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Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn: A Country Duet for the Ages – Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man
In the tapestry of country music history, few partnerships shine brighter than that of Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn. Their voices, individually iconic, became a force of nature when harmonizing together, weaving tales of love, loss, and the complexities of life in the American South.
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Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man, released in 1973, stands as a prime example of their captivating synergy.
The song paints a vivid picture of a star-crossed romance between a Louisiana Woman and a Mississippi Man, separated by the mighty Mississippi River. The lyrics, penned by Becki Bluefield and Jim Owen, capture the yearning for connection and the frustration of geographical barriers.
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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 heart