You're the Reason God Made Oklahoma
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"You're the Reason God Made Oklahoma" is a 1981 single from the film "Any Which Way You Can
" and was performed by David Frizzell
and Shelly West
. "You're the Reason God Made Oklahoma" was written by Felice and Boudleaux Bryant
, Larry Collins and Sandy Pinkard (of Pinkard & Bowden
) would become Shelly West's debut on the country chart and David Frizzell's second hit on the country chart. The single was the most successful of seven country hits by the duo and would go to number one on the country chart for one week and spend a total of eleven weeks in the Top 40 country chart .
Any Which Way You Can
* Beers To You** Written by Steve Dorff , John Durrill , Sandy Pinkard and Snuff Garrett ** Sung by Ray Charles and Clint Eastwood* Any Which Way You Can...
" and was performed by David Frizzell
David Frizzell
David Frizzell is an American country music singer. He is the younger brother of country music legend Lefty Frizzell. His career first started in the late 1950s, but his biggest success came in the '80s, 30 years into his career....
and Shelly West
Shelly West
Shelly West is an American country music singer. Her mother was the country music star Dottie West, whose career spanned three decades. Shelly West is best known for having hit duets with David Frizzell, and for their #1 hit "You're the Reason God Made Oklahoma"...
. "You're the Reason God Made Oklahoma" was written by Felice and Boudleaux Bryant
Felice and Boudleaux Bryant
Felice Bryant and Boudleaux Bryant were an American husband-and-wife country music and pop songwriting team best known for songs such as "Rocky Top," "Love Hurts" and numerous Everly Brothers hits, including "All I Have to Do Is Dream" and "Bye Bye Love".-Beginnings:Boudleaux was born Diadorius...
, Larry Collins and Sandy Pinkard (of Pinkard & Bowden
Pinkard & Bowden
Pinkard & Bowden is an American country music duo composed of singer-songwriters James "Sandy" Pinkard and Richard Bowden, who also play guitar and bass guitar. The duo's music comprises a mix of musical parody and original comedy songs. Pinkard has also written hit singles for Mel Tillis, Anne...
) would become Shelly West's debut on the country chart and David Frizzell's second hit on the country chart. The single was the most successful of seven country hits by the duo and would go to number one on the country chart for one week and spend a total of eleven weeks in the Top 40 country chart .
Chart performance
| Chart (1981) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | 1 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 13 |