I awoke this morning and for some reason a song was in my head “You’re the Reason God Made Oklahoma.” I sang it to myself and then I pulled it up on YouTube and had a listen. And of course I cried. I have a very strong memory of lying on the bed in my parents’ red bedroom next to my dad as he played that song. I loved it then and I love it still. This morning I listened to that song probably 13 times repeatedly.
It began to wash over me how much I love duets. Two beautiful voices singing together, at the same time relying on one another. Here’s a list of my favorites. I was going to list 10, but I could only think of nine.
9. Loretta Lynn & Johnny Cash—-Jackson
8. Seven Spanish Angels—Willie Nelson & Ray Charles
7. Whiskey Lullaby—Allison Kraus & Brad Paisley
6. Meet Me In Montana—-Marie Osmond & Dan Seals
5. Close My Eyes Forever—-Lita Ford & Ozzy Osbourne
4. I Got You Babe—Sonny & Cher
3. You’re the Reason Our Kids are Ugly—Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn
2. Picture—Kid Rock & Sheryl Crow
1. You’re the Reason God Made Oklahoma—David Frizzell & Shelly West
What would you add?
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I love all those too. I have fond memories of that song too. And for much of the same reason…my Daddy. I miss him too. A few others to add to the list would be “Don’t Cry Joni – Conway Twitty & Joni Lee, “Heaven’s Just a Sin Away” -The Kendalls. Just to name a few. Precious memories have been brought back to mind with you posting that video. Thank you ❤
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So glad you have precious memories.
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Roly Poly—Bob Wills
Cowboy Take Me Away—Dixie Chicks
I’m so glad to see Kid Rock made your list. He is a guilty pleasure of mind. I wish he didn’t curse so much in his songs. He and Sheryl Crow have a new song out, and are going to tour together.
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Do you have his poster hanging on your bedroom door?
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I have so many favorites, but I can only think of three right now. Yesterday, The Beetles and He Stopped Loving Her Today, George Jones. the third is How Great Thou Are….Elvis……..AND ALL his spiritual hyms!
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Yes Mama, those are all wonderful songs too.
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Whoops….I meant to write ART!
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Love your list! I like those songs, too. Lita Ford and Ozzy … awesome. I also like Dolly & Kenny – Islands in the Stream.
I also love, love, love – Natalie Merchant and Michael Stipe singing To Sir with Love, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2L33LPxxRpA
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I’m so glad you included a link. I’ll have to go have a listen.
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I’d have to add
Mama’s don’t let your babies grow up to be cowboys – Willie Nelson & Waylon Jennings
Isn’t it funny how we automatically think “old country” when we think of these…except for a few…:)
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yep, that’s a good one.
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I really like your choices, but I would add “When I Get Where I’m Going” – Brad Paisley and Dolly Parton. I love that song!!
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Yes, that’s a great one.
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