David Ball – Thinkin’ Problem, Song written by David Ball, Allen Shamblin & Stuart Ziff, was recorded by David Ball in January 1994, for the Warner label, with the production of Blake Chancey, was released on March 28, 1994. He reached number # 2 on the US Hot Country Songs charts, and on July 25, 1994, he would arrive at number # 1 on the Canada Country Tracks charts.
The song was included in David’s second studio album, Thinkin ‘Problem (Warner 1994), the release album on June 14, 1994, reached number # 6 on the U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums and number # 3 in Canadian RPM Country Albums.The album was certified platinum in USA and Canada.
“Thinkin’ Problem” is a moderate rhythm with electric guitar, pedal guitar and violin accents. In it, the male narrator states that he has a “thinking problem” (thought of as a game with the term “problem with drinking”) because he is constantly thinking about his previous significant other, despite numerous attempts to stop smoking . The song begins with the famous phrase “Yes, I admit it, I have a problem of thought”, with the last syllable of the word “admit”.
David Ball – Thinkin’ Problem
From the album Thinkin’ Problem
B-side «Down at the Bottom of a Broken Heart»
Released March 28, 1994
Recorded January 1994
Genre Country
Length 3:00
Label Warner Bros. Nashville
Songwriter(s) David Ball Allen Shamblin Stuart Ziff
Producer(s) Blake Chancey