Drinkin' Problem
2017 single by Midland
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"Drinkin' Problem" is the debut single of the American country music band Midland. It was released on February 27, 2017, as the first single from their debut album On the Rocks. The band members wrote the song with Josh Osborne and Shane McAnally, both of whom produced it with Dann Huff.
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| Single by Midland | ||||
| from the album On the Rocks | ||||
| Released | February 27, 2017 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:41 | |||
| Label | Big Machine | |||
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Critical reception
Taste of Country reviewed the song with favor, saying that "The trio’s 'Drinkin’ Problem' keeps the pretty of old-school country swing but dives dark into sorrow with no shame."[1]
Commercial performance
"Drinkin' Problem" was certified Gold by the RIAA on August 16, 2017, and Platinum on January 18, 2019, and double Platinum on September 10, 2019.
Music video
The song's music video, directed by group member Cameron Duddy, was shot in Lockhart, Texas. It features the band selling moonshine.[2]
Personnel
Adapted from On the Rocks liner notes.[3]
- Jess Carson - acoustic guitar, background vocals
- Dan Dugmore - steel guitar
- Cameron Duddy - bass guitar, background vocals
- Ian Fitchuk - piano
- Paul Franklin - steel guitar solo
- Dann Huff - electric guitar, 12-string guitar, Hammond B-3 organ
- Greg Morrow - drums
- Danny Rader - acoustic guitar, mandolin, bouzouki
- Derek Wells - electric guitar
- Mark Wystrach - lead vocals
Charts
| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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| Canada Hot 100 (Billboard)[4] | 98 |
| Canada Country (Billboard)[5] | 1 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 45 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[7] | 3 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[8] | 4 |
Year-end charts
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[12] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[13] | 3× Platinum | 3,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||