"Honkytonk U" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Toby Keith. It was released on February 7, 2005, as the lead-off single and title track from his 2005 album Honkytonk University. The song peaked at number 8 in the United States, and it reached number 6 in Canada.
"Honkytonk U" | ||||
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Single by Toby Keith | ||||
from the album Honkytonk University | ||||
Released | February 7, 2005 | |||
Recorded | January 19, 2005 | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 3:35 | |||
Label | DreamWorks Nashville | |||
Songwriter(s) | Toby Keith | |||
Producer(s) | James Stroud Toby Keith | |||
Toby Keith singles chronology | ||||
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The song describes Keith's past and early career stages, and when he used to go to his grandmother's nightclub every summer and work until late at night when he got to sit with the band.
Kevin John Coyne, reviewing the song for Country Universe, gave it a negative rating. He summed up his review by stating that this song is an example of why Keith doesn't win Grammy Awards.[1]
The music video was directed by Michael Salomon, and premiered on CMT on February 12, 2005. The video begins in 1972, where Keith works at his grandmother's nightclub in Fort Smith, Arkansas when he was a child, and the nightclub was called Billie's. Then, it cuts to Keith performing in the present day (2005), showing photographs of Keith in his younger days, and showing footage of Keith in Baghdad. This video is dedicated to Keith's grandmother, who died in 2005.
"Honkytonk U" debuted at number 30 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of February 12, 2005.
Chart (2005) | Peak position |
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Canada Country (Radio & Records)[2] | 6 |
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3] | 8 |
US Billboard Hot 100[4] | 61 |
Year-end charts
Chart (2005) | Position |
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US Country Songs (Billboard)[5] | 46 |
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