Don't Call Him a Cowboy
Conway Twitty
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So you came from New York city And you want to see the sights You've heard all about those cowboys And their crazy Texas nights I see you've got your eye on something Leaning on the bar But the toughest ride he's ever had Was in his foreign car So don't call him a cowboy Until you've seen him ride 'Cause a Stetson hat and them fancy boots Don't tell you what's inside, no And if he ain't good in the saddle Lord, you won't be satisfied So don't call him a cowboy Until you've seen him ride He was a Hollywood idea Of the wild and wooly west In his French designer blue jeans And his custom tailored vest You're thinkin' he's the real thing But I think you oughta know He can't even make it through A one night rodeo, no So don't call him a cowboy Until you've seen him ride 'Cause a Stetson hat and them fancy boots Don't tell you what's inside, no And if he ain't good in the saddle Lord, you won't be satisfied So don't call him a cowboy Until you've seen him ride Don't call him a cowboy Until you've seen him ride 'Cause a Stetson hat and them fancy boots Don't tell you what's inside, no And if he ain't good in the saddle Lord, you won't be satisfied So don't call him a cowboy Until you've seen him ride Don't call him a cowboy Until you've seen him ride
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Written by: Bob Morrison, Debbie Hupp, Johnny Mac Rae
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Bluewater Music Corp.
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10 facts about this song
Release information"Don't Call Him a Cowboy" was released in May of 1985 as a part of Conway Twitty's album, "Don't Call Him a Cowboy."
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Songwriter creditThe song was written by the talented Deborah Allen, alongside Rory Bourke and Michael Hearne. Deborah Allen is a country singer herself, known for her hits in the 80s.
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Chart successUpon its release, "Don't Call Him a Cowboy" climbed to the number one spot on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
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Achievement noteWith "Don't Call Him a Cowboy," Twitty earned his 32nd number 1 hit, maintaining his record for the most number one hits by a country artist at that time.
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Notable performanceTwitty's live performance of "Don't Call Him a Cowboy" on the Ralph Emery Show, a popular television talk show format for country music in the '80s, is still remembered by fans.
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Album successThe album, named after the song "Don't Call Him a Cowboy," also reached the number one spot on the country album charts, bolstered by the popularity of the title track.
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LyricsThe song’s lyrics touch on the theme of false bravado, with Twitty singing about a man who presents himself as a cowboy yet does not live up to the responsibilities and hardships of the lifestyle.
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Cover versionsOver the years, "Don't Call Him a Cowboy" has been covered by a number of country music artists including Doug Bruce and Guy Weadick.
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Audience receptionThe song is much loved and often requested at country music events, demonstrating its continued popularity with fans.
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Impact to the artist careerConway Twitty established himself as one of the most successful country artists of his generation, with "Don't Call Him a Cowboy" among the hits that contributed to his fame.
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