Let Somebody Else Drive
| "Let Somebody Else Drive" | ||||
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| Single by John Anderson | ||||
| from the album All the People Are Talkin' | ||||
| B-side | "Old Mexico"[1] | |||
| Released | January 14, 1984 | |||
| Format | 7" single | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 2:33 | |||
| Label | Warner Bros. | |||
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| John Anderson singles chronology | ||||
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"Let Somebody Else Drive" is a song written by Merle Kilgore and Mack Vickery, and recorded by American country music artist John Anderson. It was released in January 1984 as the second single from the album All the People Are Talkin'. The song reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.[1]
"Let Somebody Else Drive" is about the dangers of drinking and driving, warning those who drink to "let somebody else drive". The song's success led to Anderson promoting public awareness of drinking and driving through the Florida State Highway Safety Department.[2]
Chart performance
| Chart (1984) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3] | 10 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 10 |
References
- 1 2 Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. pp. 26–27. ISBN 0-89820-177-2.
- ↑ Kirby, Kip. "Performers still tackling social issues". Billboard: 69.
- ↑ "John Anderson – Chart history" Billboard Hot Country Songs for John Anderson.
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