“Who’s That Man” is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Toby Keith. It was released in July 1994 as the first single from his 1994 album Boomtown. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart in the United States.
Background and writing
Keith wrote “Who’s That Man” after seeing a man at a bar who was struggling with the aftermath of a divorce. Keith was struck by the man’s sadness, and he decided to write a song about the pain of losing someone you love.
Recording and production
“Who’s That Man” was recorded at Keith’s studio, Show Dog Studios, in Nashville, Tennessee. The song was produced by Keith and James Stroud.
Critical reception
“Who’s That Man” was a critical success. Many critics praised Keith’s songwriting and vocals, and they called the song a powerful and moving ballad.
Commercial performance
“Who’s That Man” was a commercial success. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in the United States. It also reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Music video
The music video for “Who’s That Man” was directed by Michael Salomon. The video features Keith singing the song in a variety of settings, including a bar, a house, and a car. The video also features scenes of a man and woman going through a divorce.
Legacy
“Who’s That Man” is considered to be one of Toby Keith’s signature songs. The song has been covered by many artists, including Trace Adkins, Montgomery Gentry, and Randy Travis.
Additional information:
- The song was written and recorded by Toby Keith.
- It was released in July 1994 as the first single from his 1994 album Boomtown.
- The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart in the United States.
- The song was a critical and commercial success.
- The music video for the song was directed by Michael Salomon.
- “Who’s That Man” is considered to be one of Toby Keith’s signature songs.