How Toby Keith came up with first hit song 'Should've Been a Cowboy'

The Oklahoma native said he was with a group of friends on a hunting trip when he was inspired to write what would become his breakout song.

The Story Behind "Should've Been A Cowboy" - YouTube

Toby tells the story behind "Should've Been A Cowboy", one of the tracks on his 100% Songwriter album, a compilation of hits he wrote solo.

Should've Been a Cowboy - Wikipedia

"Should've Been a Cowboy" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Toby Keith. It was released on February 12, 1993, as his debut ...

Toby Keith on How He Wrote 'Should've Been a Cowboy' - YouTube

... in the music industry, and the story behind how he wrote his breakout single, “Should've Been a Cowboy” on The Big Interview! Watch the full ...

Story Behind the Song: Toby Keith, 'Should've Been a Cowboy'

The country superstar shares the story that inspired him to write his debut single and first No. 1 hit, Should've Been a Cowboy.

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“I was still trying to finish up my first album, and I went on a pheasant hunting trip to Dodge City, Kansas, with about 20 knuckleheads. We got up there, and ...

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After witnessing a harsh rejection on the dancefloor, Toby Keith was inspired to write his first hit "Should've Been a Cowboy."

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Toby Keith came out of the gate swinging with his 1993 debut single, "Should've Been a Cowboy," a story song that spent two weeks atop the ...

Toby Keith Releases His Debut Single, 'Should've Been a Cowboy'

In keeping with the song's freewheeling, restless-cowboy theme, the lyrics of "Should've Been a Cowboy" reference Gunsmoke, the Texas Rangers, ...

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... Cowboy," was the most-played country song of the 90s. Watch as he talks about the inspiration behind the song in an interview with Dan ...

Behind the Song: Toby Keith, "Should've Been a Cowboy"

In 2018 Keith told journalist and blogger Brandy McDonnell of The Oklahoman newspaper how he wrote the song while on a hunting trip with some ...

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“Should've Been a Cowboy” stands as a pivotal milestone in Keiths career, serving as his debut single and the lead track from his self-titled ...

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He also knew that any claims to having lived an authentic country upbringing in 1993 would be considered dubious at best. And that's why Toby ...

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“She guns him down and everyone makes fun of the poor guy and he comes back to the table and a young guy, about half his age, swoops in and ...

“Should've Been a Cowboy” | Country Music Project

“Should've Been a Cowboy” was perhaps the most important song of Toby Keith's career. The song was his debut single and was greeted with open arms.

Remember When Toby Keith Released 'Should've Been a Cowboy?'

In February of 1993, Toby Keith released “Should've Been a Cowboy,” his debut single from his self-titled debut album.

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He wrote it in that legendary cowboy town of Dodge City, Kan. Lightbulb moment: The very first words of the song reference the old TV show, " ...

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