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She Only Smokes When She Drinks
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Wikipedia article
'"She Only Smokes When She Drinks"' is a song written by Connie Harrington, Tim Nichols, and Tony Martin and recorded by American country music singer Joe Nichols. It was released in April 2003 as the third single from his 2002 album 'Man with a Memory'. The song peaked at number 17 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart and also reached number 72 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100.
Content
The protagonist is a bartender. A young man asks him for advice, having been asked to light a cigarette by a woman he wishes to approach. The protagonist replies that the gesture means little because knowing the woman as a regular patron, she only comes to the bar to take her mind off men who have done her wrong.
Critical reception
Deborah Evans Price of 'Billboard' magazine reviewed the song favorably, saying Rowan's production is "simple and understated, letting Nichols' smokey baritone paint the portrait of a 'complicated girl...who ain't that hard to figure out."'Billboard', May 3, 2003
Music video
The music video was directed by Morgan Lawley and premiered in early 2003.
Chart performance
"She Only Smokes When She Drinks" debuted at number 58 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart for the week of May 3, 2003.
References
Category:Songs about tobacco
Category:2003 singles
Category:Joe Nichols songs
Category:Songs written by Tim Nichols
Category:Songs written by Tony Martin (songwriter)
Category:Show Dog-Universal Music singles
Category:Song recordings produced by Brent Rowan
Category:Songs written by Connie Harrington
Category:Songs about alcohol
Category:2002 songs
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