Martina McBride has got to be one of the best female singer/songwriter's in American history ♡ Thank God for the talents she beholds, and chooses to share with others ♡
Shannon Brooke Little, RN; BSN; MS she is not a songwriter. I have several CDs of her and the only one she has written ANY songs off of is her CD how I feel. She gets other people to write her songs for the most part. She didn't even write this song. Emory Gordy jr (Patty loveless husband) and Jim rushing wrote this song.
@@countrygirlcountrymusiclov5831 she does write. She's said many times before that she writes, but she personally doesn't like to record her own songs. Not sure the reason of that, but she definitely writes.
Top 10 of female singers in all genres. Sadly Martina is not a songwriter. She gives all the credit to those who wrote the songs she has made hers that we all love.
When I first heard this song, I said to myself that Martina was going to be amazing! I wish this song was played more! It’s a very sad thing to trade someone’s love for a drink!
I can't believe I found this beautiful country song "cheap whiskey " I had it in recorded in a cassette with a list of other songs and gave it to a friend many years ago, she passed away three months ago, and her family gave me a box with lots of things that I had giving her through out all the years of our friendship it happens that I got the cassette back and...there it was, that it how I was able to find that beautiful song That I haven't listened for so many years since 1997. This song tells the story of my ex-husband. He chose me and my song for a the bottle of whiskey
This song has a haunting message. Has hit to close to home for a lot of people. I'm sure there are people out there that need to hear this song that might wake them up.
I had been hunting this song for forever!! I'd remembered the video, Martina with long hair and the black and white but I COULD NOT remember the name of it or even the words.....just the loss at the end. Finally!!! I found it absolutely by mistake. I was listening to some of Pam Tillis's and this popped up on my feed!! So glad I found it! Great song, so sad. What a great voice Martina has. How does she manage to come up with all these songs featuring drinking and/or domestic violence/violence?? Cheap Whiskey was one of many.....followed by......Independence Day, Broken Wing, Concrete Angel.......etc....Love you Martina!!!! (I do love Pam Tillis though)
I love this son, it has such a powerful sobering message. It really tells the facts of alcoholism and what an impact it has on loved ones and the loss of lives because of it's awful hold it has on the abuser. Every time I hear this song or watch this video, It brings tears to my eyes and sadness to my heart because of all the lives that are lost in auto accidents, domestic abuse ect. because of alcohol. That's why I am thankful that I don't drink. I use to drink, but I gave it up 8 years ago
She did a lot of songs over the years with drinking and/or domestic violence/violence. "Independence Day, Broken Wing and Concrete Angel" to name a few. Love Martina!!!!!!
Martina McBride............... what a beautiful voice you have. Over the years you have gave me comfort through many of life's up's and down's. I love all of your songs
I think that it is totally up to the artist themselves and their ability to connect with the listener. If they can touch your soul with a song, and it doesn't matter if they have the best music or costumes. If they can make u feel what they feel, then that is what a serious artist is all about. Sharing their passions with the world.
This song and video shouldve won grammys and cmas and been shown in AA meetings. Very genius stuff here. This and Independence Day 2 important songs that say something.
This was the first song I remember from Martina McBride. It also was the song that strengthened my vow to never become an alcoholic and to help those recovering. It is just sad that some need something that major.. or worse.. to make them seek help.
My dad was an alcoholic never killed anybody by drinking and driving but he saved my life because I have never touched a drink do to him losing the battle to alcoholism and I vowed never to touch another drink
This song was very controversial when it came out and a lot of radio stations wouldn't play it for fear of alienating their audience. I guess some people are scared of the truth in the song. This could have very easily been a #1 song.
I totally love this song, I was back stage the first time Martina sang this at the Grand Ole Opry, I even had a chance to sang back stage a little with her but didn't get a picture with her, got a lot of other photos that night thought but if you ever see that live show of the opry I'm in the background..lol
Lyric: He sits all alone in his easy chair Staring back on his lost yesterdays Long before he encountered the bottle And the demons that drove her away In his hand he is holding her photograph Her image all tear-stained and worn Tonight he's embracing reality And he curses the day he was born And the darkness still echoes her warning You can't have two loves in your life Now the things that will haunt him Until the day that he dies Is the smell of cheap whiskey And the sound of goodbye Since the hour that she left he's been sober And each breath that he draws makes him think About the light of his life gone forever When he traded her love for a drink And the darkness still echoes her warning You can't have two loves in your life Now the things that will haunt him Until the day that he dies Is the smell of cheap whiskey And the sound of goodbye The smell of cheap whiskey And the sound of goodbye
Every person that drinks and drives should be forced to see this! I did many times years ago and regret it every day. Only by the grace of God did I.n ever injure or kill anyone
"No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will hold to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon." (Matthew 6:24) Recovery Version
This is proof and should be a lesson to all people who Love to Drink and get Drunk.....your time will come and it may very well cost the life of someone you love or dam near kill someone else...every choice has a Consequence
Cheap.whisky is made outside Scotland. We only have good stuff over here. I limit my intake to a few on Birthday n Christmas Glad to say I'm a non drinker in general. Live long and prosper
@ken12603 I wish Sirius would play it on Prime Country. They play many songs you haven't heard in years Ken. I have had mine for 5 years and I love it!!!
Music specially country music is not about notes if you want that go listen to Mariah Carey country is about the heart of the song and the story and this one is amazing and sad and touching
All music is both about all that dear. The notes are important,the words,the emotion,ect. Country is no different than any other genre with regards to this fact.
Martina McBride has one of the best natural vocal ranges in country music! Back in the '90s it was easy to enhance voices in recording studios, I doubt she needed it. Nowadays it's done quite frequently, listen to her rendition of "How Great Thou Art" from the '90s! Unbelievable absolutely. Today voices can be enhanced live in concert. Technology has brought us thus far. Take a pretty face, and make her a 🌟, but first, her producer will tell her you must "sex it up" - in other words dress a whole lot sexier💄 that is a fact.
This videos is a reminder of my father's loss of his battle to alcoholism to anyone who has a family member whohas trouble finding alcoholism please understand that this is a demon that can take their life this is a very serious addiction just as serious as cigarettes just as serious as any narcotics or drugs please if you have trouble with any addictionslike this seek counseling while it can be found
Even if she is not the best singer out there she is not terrible. She pulls off the notes just fine. The message of the song is sad and beautiful no matter who is singing it.
That's why I will never drink and drive again. I crashed got a DWI and at least I got a good paying job but I can't meet my girlfriend's standards anymore :( She's gone but still loves me unconditionally. It isn't worth a thing by attempting to drive drunk. Make the right decision. Call someone or stay in.
Every time I hear this song it just pisses me off. I wrote it. I did. I made the mistake of singing it in public back in, around 1990. Next thing I knew- this song was playing on the damn radio w/ McBride. I wrote this song about my grandfather. Whoever stole it::: FU!
Carrie Hornback her and Patty loveless are BOTH equally as talented. therefore BOTH of their versions are equally as talented. Neither version is better or worse than the other
Cheap whiskey taste like poo-poo. Cheap whiskey taste like nothing but the after taste makes my face look like im taking a poo-poo. Cheap whiskey makes me drunk as fuck. Currently. Poetry.
My girl - just love her voice. Such an underrated brilliant vocalist.
This song was not given the credit of being played as much as it should have. Such a great song..❤
Its a great song with a powerful message
This song has a very strong message. So many people should hear this:(
Martina McBride has got to be one of the best female singer/songwriter's in American history ♡ Thank God for the talents she beholds, and chooses to share with others ♡
Shannon Brooke Little, RN; BSN; MS she is not a songwriter. I have several CDs of her and the only one she has written ANY songs off of is her CD how I feel. She gets other people to write her songs for the most part. She didn't even write this song. Emory Gordy jr (Patty loveless husband) and Jim rushing wrote this song.
@@countrygirlcountrymusiclov5831 she does write. She's said many times before that she writes, but she personally doesn't like to record her own songs. Not sure the reason of that, but she definitely writes.
Top 10 of female singers in all genres. Sadly Martina is not a songwriter. She gives all the credit to those who wrote the songs she has made hers that we all love.
Garth Brooks is killing that low end harmony on this song
This song did not get the airplay it deserved when it was released. I would love to see her re-release this song. It's one of my favorite by her.
When I first heard this song, I said to myself that Martina was going to be amazing! I wish this song was played more! It’s a very sad thing to trade someone’s love for a drink!
You were right. She became even more amazing. I was fortunate enough to see her live in either 91 or 92 at a 4th of July celebration in my town.
Choose your battles wisely!!!!!! Somethings cant be taken back!
Grew up listening to this song, my mama is two years sober.. she’s 73 nothing is too late .. god bless you all 🙏🏻
You're right. It's NOT too late. I commend her on her decision. God will bless her AND you even more.
Great video
This song literally gives me chills every time I listen to it.
I first heard it about 20 years ago on the radio but didn't know theirs a video of it until about ten years after I first heard it
I can't believe I found this beautiful country song "cheap whiskey " I had it in recorded in a cassette with a list of other songs and gave it to a friend many years ago, she passed away three months ago, and her family gave me a box with lots of things that I had giving her through out all the years of our friendship it happens that I got the cassette back and...there it was, that it how I was able to find that beautiful song That I haven't listened for so many years since 1997. This song tells the story of my ex-husband. He chose me and my song for a the bottle of whiskey
I'm sorry, I meant..
He chose my son and I for a bottle of whiskey., that is a true and very sad story.
@@flormurillo2045 sorry to hear that but this is a great song hopefully your doing ok
This song is a masterpiece ✨️
I like this song
Martina McBride is a great singer
This song has a haunting message. Has hit to close to home for a lot of people. I'm sure there are people out there that need to hear this song that might wake them up.
I had been hunting this song for forever!! I'd remembered the video, Martina with long hair and the black and white but I COULD NOT remember the name of it or even the words.....just the loss at the end. Finally!!! I found it absolutely by mistake. I was listening to some of Pam Tillis's and this popped up on my feed!! So glad I found it! Great song, so sad. What a great voice Martina has. How does she manage to come up with all these songs featuring drinking and/or domestic violence/violence?? Cheap Whiskey was one of many.....followed by......Independence Day, Broken Wing, Concrete Angel.......etc....Love you Martina!!!! (I do love Pam Tillis though)
That's a great story.
very sad and touching.. est belle
I love this son, it has such a powerful sobering message. It really tells the facts of alcoholism and what an impact it has on loved ones and the loss of lives because of it's awful hold it has on the abuser. Every time I hear this song or watch this video, It brings tears to my eyes and sadness to my heart because of all the lives that are lost in auto accidents, domestic abuse ect. because of alcohol. That's why I am thankful that I don't drink. I use to drink, but I gave it up 8 years ago
The one that gets me is John Michael Montgomery the girl
She did a lot of songs over the years with drinking and/or domestic violence/violence. "Independence Day, Broken Wing and Concrete Angel" to name a few. Love Martina!!!!!!
This has always been my favorite MM song. Really hits home.
Kicked the sauce 50 years ago. Almost got me.🦇
Martina McBride............... what a beautiful voice you have. Over the years you have gave me comfort through many of life's up's and down's. I love all of your songs
I totally agree with you-she is an awesome singer and her live performances have sent chills through me.
I think that it is totally up to the artist themselves and their ability to connect with the listener. If they can touch your soul with a song, and it doesn't matter if they have the best music or costumes. If they can make u feel what they feel, then that is what a serious artist is all about. Sharing their passions with the world.
Exactly that is what's missing from country music today and has for over 20 years there's no heart fealt in it anymore
This song and video shouldve won grammys and cmas and been shown in AA meetings. Very genius stuff here. This and Independence Day 2 important songs that say something.
A little different situation than drinking but I also love "Broken Wing" and "Concrete Angel" Also important messages.
what a great message to put out there
I love this song and the Video I just wish it would have more play than what it did
This was the first song I remember from Martina McBride. It also was the song that strengthened my vow to never become an alcoholic and to help those recovering. It is just sad that some need something that major.. or worse.. to make them seek help.
To Hell with what number this song went to on the charts, in our hearts number 1 baby!!!!!! Whole Time Has Come album was great.
You can feel the heart in the song that's what missing from country music today and has been for over 20 years
Couldn't agree more Mary
Martina almost has a vocal resemblance to Reba. it's incredible and amazing! such an incredible woman and talent!
Martina is head and shoulders more powerful and sultry than Reba could ever dream of becoming.
Good job Martina.
another whiskey lala bye song
Wonderfull singer
She looks different but beautiful with long hair. I'll always wonder why she changed it.
Your competence on the subject matter, shows in the content of your contribution...
My dad was an alcoholic never killed anybody by drinking and driving but he saved my life because I have never touched a drink do to him losing the battle to alcoholism and I vowed never to touch another drink
This song was very controversial when it came out and a lot of radio stations wouldn't play it for fear of alienating their audience. I guess some people are scared of the truth in the song. This could have very easily been a #1 song.
Radio wasnt scared-she was still opening shows for Garth Brooks when this was released. Not many knew who she was and how powerful she was becoming.
I totally love this song, I was back stage the first time Martina sang this at the Grand Ole Opry, I even had a chance to sang back stage a little with her but didn't get a picture with her, got a lot of other photos that night thought but if you ever see that live show of the opry I'm in the background..lol
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Lyric:
He sits all alone in his easy chair
Staring back on his lost yesterdays
Long before he encountered the bottle
And the demons that drove her away
In his hand he is holding her photograph
Her image all tear-stained and worn
Tonight he's embracing reality
And he curses the day he was born
And the darkness still echoes her warning
You can't have two loves in your life
Now the things that will haunt him
Until the day that he dies
Is the smell of cheap whiskey
And the sound of goodbye
Since the hour that she left he's been sober
And each breath that he draws makes him think
About the light of his life gone forever
When he traded her love for a drink
And the darkness still echoes her warning
You can't have two loves in your life
Now the things that will haunt him
Until the day that he dies
Is the smell of cheap whiskey
And the sound of goodbye
The smell of cheap whiskey
And the sound of goodbye
Good song ☺️
I miss country music like this :(
my life!
Every person that drinks and drives should be forced to see this! I did many times years ago and regret it every day. Only by the grace of God did I.n ever injure or kill anyone
Same here brother. I don't do it again.. Texas don't believe in leniency.
I did one time after begin someone to drive me but they wouldn't thankfully I made it there safe
I know theirs not a video to this song but take a listen to the louvin brothers the price of the bottle
Oh my gosh this song is so good but it's sad that it reminds me of a someone 😭
"No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will hold to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon." (Matthew 6:24)
Recovery Version
That is Dale Myers playing the alcoholic husband, one of my best friends. I have known him for over 35 years, great friend!
William Sanford how did he end up in a video
Yep.on hitting home.
Good song
Garth is singing backup on this one.
Written by Emory Gordy, Jr and Jim Rushing
This is proof and should be a lesson to all people who Love to Drink and get Drunk.....your time will come and it may very well cost the life of someone you love or dam near kill someone else...every choice has a Consequence
i love this song it sends out a message i wish my boyfriend wouldn't do this!
Cheap.whisky is made outside Scotland. We only have good stuff over here. I limit my intake to a few on Birthday n Christmas
Glad to say I'm a non drinker in general. Live long and prosper
When she sing this song ?
@ken12603 I wish Sirius would play it on Prime Country. They play many songs you haven't heard in years Ken. I have had mine for 5 years and I love it!!!
Formulaic country music...
Is bad if you're drunk driving you get a bad car crash
the silhouette is my orchestra teachet
Music specially country music is not about notes if you want that go listen to Mariah Carey country is about the heart of the song and the story and this one is amazing and sad and touching
All music is both about all that dear. The notes are important,the words,the emotion,ect. Country is no different than any other genre with regards to this fact.
Sorry about my wording. getting late!
Compulsory viewing for drunk drivers
Martina McBride has one of the best natural vocal ranges in country music! Back in the '90s it was easy to enhance voices in recording studios, I doubt she needed it. Nowadays it's done quite frequently, listen to her rendition of "How Great Thou Art" from the '90s! Unbelievable absolutely. Today voices can be enhanced live in concert. Technology has brought us thus far. Take a pretty face, and make her a 🌟, but first, her producer will tell her you must "sex it up" - in other words dress a whole lot sexier💄 that is a fact.
@101shaniamcbride that's good to hear mate
The host hostesses should have called the law enforcement
He had problem with drinking too much we i met you.🤩😘😛😇🤪❤🧡💜🖤💯💝💖💗💓💕❣I do love you a lot.
This videos is a reminder of my father's loss of his battle to alcoholism to anyone who has a family member whohas trouble finding alcoholism please understand that this is a demon that can take their life this is a very serious addiction just as serious as cigarettes just as serious as any narcotics or drugs please if you have trouble with any addictionslike this seek counseling while it can be found
Even if she is not the best singer out there she is not terrible.
She pulls off the notes just fine.
The message of the song is sad and beautiful no matter who is singing it.
p.s. I like Martina McBride.
She is a very good singer. Please see my response to the tools obnoxious and clueless comment.
an oldie lol
I'll love you though it is a good song but when mom goes through it no support team be sides her husband and three kids
Y’all I am with someone that drinks but I don’t know if I can stay with them
Every person who drinks & drives need to see this video and realize that what they’re doing is WRONG
i was lookin' for the demoman quote, but it's okay
Someone was actually on here trolling Martina McBride, smh. Only in RUclips comments...lol
i may seem a little ignorant here but did his lover die in this video or did she survive and just leave him due to this drinking?
great song and vocal...but this is a prime example of why video producers should just stick to the lyric.
@101shaniamcbride its ok
PAY ATTENTION PEOPLE.......THOSE OF YOU THAT DRINK....
Joey Why? :/
That's why I will never drink and drive again. I crashed got a DWI and at least I got a good paying job but I can't meet my girlfriend's standards anymore :( She's gone but still loves me unconditionally. It isn't worth a thing by attempting to drive drunk. Make the right decision. Call someone or stay in.
She sorta favors michelle phiefer
The whiskey was very cheap
Every time I hear this song it just pisses me off. I wrote it. I did. I made the mistake of singing it in public back in, around 1990. Next thing I knew- this song was playing on the damn radio w/ McBride. I wrote this song about my grandfather. Whoever stole it::: FU!
I totally believe you...
I think she really left because of that tired looking mullet
My best friends step dad likes to drink and can be a complete asshole when he's drunk..
xxbabygirl628xx That's cute!
she's GREAT in this but patty the original singer is better but sdly nobody has put her version on here yet which SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Carrie Hornback her and Patty loveless are BOTH equally as talented. therefore BOTH of their versions are equally as talented. Neither version is better or worse than the other
Patty Loveless version is so much better
Martina’s version blows patty’s out of the water
Cheap whiskey taste like poo-poo. Cheap whiskey taste like nothing but the after taste makes my face look like im taking a poo-poo. Cheap whiskey makes me drunk as fuck. Currently.
Poetry.
I don't like this