Format Digital download Length 3:38 | Genre Country Label Republic Nashville | |
Released July 1, 2013 (2013-07-01) Writer(s) Josh Osborne
Laura Veltz | ||
"Drunk Last Night" is a song recorded by American country music group the Eli Young Band. It was released on July 1, 2013 as the first single from their fifth studio album, 10,000 Towns, their second for Republic Nashville. The song was written by Josh Osborne and Laura Veltz. The song's narrator describes the scenario of the previous night in which, due to various influences including alcohol consumption, he was compelled to initiate telephone contact with a former romantic interest. His ensuing conversation with her apparently fails to lead to a resolution, an outcome which he believes in retrospect should have been obvious. On one level, the narrator expresses regret that the interaction was distressing for both parties. On the other hand, the song's narrative may be perceived as having a redemptive tone as the narrator implies that, through these events, he was forced to recognize his inability to 'keep it all inside' with respect to this relationship.
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Critical reception
Billy Dukes of Taste of Country gave the song three and a half stars out of five, writing that "the chorus is melodic and memorable [but] the verses are somewhat generic and forgettable." Matt Bjorke of Roughstock gave the song a favorable review, saying that "the performance from Eli Young Band is strong [and] the production showcases what has helped EYB break-out with an identifiable brand of country music."
Music video
The music video was directed by Brian Lazzaro and premiered in September 2013.
Chart and sales performance
"Drunk Last Night" debuted at number 57 on the U.S. Billboard Country Airplay chart for the week of June 29, 2013. It also debuted at number 23 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, number 79 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number 63 on the Canadian Hot 100 for the week of July 13, 2013. It became their highest debut on the Hot Country Songs chart and sold 53,000 copies during its first week of release. As of March 2014, the song has sold 715,000 copies in the US.