Country music has lost one of its brightest stars today in Toby Keith, who had one of the best careers in the genre with more than 20 albums, 60 singles and countless awards. Keith sadly passed away on February 5, 2024 after a long battle with stomach cancer. He was 62 years old.
Toby Keith's music goes beyond simple stories and specific narratives. The feelings and sensations varied greatly. This added a special flavor to the work of the man who charted 61 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Here's a look at five of his best works from his long and storied career in country music.
Top 5 Toby Keith songs
1) Should have been a cowboy
A good first release can make or break an aspiring musician's career. But for Should have been a cowboy, Released in 1993 as his first single and the first single from his self-titled album, it set a standard for beginners.
Not only is this song the most popular of Toby Keith's works, it is also his most important, as it rose to number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and became one of the most played country songs of the 1990s.
The song was written by Toby Keith and was based on a conversation he had with a friend at a bar. It's a great testament to the work the legendary musician left behind.
2) Beer for My Horses (with Willie Nelson)
Some of Keith's songs were influential beer for my horses, Which not only became a catchphrase used in pop culture references, but also became the inspiration behind a movie starring Keith as well.
As one of the most successful songs ever written by a musician, Beer for my horses receipt Number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and stayed there for six consecutive weeks.
It also featured the legendary Willie Nelson to add to the greatness.
3) Red Solo Cup
This is considered by many to be the most fun song Toby Keith has ever made, with its fresh vibes and subtle comedic lyrics. It also happens to be one of his most successful songs, reaching No. 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 9 on the Hot Country Songs chart, becoming Keith's highest-charting single.
The song's music video also contained appearances from celebrities such as Ted Nugent and Larry Bird, creating a cult status for the song.
4) As good as I once was
As good as I once was It has all the elements that scream Toby Keith. Its fun lyrics, relatable storytelling and simple yet catchy melody are all trademarks of what the veteran musician has been doing for the ages.
This song achieved commercial success and spent 6 weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It also became a staple live performance song for Keith.
This fan favorite is one of the most memorable songs from the county legend and will live forever.
5) I love this bar
With so many great works to choose from, we're wrapping up the list with them i love this tape, The first single from his 2003 album Shocking you all. This song was another commercial success, staying at the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for five weeks and selling over two million copies in the United States.
Interestingly, I love this bar It also ended up inspiring a restaurant chain owned by Keith called Toby Keith I love this bar and grill. The song itself was inspired by a bar that Keith frequents.
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