Drive (For Daddy Gene)

Drive (For Daddy Gene)
"Drive (For Daddy Gene)"
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
Alan Jackson singles chronology
"Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)"
(2001)
"Drive (For Daddy Gene)"
(2002)
"Work in Progress"
(2002)

"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]

Contents

Content

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.

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]

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.

Cover versions

When Jackson was honored by "CMT Giants," country singer Taylor Swift sang "Drive" as a tribute.

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
U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks 1
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 28

References

  1. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. ISBN 0-89820-177-2. 
  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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