I Love This Bar

Toby Keith

About I Love This Bar

"I Love This Bar" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Toby Keith. It was released in August 2003 as the first single from his 2003 album Shock'n Y'all. The song reached number one on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, keeping the top spot for five weeks. Keith wrote this song with Scotty Emerick. The song's title inspired a chain of restaurants owned by Keith named Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill.


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2003
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We got winners, we got losers,
Chain smokers and boozers.
An' we got yuppies, we got bikers,
An' we got , thirsty hitchhikers.
And the girls next door dress up like movie stars.
Mm, mm, mm, mm, mm, I love this bar.
We got cowboys, we got truckers,
Broken hearted fools and suckers.
An' we got hustlers, we got fighters,
Early birds and all nighters.
And the veterans talk about their battle scars:
Mm, mm, mm, mm, mm, I love this bar.

I love this bar,
It's my kind of place.
Just walk in through the front door,
Puts a big smile on my face.
It ain't too far, come as you are.
Mm, mm, mm, mm, mm, I love this bar.

I've seen short skirts, we've got high-techs,
Blue collar boys and rednecks.
An' we got lovers, lots of lookers,
An' I've even seen dancin' girls and hookers,
And we like to drink our beer from a mason jar:
Mm, mm, mm, mm, mm, I love this bar, yes I do!

I like my truck, (I like my truck),
An' I like my girlfriend, ( I like my girlfriend),
I like to take her out to dinner,
I like a movie now and then

But I love this bar,
It's my kind of place.
Just trolling around the dance floor,
Puts a big smile on my face.
No cover charge, come as you are.
Mm, mm, mm, mm, mm, I love this bar.
Mm, mm, mm, mm, mm, I just love this ol' bar.

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Toby Keith

Toby Keith Covel (born July 8, 1961), best known as Toby Keith, is an American country music singer-songwriter, record producer and actor. Keith released his first four studio albums—1993's Toby Keith, 1994's Boomtown, 1996's Blue Moon and 1997's Dream Walkin', plus a Greatest Hits package for various divisions of Mercury Records before leaving Mercury in 1998. These albums all earned gold or higher certification, and produced several chart singles, including his debut "Should've Been a Cowboy", which topped the country charts and was the most played country song of the 1990s. The song has received three million spins since its release, according to Broadcast Music Incorporated. more »

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Written by: Scott Emerick, Toby Keith

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15 facts about this song

Song Release
"I Love This Bar" was released in June 2003, as the lead single off Toby Keith's album, "Shock'N Y'all."
Chart Performance
The song was a commercial success, peaking at number 1 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Genre Classification
"I Love This Bar" is classified under the country music genre, demonstrating Keith's signature mix of country and rock influences.
Song Length
The full version of the song runs for 5 minutes and 35 seconds.
Songwriter
Toby Keith is the sole writer of "I Love This Bar," showcasing his talent for penning catchy and relatable lyrics.
Music Video
The music video for "I Love This Bar" reflects the song's lyrics, depicting a lively bar scene with a diverse crowd, emphasizing the sense of unity and community in such places.
Awards
In 2004, "I Love This Bar" earned Keith a nomination for Single of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards.
Inspirational Source
Toby Keith has openly talked about how the song was inspired by his love for local bars and the camaraderie he experiences there.
Cultural Impact
The song has made such an impact that Toby Keith opened a chain of restaurants called "Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill."
Billboard Recognition
"I Love This Bar" was not only a number-one hit in the US, but it also received a gold certification from the RIAA, and Billboard chose it as the number-one country single of 2003.
Song Theme
Unlike typical love songs or ballads, "I Love This Bar" is a tribute to local watering holes - illustrating the unique charm, warmth, and sense of belonging they provide.
Other Performances
While the song is a staple in Toby Keith's performances, it has also been covered by various artists in live performances and talent shows.
Album Success
The success of "I Love This Bar" greatly contributed to the overall success of the album "Shock'N Y'all," which debuted at number one on both the Billboard 200 and Billboard Top Country Albums charts.
Song Popularity
Even years after its release, "I Love This Bar" remains one of Toby Keith's most popular and enduring songs.
Musical Arrangement
The song is distinct for its honky-tonk piano and country-rock arrangement, promoting a laid-back, carefree mood that fits the barroom theme.

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