About the song
“Don’t Come Home a Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ on Your Mind)” is the ninth solo studio album by the legendary country music singer-songwriter Loretta Lynn, released on February 6, 1967, by Decca Records. This album is a testament to Lynn’s enduring talent and her ability to craft songs that resonate with listeners.
The album received widespread critical acclaim upon its release. Billboard magazine praised Lynn’s “top country stylist” performance, stating that she had assembled a “winning program of good country tunes, old and new, and delivers them in her own distinct style.” The review also highlighted the contrast between Lynn’s emotive performance on “There Goes My Everything” and the rhythm arrangement on “The Devil Gets His Dues” and “I Got Caught”, noting that the album was “bound to be a sales giant.”
Cashbox magazine also published a review, stating that Lynn had “come up with a package that all of her fans should be eager to hear.” The review praised the album’s tracklist, which included Lynn’s hit single “Don’t Come Home a Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ on Your Mind)” as well as well-known country tunes like “There Goes My Everything”, “The Shoe Goes on the Other Foot Tonight”, and “I’m Living in Two Worlds.” The reviewer predicted that the album would be a “big one” for Lynn.
AllMusic has also given the album a positive review, rating it five stars and praising Lynn’s choice of cover versions. The reviewer noted that Lynn’s cover of Ernest Tubb’s “The Shoe Goes on the Other Foot Tonight” was a particular highlight, stating that it “suits her perfectly.” Overall, “Don’t Come Home a Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ on Your Mind)” is a classic country music album that showcases Lynn’s talent and enduring appeal.
This album is a must-listen for fans of country music, and its critical acclaim is a testament to Lynn’s status as a country music legend. The album’s timeless songs and Lynn’s distinctive voice make it a classic that continues to delight listeners to this day.
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Well, you thought I’d be waitin’ up when you came home last night
You’d been out with all the boys and you ended up half tight
Liquor and love, they just don’t mix
Leave that bottle or me behind
And don’t come home a drinkin’ with lovin’ on your mind
No, don’t come home a drinkin’ with lovin’ on your mind
Just stay out there on the town and see what you can find
‘Cause if you want that kind of love, well, you don’t need none of mine
So don’t come home a drinkin’ with lovin’ on your mind
You never take me anywhere because you’re always gone
Many a night I’ve laid awake and cried here all alone
Then you come in a kissin’ on me it happens every time
So don’t come home a drinkin’ with lovin’ on your mind
No, don’t come home a drinkin’ with lovin’ on your mind
Just stay out there on the town and see what you can find
‘Cause if you want that kind of love, well, you don’t need none of mine
So don’t come home a drinkin’ with lovin’ on your mind
No, don’t come home a drinkin’ with lovin’ on your mind