
Everybody loves a drinking man

So understand that people will judge you
On your good and not your words
So if you're looking for a favor or two
You may likely die of thirst

Because everybody loves a drinking man
Everybody loves a drinking man




Everybody loves a drinking man
Everybody loves a drinking man

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Savoy Brown's song "Everybody Loves a Drinking Man" describe the paradoxical relationship between drinking and love that exists in society. The singer starts off by stating that his father was never a drinker, but his mother secretly loved a man who was. The line "respectable though my daddy was, until he heard of mama's sin" indicates that his father's straight-laced behavior changed once he found out about his wife's affair and started drinking heavily. The chorus repeats the phrase "everybody loves a drinking man" to emphasize that societal norms seem to accept and even encourage this behavior.


The second verse introduces the singer's uncle, who was a great talker until he started drinking. The line "until someone dropped a glass of whiskey in his hand, he never said another word" implies that drinking rendered his uncle speechless. The verse ends with the same chorus, highlighting the societal acceptance of drinking. The final verse is a warning that people will judge you based on your actions, not your words. The line "you may likely die of thirst" suggests that those who do not indulge in drinking may not receive the same level of societal acceptance.


Overall, the song portrays the idea that drinking is often associated with being a "man's man" or a social butterfly, and that society often looks past the negative consequences of heavy drinking because it is seen as a desirable trait.


Line by Line Meaning

Well my daddy never drank no whiskey
My father was never drunk with whiskey


He never wet his liver with gin
He never damaged his liver by drinking gin


My momma said she loved nobody else
My mother claimed to love nobody else


But she really loved the drinking man
But she actually loved the man who drinks alcohol


Respectable though my daddy was
Although my father was a respectful man


Until he heard of mama's sin
Until he found out about my mother's infidelity


He drank every drop of liquor in this place
He consumed all the alcohol present in the surrounding


And we never saw my daddy again
After that, we never saw my father again


Because everybody loves a drinking man
Everyone likes a person who drinks alcohol


Everybody loves a drinking man
Everyone likes a person who drinks alcohol


Well my uncle was a real good talker
My uncle was quite a talkative person


He'd talk the beak off a myna bird
He could talk a lot and bore anyone


Until someone dropped a glass of whiskey in his hand
Until someone offered him a glass of whiskey


He never said another word
He became silent after that


So understand that people will judge you
You should understand that people will form an opinion about you


On your good and not your words
Based on your actions rather than your words


So if you're looking for a favor or two
So if you want someone's help


You may likely die of thirst
If you expect it from a drinking man, you will be disappointed


Because everybody loves a drinking man
Everyone likes a person who drinks alcohol


Everybody loves a drinking man
Everyone likes a person who drinks alcohol


Everybody loves a drinking man
Everyone likes a person who drinks alcohol


Everybody loves a drinking man
Everyone likes a person who drinks alcohol




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Written by: Miller Anderson

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Comments from YouTube:

George Zak

Savoy Brown Forever...Never Disappoint in Whatever Style They Do...Rock On Kim...

Lorenzo Ripani & The Rockin Daddys

Everybody loves this song. American music from Enland! Imagine that? Before Molly and Lynyrd! Way to go Kim! Blues from Britain... Ten Years After, Fleetwood Mac, John Mayall, Yardbirds, Spencer Davis and so many more. Thanks for posting this! Cool indeed. Rock me.

Mike Parker

I was doing Bass work and singing for the band: Night Owl during the same time - Great stuff!!!

Mike Bell

Saw them doing their tour for this album in 1974 outside of Fairbanks, and Kiss was the opening act. Didn't know who Kiss was, and still don't care about Kiss. Went to see Savoy Brown and was a great show!!

argiris almpan

the best company in British rock - blues

Lorenzo Ripani & The Rockin Daddys

Do you have the words to this great rockin' tune?

spudfriley

I performed numerous times opening for these guys at Harpos in Detroit. I sang for Skydancer then. Late 70's early 80's.

Geraldine McArdle

I am your cousin , my mother was from cappamore and her brother paddy lived in 34 st michaels terrace