You're the Reason God Made Oklahoma
Shelly West, David Frizzell
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There's a full moon over Tulsa, I hope that it's shining on you. The nights are getting cold, In Cherokee County. There's a Blue Norther passing through. I remember green eyes and a ranchers daughter. But remember is all that I do. Losing you left a pretty good cowboy, With nothing to hold on to. Sundown came and I drove to town, And drank a drink or two. You're the reason God made Oklahoma, You're the reason God made Oklahoma. And I'm sure missing you, I'm sure missing you. Here the city lights out shine the moon I was just now thinking of you. Sometimes when the wind blows you can See the mountains, And all the way to Malibu. Everyone's a star here in L.A. County, You ought to see the things that they do All the cowboys down on the Sunset Strip Wish that they could be like you. The Santa Monica Freeway, Sometimes makes a country girl blue You're the reason God made Oklahoma, You're the reason God made Oklahoma. And I'm sure missing you. I work 10 hours on a John Deere tractor, Just thinking of you all day. I've got a calico cat and a 2 room flat, On a street in West L.A. You're the reason God made Oklahoma, You're the reason God made Oklahoma. And I'm sure missing you, I'm sure missing you.
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Written by: JAMES SANFORD JR. PINKARD, LARRY COLLINS
Lyrics © HOUSE OF BRYANT PUBLICATIONS, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Origin"You're the Reason God Made Oklahoma" is a charming and heartwarming country song depicted as a duet by David Frizzell and Shelly West.
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CreationThe song was penned by Larry Collins and Sandy Pinkard specifically for the soundtrack of Clint Eastwood's movie, "Any Which Way You Can."
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Commercial SuccessThe song initially entered the Billboard Hot 100 in 1981, eventually reaching #1 on the country charts in the United States. It was also their first of five Top 10 country hits which added boost to their career.
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Pop Culture AppearanceBefore the song became a commercial hit, it debuted in 1980 in the film "Any Which Way You Can," starring Clint Eastwood and Sondra Locke. The song is used in a scene where Eastwood's character, Philo Beddoe, is on the road and hears it on the radio.
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Frizzell and West RelationshipDavid Frizzell and Shelly West are not just musical partners but are actually family. Shelly West is the daughter of country music star Dottie West and the niece of David Frizzell. Their familial relationship translated into a symbiotic musical connection.
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Awards"You're the Reason God Made Oklahoma" earned Frizzell and West a Country Music Association award for Song of the Year in 1981.
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Post SuccessAfter the success of the song, Frizzell and West released an album together called "Carryin' On the Family Names" which peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Country charts.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists including James Taylor and Alison Krauss at a special charity event in Oklahoma in 2011.
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Oklahoma State SongThe song was proposed in 1988 to become the official state song of Oklahoma, but the bill did not pass. However, it remains an unofficial anthem for many Oklahomans.
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LegacyThe song has staying power and continues to be a favorite-play, especially within the country community. It was pivotal in their careers and represents their unique style and connexion.
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