Drink, Swear, Steal & Lie
| "Drink, Swear, Steal & Lie" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by Michael Peterson | ||||
| from the album Michael Peterson | ||||
| B-side | "For a Song" | |||
| Released | May 6, 1997 | |||
| Format | 7" single, CD single | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:01 | |||
| Label | Reprise | |||
| Songwriter(s) |
Michael Peterson Paula Carpenter | |||
| Producer(s) |
Josh Leo Robert Ellis Orrall | |||
| Michael Peterson singles chronology | ||||
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"Drink, Swear, Steal & Lie" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Michael Peterson. It was released in May 1997 as the first single from his debut album Michael Peterson. The song reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in August 1997.[1] The song was written by Peterson and Paula Carpenter.
Content
The song is an uptempo tune that describes the narrator's love for a woman. He wants to "drink from your loving cup", "swear to never give you up", "steal all your kisses underneath the moon", and "lie close to you". [2]
Critical reception
Larry Flick, of Billboard magazine reviewed the song favorably, saying that Peterson has a "full-throated delivery that exudes personality and vocal charm." He goes on to say that the "energy in the production complements Peterson's performance, and the whole package signals the birth of a new star."[3]
Music video
The music video was directed by Tim Hamilton and premiered in mid-1997.
Chart performance
"Drink, Swear, Steal & Lie" debuted at number 60 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of May 17, 1997.
| Chart (1997) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[4] | 2 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 86 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[6] | 3 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (1997) | Position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[7] | 33 |
| US Country Songs (Billboard)[8] | 16 |
References
- ↑ Michael Peterson Hot Country Songs Chart History
- ↑ https://www.cowboylyrics.com/lyrics/peterson-michael/drink-swear-steal-&-lie-8007.html
- ↑ Billboard, May 17, 1997
- ↑ "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 3299." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. August 18, 1997. Retrieved July 17, 2013.
- ↑ "Michael Peterson – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Michael Peterson.
- ↑ "Michael Peterson – Chart history" Billboard Hot Country Songs for Michael Peterson.
- ↑ "RPM Top 100 Country Tracks of 1997". RPM. December 15, 1997. Retrieved July 17, 2013.
- ↑ "Best of 1997: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 1997. Retrieved July 17, 2013.
