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Rory Feek Wrote Blake Shelton's 'Some Beach'
Rory Feek co-wrote Blake Shelton's 2004 hit 'Some Beach' with Paul Overstreet.
In brief
Rory Feek co-wrote Blake Shelton's 2004 hit 'Some Beach' with Paul Overstreet. Rory Feek co-wrote Blake Shelton's 2004 song 'Some Beach' with Paul Overstreet. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
Rory Feek's Songwriting Start
Rory Feek began as a songwriter before becoming half of award-winning duo Joey + Rory with his wife.
Blake Shelton's 2004 Hit
Blake Shelton released 'Some Beach' in 2004 as part of his third studio album, Blake Shelton's Barn & Grill.
Coffee Break Songwriting
Feek and Paul Overstreet wrote 'Some Beach' while sitting at Starbucks, singing into their cell phones to avoid forgetting the lyrics.
Dentist Verse Inspiration
The song's dentist verse was inspired by Paul Overstreet's own toothache, which he was fighting at the time.
Song's Impact on Shelton
Feek says 'Some Beach' was the first song where Blake Shelton's personality started showing through his music.
Here's the gist
Rory Feek co-wrote Blake Shelton's 2004 song 'Some Beach' with Paul Overstreet.
