Should've Been A Cowboy
"Should've Been a Cowboy" is the title of a song written and recorded by American country music artist Toby Keith. Released in February 1993, it was the lead off single released from Toby's first album Toby Keith. On June 5, 1993, it reached #1 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and the Canadian RPM Country Tracks. It also peaked at #93 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it a minor crossover hit.
It has received more than 3 million spins on country radio, making it the most played country song of the 1990s decade.
The song was formerly a staple following sporting events at Oklahoma State University (home of the Cowboys), often played over the venue's PA system several times in succession as fans emptied the stadium or arena.
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Famous quotes containing the word cowboy:
“You know, there’s a cowboy movie where one joker says, “Mighty quiet out there. Too quiet,” he says. Same thing every time; it’s too quiet.”
—James Poe, U.S. screenwriter, and Based On Play. Robert Aldrich. Sergeant Costa (Jack Palance)