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"Get Drunk and Be Somebody" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Toby Keith. It was released in December 2005 as the first single from Keith's album White Trash with Money. It was also his first single for Show Dog Nashville. It peaked at number 3 on the country singles charts. Keith wrote the song with Scotty Emerick.

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This song is a typical working man's anthem in which two workers who are depressed by their mundane jobs celebrate on Friday by drinking.

Music video

The live music video was directed by Michael Salomon and premiered on CMT on February 15, 2006. GAC cut the ending of the video out because of its suggestive language Keith tells the audience, referring to him shooting the video as part of the concert. During the bridge of the song, the lyrics pop up on screen, so the crowd can sing along. [citation needed] It is a live performance clip that was filmed at a concert in Portland, Oregon at the Rose Garden Arena now named Moda Center.

Chart positions

"Get Drunk and Be Somebody" debuted at number 32 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks.

Chart (2005–2006) Peak
position
Canada Country (Radio & Records)[1] 3
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[2] 3
US Billboard Hot 100[3] 47
US Billboard Pop 100 64

Year-end charts

Chart (2006) Position
US Country Songs (Billboard)[4] 31

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[5] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ Radio & Records: May 28, 2004, page 41 worldradiohistory.com
  2. ^ "Toby Keith Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
  3. ^ "Toby Keith Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  4. ^ "Best of 2006: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2006. Retrieved July 10, 2012.
  5. ^ "American single certifications – Toby Keith – Get Drunk and Be Somebody". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
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