Billy's Got His Beer Goggles On
Encyclopedia
"Billy's Got His Beer Goggles On" is the title of a song recorded by country music
artist Neal McCoy
. It was released in March 2005 as the lead-off single to his 2005 album That's Life
. It is McCoy's first release from his now defunct personal label 903 Music. It peaked at #10 in the United States country and at #75 on the Hot 100.
, as well as zookeeper
Jack Hanna
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Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
artist Neal McCoy
Neal McCoy
Hubert Neal McGaughey, Jr. is an American country music singer of mixed Irish and Filipino descent. Known professionally as Neal McCoy, he has released ten studio albums on various labels, and has released 34 singles to country radio...
. It was released in March 2005 as the lead-off single to his 2005 album That's Life
That's Life (Neal McCoy album)
That's Life is a studio album, released in 2005, by American country music artist Neal McCoy. It was released on his own 903 Music label. Three singles were released from this album: "Billy's Got His Beer Goggles On", the first of these three, reached #10 on the Hot Country Songs charts in 2005,...
. It is McCoy's first release from his now defunct personal label 903 Music. It peaked at #10 in the United States country and at #75 on the Hot 100.
Content
"Billy's Got His Beer Goggles On" describes a man who, after his girlfriend leaves him, becomes so intoxicated that he is said to be wearing beer goggles, a term used to indicate the lack of sexual inhibition when one is drunk. Everything (the girls, barfights, etc) looks good to him.Music video
The music video was directed by Buddy Swell, and features actor Rob SchneiderRob Schneider
Robert Michael "Rob" Schneider is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and director. A stand-up comic and veteran of the NBC sketch-comedy series Saturday Night Live, Schneider has gone on to a successful career in feature films, including starring roles in the comedy films Deuce Bigalow:...
, as well as zookeeper
Zookeeper
A zookeeper is a worker in a zoo, responsible for the feeding and daily care of the animals. As part of their routine, they clean the exhibits and report health problems...
Jack Hanna
Jack Hanna
John Bushnell "Jack" Hanna is an American zookeeper who is the Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. He was Director of the zoo from 1978 to 1993, and is viewed as largely responsible for elevating its quality and reputation. His media appearances have made him one of the most...
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Chart performance
"Billy's Got His Beer Goggles On" debuted at number 60 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of April 16, 2005.Chart (2005) | Peak position |
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U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs | 10 |
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 75 |