About the song
Get ready for a boot-scootin’ good time with “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man,” a classic country duet that captured hearts in 1973. This iconic song, penned by Becki Bluefield and Jim Owen, wasn’t just any love ballad – it was a testament to the power of love that transcends geographical boundaries.
Originally released as the title track for their collaborative album of the same name, “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man” marked a triumphant moment for country music power couple Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn. It became their third chart-topping duet on the Billboard country chart, solidifying their place as country music royalty.
But what truly makes this song special? The answer lies in its captivating narrative. Imagine a passionate love story separated by the mighty Mississippi River. This song paints a vivid picture of two lovers, a Louisiana woman and a Mississippi man, vowing to overcome the physical distance that keeps them apart.
The song pulsates with an “up-tempo Cajun sound,” as Billboard magazine aptly described it. This upbeat tempo perfectly complements the couple’s unwavering determination. The man, with unwavering resolve, declares his intent to find a way across the river, while the woman, with equal passion, claims she would even brave its depths by swimming (though the song playfully exaggerates the distance to a full mile!).
The song’s success wasn’t limited to the country charts. “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man” transcended genre lines, finding a new audience in the popular video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
This enduring classic continues to resonate with listeners today. Its lively melody, relatable story, and the undeniable chemistry between Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn make it a timeless treasure in the country music vault. So, the next time you hear this song, close your eyes and picture that Louisiana woman and Mississippi man, their love story a testament to the unwavering power of true affection.
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Lyrics
Hey, Louisiana woman, Mississippi man
We’ll get together every time we can
The Mississippi River can’t keep us apart
There’s too much love in this Mississippi heart
Too much love in this Louisiana heart
See the alligator all a-waitin’ nearby
Sooner or later they know I’m gonna try
When she wave from the bank don’t you know I know
It’s a goodbye fishin’ line, see you while I go
With a Louisiana woman waitin’ on the other side
The Mississippi River don’t look so wide
Louisiana woman, Mississippi man
We’ll get together every time we can
The Mississippi River can’t keep us apart
There’s too much love in this Mississippi heart
Too much love in this Louisiana heart
Well, I thought I’d been loved but I never had
‘Til I was wrapped in the arms of a Mississippi man
When he holds me close it feels almost
Like another hurricane just a-ripped the coast
If he can’t come to me I’ma gonna go to him
That Mississippi River, Lord, I’m gonna swim
Hey, Louisiana woman, Mississippi man
We’ll get together every time we can
The Mississippi River can’t keep us apart
There’s too much love in this Mississippi heart
Too much love in this Louisiana heart
Well, the Mississippi River, Lord, it’s one mile wide
And I’m gonna get me to the other side
Mississippi man, I’m losin’ my mind
Gotta have your lovin’ one more time
I’m gonna jump in the river and-a here I go
Too bad alligator you swim too slow
Hey, Louisiana woman, Mississippi man
We’ll get together every time we can
The Mississippi River can’t keep us apart
There’s too much love in this Mississippi heart
Too much love in this Louisiana heart
Ah, there’s too much love in this Mississippi heart
Too much love in this Louisiana heart
Hey
Ah, there’s too much love in this Mississippi heart
Too much love in this Louisiana heart
Ah, there’s too much love in this Mississippi heart
Too much love in this Louisiana heart
Hey