Oklahoma Swing

Reba McEntire

About Oklahoma Swing

"Oklahoma Swing" is a song recorded by American country music artists Vince Gill and Reba McEntire. It was released in January 1990 as the second single from the album When I Call Your Name. The song reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. It was written by Gill and Tim DuBois.


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1991
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Ther's a redhead from my hometown that loves to let her hair down
She tears my heart out when she starts to sing
She's from the right side of Red River and she's pretty as a picture
Don't you know she's this ole cowboy's dream

There's a boy from Okie City and I sure think he's pretty
But I know he's trying to steal my heart away
Oh my mama tried to warn me he's done time in California
But he'll be an Okie til his dyin' day

There's a dance we do in Oklahoma
A dnace like you've never seen
Sit back and we're gonna show ya
How to do that Oklahoma swing

Well when two Okies get together man there's nothin' they like better
Than to hold each other on a dawdust floor
Oh I love it when we're swayin' to those sweet twi fiddles playin'
Come on boy what are we waitin' for

There's a dance we do in Oklahoma
A dnace like you've never seen
Sit back and we're gonna show ya
How to do that Oklahoma swing

Yeah there's a dance we do in Oklahoma
A dnace like you've never seen
Sit back and we're gonna show ya
Yeah how to do that Oklahoma swing
How to do that Oklahoma swing

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Reba McEntire

Reba Nell McEntire (born March 28, 1955) is an American country music artist and actress. She began her career in the music industry as a high school student singing in the Kiowa High School band, on local radio shows with her siblings, and at rodeos. While a sophomore in college, she performed the National Anthem at the National Rodeo in Oklahoma City and caught the attention of country artist Red Steagall. He brought her to Nashville, Tennessee, where she signed a contract with Mercury Records a year later in 1975. She released her first solo album in 1977 and released five additional studio albums under the label until 1983. more »

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Written by: Tim Dubois, Vincent Grant Gill

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12 facts about this song

Release Details
"Oklahoma Swing" is a duet by American country singers Reba McEntire and Vince Gill, which was released in August 1990.
Album Information
This song is part of Reba McEntire's studio album titled "Rumor Has It" that marked McEntire's 17th studio album.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, the song peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles and Track Charts in the United States.
Song Writers
The song was written by Country music songwriters Tim Mensy and Shawn Camp.
Collaboration
This song marked the first collaboration between Reba McEntire and Vince Gill, two heavyweights in Country music.
Genre
The genre of "Oklahoma Swing" is classified as Country and Western Swing, a sub-genre of country music.
Lyrics Inspiration
The song lyrics reflect a dance rhythm and are inspired by Folk, Blues, and Jazz genres that are common in Oklahoma.
Music Video
The song's official music video directed by Jon Small, was McEntire's first to be directed by him. Vince Gill also appeared in the music video.
Tribute to Home State
The song serves as a tribute to Vince Gill's home state, Oklahoma, known for its strong ties to the Country and Western swing genres, the combination of which is reflected in this song.
Future Collaborations
"Oklahoma Swing" laid the foundation for later collaborations between McEntire and Gill who would go on to record several more duets together.
Song Duration
The song has a duration of 3 minutes and 41 seconds.
Acclaim
The duet's upbeat rhythm coupled with the vocal prowess of McEntire and Gill, led it to receive significant acclaim from country audiences and critics alike.

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