Johnny Bush – Whiskey River, is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Johnny Bush. He released the song in 1972 through RCA Victor and included it on his album Whiskey River. Bush later re-recorded the song in 1981 and released it through the Delta label, with «When My Conscience Hurts the Most» on the b-side.
Willie Nelson first recorded «Whiskey River» for the album Shotgun Willie in 1973. In 1978, a recording from Nelson’s live album Willie and Family Live was released as a single through Columbia Records. «Whiskey River», despite not being a Nelson original, has come to be regarded as one of his signature songs and a concert staple.
Johnny Bush – Whiskey River
From the album Whiskey River
B-side «Right Back in Your Arms Again»
Released July 1972
Genre Country, roots country
Length 2:32
Label RCA Victor #0745
Songwriter(s) Johnny Bush Paul Stroud
Producer(s) Jerry Bradley