Bartender Song (Sittin' at a Bar)
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"Bartender Song" is the third single from Rehab
's 2008 album, Graffiti the World
. It was the band's first single to chart on the Billboard Hot 100
, at #64.
The song originally appeared as Sittin' at a Bar on the band's 2000 album Southern Discomfort
, released by Epic Records
. The band were subsequently dropped by Epic in 2002, but the song became an underground hit
on the internet and on jukeboxes. Rehab were later signed by Universal Records
, with Avery Lipman (Co-President of Universal) describing the single as a "viral phenomenon" and stating that he had signed the band based on the success of their jukebox airplay,
re-release of their independent 2005 album Graffiti the World
. The song was released as a single in May 2008, charting at #64 on the Billboard Hot 100
, their most successful release to date. The music video for the single featured Danny Trejo
as the bartender and has a cameo from Larry Wilcox
.
Without their permission, their old label Epic re-released Southern Discomfort, retitling the album Sittin' at a Bar
in order to capitalize on the success of the 2008 single.
remix of the single was released by Universal, featuring Hank Williams Jr. singing the second verse. The song peaked at #60 on the country charts. The music video takes place primarily in a bar, and depicts the events in the song. Hank Williams and his daughter Holly Williams also appear in that version's music video, with Holly playing the role of the bartender.
Rehab (band)
Rehab is an American Southern rock, country, and alternative hip hop band. The band has recorded seven albums, including two each for Epic Records and Universal Republic. They are mainly known for their 2008 hit, "Bartender Song "....
's 2008 album, Graffiti the World
Graffiti the World
Graffiti the World is a studio album by Atlanta-based rock/rap band Rehab. It is their fourth commercially-released album. In 2008, it was re-released on Universal Republic Records....
. It was the band's first single to chart on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
, at #64.
The song originally appeared as Sittin' at a Bar on the band's 2000 album Southern Discomfort
Southern Discomfort (Rehab album)
Southern Discomfort is an album by the band Rehab. It is their second album, released October 24, 2000. The album's title references Southern Comfort, a brand of liquor. It features the hit songs "It Don't Matter" and "Sittin' At A Bar"...
, released by Epic Records
Epic Records
Epic Records is an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Though it was originally conceived as a jazz imprint, it has since expanded to represent various genres. L.A...
. The band were subsequently dropped by Epic in 2002, but the song became an underground hit
Underground music
Underground music comprises a range of different musical genres that operate outside of mainstream culture. Such music can typically share common values, such as the valuing of sincerity and intimacy; an emphasis on freedom of creative expression; an appreciation of artistic creativity...
on the internet and on jukeboxes. Rehab were later signed by Universal Records
Universal Records
Universal Records was a record label owned by Universal Music Group, and it is now owned by Manny Patino and Michael Jackson, and operated as part of the Universal Motown Republic Group.-History:...
, with Avery Lipman (Co-President of Universal) describing the single as a "viral phenomenon" and stating that he had signed the band based on the success of their jukebox airplay,
2008 Re-recording
Rehab re-recorded the song, now titled Bartender Song (Sittin' at a Bar) for the Universal RecordsUniversal Records
Universal Records was a record label owned by Universal Music Group, and it is now owned by Manny Patino and Michael Jackson, and operated as part of the Universal Motown Republic Group.-History:...
re-release of their independent 2005 album Graffiti the World
Graffiti the World
Graffiti the World is a studio album by Atlanta-based rock/rap band Rehab. It is their fourth commercially-released album. In 2008, it was re-released on Universal Republic Records....
. The song was released as a single in May 2008, charting at #64 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
, their most successful release to date. The music video for the single featured Danny Trejo
Danny Trejo
Dan "Danny" Trejo is an American actor who has appeared in numerous Hollywood films, most notably in roles as an antagonist, or anti-hero.-Early life:...
as the bartender and has a cameo from Larry Wilcox
Larry Wilcox
Larry Wilcox is an American actor, best known for his role as Officer Jonathan "Jon" Baker in CHiPs, an American television series.-Military service:...
.
Without their permission, their old label Epic re-released Southern Discomfort, retitling the album Sittin' at a Bar
Sittin' at a Bar
Sittin' at a Bar is an album by the American band Rehab. It features their single of the same name. It is a repackaging of their Epic Records album Southern Discomfort, with a shuffled tracklisting...
in order to capitalize on the success of the 2008 single.
Remix featuring Hank Williams Jr.
In August 2008, a new radio-friendlyRadio edit
In music, a radio edit is a modification to make a song more suitable for airplay, whether it be adjusted for length, profanity, subject matter, instrumentation, or form...
remix of the single was released by Universal, featuring Hank Williams Jr. singing the second verse. The song peaked at #60 on the country charts. The music video takes place primarily in a bar, and depicts the events in the song. Hank Williams and his daughter Holly Williams also appear in that version's music video, with Holly playing the role of the bartender.
Charts
| Chart (2008–2009) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 64 |
| U.S. Billboard Modern Rock Tracks Modern Rock Tracks Alternative Songs is a music chart in the United States that has appeared in Billboard magazine since September 10, 1988. It lists the 40 most-played songs on modern rock radio stations, most of which are alternative rock songs... |
11 |
| U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks Mainstream Rock Tracks Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks is a ranking in Billboard magazine of the most-played songs on mainstream rock radio stations, a category that includes stations that play primarily rock music. Modern rock tracks are counted in the Alternative Songs chart.This chart began with the March 21, 1981, issue... |
22 |
| U.S. Billboard Pop 100 Pop 100 The Pop 100 was a songs chart that debuted in February 2005 and was released weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States until its discontinuation in 2009... |
49 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs Hot Country Songs Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales... |
60 |