About the song
Little Ole Wine Drinker Me is a song that captures the essence of heartache and solace through the comforting embrace of wine. Written by Hank Mills and Dick Jennings, the song was first released by Charlie Walker in 1966, but it was the versions by Robert Mitchum and Dean Martin that truly cemented its place in country music history. Martin’s rendition,released in 1967 on his album Welcome to My World, stands out for its smooth delivery and poignant vocals, perfectly embodying the song’s themes of love, loss, and the search for solace.
With its catchy melody and relatable lyrics, Little Ole Wine Drinker Me has become a timeless classic, resonating with listeners across generations. The song’s enduring popularity is a testament to its ability to capture the universal human experience of heartbreak and the search for comfort in the face of adversity. Whether you’re nursing a wounded heart or simply enjoying a glass of wine, Little Ole Wine Drinker Me is a song that will stay with you long after the last note fades away.
Dean Martin’s smooth and expressive vocals perfectly capture the song’s melancholic tone, while the lyrics paint a vivid picture of a man seeking refuge from his troubles in the bottom of a bottle. The song’s simple yet effective arrangement,featuring a gentle guitar melody and a steady drumbeat, provides a comforting backdrop for Martin’s heartfelt performance.
Little Ole Wine Drinker Me is more than just a country song about drinking; it’s a poignant reflection on the human condition, exploring themes of love, loss, and the search for solace. Martin’s rendition has become a beloved classic,capturing the hearts of listeners for generations. Whether you’re a fan of country music or simply appreciate great songwriting, Little Ole Wine Drinker Me is a song that is sure to resonate with you.
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Lyrics
I’m praying for rain in California
So the grapes can grow and they can make more wine
And I’m sitting in a honky in Chicago
With a broken heart and a woman on my mindI asked the man behind the bar for the jukebox
And the music takes me back to Tennessee
And he asked who’s the fool in the corner crying
I say a little ole wine drinker meI came here last week from down in Nashville
‘Cause my baby left for Florida on a train
I thought I’d get a job and just forget her
But in Chicago, the broken heartache’s still the sameI asked the man behind the bar for the jukebox
And the music takes me back to Tennessee
When they ask who’s the fool in the corner crying
I say a little ole wine drinker me
I say a little ole wine drinker me