Take Me Back to Tulsa
Bob Wills
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Take me back to Tulsa, I'm too young to marry Take me back to Tulsa, I'm too young to marry You see that girl with the red dress on, Some folks call her Dinah Stoled my heart away from me Way down in Louisiana Take me back to Tulsa, I'm too young to marry Take me back to Tulsa, I'm too young to marry The big bee sucks the blossom And the little bee makes the honey Poor man throws the cotton And the rich man makes the money Take me back to Tulsa, I'm too young to marry Take me back to Tulsa, I'm too young to marry We travel all over this country wide Playing music by the hour Always wear this great big smile We never do look sour Take me back to Tulsa, I'm too young to marry Take me back to Tulsa, I'm too young to marry Would I go You Let me off And I'll walk down to Greenwood Take me back to Tulsa, I'm too young to marry Take me back to Tulsa, I'm too young to marry
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Written by: Bob Wills, Tommy Duncan
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, JOHNNY BOND PUBLICATIONS, Peermusic Publishing
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Take Me Back To Tulsa" is a country music song which falls under the western swing sub-genre. This particular genre is an amalgamation of country, folk, and jazz.
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ArtistsThe song was performed by Bob Wills and his band, The Texas Playboys.
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Released YearThe song was recorded and released in 1941.
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CompositionThe song is co-credited to Bob Wills and Tommy Duncan.
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Cultural Embedded"Take Me Back to Tulsa" contains references to life and landscape of Texas, and thus showcases the cultural links between the music and the region it originates from.
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SignificanceThe song is considered a classic of the Western swing genre.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was very popular in its time, though it did not chart with Billboard because Billboard did not have a country chart yet.
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CoversThe song has been covered by several artists over the years, showcasing its enduring popularity. Notable covers include those by Asleep at the Wheel and George Strait.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics tell the story of a man who is longing to return to Tulsa, even if it means working manually or dancing all night long.
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Recognition"Take Me Back To Tulsa" has been recognized in the Grammy Hall of Fame, further cementing its place in music history.
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AlbumThe song was a part of the album "For The Last Time", Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys’ final recording.
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LegacyThe song is an integral part of Bob Wills and The Texas Playboys' live set and has been performed by the band and various cover bands in countless venues all around the world, thereby preserving Western swing music for new generations of fans.
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