Studio Album · No. 7
Pull My Chain Songwriting Credits by Toby Keith
Produced by James Stroud, Toby Keith
DreamWorks Nashville
CountryCountry Rock
77%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 10 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 10 / 13 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Toby Keith carries a lyricist or composer credit.
10 trackswritten by Toby Keith
3 tracksoutside writers
Toby Keith's roles on this album
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist77%
Composer77%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
13
Tracks
9
Lyricists
2
Producers
2001
Released
Data Insight
Ten of the thirteen tracks are his but none of them is his alone, the first album where that is true. Scotty Emerick arrives here and becomes the co-writer on more of his songs than anyone else. Three of the songs that charted came from outside.
Pull My Chain came out on DreamWorks Nashville in August 2001 and is certified twice platinum. "I Wanna Talk About Me", "My List" and "I'm Just Talkin' About Tonight" all reached the Billboard Hot 100.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I'm Just Talkin' About Tonight
#27
|
Toby KeithScotty Emerick | Toby Keith CovelScotty Emerick | James StroudToby Keith | Toby Keith (Performer) |
| 2 |
I Wanna Talk About Me
#28
|
Bobby Braddock | Bobby Braddock | James StroudToby Keith | Toby Keith (Performer) |
| 3 |
I Can't Take You Anywhere
|
Toby KeithScotty Emerick | Toby Keith CovelScotty Emerick | James StroudToby Keith | Toby Keith (Performer) |
| 4 |
You Leave Me Weak
|
Toby KeithScotty Emerick | Toby Keith CovelScotty Emerick | James StroudToby Keith | Toby Keith (Performer) |
| 5 |
Tryin' to Matter
|
Toby KeithScotty Emerick | Toby Keith CovelScotty Emerick | James StroudToby Keith | Toby Keith (Performer) |
| 6 |
Pull My Chain
|
Toby KeithChuck Cannon | Toby Keith CovelChuck Cannon | James StroudToby Keith | Toby Keith (Performer) |
| 7 |
The Sha La La Song
|
Toby KeithChuck Cannon | Toby Keith CovelChuck Cannon | James StroudToby Keith | Toby Keith (Performer) |
| 8 |
Pick 'Em Up and Lay 'Em Down
|
Dave Loggins | Dave Loggins | James StroudToby Keith | Toby Keith (Performer) |
| 9 |
Forever Hasn't Got Here Yet
|
Toby KeithJim Femino | Toby Keith CovelJim Femino | James StroudToby Keith | Toby Keith (Performer) |
| 10 |
Yesterday's Rain
|
Toby KeithScotty Emerick | Toby Keith CovelScotty Emerick | James StroudToby Keith | Toby Keith (Performer) |
| 11 |
My List
#26
|
Tim JamesRand Bishop | Tim JamesRand Bishop | James StroudToby Keith | Toby Keith (Performer) |
| 12 |
You Didn't Have as Much to Lose
|
Toby KeithChuck Cannon | Toby Keith CovelChuck Cannon | James StroudToby Keith | Toby Keith (Performer) |
| 13 |
Gimme 8 Seconds
|
Toby KeithBernie Taupin | Toby Keith CovelBernie Taupin | James StroudToby Keith | Toby Keith (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 11 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Pull My Chain
Who wrote Pull My Chain?
Toby Keith is credited on ten of the thirteen tracks, always with a co-writer.
Who wrote "I Wanna Talk About Me"?
Bobby Braddock. It is one of the tracks Keith did not write.
Which singles charted in the Hot 100?
"My List" reached number 26, "I'm Just Talkin' About Tonight" number 27 and "I Wanna Talk About Me" number 28.
How did it sell?
It is certified 2x platinum by the RIAA. The discography publishes no sales figure.
Who is Scotty Emerick?
The songwriter who co-wrote 50 of his tracks, more than anyone else, starting on this album.
Are engineering credits published?
No. The album article lists writers and producers but names no engineer.
How long is the album?
43:43 across thirteen tracks.