Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)

Big & Rich

About Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)

"Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)" is a song written and recorded by American country music duo Big & Rich. It was released in April 2004 as the second single from their debut album Horse of a Different Color. It reached number 11 on the U. S. Billboard US Country chart. The song received wide exposure when ESPN featured the song in commercials for its coverage of the 2004 World Series of Poker. It was also featured in the Boston Legal episode "Death Be Not Proud". Big & Rich also released a remixed dance version of the song which appeared on their compilation Big & Rich's Super Galactic Fan Pak. They performed this remixed version at the CMT Video Music Awards in 2005. The song was also featured in a Chevrolet commercial that was aired during Super Bowl XLI and the 49th Annual Grammy Awards. The song appears on the game Karaoke Revolution Country, as well as in the 2012 film Magic Mike. 


Year:
2009
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Dumb-de-de-dumb, de-de-dumb-de-de-dumb, de-daa-daaaaa
Dumb-de-de-dumb, de-de-dumb-de-de-dumb, de-daa-daa-daa-daa-daaaa!

Well, I walk into the room
Passing out hundred dollar bills
And it kills, and it thrills, like the horns on my silverado grill
And I buy the bar double round the crown
And everybody's getting down
An' this town, ain't never gonna be the same.

'Cause I saddle up my horse
And I ride into the city
I make a lot of noise
'Cause the girls
They are so pretty
Riding up and down Broadway
On my old stud Leroy
And the girls say
Save a horse, ride a cowboy.
Everybody says
Save a horse, ride a cowboy

Well I don't give a dang about nothing
I'm singing and bling-blinging
While the girls are drinking
Long necks down!
And I wouldn't trade ol' leroy
Or my Chevrolet for your Escalade
Or your freak parade
I'm the only John Wayne left in this town

When I saddle up my horse
And I ride into the city
I make a lot of noise
'Cause the girls
They are so pretty
Riding up and down Broadway
On my old stud Leroy
And the girls say
Save a horse, ride a cowboy.
Everybody says
Save a horse, ride a cowboy

And I saddled up my horse
And I ride into the city
I make a lot of noise
'Cause the girls
They are so pretty
Riding up and down Broadway
On my old stud Leroy
And the girls say
Save a horse, ride a cowboy.
Everybody says
Save a horse, ride a cowboy

What? what?
Save a horse ride a cowboy
Everybody says
Save a horse ride a cowboy.

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Big & Rich

Big & Rich is an American country music duo composed of Big Kenny and John Rich, both of whom are songwriters, vocalists and guitarists. Rich was a founding member of the country music band Lonestar and later a solo artist for BNA Records, while Big Kenny was formerly a solo artist on Hollywood Records. more »

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Written by: John Rich, Kenny Alphin

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10 facts about this song

Artist History
"Save a Horse (Rride a Cowboy)" is by Big & Rich, an American country music duo consisting of Big Kenny and John Rich. Their first duo album, "Horse of a Different Color," featured this hit song.
Song Rank
The song, which came out in 2004, peaked at number 11 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It even made its way into the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 63, which is quite significant for a country song.
Impact on the Genre
"Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)" helped to lead a wave of crossover country music in the 2000s. The song's mixture of rock, country and rap elements was innovative and steered the country music genre in a new direction.
Music Video
The music video for "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)" was directed by David Hogan, who has worked with renowned artists like Faith Hill and Cher. The video depicts the duo in a parade, flaunting their ostentatious lifestyle. The video was filmed during the 2004 Mardi Gras Parade in New Orleans.
Popular Culture
The song has been featured in a number of commercials, series and films, including "Secretariat," "Las Vegas," "Nashville," and "Blue Collar TV". It was even part of the dance video game "Just Dance 2015".
Songwriting
Jon Nicholson and Kenny Alphin, members of MuzikMafia and friends of Big Kenny and John Rich, contributed to writing the hit song. The MuzikMafia was a collective of country music songwriters and artists, of which Big & Rich were also members.
Earnings
As per information available in a 2006 Knoxville News Sentinel story, "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)" earned more than $2 million, from radio airplay and music video broadcasts.
Awards & Recognition
In 2006, the Country Music Television channel ranked the song 95th out of the 100 Greatest Duets in country music.
Controversy
The song was sometimes viewed as controversial due to perceived sexual innuendos in its lyrics. Despite or perhaps because of this, it became a signature song for Big & Rich.
Charity
Big & Rich have performed "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)" at various charity events, including a 2008 concert to raise funds for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

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