Alan Jackson & Tim McGraw [Karaoke]

Alan Jackson & Tim McGraw [Karaoke]

ASIN: B0000AINQR

Track Listings

1. That'd Be Alright [Vocal Version]

2. Drive (For Daddy Gene) [Vocal Version]

3. She's My Kind of Rain [Vocal Version]

4. Cowboy in Me [Vocal Version]

5. Work in Progress [Vocal Version]

6. That'd Be Alright [Karaoke Version]

7. Drive (For Daddy Gene) [Karaoke Version]

8. She's My Kind of Rain [Karaoke Version]

9. Cowboy in Me [Karaoke Version]

10. Work in Progress [Karaoke Version]

Tracks:

Honk If You Honky Tonk
Murder On Music Row
Milk Cow Blues
Cowboys Like Us
All My Ex's Live In Texas
Hey Good Lookin'
Sea Of Heartbreak
Northeast Texas Women
Boats To Build
Margaritaville
It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere
Designated Drinker
Texas Women
Seven Bridges Road
Where I Come From

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Recorded live at Dallas's Texas Stadium in 2004, this long-delayed release is worth the wait. Over 15 tracks, the three superstars sing together, separately, and in pairs for what turns out to be both a musical treat and a long draw of fun. Strait, who normally stands stock still in concert, loosens up and--surprise!--talks between songs ("That's country right there now"), and if my ears heard right, may actually say the word "ass." His is the strongest section musically, as he uses the western-swing classic "Milk Cow Blues" to stretch out with a fine showcase of his Ace in the Hole Band, and brings Jackson out for a masterful version of their hit "Murder on Music Row." But Jackson's set offers a personality-rich rendition of "Where I Come From," as well as a bluegrass version of Steve Young's "Seven Bridges Road" and a sturdy cover of "Texas Women," Hank Williams Jr.'s exercise in Lone Star braggadocio. Buffett gets a little too cute on "Margaritaville," on which over-the-top chorines shout, "Salt! Salt! Salt!" But when Jackson and Strait join him for a rousing romp through "Hey, Good Lookin'," you can almost see the ghost of Hank Sr. dancing in the aisles. --Alanna Nash

Customer Reviews:

Great Key West Country!.......2007-07-06

I am a "Parrothead" and have been for years. Jimmy's easing into Country is a great move in that it introduces him to many potential new fans. I wish there was a DVD of this concert available.

Fun, but seems like you had to be there.......2007-07-04

Nice music from a stadium performance. Makes you feel you needed to be there to "get" some of it.

Buffett master of style.......2007-06-09

Jimmy Buffett will be remembered in Music History as the Troubadour of the the 20th Century. His ease at

shining in so many musical genres makes him worth remembering and truly above the average pop star in the

opinion of this humble music teacher.

Live at Texas Stadium.......2007-06-08

These are 3 of my very favorite artists. This album is outstanding. I think they had a lot of fun doing it and their enthusiam comes thru.

Multiple stars are good!.......2007-06-04

I especially like when more than one entertainer participates on the stage or a recording. It always makes it seem more original and not the set patter you usually get. I like all of these artists so the combination is fun.

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You will love this album
Get Randy Travis instead
Wonderful
Very well done
Precious Memories

Precious Memories
Alan Jackson
Manufacturer: Arista
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000E6UJP6
Release Date: 2006-02-28

Tracks:

Blessed Assurance
Softly And Tenderly
I Love To Tell The Story
When We All Get To Heaven
'Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus
In The Garden
Are You Washed In The Blood?
I'll Fly Away
What A Friend We Have In Jesus
Standing On The Promises
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
Leaning On The Everlasting Arms
The Old Rugged Cross
How Great Thou Art
I Want To Stroll Over Heaven With You

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A few decades ago nearly every country singer had at least one--often more--gospel albums in their catalog. Today, aside from gospel veteran Amy Grant, who balances the sacred and secular, and Randy Travis, that concept has long faded. For Alan Jackson, however, treating the musical past as present has been a way of life, as it is with these 15 timeless hymns from his youth. Recorded with just two acoustic guitars and a piano, it was originally a private Christmas present to his mother. The spare instrumentation is surprisingly robust behind his flawless readings of "I'll Fly Away," "Softly and Tenderly," "How Great Thou Art," "Are You Washed in the Blood?," and "The Old Rugged Cross," all as beguilingly unpretentious as any of his country hits. Instead of an all-star duet, wife Denise and daughters Mattie and Ali join in on "'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus." In the end, what began as a private bequest becomes a moving, eloquent gift to Jackson's entire audience. --Rich Kienzle

Customer Reviews:

You will love this album.......2007-06-27

This album by Alan Jackson is one of the most inspirational ones that I've ever purchased. The way Alan sings these classic hymns is timeless and touching. I've loved this album so much that I obtained copies for friends at church who have all said that I had no idea of how much they loved this album.

One thing that I will definately recommend to readers of this review- you MUST buy the companion DVD in which Alan Jackson performs these songs live at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. The DVD includes 2 songs that weren't shown on the CMT presentation. Alan really gets the joint jumping during the renditions of "Are You Washed in the Blood/I'll Fly Away" The DVD is available through this website. Please get it!

Get Randy Travis instead.......2007-06-24

Not bad, but I still thought a lot of it was over-instrumentalized and some of the timing/tempo was awkward (too slow and/or had lost the rhythm). Randy Travis' _Worship & Faith_ is less melodramatic and easier to sing with.

Wonderful .......2007-06-21

This is the first CD that I have purchased of Alan Jackson. I love country/bluegrass/gospel music.

This is an exceptional CD. It offers a great selection of songs which are sung superbly with sincere warmth. It is one of those Cd's that you can listen to while you are relaxing or just doing your housework.

Please Alan, give us some more gospel recordings like this soon.

Very well done.......2007-06-04

After growing up in church and serving as church pianist for over 20 years, I feel the need to express my disappointment that the hymns are not sung very much nowadays. Today's church song leaders and choir directors prefer to have their congregations sing praise and worship choruses instead of traditional hymns from the hymn book. I'm not even sure that most young people have even heard many, if any, hymns. Worse, many people who do sing hymns don't sing them the way they're traditionally supposed to be sung. I was very pleased, therefore, when Alan Jackson recorded this CD. I saw his concert on TV, and immediately thereafter ordered the CD. Alan Jackson sings the hymns the way they were sung in church when I was growing up... the way they're supposed to be sung. If you ask me, this is worship at its best.

Precious Memories.......2007-05-25

Another great by Alan Jackson, really enjoyable
entertainer. A good DVD to listen to at home or
in the car.

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like red in a rose
Great Album
Not as country as I always thought Alan was.
Alan Jackson Great singer
Could be better

Like Red on a Rose
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ASIN: B000HDZKAA
Release Date: 2006-09-26

Tracks:

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Good Imitation Of The Blues
Like Red On A Rose
Nobody Said That It Would Be Easy
Don't Change On Me
The Firefly's Song
Wait A Minute
Had It Not Been You
A Woman's Love
Don't Ask Why
Aa Lovely As You
Where Do I Go From Here (A Trucker's Song)
Bluebird

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The idea of twang king Alan Jackson pairing up with Alison Krauss for an album of love songs might seem heretical to some, especially if they heard only the first cut, the adult-contemporary ballad "Anywhere on Earth You Are." But producer Krauss, whom Jackson approached to make a traditional bluegrass record, always knew there was a sensuous heart beating beneath his aw-shucks demeanor, one that would fit perfectly with the intimate repertoire, genre-bending musical framework, and virtuoso players she'd always chosen for herself. (Robert Lee Castleman, one of Krauss's favorite writers, weighs in with four tunes, and Ron Block, Jerry Douglas, and Dan Tyminski, Krauss's Union Station cohorts, anchor the band.) Jackson, it turns out, also wanted a chance to reflect on the ups and downs of his long marriage, apart from 1998's daring, spoken-word hit "I'll Go On Loving You," a far lustier admission than anything included here. If there's a downside to this brilliant, if unlikely pairing, it's that Krauss's somber program could benefit from something a tad more libidinous or uptempo. But what is here is so beautifully chosen and performed (with spare, affecting harmony vocals by Lee Ann Womack, Cheryl White, Sidney and Suzanne Cox, and Krauss herself) that it's hard to quibble. Throughout, and especially on the ballad "Wait a Minute" and his own dusted-off "A Woman's Love" (1998), Jackson, who explores his rich, lower register more frequently than in the past, comes across like Don Williams in his prime. He's a middle-aged man taking stock of what and who matters most to him in life, and speaking his heart without artifice. In the title track, a song so bone-marrow deep it might bring you to your knees, Jackson declares, "I love you like all little children love pennies." That line that may sound odd and superficial by itself, but in Jackson's nuanced reading, it takes on a nearly spiritual yearning. This album, like the gospel Precious Memories before it, proves that while Jackson--the most nominated performer in CMA history--may be nearing 50, he's not ready to quit challenging himself as an artist. --Alanna Nash

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Customer Reviews:

like red in a rose.......2007-07-01

its a great cd but the first track is scratch so it does not play. but other than that it is a great cd.

Great Album.......2007-06-16

I am listening to the album for the third time as I am working on the computer. I almost didn't buy the album because of some of the negative reviews on Amazon, but I figured I liked the title track and A Woman's Love from the radio so I bought it. I don't know what some of the negative reviews are talking about. If all you like to hear is the same sounding Jackson, put in one of the CDs you already have and listen to it a hundred times. The songs are kind of mellow, but they are country.

Not as country as I always thought Alan was........2007-06-04

The first time I heard the song "Like Red on a Rose", I thought that it was very different from Alan Jackson's previous songs and wasn't entirely sure that I liked the shift.

Then I borrowed the album from a friend of mine to give it a listen; I intended to give Alan Jackson a chance.

I knew quickly that I didn't like the overall tone and sound of the album.

I classify country artists in three categories based on their sound and the themes of their songs: people who have more of a country theme, people who sound more country, and then those who clearly have both. I like to refer to the third group as "pure" country. And I love pure country the most. Alan Jackson has always fallen into that category for me.

I'm a diehard fan of country music. I enjoy many other types of music, but country has always been my favorite. Alan Jackson's pure country sound and theme has always been one of my favorites. "Like Red on a Rose" is a solid letdown from that. It doesn't seem to have any of Alan's usual pure country self. The sound of the album is far from it, and the themes too seem out of the range of usual country songs. To me, the album isn't really country.

I do like artists who explore their sounds, but this seems to be a fruitless exploration. And besides, if you're such a hitmaker as Alan Jackson, pray tell, WHY would you EVER want to change your sound so dramatically? I also don't understand how such a bluegrass wonder as Alison Krauss, while producing on this album, let Alan slide so far from his usual sound.

Apart from the sound that I dislike, the albums songs themselves don't seem to be up to par either. Usually when I listen to an album, a few songs will immediately leap out at me on the first listen-through, and they'll slowly become my favorites. I gave "Like Red on a Rose" FOUR listens, and never once did any of the songs leap out at me. The whole album was one single monotonous, boring blur to both my ears and mind. If you were to ask me now about any of the individual songs on the album, I wouldn't be able to tell you a thing. They were simply that forgettable.

The whole album would be that forgettable if its blatant contrast to Alan's usual sound and quality didn't make it noteworthy. And I honestly wish that the album was forgettable or non-existant.

Alan Jackson Great singer.......2007-05-28

I could listen to this CD over and over and never tire of it!
He always puts out winners and this one is too!
You will not be disappointed!

Could be better.......2007-05-15

I love Alan Jackson But this cd was not nearly as good as any of the past ones he has brought out. I was very disappointed with this one. It just did not do anything for me. All the songs sound too much the same.

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Buffett grabbed me into his crazy little world with this one
Escapism via Buffett
A Bit Heavy On The Country For Me
To much country
Good Buffett duets

License to Chill
Jimmy Buffett
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ASIN: B00029P9X2
Release Date: 2004-07-13

Tracks:

Hey Good Lookin' (with Clint Black, Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, Toby Keith and George Strait)
Boats To Build (with Alan Jackson)
License To Chill (with Kenny Chesney)
Coast Of Carolina
Piece Of Work (with Toby Keith)
Anything, Anytime, Anywhere
Trip Around The Sun (with Martina McBride)
Simply Complicated
Coastal Confessions
Sea Of Heartbreak (with George Strait)
Conky Tonkin' (with Clint Black)
Playin' The Loser Again (with Bill Withers)
Window On The World
Someone I Used To Love (with Nanci Griffith)
Scarlet Begonias
Back To The Island

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Country music's infatuation with the puka-shell rock of Jimmy Buffett has been one of the genre's less fortunate indulgences. Most of Nashville's hat acts do little more than dip their toe in the water and do nothing to build upon Buffett's signature sounds. That's why License to Chill, which features a plethora of Music City guests (Alan Jackson, Kenny Chesney, Clint Black, George Strait, Martina McBride, Toby Keith) along with Bill Withers and Nanci Griffith, seems like a bad idea. But the album, on which the Key West hedonist performs his favorite "bar gig" songs, as he calls them, often delights. As someone who began his songwriting career in Nashville (and who's also recorded more than half his albums there), Buffett isn't just slumming, as his choice of covers (from such writers as Guy Clark, John Hiatt, Hank Williams, and Jerry Garcia) proves. What could have been little more than a lark, then, ends up being a showcase for Buffett the serious songwriter and song finder. Although he does indulge in the occasional beach-minded thong-writing, Chill is a surprisingly satisfying album aimed less at the Parrothead crowd and more toward an audience who remembers the Buffett of 30 years ago, a man who struggled to make his mark among Nashville's most revered tunesmiths. --Alanna Nash

Customer Reviews:

Buffett grabbed me into his crazy little world with this one .......2007-07-01

Jimmy Buffett may be into "chilling out" more these days, but his songs on "Licence to Chill," made in collaboration with numerous talented country artists, indicate a man who is hardly resting on his musical laurels. In fact, this CD not only sparked my interest in Buffett's storied career, but it also endeared me to the genre of country-western music much more. Before this CD, my main connection with Buffett was checking out the Boat Drunks live (see the Drunks' album Wahine Man). Truthfully, I used to regard JB and his followers as little more than binge-drinking mainstream Americans whose idea of good music was what came out of the jukebox at the local Perkins restaurant. I stand corrected, though, thanks to this amazing CD.

A rousing cover of Hank Williams' "Hey Good Lookin' " (recorded with several big-named country artists) was the perfect ditty to lead off this album, but the song's carefree sound and attitude don't fully define "License to Chill." Many of these tunes take the time to reflect on life, aging, love and heartbreak. The title track, however, like the opening song, has all the reflection of a Budweiser commercial. Still, that's OK. Buffett seemed to be making some statements in creating this CD: First off, he's earned his right to chill royally, and second, he wanted to get back to his apparent country roots, which he certainly accomplished in spades.

The more mesmerizing and harmonic tunes from this CD are the slower-paced ones such as "Boats to Build" (with Alan Jackson), "Coast of Carolina," "Anything Anytime Anywhere," "Trip Around the Sun" (with Martina McBride), "Coastal Confessions" and "Sea of Heartbreak" (with George Strait), all beautiful compositions that shocked me into truly respecting Buffett's outlook and musical talent. My personal favorite from this plethora of amazing tunes is "Window on the World," a mid-tempo, down-home country song if there ever was one. On it, Buffett's voice is severely baritone (purposely hungover-sounding?), while his lyrics are candid, philosophical and resigned, but also convey a hint of mischievousness and sparkle for life. A great slide guitar and solid acoustic guitar work also enhance this most tuneful of tunes.

There's some cool, more rugged tracks as well. The confident and self-knowing "Piece of Work" (with Toby Keith), the humorous and true-to-life "Simply Complicated," and "Conky Tonkin" (with Clint Black) would each satisfy the insatiable restlessness of any true country fan. Meanwhile, bona fide Buffett fans will take heart with the album's last two songs, "Scarlet Begonias" and "Back to the Island," which are full of enough lighthearted lyrics and islandlike sounds to make one realize JB would never totally abandon the seaside fluff he's so aptly made a great living at. From slow-dancing prom songs to organic country to a rollicking good time, "License to Chill" is a fantastic piece of work from top to bottom, by a longtime musical artist who managed to erase my condescending scorn and attain my utmost respect with one fell swoop of a CD. In the end, "License to Chill" also accomplishes what it perhaps set out to do: help others enjoy life, despite its bothersome inadequacies and travails.

Escapism via Buffett.......2007-01-31

This is a great albumn to kick back with a frosty beverage and relax. If you've ever experienced a warm salty breeze and sand between your toes it'll bring back a lot of good memories too. Definately a must to take along on any trip to a warm beach somewhere.

A Bit Heavy On The Country For Me.......2006-11-15

Much to the surprise of just about everyone including Jimmy himself, Buffett makes one of the most remarkable commercial comebacks in the last few decades with the release of "License To Chill". The album became a smash hit and sat at the number one spot on the album chart for weeks, and was nominated for a Grammy. The album spawned several huge country singles including a cover of Hank Williams "Hey Good Looking" and "Trip Around The Sun" a duet with Martina McBride. I believe it is his best selling album ever. For this to happen to a performer in his late 50's is truly remarkable. The comeback actually began before the release of this album. Country crooner Alan Jackson asked Buffett to appear on the song "It's 5 O'clock Somewhere" which became a huge smash. Buffett had been mulling over the possibility of doing a pure country album and decided to strike while the iron was hot. "License" is loaded with gust appearances from a who's who list of country music stars. Clint Black, Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, Toby Keith, George Straight, Martina McBride, Bill Withers and Nancy Griffin all put in an appearance. So the question is.......is the album any good? I guess it depends on your perspective. Not being a huge fan of country music this is far from my favorite Buffett album, but it does have its moments. I tend to like his more traditional non country oriented tracks on this album the best. "Coast Of Carolina" is simply one of the best love songs he has ever written. This song really gets to the heart of his marriage and tells the history of it's ups and downs. I am not usually big on love songs but this one resonates with me for some reason. "Coastal Confessions" is a cool tune. His cover of John Hiatt's "Window On The World" works well. Another highlight for me is the cover of the Grateful Dead's "Scarlet Begonias" which I like better than the original and seems to be another perfect song for Buffett to tackle. The album closer "Back To The Island" is another nice track. Of the country stuff, "License To Chill", "Boats To Build", "Trip Around The Sun" are all good ones. When I saw Buffett in Chicago a few years ago Martina McBride came out and sang "Trip" with Buffett. She has an awesome voice. The rest of the album is ok, country fans probably like it more than I do.

To much country.......2006-11-12

This was just to much country for this parrothead. I liked one song, Piece of Work and that was about it.

Good Buffett duets.......2006-11-04

Although i am not a hugh country music fan,this album is a good listen very well done nice songs

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One of My Favorites
Always great service.
Alan Jackson Greatest Hits Volume II
remarkable
AWESOME... review by a musician

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Tracks:

Little Bitty
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Who's Cheatin' Who
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You don't have to get very far into Alan Jackson's splendid second anthology of hits before you're struck by how well the rangy Georgian has built his catalogue and how beautifully Keith Stegall continually produces his songs, filling the instrumental breaks with unexpectedly creative solos. While Jackson's choice of cover songs is usually inspired ("Pop-A-Top," "Little Bitty"), he's a deft writer, alternating his tongue-in-cheek, Sheriff Andy Taylor persona with his "just a singer of simple songs" earnestness, lacing it all with an unfettered delivery and a Haggardesque dedication to the bedrock honky-tonk sound. There are times when he edges too close to formula, running the romanticized, small-town, cornbread-and-chicken conceits ("Where I Come From") into the ground. But then he quickly redeems himself with a lip-tremblingly good "Drive" or "Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)." This package consists of two discs, 16 hits and two new cuts filling the first and an unnecessary and somewhat inferior eight album tracks occupying the second. Of the two new songs, the emotional husband-and-wife ballad "Remember When" handily outdistances the too-trite "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" with perennial smart-ass Jimmy Buffett. Jackson's too good an artist to settle for such an easy reach, but hey, let's cut him a little slack. He's paid his dues. --Alanna Nash

Customer Reviews:

One of My Favorites.......2007-03-10

So many hits he has to put out a second greatest hits CD?!? What a stud! This is one of those CDs that you can just leave in your CD player and let it go all day. I never get tired of any of the tracks. This is definitely one of my favority CDs!

Always great service........2007-01-11

I have never been disappointed with anything that I have ordered from Amazon.com. It's a pleasure buying products from you.

Alan Jackson Greatest Hits Volume II.......2007-01-10

It was in good condition and very good listening.

remarkable.......2006-11-02

This is a tremendous album with some terrific songs on it. It truly defines the term "greatest hits album." Some of my favorite songs on it include "Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning," "Where I Come From," "Little Man," "The Blues Man," "Little Bitty," and "Right on the Money." I listen to this every chance I get and do not regret buying it. It is one of my favorite CDs. Anyone who is an Alan Jackson fan will love this album. I recommend it. Of all the songs on it "World" is the most important I think.

AWESOME... review by a musician.......2006-10-21

I am not a die hard country fan in the sense that I listen to a variety of music. However, this album is exceptional and ranks among my favorites. Every song on here is a blockbuster and each of them has a great story behind it. The musicianship is excellent and the arrangements are not canned. Alan Jackson comes across as warm, sincere, engaging and definitely in the groove with his band. In my opinion, there is not one song on here that is a filler, although I do like a few songs less than others. I think this CD is the ONE to own, if you can resist buying more. However, Jackson is a real phenomenon and one of the top talents to come on to the country stage. He has the awards to prove it, but this album proves it with sound. Listen to the samples below and you will hear for yourself. His presence on this album comes across strong and through a good stereo even more so. I've listened to this over and over and have never grown tired of the music. Enjoy!

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Greatest Hits
Alan Jackson Greatest Hits Collection
impressive
My Favrote
Excellent buy

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Tracks:

Chattahoochee (Extended Mix)
Gone Country
She's Got The Rhythm (And I Got The Blues)
Midnight In Montgomery
Tall, Tall Trees
Chasin' That Neon Rainbow
I'll Try
Don't Rock The Jukebox
Livin' On Love
Summertime Blues
Love's Got A Hold On You
(Who Says) You Can't Have It All
Home
Wanted
I Don't Even Know Your Name
Dallas
Here In The Real World
Someday
Mercury Blues
I'd Love You All Over Again

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As a superstar who's revered by both the young country audience and traditionalists, Alan Jackson is at his finest when he's steers clear of trifles like "Chattahoochie" and takes those younger fans to school. Here he does just that by paying respects to Hank ("Midnight in Montgomery"), swearing allegiance to George Jones ("Don't Rock the Jukebox"), and calling out all those newcomers who've decided it's time to get twangy now that country's hot ("Gone Country"). All of it pales next to "Here in the Real World," however, as perfect a honky-tonk weeper as mainstream Nashville has produced in 30 years. --David Cantwell

Customer Reviews:

Greatest Hits.......2007-01-13

Gave as a gift to my son. He told me he really enjoyed the music. He is a Alan Jackson fan, as I am.

Alan Jackson Greatest Hits Collection.......2007-01-09

As I've seen with every order....absolutely excellent quality. Can't get better.

impressive.......2006-11-02

Alan Jackson is a true country singer who sticks to traditional country songs. This album features many of those songs such as "Midnight in Montgomery," "Chasin' That Neon Rainbow," "Don't Rock the Jukebox," and "Tall Tall Trees." It features a very impressive collection of songs that will go down as some of the greatest ever recorded. I rank this as one of my favorite albums, and I'm glad I got it. AJ is truly a great singer. If you can find this album, get it!

My Favrote.......2006-09-27

i got this CD when i was 5 and i still have it i have gone to all of His concerts (in miami) and i absoloutely love Living On Love. i have listend to this cd for a long time it has to be one of his best ever!!!

Excellent buy.......2006-08-17

The CD is comprised of some of the best songs Alan Jackson has sung. It's one big hit after another. Great to sing along to.

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Some people are fruit cakes.
Mostly in Fourth Gear
Ignore The NUTS & FRUIT LOOPS
Great service, fast delivery. Thank you.
Money grabbing freak.

Drive
Alan Jackson
Manufacturer: Arista
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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High Mileage [Enhanced CD]

ASIN: B00005UP4E
Release Date: 2002-01-15

Tracks:

Drive (For Daddy Gene)
A Little Bluer Than That
Bring on the Night
Work in Progress
The Sounds
Designated Drinker
Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)
That'd be Alright
Once in a Lifetime Love
When Love Comes Around
I Slipped and Fell in Love
First Love
Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning) (Bonus Track: Live from the 35th Annual CMA Awards)

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He sings straight, writes songs without a half dozen Music Row hacks pitching in their two cents, and keeps the music basic. On Drive, Jackson mixes wistful visions with satire, sorrow, and eloquence, using old cars--"Drive (For Daddy Gene)"--to explore growing up and, on "Work in Progress," spoofing a woman obsessed with "improving" her man. As usual, he explores love's joy ("When Love Comes Around") and anguish ("The Sounds"). His flair for thoughtful, evocative expression reaches its zenith with his classic September 11 commentary "Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)," included in both the studio version and the song's live debut on the CMA Awards. Non-originals, including the Mark Irwin-Irene Kelley tune "A Little Bluer Than That," fit the album's tone. "Designated Drinker," a duet with George Strait, is a pleasant vocal event, though it's rendered mundane by the quality of the other material. Yet again, Jackson zaps Nashville's fallacy that any recipe for success requires generous helpings of dated pop and rock. --Rich Kienzle

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Some people are fruit cakes........2006-07-03

Someone said Alan Jackson is a money grabbin' freak ya right. meet him in person and you'll have a totally different view of the man.

Anyway now on too my review. In my view this is alans best album. Everyone can almost connect to every song on this CD especially "Where Were You" and "Drive" Those too songs rocketed this album too the top of his list. You can say Alan jackson took a shot in the dark and hit a bullseye with this album. Two words too some up this album "Amazing Performance".

Mostly in Fourth Gear.......2006-05-18

Alan Jackson is a great country singer, as well as a genuine, clever, and simple songwriter. He uses all of his best assets on 'Drive'. The familiar material is accomplished, but the less familiar is often even better. The title song, one of his most particular and personal since "Chatahoochee," weaves enough images to transport the listener through his memories. It is substantial in heart and melody. But newer memories come through on "Where Were You (When the World Stopped)". Here he evokes images tenderly, knowing he hardly needs to be "Shockin' us all" any further. He covers all of the bases of our 9/11 experience, and then invites us to be healed and to continue to love one another. It is a fine, uplifting song. Alan Jackson doesn't just heal and drudge up memories, though. He has some country songs on this album that seem so classic, one sometimes thinks they're remakes. His lyrics (more than half of them written or co-written by him) are as clever as "an all-American country boy," can be. The titles tell most of his story: "Designated Drinker," "I Slipped and Fell in Love," and "A Work in Progress," yet they have simple, but savvy phrasing. The first song is a duet with George Strait, a partnership that shows despite all the hot new country, Alan Jackson is mostly a loyal traditionalist. This is true on most of the songs, especially "That'd Be Alright," a whimsical and playful number perfect for the radio. And "Once in a Lifetime Love" is his own ballad alternative that should fit the listener like an old pair of soft jeans. For variety's sake he adds the excellent, upbeat, blues-flavored "First Love," and "The Sounds" delivers a good, solid ballad with fine piano accompaniment.

Many fans are undoubtedly tempted to get Alan Jackson's collections like his "...Greatest Hits, Vol. II," but this C.D. is worthy enough to buy first hand. (The '...Hits...' album should be gravy on the grits.) This album is put together well, and the songs, if anything, seem to get better as the songs move along (unlike his classic 'Who I Am' which is strong, but starts to wane somewhat on the second half). The musicianship is often intricate and accomplished, and, of course, Jackson has one of the best voices in country music. He takes country themes are is able to express himself in a new and colorful way that doesn't lose his audience.

Ignore The NUTS & FRUIT LOOPS.......2005-11-09

"Money Grubbing Freak?" "Blood Money?" Wow, I didn't know it was wrong to pay tribute to the fallen after a significant human tragedy. Should I also be angry at all those who pay tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. and John F. Kennedy? How about songs dedicated to soldiers lost in war? Elvis? Lennon? Princess Di?

Actually, many of us with human feelings remember exactly what we doing when JFK and Ronald Reagan were shot, when the space shuttle exploded, and when we first saw images of the WTC on fire. For many of us, Jackson's tribute expressed the feelings of loss and helplessness. It is a beautifully crafted and performed song. Of course, if you prefer lyrics limited to drugs and bootys, this is America.

My favorite song on the record is "Drive." It takes me back to my childhood when my grandfather used to let us grandkids drive the old pick-up while the men would toss the bales of hay onto the truckbed. I remember the jubilant feeling of this rite of passage and this song always takes me back, and makes me excited to teach my baby girl to drive. The music is cheerful and addictive and perfectly matches the delightful lyrics. It is nearly impossible not to start singing along.

Also notable are "Work In Progress" and "That'd Be Alright." One sign of a good song is that you will catch yourself singing or humming it frequently. Several years after purchasing the CD, I still find myself singing these songs.

The duet with George Strait is good, but a bit routine, as are a few other cuts.

I was tempted to rate "Drive" 5 stars, but this is an exceptional, not perfect recording. Fans of Jackson will find him at his best, and will be be very pleased. Others with open minds may also enjoy the record, although Jackson does keep it country, without trying to appease the masses. There is not a single filler or skip over track, although the quality of the material does vary.

Great service, fast delivery. Thank you........2005-09-06

I was very pleased with this purchase. The seller provided fast service and my item was just as described.

Money grabbing freak........2005-06-14

Jackson likes money. And he is not content with his usual repertoir, but also capitalizes on human emotions by releasing the pathetic "Where were you..." about the tragedy of 9/11.

He is a sad fellow.

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Alan Jackson has done it again!
One of Alan Jackson's Best CDs
The best album of Alan Jackson
HAVE MERCY!!!!!!!!!!!!
alan has fans in France!

Who I Am
Alan Jackson
Manufacturer: Arista
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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High Mileage [Enhanced CD]

ASIN: B000002VOA
Release Date: 1994-06-28

Tracks:

Summertime Blues
Livin On Love
Hole In The Wall
Gone Country
Who I Am
You Can't Give Up On Love
I Don't Even Know Your Name
Song For The Life
Thank God For The Radio
All American Country Boy
Job Description
If I Had You
Let's Get Back To Me And You

Album Description

European version of the 1994 album includes one bonus track 'Chattahoochee'. 14 tracks in all. BMG. 1994.

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Alan Jackson has done it again!.......2004-10-19

This album is one of Alan Jackson's best. I can't say it's my favorite, but it might as well be. I listen to it whenever me and my family go on vacation. It is awesome. I think everyone country music fan should own this album. Alan really proved himself this time.

One of Alan Jackson's Best CDs.......2004-05-26

I am a big fan of Alan Jackson, and "Who I Am" is, in my opinion, his best CD. There are two excellent re-makes of earlier songs on this CD, "Summertime Blues" and "Thank God For The Radio", and they are both very good. I especially like Jackson's guitar playing on "Summertime Blues". This CD spawned several other hits as well, such as "Livin' on Love", "Gone Country", "I Don't Even Know Your Name", and the title track. All songs on this CD are typical Jackson: great ballads intermixed with some fun, up-tempo songs. This disc has a little bit for everybody. Country fans are sure to enjoy this fine CD from Alan Jackson.

The best album of Alan Jackson.......2001-06-29

It's Alan Jackson's best album. Alan has produced a masterpiece of country music of all time! Songs like Summertime Blues, Living on Love, Gone Country, Who I am, Song For the Life, Thank God for the Radio are all classics! It is a true country album considering all songs, the style and the design in its entirety! In my point of view, it is also one of the best country album of all time! Following this I bought Alan's Greatest Hits Collection 1995, which introduced me to his earlier hits. Great artist. Great music.

HAVE MERCY!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2000-09-05

ALAN MAKES MY HAIR STAND ON END;HES THE BEST LOOKIN,SWEETIST SMILE,I TAPE HIS VIDEOS AND WATCH THEM OVER AND OVER.HES MY VERY FAVORITE COUNTRY SINGER,I SAW HIM IN CONCERT IN CLEMSON,S.C. IT WAS DA BOM.HE HAS THE MOST GORGEOUS FACE IVE EVER SEEN,HES THE ONLY SINGER THAT ID DROP MY DISHRAG TO LISTEN TO.I HAVE NOTHING BUT VERY SPECIAL HOPES FOR HIM AND HIS FAMILY,MY CONDOLENCES ABOUT HIS FATHER.HIS SONG (LIVIN ON LOVE)IS MY FAVORITE.ITS JUST LIKE MY PARENTS,MY DAD HAD A BRAIN TUMOR AND COULD BARELEY SEE,MY MOM HAS RHUMATOID ARTHRITUS AND IS CRIPPLED IN HER HANDS,THEY ALWAYS SAT ON THAT FRONT PORCH SWING TOGETHER UNTIL HIS DEATH 2 YRS.AGO.I FELT LIKE THAT SONG WAS ABOUT THEM,HE COULD BARELEY SEE;SHE COULD BARELEY SWEEP THE FLOOR,BUT THEY SAT ON THAT SWING (LIVIN ON LOVE)THANK YOU ALAN FOR ALL THE PLEASURE YOU GAVE THEM WITH YOUR VOICE BEFORE HIS DEATH.DADDY WOULD ALWAYS CALL ME WHEN ALAN WAS SINGING ON CMT.LOVE YOU ALAN;MOST LOYALLY YOUR SPECIAL FAN,LINDA

alan has fans in France!.......1999-12-21

Hi, this is Frederic from Montpellier,France. I bought this CD in the US in 1995, and it is one of my favourites.Great voice, great songs,this CD will always remind me good times in USA.

A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'Bout Love)

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Really good.
UGH!
THE LAMEST/CORNIEST MUSIC I'VE EVER HEARD!
One Of His Best
Honky Tonk

A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'Bout Love)
Alan Jackson
Manufacturer: Arista
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Don't Rock the Jukebox

ASIN: B000002VMR
Release Date: 1992-10-09

Tracks:

Chattahoochee
She's Got The Rhythm (And I Got The Blues)
Tonight I Climbed The Wall
I Don't Need The Booze (To Get A Buzz On)
(Who Says) You Can't Have It All
Up To My Ears In Tears
Tropical Depression
She Likes It Too
If It Ain't One Thing (It's You)
Mercury Blues

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Of all the country music artists to break big in the '90s, Alan Jackson best straddles the genre's sense of tradition and its newfound modern sheen. More than any other superstar, the Georgia native clings to the age-old sound of fiddles, steel guitars, and rhythms that shuffle and swing. Still, on his third and his most successful album, Jackson proves how well he can turn traditional sounds into commercially accessible hits. "Chattahoochee" and "She's Got the Rhythm (And I've Got the Blues)" display his flair for bringing bright detail and a casual sense of fun to uptempo tunes. Meanwhile, ballads such as "Tonight I Climbed the Wall" show that he can create heartbreakers equal to those of his heroes, Merle Haggard and George Jones. --Michael McCall

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Really good........2006-09-19

I found this album on discount, and I remembered hearing that it was pretty good, plus "Chattahoochee" was a big part of my musical childhood, so I decided to buy it and give it a spin.

Best $6 I ever spent. This album swings, boogies, and even provides a few quiet ballads. Nearly every song is a gem.

I recommend it to anyone who's interested in Alan.

UGH!.......2004-09-02

One more awful country cliche and I would have lost it! Even the song titles are about as predictable and stomach-turning as country can be! I'd give the album another listen just to find it's good points, but why put myself through that?

THE LAMEST/CORNIEST MUSIC I'VE EVER HEARD!.......2004-04-14

GOD..."WAY DOWN YOUNDER ON THE CHATTACHOOCHIE"??? THAT'S THE FUNNIEST THING I HAVE EVER HEARD OF. THIS IS THE WORST COUNTRY MUSIC AROUND! IF YOU LIKE COUNTRY MUSIC LISTEN TO THE ALLMAN BROTHERS! YOU SUCK ALAN JACKSON!

One Of His Best.......2003-04-09

Unlike Garth Brooks and Travis Tritt, Alan Jackson has never had trouble staying within the boundaries of traditional country music. His baritone twang is so authentic that when he sings about settling for a "burger and a grape snowcone," you believe him. This album, Jackson's third, is a seamless collection of tunes which sometimes are lacking a little in substance, but are always entertaining.

A lot of the songs Jackson writes deal with classic country themes. The opening footstomper "Chattahoochie" is a fond look at growing up in the south, while the heart-rending ballad "Tonight I Climb The Walls" evokes memories of vintage George Jones. The lilting island flavor of "Tropical Depression" adds a nice change of pace.

Jackson co-wrote fewer songs than usual (only seven this time around). The other three are among the lighter tunes on the album and provide some balance. "I Don't Need The Booze (To Get A Buzz On)" is an anti-drinking song while "She Likes It Too" was written by two former Jackson collaborators who effectively capture some of his loves (motorcycles, long hair, country music) and make it instantly identifiable with the man. The closer, "Mercury Blues," added some life to the tired car genre has gone on to become a Jackson fan favorite.

Honky Tonk.......2003-01-30

I was really impressed when Alan Jackson came out with "A Lot About Livin'...". Being a fan of the more Honky Tonk sounding bands, this one was right up my alley. Jackson has a great voice, and a good backing band. Sweet and short solos, well-written lyrics, and just plain good ole Country makes up this album.

The album opens with the upbeat song about growing up on the river. "Chattahoochee" is one of the more upbeat songs on the album, and has a little catchy riff and staccato style lyrics. "Mercury Blues" bookends the album with another upbeat song. Like the stereotype of Country, a lot of the songs on this album are about being left by a woman. Songs like "She's Got the Rhythm (and I Got the Blues)" and "(Who Says) You Can't Have It All" are true ballads of the broken heart. "Up To My Ears In Tears" is more of a comical and upbeat version of being dumped, filled with some good guitar work. The song that stands out the best of the album is "Tropical Depression". Again, it's a being dumped song, but everyone was on for this song.

Jackson is good, new Country. He's changed his style some since this album first came out, but it is good nonetheless.

What I Do
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Nowhere Near The Quality Of Drive Or High Mileage

Another great CD by Alan Jackson!

Good Times!

Alan in a mellow mood

What I Do
Alan Jackson
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ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002NRRYM
Release Date: 2004-09-07

Tracks:

Too Much Of A Good Thing
Rainy Day In June
USA Today
If Love Was A River
If French Fires Were Fat Free
You Don't Have To Paint Me A Picture
There Ya Go
The Talkin' Song Repair Blues
Strong Enough
Monday Morning Church
Burnin' The Honky Tonks Down
To Do What I do

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Swaddled in the usual twang and spiced up by Stuart Duncan's sparkling mandolin and fiddle, Jackson continues his endless exploration of joy and sorrow tempered by his guileless humility. As usual, his originals provide the most power. The joy of "Too Much of a Good Thing" contrasts with the throbbing sense of loss found on "Rainy Day in June." Too cute and transparent for its own good, "USA Today" pales (though the publishers surely loved the plug) next to the finely honed laments "If French Fries Were Fat Free" and "You Don't Have to Paint Me a Picture." The latter, with the line "Your love's like some old cheap magic marker that said forever, now it's gone," is worthy of Harlan Howard. Of the non-originals, "Talkin' Song Repair Blues" may be a songwriters' in-joke, but the Billy Burnette-Shawn Camp composition "Burnin' the Honky Tonks Down" yanks Jackson from his usual laid-back comfort zone into a ripping vocal-instrumental jam. As a whole, the album stands as a benediction to an artist whose integrity and success has prevailed in the face of endless trends and fads that have swept away many lesser talents. --Rich Kienzle

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Larry Profitt (KORC RADIO, WALDPORT, OR).......2006-01-28

What I Do - and Alan Jackson does it so well. This is an outstanding country CD. I really like the song selections for this CD. The music will touch your heart, lift your spirit, make you laugh, help you cry, and make you count your blessings. "If Love Was A River" and "Monday Morning Church" are worth the price of the CD. Only in country music will you find a song like "If French Fries Were Fat Free." And only Alan Jackson will make it a "hit" song. I highly recommend this CD. What else can I say? It's Alan Jackson, it's real country music and it's worth every penny you pay for it.

Nowhere Near The Quality Of Drive Or High Mileage.......2005-12-02

Who wrote the songs on this one? Weird Al Yankovick? "If French Fries Were Fat Free?"? "U.S.A. Today"? Really? Maybe he's been spending too much time drinking with Mr. Buffet and this is having a negative impact on his song-writing.

My advice to people is to hear this album first before you go out and spend money on it. If you don't have Jackson's "Drive" or "High Mileage", get these albums first. "Under The Influence" is a good album worth buying if you like really traditional country.

This one merits 2 stars for the pretty good track "To Do What I Do"

Another great CD by Alan Jackson!.......2005-09-30

I think I've worn out the CD already by playing it over and over! I really enjoy it and like just about all of the songs on the CD.

Good Times!.......2005-09-12

Everytime I buy an Alan Jackson CD, I am happy. This one does not disappoint. The sole reason I bought this CD was for "The Talkin' Song Repair Blues" and when I listened to the rest of the CD, there are several AWESOME songs on here. I would definitely recommend this CD.

Alan in a mellow mood.......2005-09-03

In his younger days, Alan included plenty of rocking up-tempo songs on his albums. These days, the up-tempo songs are fewer but Alan still delivers country music of the highest quality while remaining true to his country roots.

So the ballads and mid-tempo songs dominate here, whether upbeat (Too much of a good thing, There ya go), sad (Rainy day in June, USA today, You don't have to paint me a picture, Strong enough, Monday morning church) or reflective (If love was a river, If French fries were fat free).

Alan shows a comedic touch in The taking song repair blues, in which he gets even (in a nice way) with a car mechanic who over-charges for his services - you are likely to enjoy this if you also enjoyed One piece at a time (the Johnny Cash classic). The most up-tempo song here is Burning the honky tonk down, in which the musicians let rip although even on this song, Alan keeps his vocals restrained. The album closes with a live recording of To do what I do.

This album is not my favorite of Alan's (I prefer his early albums that had plenty of rocking country songs). Nevertheless, it is another great album from Alan.

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