Oklahoma Girl
Reba McEntire · 1994
119 min · 40 tracks · country music
A heartfelt blend of traditional country storytelling with lush melodies and Reba's signature emotive vocal style.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Don’t Want to Be a One Night Stand Start here — This track opens the album with a powerful declaration of desire for deeper connection, encapsulating McEntire's ability to convey vulnerability through strong storytelling.
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Invitation to the Blues — The song stands out with its poignant exploration of heartache and longing, showcasing McEntire's emotive delivery that resonates deeply with listeners.
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Runaway Heart — This track highlights McEntire’s versatility, blending a catchy melody with lyrics that reflect on love and freedom, making it memorable within the album.
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(You Lift Me) Up to Heaven — This song showcases an uplifting theme paired with McEntire's soaring vocals, illustrating her ability to balance emotional depth with hopefulness.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt storytelling throughout journey
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- suitable for long listening sessions
- warm melodies for cozy evenings
- emotional depth in each track
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced energizing music
- want standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album contributed to Reba's rising fame in the 90s country scene.
- Themes
- Oklahoma roots· heartfelt storytelling· romantic longing
- Career context
- Released in 1994, Oklahoma Girl was Reba McEntire's follow-up to her successful album, Read My Mind. At this stage in her career, she was establishing herself as a leading figure in country music, building on her previous commercial success and expanding her artistic range.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Trisha Yearwood· Brooks & Dunn· Martina McBride
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 I Don’t Want to Be a One Night Stand Start here 3:02
- 2 A Cowboy Like You 2:15
- 3 (There’s Nothing Like the Love) Between a Woman and a Man 2:58
- 4 Right Time of the Night 2:39
- 5 Invitation to the Blues 3:31
- 6 Last Night, Ev’ry Night 3:03
- 7 Runaway Heart 3:00
- 8 (I Still long to Hold You) Now and Then 2:36
- 9 Daddy 3:09
- 10 The Blues Don’t Care Who’s Got ’em 3:16
- 11 Sweet Dreams 3:03
- 12 My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own 2:27
- 13 I’m a Woman 3:51
- 14 I Don’t Think Love Ought to Be That Way 2:44
- 15 (You Lift Me) Up to Heaven 2:47
- 16 Tears on My Pillow 2:37
- 17 Empty Arms 3:13
- 18 Suddenly There’s a Valley 3:32
- 19 I Can See Forever in Your Eyes 2:47
- 20 A Poor Man’s Roses (or a Rich Man’s Gold) 2:54
Disc 2
- 1 Waitin’ for the Sun to Shine 2:52
- 2 How Does It Feel to Be Free 3:25
- 3 Small Two‐Bedroom Starter 3:12
- 4 Lovin’ You, Lovin’ Me 2:46
- 5 Only You (And You Alone) 2:53
- 6 Today All Over Again 3:22
- 7 Heart 3:03
- 8 I’m Not That Lonely Yet 2:49
- 9 Old Man River (I’ve Come to Talk Again) 3:27
- 10 Whoever’s Watchin’ 2:52
- 11 Can’t Even Get the Blues No More 2:32
- 12 You’re the First Time I’ve Thought About Leaving 2:57
- 13 Muddy Mississippi 3:30
- 14 Reasons 2:11
- 15 She Came on Like Lightnin’ 3:24
- 16 One Good Reason 3:06
- 17 Why Do We Want (What We Know We Can’t Have) 2:42
- 18 Pins and Needles 2:20
- 19 We’ll Waltz in Love Tonight 3:33
- 20 There Ain’t No Future in This 2:35
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Come On Come On
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Shares heartfelt storytelling and emotional depth with a blend of folk and country influences.
Hearts in Armor
Trisha Yearwood
Features rich narratives and romantic longing, with a similar vocal emotiveness and production style.
Only What I Feel
Patty Loveless
Combines traditional country sound with personal storytelling, reflecting deep emotional themes.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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