Tulsa Time
Don Williams
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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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Written by: DANIEL W. FLOWERS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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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.
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Release DetailsDon 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.
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Cover VersionsEric 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.
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Live PerformancesClapton 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".
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Song InspirationThe 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".
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Awards and RecognitionIn 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.
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Chart PerformanceDon William’s “Tulsa Time” topped the Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart and stayed there for about a week.
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Influence on Other ArtistsThe 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.
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CollaborationThe 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.
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Music VideoClapton'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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