Tulsa Time

Don Williams

About Tulsa Time

"Tulsa Time" is a song written by Danny Flowers and recorded by American country music artist Don Williams. It was released in October 1978 as the first single from the album Expressions. It was Williams' eighth number one on the country chart, spending a single week at number one and eleven weeks in the top 40. It was also recorded by Eric Clapton for his 1978 album Backless and a live version by Clapton from his album Just One Night became a #30 Billboard hit in 1980.


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I left Oklahoma drivin' in a Pontiac
Just about to lose my mind
I was goin' on to Arizona, maybe on to California
Where all the people live so fine
My baby said I was crazy, my momma called me lazy
I was goin' to show 'em all this time
'Cause you know I ain't no fool and I don't need no more schoolin'
I was born to just walk the line

Livin' on Tulsa time
Livin' on Tulsa time
Well, you know I've been through it
When I set my watch back to it
Livin' on Tulsa time

Well, there I was in Hollywood wishin' I was doin' good
Talkin' on the telephone line
But they don't need me in the movies and nobody sings my songs
Guess I'm just wastin' time
Well, then I got to thinkin', man I'm really sinkin'
And I really had a flash this time
I had no business leavin' and nobody would be grievin'
If I went on back to Tulsa time

Livin' on Tulsa time
Livin' on Tulsa time
Gonna set my watch back to it
'Cause you know I've been through it
Livin' on Tulsa time

Livin' on Tulsa time
Livin' on Tulsa time
Gonna set my watch back to it
'Cause you know I've been through it
Livin' on Tulsa time

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Don Williams

Don Williams (born May 27, 1939, Floydada, Texas, United States), is an American country singer, songwriter and a 2010 inductee to the Country Music Hall of Fame. He grew up in Portland, Texas, and graduated in 1958 from Gregory-Portland High School. After seven years with the folk-pop group Pozo-Seco Singers, he began his solo career in 1971, singing popular ballads and amassing 17 No. 1 Country & Western hits. more »

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Written by: DANIEL W. FLOWERS

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10 facts about this song

Songwriting
"Tulsa Time" was written by Danny Flowers, an American country songwriter who played in Don Williams's backup band.
Release Details
Don Williams first released "Tulsa Time" on his 1978 album "Expressing". The song was also released as a single and topped the Billboard country music chart.
Cover Versions
Eric Clapton covered "Tulsa Time" on his 1978 album "Backless". Clapton's version was well-received and reached number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Live Performances
Clapton often performed "Tulsa Time" in his concerts. His live version of the song from his 1980 concert at the Budokan Theatre in Tokyo was included on his album "Just One Night".
Song Inspiration
The song "Tulsa Time" was inspired by the laid-back lifestyle in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The narrative in the song refers to a character who tries living fast-paced life in the city but eventually goes back to his relaxing "Tulsa time".
Awards and Recognition
In 1980, "Tulsa Time" won the Academy of Country Music Award for Song of the Year. The song remains an iconic track in country and rock music.
Chart Performance
Don William’s “Tulsa Time” topped the Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart and stayed there for about a week.
Influence on Other Artists
The song has been covered by many artists over the years, showing its profound influence on both country and rock genres. Some notable artists who have covered "Tulsa Time" include Jason Boland and The Stragglers, and Reba McEntire.
Collaboration
The collaboration between Don Williams and Eric Clapton on "Tulsa Time" is considered one of the great crossover moments in music history, bridging the gap between country and rock.
Music Video
Clapton's live version of "Tulsa Time" from his concert at the Budokan Theatre in Tokyo has a music video that features Clapton's energetic guitar playing, further popularizing the song globally.

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