About The Song
Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn were two of the most iconic and successful country music singers of all time. Both were known for their distinctive voices and their ability to connect with audiences through their songs. Twitty was known for his smooth, baritone voice and his romantic ballads, while Lynn was known for her powerful, twangy voice and her songs about life as a working-class woman.
“Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man”: A Duet for the Ages
In 1973, Twitty and Lynn released “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man,” a duet that would become one of their signature songs. The song tells the story of a couple from different states who are drawn to each other despite their differences. The woman is from Louisiana, and the man is from Mississippi, and they are kept apart by the Mississippi River. But their love is strong, and they vow to find a way to be together.
The Song’s Impact on Country Music
“Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man” was a huge hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. It won the Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1974, and it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998. The song’s success helped to solidify Twitty and Lynn’s status as two of the biggest stars in country music.
A Legacy That Continues
Conway Twitty passed away in 1993, and Loretta Lynn passed away in 2022. But their music continues to live on, and “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man” remains one of the most beloved country duets of all time. The song is a testament to the power of love and the strength of the human spirit. It is a classic that will continue to be enjoyed for generations to come.
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Hey, Louisiana woman, Mississippi manWe’ll get together every time we canThe Mississippi River can’t keep us apartThere’s too much love in this Mississippi heartToo much love in this Louisiana heartSee the alligator all a-waitin’ nearbySooner or later they know I’m gonna tryWhen she wave from the bank don’t you know I knowIt’s a goodbye fishin’ line, see you while I goWith a Louisiana woman waitin’ on the other sideThe Mississippi River don’t look so wideLouisiana woman, Mississippi manWe’ll get together every time we canThe Mississippi River can’t keep us apartThere’s too much love in this Mississippi heartToo much love in this Louisiana heartWell, I thought I’d been loved but I never had‘Til I was wrapped in the arms of a Mississippi manWhen he holds me close it feels almostLike another hurricane just a-ripped the coastIf he can’t come to me I’ma gonna go to himThat Mississippi River, Lord, I’m gonna swimHey, Louisiana woman, Mississippi manWe’ll get together every time we canThe Mississippi River can’t keep us apartThere’s too much love in this Mississippi heartToo much love in this Louisiana heartWell, the Mississippi River, Lord, it’s one mile wideAnd I’m gonna get me to the other sideMississippi man, I’m losin’ my mindGotta have your lovin’ one more timeI’m gonna jump in the river and-a here I goToo bad alligator you swim too slowHey, Louisiana woman, Mississippi manWe’ll get together every time we canThe Mississippi River can’t keep us apartThere’s too much love in this Mississippi heartToo much love in this Louisiana heartAh, there’s too much love in this Mississippi heartToo much love in this Louisiana heartHeyAh, there’s too much love in this Mississippi heartToo much love in this Louisiana heartAh, there’s too much love in this Mississippi heartToo much love in this Louisiana heartHey