Drinking Champagne
Dean Martin · Lay Some Happiness On Me: The Reprise Years (Repri [2002]
I'm drinking champagne and feeling no pain till early morning
Dining and dancing with every pretty girl I can find
And I'm having a fling with a pretty young thing till early morning
Knowing tomorrow I'll wake up with you on my mind.
Guilty conscience I guess
Though I must confess
I never loved you much
When you were mine.
So I'll keep drinking champagne feeling no pain till early morning
Dining and dancing with every pretty girl I can find
I'll keep having a fling with a pretty young thing till early morning
Knowing tomorrow I'll wake up with you on my mind.
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I'll keep drinking champagne feeling no pain till early morning
Knowing tomorrow I'll wake up with you on my mind
(I'll keep drinking champagne feeling no pain till early morning)
Knowing tomorrow I'll wake up with you on my mind...
About Drinking Champagne
Dean Martin's "Drinking Champagne" stands as a quintessential example of his smooth, crooning style that defined the mid-20th century lounge and pop landscape. Recorded during his prolific tenure with Reprise Records, the track exemplifies his signature blend of effortless cool and romantic sentimentality, delivered with his trademark baritone voice. The song reflects the era's emphasis on sophisticated vocal delivery and polished production, capturing the essence of the "Dean Martin" persona that prioritized mood and melody over complex arrangements. It remains a staple in collections of his greatest hits, illustrating his enduring appeal as a master of the easy-listening genre who brought a unique warmth to standards and original compositions alike.