“Don’t Come A-Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ on Your Mind)”
Loretta Lynn’s enduring marriage to her husband, Oliver Lynn, was a rollercoaster ride of highs and lows. She openly acknowledged his struggles with alcohol, their frequent arguments, and the possibility of his infidelity. Interestingly, even on his deathbed, he denied ever cheating on her.
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One of Lynn’s songs, “Don’t Come A-Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ on Your Mind),” tackled the issue of being married to a man who would go out drinking with his friends and then expect intimacy from his wife upon returning home. Lynn’s message was crystal clear: she wouldn’t tolerate that behavior.
While some listeners found Lynn’s candid portrayal of this often unspoken power dynamic between spouses offensive, others appreciated her honesty. Her influence encouraged women to reflect on how they felt when their husbands came home drunk and amorous.
Despite facing a ban, as reported by Taste of Country, “Don’t Come A-Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ on Your Mind)” still managed to claim the top spot on the Billboard hot country chart in 1967.
