Alan Jackson - 'Dallas'

Album: Don't Rock The Jukebox
Utgitt: 1991
Låtskrivere : Keith R.Stegall & Alan Jackson
Label: Arista

Credits
Bass Guitar – Michael Rhodes, Roger Wills
Drums, Percussion – Bruce Rutherford, Eddie Bayers
Electric Guitar – Brent Mason
Fiddle – Rob Hajacos
Guitar – Bruce Watkins, Robbie Flint
Piano – Dirk Johnson, Hargus "Pig" Robbins*
Producer – Keith Stegall, Scott Hendricks
Steel Guitar – Paul Franklin

Dallas" is a song written by American country music artists Alan Jackson and Keith Stegall, and recorded by Jackson. It was released in December 1991 as the third single from Jackson's second album, Don't Rock the Jukebox, the song peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, Jackson's fourth consecutive single to top the chart, as well as number 1 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart, Jackson's fourth single to top that chart also.

Background and writing
According to the liner notes of his 1995 album The Greatest Hits Collection, Jackson was inspired to write the song after having played at Billy Bob's in Dallas, Texas. After playing the show, he commented that he "wished Dallas was in Tennessee" and based the song off that comment.

Don't Rock the Jukebox is the second studio album by American country music artist Alan Jackson. It was released on May 14, 1991, and produced five singles on the Hot Country Songs charts; the title track, "Someday", "Dallas", and "Love's Got a Hold on You", which all reached number 1, and "Midnight in Montgomery" (a tribute song to Hank Williams) which peaked at number 3. Fellow country music artist George Jones makes a cameo on the album, singing the last line on "Just Playin' Possum". ("The Possum" was one of Jones' nicknames.)
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[RonjaH]

Lyrics:
Dallas packed her suitcase
And drove off in the brand new car I bought her
She made leaving me look easy
I wish she'd made it look a little harder
I took her out of Texas
When she was just a girl
But old Tennessee and me
Couldn't take Texas out of her
Oh how I wish Dallas was in Tennessee
If I could move Texas east
Then she'd be here with me
Then nothin' else would come between the two of us
If Dallas was in Tennessee
By now she's leaving Memphis
And everything we had behind her
Lord I hope the gold band on her hand
Will serve as a reminder
That true love is a treasure
That's very seldom found
But you can't stay together if there's no common ground
Oh how I wish Dallas was in Tennessee
If I could move Texas east
Then she'd be here with me
Then nothin' else would come between the two of us
If Dallas was in Tennessee
Oh if Dallas was in Tennessee
Dallas packed her suitcase
And drove off in the brand new car I bought her

[marialucia]

GOOD MORNING, MY FIRST IMPRESSION OF ALAN JACKSON, WAS HISEYES BEAUTIFUL BLUES, YOUR MOUSTACHE IS BLONDE WITH YOUR HAIR AND YOURS LEGS IS LONGS AND WONDERFUL TOO...
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH MR. JACKSON AND LOVE YOUR JOB FOREVER
FAN OF BRAZIL

[nutsnbolts]

...True love is a treasure, very seldom found, but you can't stay together, if there's no common ground...

My favorite part of the song. This song deserved way more recognition than it got. One of my favorite country songs.

[joshuabrooks]

Nashville may have turned their back on Alan, but he never turned his back on tradition! Keep up the good work, Alan!

[MiguelSanchizal]

Truly one of Mr Jacksons most underrated songs.
My personal favourite.

[cadetarthur]

He said one time that he got the idea for this song one night when he was playing in Dallas and told the crowd that he wished "Dallas was in Tennessee."

[marialucia]

" DALLAS" WONDERFUL MUSIC!!!
YOU CAN DANCE WITH ME NOW, BECAUSE I LOVE DANCE TONIGHT

[SCARDS]

I just drove 500 miles across TX, his was part of my theme song!

[kandygibson]

Named my Golden Retriever Dallas after this song. One of the best country music songs ever written. Love!

[retluoc]

I got a call from my pharmacy.
Normally they display their real name, but this time it just said "Dallas."
My mind immediately went to this song and I started singing it.
Except I say "were" in Tennessee 😄 Yes, I'm a nerd.

[juan]

This kind of music make me feel so good.

[monteanderson]

A great, well thought-out, and produced song. It has a good lyrical hook, and each instrument has its own space. Underrated tune.

[jasontaylor]

This song came from a full album of hits Don't rock the jukebox.The best album he made in my opinion!!

[evelynteichert]

Hammer Hammer Country Song und die schöne Stimme dazu klasse👍👍👍lg Evelyn

[PhyllisEllison-nsgh]

ALAN JACKSON Eugene, I Love your soothing voice and I will always listen to your music 🎶 Thank YOU 💓💋

[maryhvaquera]

As always listening to your music 🎶🎶 I remember the first time I heard it for the first time, I love this song so much..❤️💞💖thank Mr Jackson for your beautiful music...God bless you and your family always..take care of yourself, keep singing until you can't sing anymore, I will keep listening to your music 🎵🎶❤️.. even if you loose your balance a little bit, I will still listen to your awesome music for always..love you...12_4_2022...your fan for always...💖❤️🎵😃💕 .Mary from Texas....
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[JJX]

Saw him and Randy Travis here in NC back in the early 90s when he was just getting known. He is a true classic no doubt

[dustintaylor]

Dallas is in Texas and this Alan Jackson song is track 3 on the album Don’t Rock the Jukebox.

[workplacewarriordoctorpepp]

ONE OF THE BEST DANCE SONGS YOU WILL EVER FIND

[karen]

This song is in my TOP 5 FAVES of Alan's. And if u know much about Alan you'd realize how hard it is to pick 5 faves. Sooo much music from him it's hard to pick just one fave!