Whiskey River
| "Whiskey River" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| B-side | "Right Back in Your Arms Again"[1] |
| "Whiskey River" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| B-side | "Under the Double Eagle"[2] |
"Whiskey River" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Johnny Bush. He released the song in 1972 through RCA Victor and included it on his album Whiskey River. Bush later re-recorded the song in 1981 and released it through the Delta label, with "When My Conscience Hurts the Most" on the b-side.[1]
Willie Nelson versions
Willie Nelson first recorded "Whiskey River" for the album Shotgun Willie in 1973. In 1978, a recording from Nelson's live album Willie and Family Live was released as a single through Columbia Records.[2] "Whiskey River", despite not being a Nelson original, has come to be regarded as one of his signature songs [3][4] and a concert staple, usually the first song on the set list. Nelson's version is featured in the Grand Theft Auto V soundtrack.
Chart performance
Johnny Bush
| Chart (1972) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[5] | 14 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 7 |
| Chart (1981) | Peak position |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[5] | 92 |
- ARe-recording.
Willie Nelson
| Chart (1978) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[6] | 12 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 3 |
References
- ^ a b Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. p. 72. ISBN 0-89820-177-2.
- ^ a b Whitburn, p. 294
- ^ Brennan, Sandra. "Johnny Bush biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 8 October 2010.
- ^ Daniels, Charlie. Growing Up Country: What Makes Country Life Country, section: Johnny Bush (see Google Books link - page number not available.
- ^ a b "Johnny Bush Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Willie Nelson Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
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