Here in the Real World

Alan Jackson | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 14, 1990)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Arista
• ASIN: B000002VH8
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #102,899 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com essential recording

If Alan Jackson's 1989 debut album were to be released in a crossover climate, it's debatable if anyone at country radio would give it a shot. "Too country now for country" might be the verdict. With its mournful warning that in the real world "cowboys don't always get the girl," the title ballad was an instant classic. Jackson wrote or cowrote every song on the album but one, including the semi-autobiographical "Chasin' That Neon Rainbow" and "Home." In the liner notes, he referred to George Jones's death-of-country lament "Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes." "I don't know if I can fill 'em, but I'd sure like to try 'em on," he wrote. Guess what? They fit. -Rick Mitchell

Product Description

His first charting album! Includes the title track plus Chasin' That Neon Rainbow; Blue Blooded Woman; I'd Love You All Over Again , and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Strong vocals and range; Destined to be a country great, April 18, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Here in the Real World (Audio CD)

I got this CD on sale but after listening to it it's worth full price. One would think that someone out there with that much talent, range, and just plain great singing would sell millions and millions. It's a shame today's pop hasn't kept up with the likes of Alan Jackson. In fact a lot of country isn't all THIS good. I sat for hours listening to "8 CDs of Country Classics" and found some good ones. Then I put in Alan Jackson and god it's really just as good and in some cases better. Were talking listening to likes of Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Waylon Jennings, Conway Twitty, and Willie Nelson. I'd say add Alan Jackson to the bunch. Like lots of critics have said, he's just great and gets better and better.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good, November 29, 1999

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This review is from: Here in the Real World (Audio CD)

I love the album, as well as all of Alan Jackson music. He is a true artist with style.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars True Classic!, July 24, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Here in the Real World (Audio CD)

I found this tape in our garage one day and decided to give it a try. Just as good as any others Alan has done. I haven't found a bad Alan Jackson album yett.