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"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]
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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.
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
positionU.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks 1 U.S. Billboard Hot 100 28 References
Preceded by
"My List"
by Toby KeithBillboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks
number-one single
May 25-June 15, 2002Succeeded by
"Living and Living Well"
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- Alan Jackson songs
- Billboard Hot Country Songs number-one singles
- Songs written by Alan Jackson
- Music videos directed by Steven Goldmann
- Songs produced by Keith Stegall
- Arista Records singles
- 2000s country song stubs
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