Highway 101 • WHISKEY, IF YOU WERE A WOMAN

"WHISKEY IF YOU WERE A WOMAN"
he's told me a million times he's sorry
i always take him back though soon i know
he'll spend the night with you and leave me cryin'
you don't love him but you won't let him go
whiskey, if you were a woman
i'd fight and i'd win Lord know i would
whiskey, if you were a woman
i'd drive you from his tangled mind for good
no matter what you'd do i'd do it better
you'd never be the woman i could be
but you don't have a heart or any feelings
so i can't even ask for sympathy

[@sme91158]

Sometime in the late 80s this song jumped out of my car radio speakers, slapped me upside the head, and made me a country music fan for life 😆😁

[@carole8789]

Hey. Are you related to a doctor (long deceases)??? From clinton- Issori??? He delivered me 73 years ago!!! I think his daughter named or called Holly!! Yes love highway 101. She remind me of Stevie Nicks😊

[@sme91158]

@@carole8789 I am descended from Valentine Hollingsworth who emigrated from Ireland to Delaware in the 1600s. More than that I do not know... There's lots of us Hollingsworths. 😊

[@jacobomora3962]

A lot of folks miss this kind of country music. Not me, I still have all of my 80's country albums so when I get nostalgic I just put one on the turntable and go back in time.....

[@robertbales3237]

Highway 101 Needs to be on the radio today.

[@leahfrey6291]

They are

[@jacobnash7127]

I heard this song today on the radio

[@leahfrey6291]

Sweet!!

[@carolinawestern3875]

If you ever make it out here in the western region of TX. (Monahans,Pecos,etc) check out 1330AM. It's the most powerful AM. out here. You'll hear Hank, Waylon, Willie, George Jones, and all the greats.

[@MrWayneWhite]

Agree. This song will never left my mind

[@georgeh.chapman4100]

Whisky if you were a woman is my favorite song by Highway 101

[@papatuck3634]

Got to see Paulette and Highway 101 while staying at the Wyndham Resort in Nashville. Only about 50 people in the room but she performed like there were thousands. Was able to talk to Paulette and the band after the show. Not only is she extremely talented but she is one of the sweetest and most beautiful women on the planet. Even though we were there to see the Grand Ole Opry, her concert was THE highlight of our trip.

[@bayboyjc1]

Can't beat country music from the 80's and 90's

[@OzzyOsbornAhimbisibwe20]

I'm addicted to this song. Don't think it's good for my health. I don't know why

[@lazafare2460]

This is a great song by a fantastic band. Paulette sang the song of my dear grandma's life. I loved grandpa too, but whiskey always won. With 8 kids during the depression, grandma stayed with her man and leaned on her Lord to get her through. Whiskey had a hold on gramps for most of his life, but somehow they both lived into their 90s and stayed married for 78 years!!!!

[@ericblom9568]

Dayummm Son, that's like 4K in "Holly-Wierd" years!!!!

[@sassystl287]

That's how they did it, stuck it out for better or worse

[@shermanhiggins6806]

Props

[@lauraestrada7605]

I know this is an old post, but God Bless your grandma! It's not an easy life.

[@anetvonden]

My mom always said that whiskey was the other woman and she couldn’t compare

[@kevinwilliams4506]

boy, this was a great time in country music , late 80's.

[@Tubebrerry]

Question, country nation & all fans of pop music in general: in the history of popular music, how many charting songs have been explicitly on the subject of alcoholism? Please give me your feedback, as I'm genuinely interested in this question.

[@lester8430]

@@Tubebrerry there is a strange correlation between human suffering and the beauty of music. I suppose that is God's excuse.

[@tombrown6628]

kevin williams 👍👍👍

[@thepinkyprincesspoetc.a.5767]

The BEST....

[@Jerry-nz5rw]

late 80's my butt. late 60's and 70's

[@susanramp1478]

LOVE 'EM!! She is a true beautiful country singer! So glad I discovered them over 30 some years ago!!! :)

[@johnvetere]

My mom got me hooked on this group back in the late 80s. Love her voice!

[@boxerfan2]

real country. doesnt sound like todays crap.

[@larrydavidson3402]

This is country at it's best. I really miss good ol country.

[@alanbeaver5544]

I sooooo love and miss the 80's country!

[@paulheflin6216]

Alan Beaver I agree the 70s and 80s country sounded so much better than the new garbage

[@lilica714]

Me too!!!

[@harlangreybull265]

Love it too

[@wilfredheggart647]

those were the days i am playing my eight tracks

[@Tubebrerry]

Question, country nation & all fans of pop music in general: in the history of popular music, how many charting songs have been explicitly on the subject of alcoholism? Please give me your feedback, as I'm genuinely interested in this question.

[@glendazacherle1109]

When we 1st met. We drove around listening to hiway 101. What memories. I sure miss my husband. And whiskey won.

[@scottadams5956]

My friend Jack Daniels, Paulette and the rest of the band had a great thing going here. Classic and unforgettable!!

[@joenattress3640]

What's Jack doing today? Love his guitar playing.

[@LinkRocks]

@@joenattress3640 He's a drug and alcohol counselor. He's now going by his real name Jack Dills. He's great guy, I had the pleasure of talking to him on the phone a few years back and he was so kind with his time.

[@davegeisler7802]

Paulette Carlson WAS Highway 101 ❤️🤩👩‍🦳

[@williamsummerson1204]

Love this song still after all these years. Very underrated band and song.

[@georgiabigfoot]

I love this song too, I was listening to it today while driving my 1996 Suburban, felt exactly like 1996 only it’s June 2024.

[@williamsummerson1204]

@@georgiabigfoot 👍

[@georgettedebuhr2660]

This should be on the radio instead of what's on now

[@dorothykiko9954]

These songs never get old

[@jackie-leigh]

this is my favorite Highway 101 song. never gets old!

[@fenellablue]

Love this but my favourite is Loving on the side

[@crimsonshadow8020]

Also the bed you made for me , is a great song!

[@heikeandersson4930]

Für meine Freundin Ursel❤️

[@williamtefft3477]

Good God, my wife lived this song for over 30 years, still together but it took me so long to get it right , can't love her enough 😂❤

[@arikthompson5495]

Her voice is a one-of-a-kind

[@jimmygrubbs2374]

So is the person she is referring to in the song! 💋

[@Col92519]

This takes me back to my junior year of high school when country music was awesome

[@danielcloer3196]

God I love this song

[@edcrean6191]

This is real country music and I miss it very much!!

[@CapeFear1]

Her vocals here are superb.

[@coreyhotomany-soto-tr8lz]

Miss when these were the hits of the radio sitting listening to em with my dad love & miss you big man❤❤👍👍

[@melaniecourtenay6971]

i love this band

[@williamrolls4430]

Hello Melanie

[@joobchrismac8706]

A love bug i got the 53 like😮

[@2004alissa]

love this song . wish people sang more like the old country

[@heikeandersson4930]

Diesen Song habe ich viele Jahre mit meiner Ursel gesungen, höre ich immer noch gerne 👍😁

[@rogerdavis3728]

Love highway 101

[@eric21200]

First time I remember hearing this song was early '94 on my local country station. I was only 7 at the time, but I've loved it ever since.

[@MrBillybooth]

OMG, I was talking to my sister yesterday and couldn't remember their name. Loved this band. She remembered. I had cassettes of them but that was back in the 80s. Thanks to my sister and sterrshine we're reunited! ... Yay!

[@rawben_playz8639]

One of my favourite bands

[@tenabruce3548]

Damn Straight Whiskey!!! Ur gonna get it!!

[@user-kq7ix9yb1p]

I remember catching monster trout to my mom's and dad up in oregon when I was a pup kid listening to 101 on cassette in ol 80s ford fly fishing mountain lakes

[@berthatrevino6412]

These songs are good ol' memories. Wonderful times.

[@Jamestele1]

This was a great time for great songs in country

[@cathyjohnson7376]

I still love to listen Highway 101.

[@mntdewboy]

Gosh I miss this group!!!!

[@elyk1866]

they are on a long list of performers I wish were still recording

[@lindatimmons3675]

You and me both.

[@wilfredhaggart7657]

@@lindatimmons3675 yeah

[@richardwaddell284]

She is from Winsted, Mn. A few miles from where I lived. Listened to her all my life. The Greatest

[@bluestarlighting29]

Always enjoy her and band so much Highway 101 classic hit song listen all day. I start back 1980s and still do today. And Christmas cd I have two them. Truly enjoy her music. A plus. And band guy are greatest.

[@keithrichard5054]

Great two-steppin’ song!

[@AnnAsh-gh3og]

This song is a continuing classic! November 3rd 2023

[@noelconroy3647]

Absolute fabulous vocals that's for sharing :))

[@lacouerfairy]

Man this is a great song.

[@alanblack2163]

I just discovered highway 101. What s voice!! I'm hooked

[@dalegould8411]

Paulette sure had a beautiful vooce❤️

[@gregwoolsey1678]

Paulette sings so pretty

[@amalynmisitana1211]

We gonna miss it soon in this new generation 🙂🙂🙂

[@NorthernIrelandConflictVideos]

Love this song

[@KSURVEY]

I wish they played at the Inauguration. Would represent America!

[@leosuazo5662]

Saw. Them cali one of the best voices ever

[@arikthompson5495]

Timeless classic

[@MorganJoanna]

I love this song , This song got me through so many hard eggs from the time I was 12 years old I love the music and everything about them

[@peterkolovos3079]

I saw her live on her own at the Rosemont Horizon in Rosemont, IL many years ago. Great show.

[@jamesvanscoy7717]

Loved this band

[@clfhnt]

good country music like this never gets old!!!

[@romalisa2]

Such a telling song for every woman whos ever gone through what youve described,,Thanks for sharing,,

[@WalksWithDogs-go9yq]

Highway 101 on 96.3 the Possum in Colonial Heights Tennessee 👍 Love that station !

[@nicolascloete8553]

I really admire this woman's voice.

[@loriwilber4652]

First time I've heard this song. Love it!

[@CraftyCreationsbyJade]

I always wondered why Saint Lucians 🇱🇨 love country and western music, and i now know is because of these beautiful background instruments wow. 🥺🥺🩵🤍💛🖤

[@lilsusie42]

Love this song!

[@ablam8]

I played this often in my car since it came out in 1987. I still have it on an sd card in my car. I like this era of music. It is now May 2019. I am nearly 80, don't listen to any new music.

[@laythansimmons4718]

I sang it so loud 🎉❤I cry I remember being 6 years old lovin this song my youngins don’t get it 😜😅✌️♎️

[@OzzyOsbornAhimbisibwe20]

Just found this song, should I say by accident? But I can't stop humming it. I love love 💕❤️ it.

[@grgeorydbishop148]

I was on the road back in the late eighties.I could put this song in and get from place to place without thinking about it.

[@george19171]

I love this from back in the 80s

[@bluestarlighting29]

Love listen to all Highway 101 classic hits songs. Sure bring back great memories songs use listen on radio stations back then. Thank You.

[@murphycormac3089]

Hello Julie 👋 how are you doing today??

[@carolpranteau7813]

Always love this music....Now this is country music!

[@williamrolls4430]

Hello Carol

[@greeneyeslinz]

I always loved this song growing up; I sure as hell would've never guessed I'd be living it!

[@greeneyeslinz]

Wow I'd forgotten about making this comment. Alcohol took my husband's life in just a few short months. I'm left raising our 13 year old son, alone. If you're an alcoholic PLEASE get help! Don't let that demon win!!

[@susanmiller6737]

I did too...for 5 years

[@possium2001]

I did, praise God, he saved me 8 years ago. I'm sorry for the loss.

[@tedmattos9454]

Gr8 Memories with all four....SJ,Cal.Paulette,Jack,Cactus,Curtis...Have Autographed LPs/t-shirts/pictures.❤️🎼

[@elivasquez9207]

My mother in law just showed me this song and its so true I love my man but hate his drinking

[@keithskelton9502]

Listening from Detroit MI one of the best country female voices if the 80s

[@denisemancina9548]

This was true country! Does not get any better than this! I remember when i was a little girl and this song came out on the radio i thought it was about a woman so in love in love with her man that she could could win him over the whiskey if alchohol was a woman she could fight his addiction and win

[@TheHabs2410]

Good ol' hard-core C & W...the way it used to be. This was an under-rated & overlooked group.

[@randyjohnson2540]

Paulette had her own sound and how Sweet it is!! 💕

[@MikeRogers1969]

This song brings memories back!!!

[@bluestarlighting29]

One greatest hit band from 1980s on radio stations. Were are they today. Wish she got Hall of Fame , classic hits songs. I was born downtown Mpls back 1964. Do anyone know still play band today. Truly amazing talented artist and greatest band. Fans enjoy Pure country music sound not junk songs. Classic country music on radio. Grow up Country Music all my life still am today. Some artist cross over to pop love songs from 1980s

[@shirleyworthington4698]

SHES FANTASTIC.

[@leosuazo5662]

One of the greatest entertainers you will ever see

[@keithkimmeysr953]

AGREED

[@joebaxley1503]

Great voice.

[@kiwi4921]

just so good ,the lady has one of the great country voices i have heard

[@mosrite60]

Greatest HWY101 song IMO. Amazing country band. Together with DRB these two bands are the best since the Buckaroos. And that is really saying something. Too much garbage called country these days on country radio. mosrite60

[@iainhorsburgh5334]

Great 👍 music

[@blondiegirl8273]

One of my faves ❤

[@PatriotsFan86]

I love this song. Love 80's & 90's country I don't even listen today's country..

[@joetabor259]

This is my favorite Highway 101 hit. I have and treasure their CD.

[@thomastrosper2302]

Cry, cry, cry is awesome

[@paulanthony98]

Great band, Nice blend on the vocals .Paul

[@flouncybouncy6751]

+paul wheeler I agree Paul Cheers,Keith

[@brianmccloud2584]

yes sir same here

[@wilfredheggart2497]

+flouncy bouncy ilove this song great for having sex to

[@wilfredheggart8394]

are you on facebook buddy?

[@paulanthony98]

Hi Wilfred thanks , I,m am on youtube cheers.

[@MrTwisterband]

Super band. Great songs She is great.

[@picksalittle]

What the hell happened to the big band country era? I loved all the talent, good harmonies and the singing isn't covered up by 13 guitars and overplayed drums a keys. Oh and all the pedal steel, amazing. Highway 101, Confederate railroad, Kentucky headhunters, Diamond Rio, Asleep at the wheel, etc etc. Music sucks now here in Nashville.

[@mitchforeman1866]

picksalittle You hit the nail on the head!!!!!

[@cassiebloemendaal3040]

picksalittle you should listen to kenny chesney

[@Jerry-nz5rw]

Goodness how could anyone forget Waylon, George Strait or Alan Jackson......../.

[@koolitroche6845]

"Murder Was Committed On Music Row"

[@shaelenetwain1534]

Also The HAG, Johnny Cash Too.....

[@victoriafediuk4284]

always...I miss this song soooo much.

[@gingerlwashburn]

A favorite! TY "...but you don't have a heart or any feelin's..."

[@dickstephens2541]

This one was awesome so was Somewere tonight

[@dangnganayon5315]

Love these songs old country music part of my life is listening and singing.

[@markspradlin5981]

I definitely do agree with you on that one

[@djjohn5055]

highway 101 you guys do a great job with all the music that you guys do an awesome job i love to listen to all your tunes thank you.for great tunes

[@sweetangal72]

Just love their music and always will! .Cheers girls

[@emstersoosay-boysis6073]

wow thease songs take me back to the 80s!

[@murphycormac3089]

Hi beautiful 👋

[@donrutter6765]

I still have the original CD when this was released in 87', I can promise you I wont have any original CD's from todays country "artists".

[@MySnaz]

You're definitely not alone in that.

[@lancegardner8560]

Cassette? Weren't no CD's in 87'.

[@basrballguy314]

How soon we forget this kinda good music... thanx fer the post!