"Day Drinking" is a song recorded by American

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. It was released in June 2014 as the lead single from their sixth studio album, ''

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''. Little Big Town debuted the song on the

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on June 4, 2014.

Content

"Day Drinking" is a mid-tempo song about not wanting to wait until later or needing a reason to have some drinks, so the song's narrator suggests they do a little "day drinking." The song was written by three members of the band (Karen Fairchild, Phillip Sweet, and Jimi Westbrook) with Barry Dean and

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. Of the song's inception, Fairchild said: "We didn't know it really, but with 'Day Drinking,' we had a blast that day because we were drinking and writing songs. We left it alone, then a couple of weeks later, Barry Dean and Troy Verges sent us a souped up work tape of what we had done. Then, we thought this is very fun and very cool."

Composition

The song is set in the key of E Mixolydian.

Critical reception

Matt Bjorke of ''Roughstock'' complimented the song's production, saying that it "benefit from Joyce's strong guitar solo and percussive production tendencies which only enhance the summery good time vibes of the lyrics of 'Day Drinking.'" Bob Paxman of ''Country Weekly'' highlighted the song's "first-rate production" and vocals. He awarded the song a B+ rating, saying that while " twill hardly be remembered for its depth, but like a vacation cruise, it’s the perfect summer getaway."

Music video

The music video for "Day Drinking" made its premiere on June 25, 2014, courtesy of People.com. It opens with the band members stuck in a traffic jam, before they get out of their vehicle, a red Cadillac convertible, and proceed to walk down the highway. Others follow suit and they all end up at a beach where fun festivities commence while alcohol beverages are consumed. Scenes for the video were shot in the

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area.

Chart performance

"Day Drinking" debuted at number 32 on the U.S. ''

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chart and at number 22 on the U.S. ''Billboard''

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chart for the week of June 21, 2014. It also debuted at number 87 on the U.S. ''Billboard''

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chart. As of April 2015, the song has sold 671,000 copies in the United States.

Year-end charts

Certifications

Beverage Line

The song's popularity led to the band creating & marketing a line of canned wine spritzers under the brand DAY DRINKING BY LITTLE BIG TOWN. The beverage comes in five flavors: Watermelon Rosé, Rosé Bubbles, Southern Peach, Black Cherry and Pontoon Punch.Official Website for DAY DRINKING BY LITTLE BIG TOWN Canned Wine Spritzers
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References

{{authority control 2014 songs 2014 singles Little Big Town songs Capitol Records Nashville singles Song recordings produced by Jay Joyce Songs written by Karen Fairchild Songs written by Phillip Sweet Songs written by Jimi Westbrook Songs written by Troy Verges Songs written by Barry Dean (songwriter)