O'Toole, Hooks Release New Theme Song

CORPUS CHRISTI - For most of the last century, music was an afterthought at the ballpark. The National Anthem and "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" were standards at professional games; other than that, it was pretty skinny.

When the Houston Astros introduced "Deep in the Heart of Texas" for the seventh-inning stretch at the Astrodome in 1965, fans loved it. The 1941 ditty is a catchy tune; patrons sang (and clapped) along, their sense of fun and, in most cases, state pride enabling even the most reluctant and/or rhythmically challenged to enjoy participating.

Today, teams have Ballpark Entertainment personnel who work to engage fans of all ages and enhance their experiences.

But not many have theme songs. Now the Corpus Christi Hooks do, thanks to Rich O'Toole. The native Houstonian and country music star was commissioned by team marketing director Andy Steavens in February.

"It was such an honor to write the theme song for the Hooks, I'm a giant fan and love the game of baseball," O'Toole said. "I was hooked before they ever asked."

"Rich is so very talented; his track record as a writer and performer speaks for itself," Steavens said. "He has such a great feel for Whataburger Field and Hooks Baseball, not to mention the relationship we're so blessed to have with our community. We are delighted with the way it came out."

Download "I'm Hooked" here on Google Play. The song will be available on iTunes shortly.

Listen for the song locally on K•99, KFTX-FM, and 106.5 The Rig.

"I'm Hooked" Lyrics

[Intro]

Baseball time in Corpus Christi,

I got me a couple of seats.

Dollar dogs with my buddies,

Friday Fireworks got us on our feet.

Hook Line and Sinker, Thirsty Thursday's where I'll be,

Cold beer by the pool at Whataburger Field;

Is all I need.

[Chorus:]

Cause baby I'm Hooked, yeah,

Got my buddies in the seats and a round of cold drinks.

I'm Hooked, yeah,

At the field by the bay and we came here to play.

I'm Hooked, yeah,

Corpus, I'm Hooked.

[Verse 2]

Long live Nolan Ryan,

The Hooks are bringing the heat!

Rusty and Sammy hooked me up,

With a couple of seats.

And it's ten Ks, and its taco time and the Hooks are going deep.

Number 1 at Whataburger and a cold beer,

And my girl next to me.

[Chorus:]

Yeah, baby I'm Hooked, yeah,

Got my buddies in the seats and a round of cold drinks.

I'm Hooked, yeah,

At the field by the bay and we came here to play.

I'm Hooked.

[Chorus:]

I'm Hooked, yeah,

Got my buddies in the seats and a round of cold drinks.

I'm Hooked, yeah,

At the field by the bay and we came here to play.

I'm Hooked, yeah,

[Verse 3:]

Got a batter on deck and the Hooks about to wreck.

I'm Hooked, yeah,

This is Corpus Christi Bay and we came here to play.

I'm Hooked, yeah!

Corpus, I'm Hooked,

And I came here to play!

You know I'm Hooked!

Corpus Christi, I'm Hooked,

Oh, Corpus Christi, I'm Hooked.

About Rich O'Toole Having garnered 14 Top 10 hits on Texas radio, over one million plays on Spotify, 100,000 downloads on iTunes and over half a million views on YouTube, Red Dirt Rocker Rich O'Toole is taking the country music scene by storm and making waves across the nation with his new single "Talk About the Weather." O'Toole has captivated fans with his sweet southern charm and Springsteen-flavored sound while performing with country music heavyweights Willie Nelson, Dierks Bentley, Eli Young Band, Lee Brice, Randy Rogers Band, The Josh Abbott Band, Kevin Costner and more.   After receiving sterling reviews from Country Weekly, The Boot, Taste of Country, and Texas Music Times, it's obvious this Texas Titan has more to talk about than just the weather. O'Toole is expanding his brand and reaching new heights with his latest album "Jaded" and the launch of his new clothing line 17 Army, with a portion of proceeds benefitting entrepreneurial artists.

Visit www.richotoole.com