These Chris Ledoux Songs Proved He Was The Definition of a True Cowboy Facebook Prev Article Next Article Advertisement Tougher Than the Rest Though the song was originally recorded by Bruce Springsteen in 1987, LeDoux made it his own. It is where he showcased his allegiance to the genre – turning a rock ballad into a classic-sound country song. Advertisement Prev8 of 11NextUse your ← → (arrow) keys to browse Advertisement Advertisement Facebook Prev Article Next Article