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Singer-songwriter duo [[The Warren Brothers]] co-wrote "Red Solo Cup" with [[Brett Beavers]] and his brother, [[Jim Beavers]]. The four of them decided to write something that would " |
Singer-songwriter duo [[The Warren Brothers]] co-wrote "Red Solo Cup" with [[Brett Beavers]] and his brother, [[Jim Beavers]]. The four of them decided to write something that would "give us all huge boners." According to Brett Warren, [[Jim Beavers]] did the majority of the writing.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tasteofcountry.com/toby-keith-red-solo-cup-lyrics/|title=Toby Keith, 'Red Solo Cup' — Lyrics Uncovered|last=Conaway|first=Alanna|date=27 October 2011|work=Taste of Country|accessdate=28 October 2011}}</ref> Keith told [[Country Music Television|CMT]] that it was "the stupidest song that I have ever heard in my life" but also "freakin' awesome."<ref name=cmt/> |
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All four writers sing backing vocals on the song. The Warren Brothers also perform [[acoustic guitar]] on it, while Jim plays [[bass guitar]] and Brett plays six-string [[banjo]].<ref>{{cite album-notes |title=Clancy's Tavern |artist=Toby Keith |year=2011 |format=CD booklet |publisher=Show Dog-Universal Music |publisherid= 15592}}</ref> |
All four writers sing backing vocals on the song. The Warren Brothers also perform [[acoustic guitar]] on it, while Jim plays [[bass guitar]] and Brett plays six-string [[banjo]].<ref>{{cite album-notes |title=Clancy's Tavern |artist=Toby Keith |year=2011 |format=CD booklet |publisher=Show Dog-Universal Music |publisherid= 15592}}</ref> |
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"Red Solo Cup" is a song recorded by American country music singer Toby Keith. It is the second single from his 2011 album Clancy's Tavern, from which it was released in October 2011,[1][2] and is the only song on the album he did not write or co-write.
Content
"Red Solo Cup" is about the Solo Cup Company's red style of plastic cups, and their common usage at parties, among other occasions.[3] It is in the key of A major, with a primary chord pattern of A-Bm7-E-A on the verses, which are in recitation. The final chorus modulates a whole-step upward to B major.[4]
History
Singer-songwriter duo The Warren Brothers co-wrote "Red Solo Cup" with Brett Beavers and his brother, Jim Beavers. The four of them decided to write something that would "give us all huge boners." According to Brett Warren, Jim Beavers did the majority of the writing.[5] Keith told CMT that it was "the stupidest song that I have ever heard in my life" but also "freakin' awesome."[1]
All four writers sing backing vocals on the song. The Warren Brothers also perform acoustic guitar on it, while Jim plays bass guitar and Brett plays six-string banjo.[6]
Music video
The music video includes cameos from Jeff Dunham, Carrot Top, Ted Nugent, Sammy Hagar, Craig Ferguson, Geoff Peterson, Roger Clemens, Eric Church, Joe Nichols, Lance Burton and Larry Bird among others.[7]
It has become a viral video on YouTube, with more than 600,000 views before the album's release.[8] The video surpassed 17 million views in August 2012.[9]
Chart performance
| Chart (2011-2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[10] | 9 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[11] | 15 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[12] | 27 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[13] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000^ |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
External Links
References
- ^ a b "Toby Keith Raises His "Red Solo Cup"". CMT News. 2011-10-25. Retrieved 2011-10-30.
- ^ "OFFSTAGE: Toby Keith Will Help Glee Proceed to Party". CMT News. 2011-10-28. Retrieved 2011-10-30.
- ^ "Toby Keith's 'Red Solo Cup' song - stupid or awesome?". USA Today. 16 November 2011. Retrieved 19 November 2011.
- ^ "Red Solo Cup sheet music". MusicNotes.com. Retrieved 20 December 2011.
- ^ Conaway, Alanna (27 October 2011). "Toby Keith, 'Red Solo Cup' — Lyrics Uncovered". Taste of Country. Retrieved 28 October 2011.
- ^ Clancy's Tavern (Media notes). Show Dog-Universal Music. 2011.
{{cite AV media notes}}:|format=requires|url=(help); Unknown parameter|artist=ignored (|others=suggested) (help); Unknown parameter|publisherid=ignored (help) - ^ Schmitt, Brad (14 October 2011). "Toby Releases Star-Studded "Stupid," "Perfect" Song". Country Weekly. Retrieved 28 October 2011.
- ^ "TOBY KEITH'S "RED SOLO CUP" GOES VIRAL WITH 600,000+ VIEWS". Toby Keith official website. 19 October 2011. Retrieved 28 October 2011.
- ^ "Toby Keith - Red Solo Cup (Unedited Version)". Universal Music. 2011. Retrieved July 31, 2012.
- ^ "Toby Keith Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Toby Keith Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Toby Keith Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "American single certifications – Toby Keith – Red Solo Cup". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 2 February 2012.