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Precious Memories

Alan JacksonAudio CD
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (283 customer reviews)

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  • Audio CD (February 28, 2006)
  • Original Release Date: 2006
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Arista
  • ASIN: B000E6UJP6
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (283 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,612 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

1. Blessed Assurance
2. Softly And Tenderly
3. I Love To Tell The Story
4. When We All Get To Heaven
5. 'Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus
6. In The Garden
7. Are You Washed In The Blood?
8. I'll Fly Away
9. What A Friend We Have In Jesus
10. Standing On The Promises
11. Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
12. Leaning On The Everlasting Arms
13. The Old Rugged Cross
14. How Great Thou Art
15. 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

Product Description

Celebrate your faith. Songs of praise are beautifully performed in Alan Jackson's Precious Memories. Includes 'Blessed Assurance', 'Are You Washed In The Blood?', 'How Great Thou Art' and 'Leaning On The Everlasting Arms'. BMG. 2006.

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This is my all time favourite CD - I listen to it in the car every day to and from work. Elaine D. Gray  |  69 reviewers made a similar statement
I read of this cd in his wife's book and am so glad I ordered it. gapeach  |  8 reviewers made a similar statement
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112 of 114 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Jackson's Precious "Memories" March 4, 2006
Format:Audio CD
Prime Cuts: In the Garden, Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus, I'll Fly Away

Following in the footsteps of many country greats such as Randy Travis, Brenda Lee and Merle Haggard, Alan Jackson has added to the venerable canon of country artists singing the great hymns of the church. Unlike many other gospel CDs, "Precious Memories" does not come across as pretentious or spurious. Rather, recorded as a labor of love for his mother as a Christmas gift, Jackson's performance here is indubitably heartfelt. And wrapping his distinctive baritone around all around those vastly familar notes, Jackson gives each of these gospel chesnuts a warm glow brimming with a southern charm. With only a piano, acoustic guitars and organ, simplicity is the order of the day. However, with Keith Stegall's production, there is still that Alan Jackson familarity that has graced his last 10 studio CDs.

A listen to Jackson's spirited version of the poignantly phrased salvific hymn "Are You Washed in the Blood?" brings us directly to church's altar. "Blood" in an almost medley-like fashioned is quickly followed by the southern favorite "I'll Fly Away" boasting an ascendary piano bridge that certain gives flight to this great paean of hope. Though understandability Jackson's penchant for those honky tonk barnburners is missing here, but the more obscure "I Want to Stroll Over Heaven with You" comes closest. Continuing the theme of the blessedness of eternal life, "Heaven" finds a heavenly-minded Jackson reveling in pellucid Saturday night Texas fun.

When Jackson gets more reflective: "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" still has that trancendant mesage that still bespeaks truth in today's melee of trials. Affirming the trustworthiness of Jesus in all the tribulations of life, wife Denise and daughters Mattie and Ali join in on "'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus." Though the Jackson's read of "In the Garden" is straight forward, the simplicity of the tune and the vivid image of walking with Jesus is just heartwarming. While many tend to oversing "How Great Thou Art," Jackson's take is subdued with a sense of awe-inspiring reverance.

Though there are 15 tracks, many of these songs only run for over a minute or so, making this a very listenable CD without being monotaneous. However, this can work as a double-edged sword as the CD only clocks in for a little more than half an hour. Perhaps, the other criticism is that one would like to see Jackson giving some of these songs a more imaginative read. Other than these quibbles, "Precious Memories" is a pleasurable listen. But more important, it is with gratitude that Jackson would record this CD at the height of his career, brining to his fans and others a hopeful message deeply grounded in the Cross of Christ. Kudos to Jackson and Arista Records for having such an eternal perspective in mind.
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41 of 42 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Gospel Album March 16, 2006
By Melvin
Format:Audio CD
Alan Jackson performs these songs the way they were meant to be sung. There seems to be some today who only want to hear contemporary Christian songs and some who only want to hear the older Christian songs. There is a place for both. Alan Jackson's rendition of these show just how great these old traditional hymns are. Simply sung, simply outstanding.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible March 23, 2006
Format:Audio CD
I have been an Alan Jackson fan for some time and I know I've never heard him sing quite like this. You as the listener are brought into a special place of intimacy and precious memories of Alan Jackson's and the result is a highly-emotional, deeply moving recording. It's truly an incredible experience.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I Love This CD
I had this CD before and played it so much I wore it out. So glad I found it here on Amazon. This is what I listen to on my drive to work in the morning... Read more
Published 1 day ago by scrubbie
5.0 out of 5 stars The best of the hymnbook.
Alan's choice of hymns for this album is outstanding.
All my favorites.
It's so nice to be able to hear the actual words without competition from
drums and... Read more
Published 13 days ago by Joyce Harring
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational
Although I'm a big fan of contemporary worship music, sometimes I just want to hear the old songs. I have enjoyed this CD so much it made the move from my office to my car.
Published 14 days ago by Sandy
5.0 out of 5 stars Precious Memories
I had heard several of these songs on You TUbe and wanted to have a copy for myself. I have enjoyed listening to this CD very much. The seller was prompt with delivery.
Published 16 days ago by Lisa Short
4.0 out of 5 stars Bought for 95 year old Mother.......
Bought this for my 95 year old Mother who loves hymns AND Alan Jackson! She was thrilled --- had to get another one for me, as it was so good!!
Published 1 month ago by Mary Nell Shiflet
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Thanks Alan Jackson

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Published 1 month ago by Duane
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful CD!
It exceeded my expectations. Great songs. My son-in-law asked me to get one for him. I also recommend Precious Memories II
Published 1 month ago by Nancy Day
5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME
These Cd was one of the greatest cd's that I have every listened to, the music on this cd was soothing and heart warming all at the same time.
Published 1 month ago by Beverly F. Perry
2.0 out of 5 stars Precous Memories
Love the songs but not crazy about a couple of the arrangements. I bought this to donate to our Hospice program to help bring peace and enjoyment to some of our elderly dying... Read more
Published 2 months ago by BJ Rhoads
5.0 out of 5 stars Precious Memories
We enjoy this CD so much. We play it in the car all the time. would like to have more like it.
Published 3 months ago by Ann Baker
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