Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man

Loretta Lynn, Conway Twitty

About Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man

"Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man" is a song written by Becki Bluefield and Jim Owen, and recorded as a duet by American country music artists Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn. It was released in May 1973 as the first single and title track from the album of the same name. The song was their third number one on the country chart as duo. The single would stay at number one for one week and spend a total of 13 weeks on the country chart.


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Hey, Louisiana woman, Mississippi man
We get together every time we can
The Mississippi River can't keep us apart
There's too much love in the Mississippi heart
Too much love in this Louisiana heart

See the alligators all a waitin' nearby
Sooner or later they know I'm gonna try
When she waves from the bank don't you know I know
It's goodbye fishin' line, see you while ago
With a Louisiana woman waitin' on the other side
The Mississippi River don't look so wide.

Louisiana woman, Mississippi man
We get together every time we can
The Mississippi River can't keep us apart
There's too much love in the Mississippi heart
Too much love in this Louisiana heart

Well, I thought I'd been loved but I never had
'Til I was wrapped in the arms of a Mississippi man
When he holds me close it feels almost
Like another hurricane just ripped the coast
If he can't come to me I'm gonna go to him
That Mississippi River Lord I'm gonna swim

Louisiana woman, Mississippi man
We get together every time we can
The Mississippi River can't keep us apart
There's too much love in the Mississippi heart
Too much love in this Louisiana heart

Well, Mississippi River, Lord, it's one mile wide
And I'm gotta get me to the other side
Mississippi man, I'm losin' my mind
Gotta have your loving one more time
I'm gonna jump in the river and here I go
Too bad alligator you swim too slow

Hey, Louisiana woman, Mississippi man
We get together every time we can
The Mississippi River can't keep us apart
There's too much love in the Mississippi heart
Too much love in this Louisiana heart

There's too much love in the Mississippi heart
Too much love in this Louisiana heart

Hey, ooh
There's too much love in the Mississippi heart
Too much love in this Louisiana heart

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Loretta Lynn

Loretta Lynn (née Webb; born on April 14, 1932) is an American country-music singer-songwriter and author. Born in Butcher Hollow, near Paintsville, Kentucky, USA, to a coal-miner father. At the age of 14 she married, and soon she became pregnant. She moved to Washington state with her husband, Oliver Vanetta Lynn, Jr. (1926–1996), nicknamed "Doo". Their marriage was tumultuous; he had affairs, and she was headstrong; their life together helped to inspire her music. more »

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Written by: BECKI BLUEFIELD, JIM OWEN

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Duet Song
"Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man" is a duet song performed by Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn.
Chart Information
The song topped the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1973. It was Twitty and Lynn's third of five number one country hit singles together.
Album Information
"Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man" is the title song of the duo's third studio album, which was released by MCA Records in August 1973.
Songwriters
The song was written by American songwriting team, Becki Bluefield and Jim Owen.
Legacy
The song's success added to the recognition of Twitty and Lynn as one of the most popular and influential country duos of the 20th century.
Music Style
"Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man" adheres to the classic country music style of its era, with a mix of guitar, banjo, and harmonica instrumentation.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics tell a love story between a Louisiana woman and a Mississippi man, emphasizing their determination to stay together despite the physical distance between them.
Cover Version
Various country artists have performed cover versions of "Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man," indicating its enduring popularity in the genre.
Awards
Although the song did not win any major awards, it contributes to the legacy of Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn, both of whom have received numerous accolades for their overall contributions to country music.
Music Video
There is no official music video for "Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man," as it was released before the MTV era when music videos became mainstream in the music industry.

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