Drive (For Daddy Gene)
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| Single by Alan Jackson | ||||
| from the album Drive | ||||
| Released | January 28, 2002 | |||
| Format | Promo-only CD single | |||
| Recorded | 2001 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 4:02 | |||
| Label | Arista Nashville | |||
| Writer(s) | Alan Jackson | |||
| Producer | Keith Stegall | |||
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"Drive (For Daddy Gene)" is a song written and recorded by American country music singer-songwriter Alan Jackson. It was released in January 2002 as the second single from his album, "Drive". It reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks in May 2002 and also peaked at number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100.[1]
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The song is dedicated to Alan's father, Eugene Jackson, who had died on January 31, 2000. In the song, Alan recalls as a child he and his father driving around the countryside in an old beat up truck that they fixed up together as well as a boat they would drive around the lake. In the final verse, Alan talks about sharing his childhood experiences with his daughters and letting them drive his Jeep.
[edit] Critical reception
Chuck Taylor, of Billboard magazine reviewed the song favorably saying that it's "a heartfelt lyric that allows listeners to share a stroll down memory lane with Jackson and appreciate a kinder, simpler time." Taylor also says that Jackson delivers the song with "the same honesty, integrity, and emotional warmth that has always made listeners powerfully connect to his work."[2]
[edit] Music video
The music video, directed by Steven Goldmann, follows the plot of the story by showing scenes of a boy and his father driving around in a truck and later in the speedboat. The scene for the final verse shows Alan driving around in a Ford Bronco with his three daughters. The whole video is presented as animated pictures in a story coming to life out of a book.
[edit] Cover versions
When Jackson was honored by "CMT Giants," country singer Taylor Swift sang "Drive" as a tribute.
[edit] Chart positions
"Drive (For Daddy Gene)" debuted at number 53 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of February 2, 2002.
| Chart (2002) | Peak position |
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| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 28 |
[edit] References
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. ISBN 0-89820-177-2.
- ^ Billboard, March 2, 2002
| Preceded by "My List" by Toby Keith |
Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks number-one single May 25-June 15, 2002 |
Succeeded by "Living and Living Well" by George Strait |
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