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“Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man” – Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn

Loretta Lynn & Conway Twitty: Chart Rewind, 1978

About the Song

Ah, love and geography! Country music thrives on stories of star-crossed couples, and Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn’s duet, “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man”, is a prime example. This classic song, released in 1973, explores the fiery tension and undeniable chemistry that arises when a Southern belle from Louisiana meets a stubborn Mississippi man.

The beauty of the song lies in the back-and-forth between Twitty and Lynn. He, with his deep baritone, embodies the strong, traditional Mississippi character, perhaps a touch set in his ways. Lynn, with her signature sass, portrays the fiery Louisiana woman, unwilling to be tamed. The lyrics, “He likes his catfish fried, I like mine et on a po’boy,” perfectly capture the playful jabs at their cultural differences.

“Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man” isn’t all playful banter, though. There’s a simmering attraction beneath the surface. Twitty sings, “She’s got a smile like sunshine, a temper like a storm,” hinting at the woman’s captivating complexity. Lynn counters with, “He’s got a stubborn streak a mile wide, but a heart that’s warm,” acknowledging his gruff exterior that masks a kind soul.

Despite their contrasting personalities and backgrounds, the song emphasizes the undeniable pull between them. Lines like, “We may fight like fire and rain, but somethin’ ’bout us just fits the same,” showcase the universal truth that opposites can attract. “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man” celebrates the beauty of finding love in unexpected places, where differences become a source of intrigue rather than a barrier.

The song transcends its geographical references. It’s a story about embracing what makes us unique and finding common ground despite our contrasting backgrounds. Whether you’re from the North or the South, the city or the country, “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man” reminds us that love can bridge any divide, as long as hearts are open and passions run hot.Loretta Lynn & Conway Twitty Live on Hee Haw | Loretta lynn, Conway twitty, Country music

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Lyrics: Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man

[Conway Twitty:]
Hey, Louisiana woman
[Loretta Lynn:]
Mississippi man
[Both:]
We get together every time we can
The Mississippi River can’t keep us apart
[Conway Twitty:]
There’s too much love in this Mississippi heart
[Loretta Lynn:]
Too much love in this Louisiana heart[Conway Twitty:]
See the alligators all a waitin’ nearby
Sooner or later, they know I’m gonna try
When she waved 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[Conway Twitty:]
Louisiana woman
[Loretta Lynn:]
Mississippi man
[Both:]
We get together every time we can
The Mississippi River can’t keep us apart
[Conway Twitty:]
There’s too much love in this Mississippi heart
[Loretta Lynn:]
Too much love in this Louisiana heart

[Loretta Lynn:]
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 ripped the coast
If he can’t come to me, I’m gonna go to him
That Mississippi River, Lord, I’m gonna swim

[Conway Twitty:]
Hey, Louisiana woman
[Loretta Lynn:]
Mississippi man
[Both:]
We get together every time we can
The Mississippi River can’t keep us apart
[Conway Twitty:]
There’s too much love in this Mississippi heart
[Loretta Lynn:]
Too much love in this Louisiana heart

[Conway Twitty:]
Well, Mississippi River, Lord, it’s one mile wide
And I’m gotta get me to the other side
[Loretta Lynn:]
Mississippi man, I’m a-losin’ my mind
Gotta have your lovin’ one more time
[Conway Twitty:]
I’m gonna jump in the river and here I go
Too bad, alligator, you swim too slow

[Conway Twitty:]
Hey, Louisiana woman
[Loretta Lynn:]
Mississippi man
[Both:]
We get together every time we can
The Mississippi River can’t keep us apart
[Conway Twitty:]
There’s too much love in this Mississippi heart
[Loretta Lynn:]
Too much love in this Louisiana heart
[Conway Twitty:]
There’s too much love in this Mississippi heart
[Loretta Lynn:]
Too much love in this Louisiana heart
[Conway Twitty:]
Hey, there’s too much love in this Mississippi heart
[Loretta Lynn:]
Too much love in this Louisiana heart
[Conway Twitty:]
There’s too much love in this Mississippi heart
[Loretta Lynn:]
Too much love in this Louisiana heart
[Conway Twitty:]
Hey

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