"Oklahoma Borderline" | ||||
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Single by Vince Gill | ||||
from the album The Things That Matter | ||||
B-side | "She Don't Know" | |||
Released | November 18, 1985 | |||
Recorded | 1984 | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 3:36 | |||
Label | RCA Nashville | |||
Songwriter(s) | Vince Gill, Rodney Crowell, Guy Clark | |||
Producer(s) | Emory Gordy Jr. | |||
Vince Gill singles chronology | ||||
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"Oklahoma Borderline" is a song co-written and performed by American country music artist Vince Gill. Released in November 1985 as the third single from his album The Things That Matter, The song reached No. 9 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. [1] The song was written by Gill, Rodney Crowell and Guy Clark.
The song captures the spirit of adventure and longing, telling the story of a restless soul eager to break free and explore the open road, specifically crossing the Oklahoma border. Its upbeat tempo, intricate guitar work, and Gill's distinctive vocal delivery make it a standout track that showcases his talent not only as a vocalist but also a musician.
"Oklahoma Borderline" remain a fan favorite and testament to Gill's songwriting abilities, especially in collaboration with iconic writers like Crowell and Clark. It helped establish Gill's reputation as one of the most versatile and enduring artists in country music.
Chart (1985-1986) | Peak position |
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US Hot Country Songs ( Billboard ) [2] | 9 |
Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 27 |
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"Feels Like Love" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Vince Gill. It was released in May 2000 as the second single from the album Let's Make Sure We Kiss Goodbye. The song reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and peaked at number 13 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.
Rodney Crowell is the third studio album by American country music artist Rodney Crowell. It was released in 1981 by Warner Bros. Records and was his last album on that label before switching to Columbia. It was the first album Crowell produced by himself. It reached #47 on the Top Country Albums chart and #105 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. The songs, "Stars on the Water" and "Victim or a Fool" were released as singles. "Stars on the Water" reached #30 on the Hot Country Songs chart, his highest-charting song up to that point. It peaked at #21 on the Canadian country charts. "Victim or a Fool" reached #34 in the U.S. The album was rereleased on compact disc in 2005 paired with his previous album But What Will the Neighbors Think.
Jewel of the South is an album by the American country music artist Rodney Crowell. Released in 1995, it was his second and last album under the MCA Records label. Like its predecessor, it failed to chart on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. Only one track, "Please Remember Me", was released as a single; it reached No. 69 on the Hot Country Songs chart. Tim McGraw would release a successful cover of the song on his 1999 album A Place in the Sun that hit No. 1 in the United States and Canada, as well as reaching No. 10 on The Billboard Hot 100.
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"Whenever You Come Around" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Vince Gill. It was released in April 1994 as the first single from the album When Love Finds You. The song reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. It was written by Gill and Pete Wasner. The song was covered by Willie Nelson in 2014 for his Band of Brothers album.
"What the Cowgirls Do" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Vince Gill. It was released in July 1994 as the second single from the album When Love Finds You. The song reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. It was written by Gill and Reed Nielsen and features lead guitar from Gill and session guitarist Steuart Smith.
"When Love Finds You" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Vince Gill. It was released in October 1994 as third single and title track from the album When Love Finds You. The song reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. It was written by Gill and Michael Omartian.
"If You Ever Have Forever in Mind" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Vince Gill. It was released in May 1998 as the first single from the album The Key. The song reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and number 1 in Canada. It also won Gill the Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance. It was written by Gill and Troy Seals.
"High Lonesome Sound" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Vince Gill. It was released in April 1996 as the first single and title track from his album High Lonesome Sound. The song reached #12 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in June 1996 and #1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada the following month.
"Everybody's Sweetheart" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Vince Gill. It was released in January 1988 as the third single from the album The Way Back Home. The song reached #11 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"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 Gill's 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.
"Next Big Thing" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Vince Gill. It was released in November 2002 as the first single and title track from the album Next Big Thing. The song reached #17 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The song was written by Gill, Al Anderson and John Hobbs.
"Don't Come Cryin' to Me" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Vince Gill. It was released in January 1999 as the third single from the album The Key. The song reached No. 27 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The song was written by Gill and Reed Nielsen.