Val Kilmer’s Iconic Line In “Tombstone” Inspired Toby Keith’s 2002 Song
Toby Keith’s Team Revealed Val Kilmer’s Line In The 1993 Film Tombstone Inspired Him
They say inspiration can come from anywhere, and as a songwriter, Toby Keith drew inspiration from Val Kilmer’s character in Tombstone.
In 2002, Toby Keith released his album Unleashed. It included the iconic songs “Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue,” Who’s Your Daddy?” and “Beer For My Horses.” It also had lesser-known songs like “That’s Not How It Is” and “Huckleberry.”
In “Huckleberry,” Toby sings,
“Baby I’ll be your Huckleberry, you don’t have to double dare me
If the storm gets wild and scary count on me to be right there
You’re so extra ordinary sweet like maraschino cherries
We’ll grow up and we’ll get married
I’m gonna be your Huckleberry”
So, how did Val Kilmer inspire him? The movie Tombstone.
Kilmer Starred In Tombstone As Doc Holliday
Doc Holliday was an American West icon, best known for his participation in the iconic O.K. Corral shootout in Tombstone, Arizona.
Some have called his performance in Tombstone the best of his career. It seems Toby Keith may have thought the same.