Mel Waiters - Got My Whiskey

MEL WAITERS:
25 June 1956, San Antonio, Texas, USA. Waiters sang in R&B clubs while in his teens, later also singing in a church choir. He spent some time as a disc jockey on local radio, meanwhile continuing to perform whenever opportunities arose and was fortunate to be offered regular work singing at military bases. Waiters began attracting wider audiences on the R&B circuit and in 1996 and again two years later he won the Jackson Music Award. He enjoyed chart success with 'Hit It And Quit It' from his 1995 debut I'm Serious. Another important single success was 'Got My Whiskey' from his third album, Woman In Need.
Influenced primarily by Teddy Pendergrass, Waiters' smooth vocal style and his leaning towards slow, soulful ballads continued to bring him steadily more attention and his fourth album Material Things made the Billboard Top 100 R&B charts. The attendant single 'Hole In The Wall' was also a big seller. Among other hit singles have been 'Man Shoes', 'Show You How To Love Again', 'How Can I Get Next To You' and 'The Smaller The Club'. Relaxed and unpretentious, Waiters' material and his approach to it has made him a popular and much-heard radio attraction.

[@dafloridaman]

Whether I’m in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and back home in Florida. This jam is a staple at every cookout, seafood boil, MLK events, tailgating, family reunions, and many more.

[@Amarioism]

How you miss Texas 🤷🏾‍♂️ ?

[@thodges8786]

Yes Siiiiiiir , love dat! From DJ Butta'

[@thodges8786]

@@Amarioism I miss it💕, Love DJ Butta' white girl from TX 😘

[@AVG336]

Facts

[@2sxa3all]

Yessir 205 aka Birmingham Alabama

[@ChessNotCheckersTV]

"Said I got my Moneeeyyyyy, and I got my Whissskeyyy...Ayyyeeee! Still bumps in 2021....

[@kimberlyhoward4940]

It will never get old

[@YourMomLovesyouu]

2024 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@laquitamckinstry9123]

My dad passed away on 11/7/2020…I am a bonified , Louisiana blues infused child of the South. Whenever this song came on my dad would want to 2 step and twirl to this song. I haven’t gone out “to the club” since his passing and a much longer time since then… on the above mentioned date, I was beyond shocked to hear THIS song… when I decided to “go out and celebrate my birthday…5/17/2022… I had to immediately run to the DJ and THANK HIM for playing this song in his rotation…I felt my fathers presence and it was from a place of peace. Reassuring me, that HE was AT PEACE🕊. To those who have lost a loved one’s passing, don’t be discouraged or dismayed…your LOVED ONE is at peace…reassuring is that ALL IS WELL… be Blessed ♥️.

[@tahjsykes3517]

We needed this even tho I’m late

[@taleithompson1800]

Amen

[@bookaholicblue2169]

Finally moving moms items out of the house today 2 years after her passing. Your words are a comfort thank you.

[@derrickjones7699]

Amen I still listen to this 2023

[@charlesnobles8041]

I'll be honored to dance with you to this song

[@PoppaJayJohnson]

Rest Your Weary Soul, Mel...A Lot Of My Life Was Eased With Your Music...Groove With Those On High...SELAH.

[@12ealDealOfficial]

These cookout and fish fry comments make me so jealous! Wish my family loved this R&B like I do.

[@GODKILLERR888]

Grandpa dancing with his whiskey got me here love u grandpa from grandson 💪

[@Tee3212]

Another powerful blues soul singer has left us..... R. I. P. Mel.....

[@juicylips5806]

I'm 27 n I grew up listening to good music like dis😘😘😘

[@clayperry6516]

Mel, this is a "classic" for the ages. I came out to have a good time...

[@paullakey5367]

grew up with Mel in San Antonio.. Texas..... he started out playing drums ...was always ambitious..... We were very good friends .... Rip..Mel..

[@sereneamani1713]

You've got some good memories!!!!!

[@johnmontgomery7745]

Paul Lakey I go to Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church 3rd WARD H TOWN ! There’s a lady who can SHONUFF “SANG” her name is Gracie Waiters Mel’s cousin ! The Apple don’t fall too far from the Tree !

[@jocelynhkcarter]

Jocelyn Carter: "I worked hard all week and it's time to play" was my favorite line because after teaching bad ass children all week, this song was the first song me and my friends will play on Fridays! God , I miss my buddy Stella, she would play this song for me loudly! Rest in paradise my dear friend , rest.

[@marvinmccoy8180]

Old school song that will never go out of style. Cookouts, family reunion, bands playing it and clubs. Welcome to the south ❤️

[@Hyabusa40]

You ain't never lied

[@lakishabester2134]

if you been sitting down all night in the club, and this song come on its guaranteed to get you up out your seat... My mom loves this song... REST IN PEACE MEL WAITERS ONE OF MY FAVORITE BLUES SINGERS

[@deborahstrozier4840]

This song never gets old

[@kevinprice6896]

Whej did he di e

[@ljlbforever6524]

Yeah RIP mel.

[@godschildkirkland1074]

Ayyye I love this song

[@sarahjenkins7899]

old school, where'd we be without it...lost...lol thank heavens for it..

[@ellaadams6654]

Too bad these young folks cant go out n just have a good time!! Love this song on Friday nite its jamming repeat at my house!!!!

[@nicaiahhickman3686]

ella adams dvf😍

[@latoshaadams8985]

Right

[@carlaanderson1336]

I love this song, you should hear the way Southern University Human Jukebox plays the hell out of this song. Mel you would be proud RIP!!

[@feliciafriend3954]

That is exactly why I came looking for this song because I heard SU play it.

[@breyonford3119]

Omg love this song

[@larryallen6805]

I'm a Licensed Barber from Mississippi, I remember when Mel used to come to (Club Memories) and I cut his hair before the show...Real Laid Back Coo Dude, gone but NEVER FORGOTTEN😇.

[@charlottejordan1871]

This was real club music! hit the dance floor running.

[@ciaralong2334]

Everytime I hear this song, I start dancing! Such the "I just clocked out Friday, now I'm ready to enjoy myself" song!

[@bogartwilley]

Come on back for another 7 years after the fact & feel good all over again!

[@chrishonsmith1247]

That's a good one lady.

[@powerinknowledge2492]

🌹

[@jocelynhkcarter]

Jocelyn Carter: Hey Stella, I'm still playing our song in 2020! Rest in peace.

[@tashadixon2065]

GROWN FOLKS MUSIC!!!! THATS WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT MEL WAITERS.......

[@darrellspringer2211]

Tasha Dixon would you know about grown folks music

[@malcolmtaylor4056]

Tasha Dixon u

[@ronniecollins6685]

Tasha Dixon r

[@tashadixon2065]

Darrell Springer Lol

[@ronaldcoleman5558]

Tasha Dixon how grown

[@teanigomes3029]

On Friday nights my granddad would sit in the yard drink his beer and play this song and many others. When I get down I play this song to get back up. R.I.P Granddad Love You Papa John 💕👼🏾 Love Old School Music.

[@brendaabdullah3741]

I grew up with Mr. Waiters in San Antonio, Texas. He was a true Southern Gentleman. He was best friends with my cousin Lil Willie (RIP), who lived in the East Terrace, a residential complex. Mr. Waiters left a great legacy for us by the way he carried himself and his awesome music. I still can't believe he is gone.

[@herryking7107]

Brenda Abdullah hznhh8heunwnhdbd BM ndhdndn

[@lloydellis2538]

muchjnrolling. stones

[@derrickrobertson591]

Derrick the tambourine man performing this one check out KZbin

[@derrickrobertson591]

@@lloydellis2538 Derrick the Tambourine Man jumped on got my whiskey check out KZbin video and party

[@bernicenelson5879]

We used to go to Ft Sam where Mel played at the NCO club there in san antonio..this was very early in his career..

[@tamarafarris8909]

This brings back so many memories from My late Husband He was the life of a Party I Truly miss Him Rest My Love

[@grandpaslim3745]

This song make you wanna get up off that wall and get somebody phone number 😂💯

[@dominiqueduncan3360]

Sure does 😂😂😂😂

[@tarshacraft8576]

Who still listening to this 2019 I can out to have a good time!

[@brandietaylor347]

I still listen to it and I'm 34 years old

[@jainorman3425]

R.i.p all my Aunts and Uncles that used to get down to this at our family cookouts

[@tamonjiae]

This me reminds me of back home in Mississippi with family at cookouts and family reunions. I'm missing that! Covid-19 is tripping😡

[@yeda77]

Rest in peace Mel... Just can't keep still when your soulful music fills the air with such force..

[@Chief44]

R.I.P. this song will live on forever!!!

[@keonajmcg4557]

omg this was my grandfather favorite song *rip pop* love you & miss you

[@victoriaharris8944]

Love it

[@brucenorthington6648]

We lost a very talented brother mr. Mel Waiters damn Gonna miss his music

[@spking4149]

Mel deserved even more recognition than he gets. Not only was he an incredible talent vocally, but he was also a pioneer in r&b jazz.

[@tangalabaity5121]

This is one of my favorites nothing but feel good music Mr.Waiters R.I.P. you'll never be forgotten you live on through your music

[@indigomoon7]

Im 24 and I like this music. Growing up in the South, you hear this at every cookout/family reunion. Im a proud Southerner.

[@dracoyt896]

Kjg G.lky ill o9 ill 99y555mky to ll y utu ty plopping

[@MCKing-ud7wf]

Good time's

[@barbaracrowder9341]

Me too!

[@samanthariley9226]

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[@hairgangvasquez848]

Yess so true family cookouts 👌🤣 Florida baby!!

[@marshallcato9939]

R.I.P. Mr. Waiters. The Blues Festival's are not the same without you.

[@loisthomas3058]

Marshall Cato

[@slimdogg1933]

+Lois Thomas girl you crazy

[@marywilson1299]

+mary Wilson i love your songs

[@larryhogan5178]

+Slim Dogg 0. 3

[@carolynsmith181]

Marshall Cato by hi my

[@thodges8786]

I was tha baddest white DJ Ever! Thanks to Nae Nae & dem❣️

[@bobbisimmons9580]

I love this song...every time it plays when I am out I must dance. A true classic!!

[@rickbass1783]

Miss my momma. This was her go to song when things got tough. Life was a party.

[@janicesykes1281]

Keep her memories always in your soul.

[@jazzbridges2721]

Same Rip Mama

[@WilliamK44]

Stay Up🖤 your mom gonna always be there for ya even if u dont see it

[@lovelymcdaniel4480]

Same here! I lost my mom 7-16-12. She loved this. Would play it over and over all night long.

[@tyrorleenblash6033]

I know thats right Happy Easter weekend to you and your family

[@busybeedereon5443]

This ol' school jam is a staple at every family function! Lol #GottaLoveIt ❤️😇

[@Q-FROMNYC]

I need a playlist with this kind of vibe. Born 96’ and music don’t hit like this at all 🙏🏿🙏🏿💯💯

[@larryjones7132]

Here in Dallas, whether it's the Kliff Klub Blues Palace or Coaches Corner, Mel Waiters was always a favorite...life is too short...Enjoy it while you can, respect one another and treat each other right....One love....!

[@poppymomma69]

A good hole in the wall song make you feel good

[@charlesstewart2882]

poppymomma69 Mr sexy man

[@nicolesimpkins5593]

poppymomma69 mk.

[@nicolesimpkins5593]

poppymomma69 nnnmjkiolllllllkok

[@petrobeacham4281]

Got my whiskey

[@user-ng7eh5wv1i]

It's a shame,sort of, first time I've heard this song, and I. jammed it moving cross my living room floor, love it 🎉🎉🎉❤❤ oh and I love my whiskey LoL 😂🎉❤

[@mechellie2]

We love the Southern Soul here in North Carolina. This is a favorite

[@cliftonmcknight4659]

I'm in my 40s and remember my grandmother who loved the blues including this song. Growing up in da hood even now i still hear this song

[@barbaracrowder9341]

This is a song that brings everyone on the floor. Old and young alike! This is music! Reminds me of Mississippi! Enjoying life. Mel you are awesome !

[@breyonford3119]

I love this song it reminds me of my popo and my granny

[@OhItsJAB]

I remember my law teacher in high school would play this song at class every Friday. Good times.

[@naomiwilliams131]

Thank Southern A&M band for bringing me here =)

[@user-fl9jn4cu7i]

Such a great singer.

[@imhisqueen01]

I'm at work listening to this. Makes me wanna get up n bust a move 💃🤣..My type of music right here... Ayyeee ✌🏽❤️

[@loveylolia3210]

Stictly old school! The party was on and cracking. Old folks, little children were feeling the moment. Blackity, black, black.

[@COLD_HEARTED_JB62]

It’s 2020 I’m 21 years old and I love jamming to blues 🎼🎼🎼 grow up on it every Friday, Saturday. I already knew what was coming 😂

[@RM-ys9ip]

Facts im 21 too and i love this song.

[@rhondawilliams3287]

This song is a family favorite! Every family party this song is a must 😘

[@mikessams7610]

RIP my Brother and Thank you for all your work

[@TimothyHall-zf4ko]

This song right here is the international anthem of the black soul. YEAH!

[@goddessqueen4099]

This song is always played at family gatherings. And everyone always get up when it comes on.

[@trinitymoore769]

I'm 13 and it's 2020 and I still love this song it's so catchy and I love it😁❤

[@ravengameslife9071]

When you country, it is in your soul and this music excites!

[@leahdaniels9849]

I saw Mel Waiters in concert. He was a great proformer with a velvety, soulful voice. The concert was one big party that I didn't want to end. I was having a good time.

[@Auntietaevia]

My grandpas birthday is tomorrow 9/28 I have a wise soul I believe I sing and I love listening and feeling older music. They really put the feeling in the music. And if you pay attention to the song it really has a meaning . My grandpa use to always listen to this with his colt 45 😂🤣😩😭❤️ Happy Early Birthday olda.

[@mh09037]

RIP Mel Waiters..one of the best live performances I seen was by you. True blues artist cookout/fish fry or plain hole in the wall music!!

[@paulalowery7411]

Hole in the Wall, love that song by him, too....RIP Mel Waiters, you were a Class Act!

[@200_Thousand]

My grandma pass 6-20-20 this was her fav song so I play this every Friday💔💔💔💔💔💔

[@vickeywestfield5338]

Great Music! Beautiful Memories...❤

[@monicabrooks6488]

This song can take you back in the day I love this song

[@ari9871]

REST IN PEACE. JUNE 25, 1956 - MAY 28, 2015...

[@williambethel6999]

June month people have a safe 🙏 cancer people are real with your music 🎶

[@ginacarrington4116]

Grown Folks Music. U Don't Know Nothing About This. Tell Them Mel Waiter🌹

[@laquitawright8681]

my neighbor across the street from love this song in her old truck now that she move to a new house im playin this for her

[@Quaqua0097]

when u go to the whole in the wall in they still playing this yesssssssssssssss Mississippi.

[@ogungunclub]

Grew up listening to this at every family reunion and cook out in Alabama and Mississippi

[@cassadams1404]

No whiskey but I have my water and I’m riding in the car … now that’s a mood for ya

[@adriannebell8795]

Bike Week Daytona Beach, Fla reminds me of this song! So many good memories 😘😘😘

[@dailysip6607]

I be singing this and I’m not even old enough to drink liquor 😂 that’s how you know this good music

[@theresajones244]

Stay that

[@gwendolynsmith5068]

Still listening in 2019.... Who with me?

[@laverneporter8385]

For old school I really love this song 💯💯💯👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@willieglover8101]

good

[@sygmoore]

This will have the fish fry and old stool party rocking! 😂👍

[@bjgaines9883]

2021 still bumpin‼️

[@wellman3able]

Throw back dancing with my daddy on a Friday night good old days. RIH Mr. Mel Waiters and my Daddy

[@michaelhudson8568]

I'm still on this.......2019

[@valeriejenkins9548]

This type of music is that of true art and talent, it makes me smile and takes me backto the good 'ole days...I love it!!!

[@glendabell8280]

The First Time I Heard This Song I Fell In Love With Yes You Will Dance Yourself To Sleep Off This 😘😘

[@glendabell3679]

I Came Out To Have Good Time With My Special Friend ❤❤

[@sherrievanderhorst4036]

RIP, his music will never get old!

[@rogerbass-jenkins8922]

Indy connection we loved mel waiters, rest on my friend! never forgotten!

[@shawne5562]

There is nothing like these old songs. Damn what have we come too with today's music sooooo sad

[@lindal3841]

Southern University brought me here and I'm so glad♥️

[@lorrijefferies2266]

Yes yes yes I love old music I grew up hearing it everyday all day

[@nikkiguttamack3689]

2019 Still Jamming!

[@kristalwilliams4863]

Still jamming 7/23/19.

[@kathymartin6718]

My jam old school ❤ this song bring back memories smooth

[@stephenray8675]

man i wish i had black relatives blasting this shit when they came over or when we had bbqs LOL. as a hispanic dude i love this shit . from san antonio and me and mel were born on the same day !

[@v.l.dozier-talton5645]

im so ready to here this at the hide away this weekend in bastrop louisiana...damn i wish today was friday... happy days to the person reading this!!!

[@hummerguy]

im in lake charles

[@mjpeter3964]

Nikkii Dozier: Happy Days to you, too, sis! I hope you enjoy your weekend. You have another 48hrs to go : )

[@v.l.dozier-talton5645]

hummer guy WELL I KNOW YOU HAVING A GOOD TIME IM FROM LAFAYETTE LOUISIANA AND THE BLUES AND ZYDECO IS ALL I KNOW!!!! AYEEEEEEE!!!!!!

[@v.l.dozier-talton5645]

mj peter I DID ENJOY MY WEEKEND IT WAS GRAND A HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ME... THANKS HUNNIE BUN!!!!

[@originalmc9467]

BREAUX BRIDGE in tha house lol

[@daisyperry2253]

RIP Mr Waiters. Its time to wake up people. So many of our great R & B singer are going on to higher grounds. Within the last month this is at least #4, Ben King Percey Sledge, BB King & Mel Waiters.

[@masonjackson6029]

Daisy Perry

[@antoinettehazley7175]

Daisy Perry h

[@connieharper1637]

My Friday night Jam...RIP Mel...miss ya. Thanks for the love!

[@kristalwilliams4863]

WOW!

[@thekingmclean1923]

I love this song is my favorite ❤️❤️❤️😍

[@mickeymarich1047]

This is my granddaughter, Tori, Morrison and my song. Cleveland,Collinwood, ohio, ROCKS.🎵🎼🎶

[@lakeeshathomas6880]

2019 anyone💓❤😘😍

[@neilfoy5433]

lakeesha thomas I’m 15 btw

[@Myshap17]

This is my go to song! Always gets me in the mood for well...whatever

[@walterhill9298]

b8

[@beneaththecrust4661]

What ever what?

[@princemarie6662]

Mel from my home town of San Antonio & my friend for life, great singer & great friend miss you......

[@drmoz43]

RIP Mr. Mel Waiter. We will miss you & your singing.

[@denisedavis3236]

I LOVE THIS SONG, I KNOW WHERE HE IS COMING FROM. HE CAN HAVE THE WISKEY, I GOT MY SMOKE AND MY WINE, for my good time .