DRIVE was nominated for the 2003 Grammy Award for Best Country Album. "Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)" was nominated for the 2003 Grammy Awards for Song Of The Year and Best Male Country Vocal Performance..
The obvious talking point on Alan Jackson's hugely successful DRIVE is "Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)," a song written in response to the September 11 attacks on the Pentagon and the World Trade Center. Its refreshing lack of gung-ho patriotism and focus on small details ("Did you turn off that violent old movie you're watchin'/And turn on I Love Lucy reruns") is a hallmark of Jackson's songwriting, which is adept at finding a telling detail to highlight a bigger truth.
Elsewhere, in the best country tradition, "The Sounds" is a familiar tale of heartbreak freshly told, while "Work in Progress" is a catalog of a redneck doofus's unwitting transgressions that'll find an echo in many male listeners. "Designated Drinker," a duet with George Strait, is another in a seemingly inexhaustible line of country drinking songs. Appropriately for an album named DRIVE, two automobile-related songs bookend the set. The title track is about Jackson's first boat and car, while "First Love," in the tradition of NRBQ's "Little Floater" and Neil Young's "Long May You Run," is also about a much-loved vehicle that should be food for thought for women everywhere.
"Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)" won the 2003 Grammy Award for Best Country Song.
Personnel: Alan Jackson (acoustic guitar); Danny Groah (guitar); Bruce Watkins (acoustic guitar, banjo); Tony Stephens, Tom Rutledge (acoustic guitar); J.T. Corenflos, Brent Mason (electric guitar); Robbie Flint, Paul Franklin (steel guitar); Stuart Duncan (mandolin, fiddle); Mark McClurg (fiddle); Jim Hoke (harmonica); Gordon Mote (piano, keyboards); Monty Parkey (piano); Bruce Rutherford, Eddie Bayers (drums); Irene Kelley, John Wesley Ryles, Wes Hightower (background vocals).
Personnel includes: Alan Jackson (vocals, acoustic guitar); Bruce Watkins (acoustic guitar, banjo); Brent Mason, J.T. Corenflos (electric guitar); Stuart Duncan (mandolin, fiddle); Jim Hoke (harmonica); Gordon Mote (piano, keyboards); John Kelton (Tictac bass); John Wesley Ryles, Wes Hightower (background vocals); Vince Gill.
Rolling Stone (3/14/02, p.70) - 3.5 of 5 stars - "...Jackson has a lovely, loping voice....[and] hits all the coutry cliches with amiable accuracy..." Q (2/02, p.110) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...With 20 country #1s and 50 Country Music Awards nominations, Jackson knows better than to rock the boat an ddelivers yet another set of unremarkable but harmless country rock tapalongs..."
great for the baby boomers! Alan Jackson is able to create a feeling of "going back in time" throughout this CD. The songs are thought-producing and poignant, as well as fun. Of course, his "Where were you" tune is a favorite, but I also love "Drive" and "Once in a Lifetime Love". Try it......you'll like it! Submitted by a reviewer (Tamworth, NH) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo This review is for a different format.
the greatest His song, Where were you, brings reality to heart. If you want a song that touches you and makes you believe all over again this is the CD to get. Submitted by a reviewer (Mediterannean ocean) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo This review is for a different format.
AJ does it again! I bought this CD because of his poignant tribute to 9/11, "Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning?".
It ends up that each and every song is a keeper, some touching our emotions with meaningful lyrics and plenty of toe-tappers.
You won't use the "search" button to skip over any songs on this one! Submitted by a reviewer (Bay Shore, NY, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo This review is for a different format.
GOD BLESSES THE USA God blesses the USA through the music, and with this CD we are all blessed. It takes you back in your mind to your own growing up years and it also reminds you that life is fleeting and we have to take the time to remember that fact as we live each day to the fullest. We have a great country, opportunities to serve our country and community and family, and we should work to be sure we do our best step by step and day by day. Thank you to everyone who worked to bring this CD to us to enjoy as we live, work and play and raise our kids in the USA. Submitted by a reviewer (Kemah, TX ("Breeze into Kemah")) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo This review is for a different format.
Great all around album! I enjoyed every song. That's pretty amazing. Usually there are only a few good ones when I buy a CD, but this was just an all around great album! Submitted by a reviewer (Johnson Creek, WI USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo This review is for a different format.
great for the baby boomers!
the greatest
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