I Think I'll Just Stay Here and Drink
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"I Think I'll Just Stay Here and Drink" is the title of a song written and recorded by American
country music artist Merle Haggard
. It was released as a single in October 1980 as the second single from the album, Back to the Barrooms
. "I Think I'll Just Stay Here and Drink" would be Merle Haggard's twenty-sixth number one country hit. The single stayed at number one for one week and spent a total of twelve weeks on the country chart.
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country music artist Merle Haggard
Merle Haggard
Merle Ronald Haggard is an American country music singer, guitarist, fiddler, instrumentalist, and songwriter. Along with Buck Owens, Haggard and his band The Strangers helped create the Bakersfield sound, which is characterized by the unique twang of Fender Telecaster guitars, vocal harmonies,...
. It was released as a single in October 1980 as the second single from the album, Back to the Barrooms
Back to the Barrooms
Back to the Barrooms is an album by American country singer Merle Haggard, released in October 1980. The album's first single, "Misery and Gin", reached the top-ten on the U.S...
. "I Think I'll Just Stay Here and Drink" would be Merle Haggard's twenty-sixth number one country hit. The single stayed at number one for one week and spent a total of twelve weeks on the country chart.
Chart performance
| Chart (1980–1981) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | 1 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 29 |