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Wikipedia article




"'Cowboys Like Us'" is a song written by Bob DiPiero and Anthony Smith, and recorded by American country music artist George Strait. It was released in August 2003 as the second single from his album 'Honkytonkville'. It reached number 2 on the 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts.

Content



The song is a ballad about cowboys who "ride out on steel horses with wheels" (motorcycles).

Critical reception



Thom Jurek reviewed the song favorably, saying that it could signal a return to outlaw country.[http://allmusic.com/album/honkytonkville-r645377/review Allmusic: album review]

Chart positions



"Cowboys Like Us" debuted at number 57 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of August 9, 2003. It reached number 2 on the country chart dated December 13, 2003, behind Toby Keith's "I Love This Bar".

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Category:Songs about cowboys and cowgirls

Category:2003 singles

Category:George Strait songs

Category:Songs written by Bob DiPiero

Category:Songs written by Anthony Smith (singer)

Category:Song recordings produced by Tony Brown (record producer)

Category:MCA Nashville Records singles

Category:2003 songs


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