Bad, Bad Whiskey

"Bad, Bad Whiskey" is a 1950 song by Amos Milburn. The song was initially a Maxwell Davis instrumental titled "Bristol Drive" which Amos adapted by blending in some liquid lyrics. "Bad, Bad Whiskey" became one of the most enduring "Blues-in-a-bottle" songs.[1] The single was the last time Amos Milburn reached the number one position on the R&B charts.[2]

References

  1. ^ http://www.livinblues.com/bluesrooms/amosmilburn.asp
  2. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 400. 
Preceded by
"Teardrops from My Eyes" by Ruth Brown		 Billboard Best Selling Retail Rhythm & Blues Records number-one single
January 6, 1951		 Succeeded by
"Teardrops from My Eyes" by Ruth Brown