Shelly West and David Frizzell - You're the reason God made Oklahoma

[@bjtild]

They don't make country music like this today. Brilliantly done. Still sounding great after all these years.

[@TheLeebo1962]

My wife and i used to sing this together; cancer took her in 2001. Only time i've sung it since was karaoke with my 3 daughters as a tribute to her, but i still listen to it often.

[@danroberts9050]

Way back in the mid '80s I was working as a lighting engineer for a sound and light company and we were setting up for a huge fair. In those days I was a rocker and didn't know much about country music so I had no idea who the main act was. As I was assembling a light bar a guy gets out of the tour bus and walks over and asks me what I was doing. I said I was fixing up some lights for the show. He asked if I'd like to go for a walk with him. I looked at my boss and he nodded "yes". So we spent the next :30 or so minutes just walking around the fair. I introduced myself and he introduced himself as David. He was a very nice guy. I had no idea who David was. Later I saw him on stage. Now many years later I'm a big fan of "David" - the guy I didn't know. LOL

[@tobiasdubose8812]

Now that's what I call a damn good country western song.

[@bjtild]

Real country music! Brilliant!

[@randymiller3949]

I heard Clint Eastwood say in an interview that as soon as he heard this song he told the producer & director that he wanted this song in Every Which Way But Loose. Then he said after he talked to David Frizzell & told David that the song was going to be in the movie, he told David that this song was a real hot pistol & that this song would be around for a while. Man...was Clint Eastwood right!!! I love this song...it's on my MP3 player that I listen to often while walking my dogs in my neighborhood. Much love from Mobile Alabama.

[@Gods2ndFavoriteBassPlyr]

Two of the greatest voices to Ever come out of the world of Country Music.

[@dennisjensen6924]

My. Son. Randy. And. I. 💘. You. Miss. Shelly. West. And. Mr. David. Frizzell. And. Miss. Dottie. West. And. Mr. Lefty. Frizzell. Our. Late. Wife. And. Mother. Would. Have. Also. Loved. You. Especially. The. 🎵 🎶 🎵 🎶 . Your. The. Reason. God. Made. Oklahoma. You. Country. Music. Singers. Take. The. Hurt. And. Loneliness. Away. From. Losing. Miss. Marianne. Thank. You. All. Respectfully. Dennis. And. Randy. Lee. Jensen. All. Our. 💘. God. Bless. You. Great. American. Singers.

[@BarneeFife]

David and Shelly did this, one of the best country songs EVER, and coincidentally they seem to be 2 of the best people around also. Thank you both.

[@chevtrukman]

The chemistry between these two is always refreshing. I know she’s married to his brother, but they just click naturally.

[@coolsweetgroovy]

Love this song & Shelly West unfortunately she's so underrated just like her mom

[@kennybridgman4322]

I have been born & raised here in Oklahoma & have lived here my whole life! This state means so so much to me & I love everything & every inch of it. Look at all the Country & singers in general we have produced. This is such a wonderful state & o yeah BOOMER SOONER

[@LocustIvy]

Real singing...no auto tune.

[@missylankford6194]

One of my all time favorites

[@M.Huling]

I really miss those days, brings tears to my eyes thinking about all the musical greats that are gone now and the old days. As of March 2023 David is still alive. But we’ve lost singers like Gearge Jones, Keith Whitley, Conway Twitty,, Tammy Wynette, Lari White, Daryle Singletary, Mindy McCready, Joe Diffie. There are many others but those come to mind right now. We honor them by remembering and listening to their music. RIP

[@kenkleiser8674]

Now thats Country music ❤

[@maryshelly4377]

Love you all,thank for sweet memories.GOD BLESS you both🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏

[@drbombay91765]

Memories of my youth! Shelly and David.

[@jdoutdoors6614]

So many legends in that room

[@dallasquinby2209]

This is one of my favorites

[@louisbarrera5913]

Shelley West singing. One of my favorites women country music and crystal Gayle. In the same room gives me chills

[@louisbarrera5913]

And her laugh and crystal Gayle laughs at her PRICELESS. LOVE YOU SHELLEY AND CRYSTAL. Shelley West laugh is so beautiful

[@kellymccain3403]

Will always love Shelly West. She is one of the most underrated and overlooked women in the history of country music. Music legends spotted in the room: Larry Gatlin/Charlie Pride/Roy Clark/ Crystal Gayle/Little Jimmy Dickens/ Roger Miller????.....not sure about Roger.

[@Oumpah-Pah]

I also saw Ed Bruce and not sure, I think Lacy J. Dalton

[@clpendygraft]

Just like her mom.

[@mrselbey2413]

Shelly is the best singer in the world and a very beautiful woman

[@danieladams2364]

he might've gotten older but the man still got.

[@jasonstriker5975]

Their just as good live! 😎 I love this song

[@susanmorganmitchell6347]

Lol... loved the way he asked Shelly how it started. They sure still sound good .

[@paulafondren1788]

You should be proud it’s a beautiful song Merle did a wonderful job singing it l love it ❤❤❤❤

[@joemcmillan2089]

Beautiful Country Music!

[@EdlBy85]

There's a full moon over Tulsa I hope that it's shining on you The nights are getting cold In Cherokee County There's a Blue Norther passing through I remember green eyes and a ranchers daughter But remember is all that I do Losing you left a pretty good cowboy With nothing to hold on to Sundown came and I drove to town And drank a drink or two You're the reason God made Oklahoma You're the reason God made Oklahoma And I'm sure missing you I'm sure missing you Here the city lights out shine the moon I was just now thinking of you Sometimes when the wind blows you can see the mountains And all the way to Malibu Everyone's a star here in L.A. County You oughta see the things that they do All the cowboys down on the Sunset Strip Wish that they could be like you The Santa Monica Freeway Sometimes makes a country girl blue You're the reason God made Oklahoma You're the reason God made Oklahoma And I'm sure missing you I work 10 hours on a John Deere tractor Just thinking of you all day I've got a calico cat and a two room flat On a street in West L.A. You're the reason God made Oklahoma You're the reason God made Oklahoma And I'm sure missing you I'm sure missing you

[@KenRossJordan]

Met Shelly West in Hendersonville a few years back, she was very nice. Always loved her voice and Dottie's too! Longtime fan of the Frizzell's too God bless

[@michaelwelch557]

Great song, lovely and classy lady.....

[@cheryl5272]

Another good one. Thanks.

[@EagleArrow]

Still a great song! Dottie so proud of her little girl!❤

[@marbellad.290]

1991 flew on the same plane, American Airlines....from Brussels, Belgium to Austin, Tx...changing planes in Chicago, was on the same plane with Allan Frizzell from Brussels, Belgium to Chicago with his band members. I was the only one who knew who they were. Allan started playing his guitar everyone got excited! It was a hell of a party on the plane, it made the flight so much shorter. [We] landed in Chicago, hugged and said good bye......He also asked me for some gum. Took lots of pics with him and his band.

[@louisbarrera5913]

Her laugh I could hear over and over when she say I suppose to over here Shelley West I love you

[@saramunsell6724]

Always loved this duo !!

[@nancysloan3731]

I saw Shelly many years ago at the CA State Fair in Sacramento with Dotty. It was a great concert. I met Dottie's band at the entrance to the fair. I told them I came just to see Dotty. But Shelly was there too. What a surprise? Loved them both.

[@amandajohnstongroovingupsl2976]

He sounds more like his Daddy the older he gets 💙

[@viljoliukku7761]

What artists! I really like David and Shelly. David has such a wonderfully relaxed and style. Shelly is fantastic, love shines brightly! :)

[@JAY21311]

I wonder if Shelly West still singing. If not, I hope she'll make a comeback. Miss her voice💞

[@jefforylong1389]

This is Jeff I played drums for you in Oregon at Gary's Fishermans Wharf. Let play drums for you again!! Make my day. Still playing never stopped.

[@clipp7777]

Love Dottie, Shelly and the Frizzell's!!!!

[@markedson2206]

Saw them in concert a few times back when this song first came out!

[@mrselbey2413]

Shelly is so awesome and so beautiful 😍

[@stevekovacs4478]

Boy, did I have a crush on her... great job, even years ago.

[@clipp7777]

Love these two!!!!💞

[@sergeantmasson3669]

Sadly, several of the country music stars there, are no longer with us.

[@thebeagles2025]

She aged well. I saw them in concert when this was a hit. She's the reason I still have a thing for redheads.

[@jookeymortz]

Keep coming back. Great

[@alangodfrey505]

Back againe what singers that keep you coming back. Hope you guys are still OK

[@maryshelly4377]

Miss Dottie 🙏🌹🙏🌹🙏

[@mjmjersey]

Love them

[@NattyBumppo48]

Contemporary country royalty....

[@cynthiamartin2619]

Reminds me of a green eyed cowboy from Tulsa !

[@NattyBumppo48]

A LOT of talent sitting in that room............

[@boobourne1675]

Certainly is...

[@williamllawrence5825]

This was country!

[@richardkeithsanborn4639]

Few songs tell so we'll this story of romantic adventure and OklaWomen

[@sergeantmasson3669]

Shelly still reminds me of her mama, Dottie.

[@kreed1742]

She’s the reason why I love redheads! She’s gorgeous!

[@boobourne1675]

Shelley really pulled that out in the end...

[@jameswolverton7345]

I had a huge crush on her as a kid.

[@betomontemayor7369]

Where can I get a DVD of this video?

[@JohnThomas-qr4kc]

We sing You’re the reason God made Arizona

[@dannyc1174]

Great song, great singers and they still have that chemistry and fun together. A relaxed, real, honest performance. Song co-written by the great, legendary youthfully-energetic double-neck Mosrite guitar whiz , Oklahoman Larry Collins (of Larry & Lorrie - The Collins Kids). I love the Bryants - Felice & Boudleaux - but can't believe they sued Larry and the co-writer over copyright infringement claiming the song had the "same melody"? as the Bryants' "Rocky Top"....huh? I can hear a little here and there, but geez....Bryants won (!) and their names are now attached to the copyright.

[@onelowflyer]

That is one lovely lady. Where are you lady?

[@justaplainspokengirl]

OK LA HOMA Oklahoma Might help your views ;)

[@terrelltiller5710]

I guarantee you there’s no Cowboys on the sunset strip

[@normancrew2739]

This is why god invented country music

[@Joy7BS]

music is music----but Tulsa isnt in Cherokee County---LOL🙃🙃🙃🙃 🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃

[@timsanderson5572]

Please correct the song name.

[@sonjapowell939]

William Allen Truax

[@w.hayesconner1317]

Songs that try to imply that LA and NYC are places country people know have always kind of bugged me… 😂. “Stay in your lane.” There aren’t cowboys on the Sunset Strip wanting to be like a farmer in Oklahoma. Nor are Southern/Midwestern girls intimately familiar with LA freeways, no matter how many of them move west trying to become actors 😂…

[@J.H.HOLLIDAY]

the voice is gone shelly

[@BigWheelHawaii]

Good,,,, But He's,,,, No George Jone or King George,,,, Now Shelly,,, That's a Different Story,,,,