Toby Keith – As Good As I Once Was
“As Good As I Once Was” is a country song written and recorded by American country music artist Toby Keith. It was released in May 2005 as the second single from his album Honkytonk University. The song topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of July 23, 2005, staying for six weeks. This song and his 2003 single “Beer for My Horses” are both his longest-running number one hits, each having spent six weeks at number one.
Background and composition
“As Good As I Once Was” was written by Toby Keith and Scotty Emerick. The song is a reflective ballad about a man who is looking back on his life and wondering if he is still as good as he once was. The song’s lyrics are full of vivid imagery and detail, and they paint a powerful picture of a man who is coming to terms with his own mortality.
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“As Good As I Once Was” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written by Toby Keith and Scotty Emerick.
- The song was recorded at the Sound Emporium Studios in Nashville, Tennessee.
- The song was produced by Toby Keith and James Stroud.
- The song topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for six weeks.
- The song was a critical and commercial success.
- “As Good As I Once Was” has become one of Toby Keith’s most popular and enduring songs.