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Here in the Real World

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For the song, see Here in the Real World (song).

Here in the Real World
Studio album by
Alan Jackson
ReleasedFebruary 27, 1990[1]
RecordedJune 1989
StudioOmnisound Recording and Nightingale Studios, Nashville, TN
GenreNeotraditional country[2]
Length29:50
LabelArista
ProducerScott Hendricks
Keith Stegall
Alan Jackson chronology
New Traditional
(1987) 		Here in the Real World
(1990) 		Don't Rock the Jukebox
(1991)
Singles from Here in the Real World
  1. "Blue Blooded Woman"
    Released: September 1989
  2. "Here in the Real World"
    Released: January 15, 1990
  3. "Wanted"
    Released: May 28, 1990
  4. "Chasin' That Neon Rainbow"
    Released: September 1990
  5. "I'd Love You All Over Again"
    Released: January 7, 1991
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]
Entertainment WeeklyB[4]
Q[5]
The Rolling Stone Album Guide[6]

Here in the Real World is the debut studio album by American country music artist Alan Jackson. It was released on February 27, 1990, and produced five singles: "Blue Blooded Woman", "Here in the Real World", "Wanted", "Chasin' That Neon Rainbow", and "I'd Love You All Over Again", Jackson's first No. 1 hit.

The track "Home" served as the B-side for several of Jackson's later singles, before he re-released the song in 1995 for his The Greatest Hits Collection album, and finally issued it as a single in 1996. The track "Ace of Hearts" was later recorded by Mark Wills for his self-titled debut album in 1996.

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Ace of Hearts"Carson Chamberlain, Ron Moore, Lonnie Wilson3:06
2."Here in the Real World"Mark Irwin, Alan Jackson3:36
3."Blue Blooded Woman"Jackson, Roger Murrah, Keith Stegall2:14
4."Wanted"Jackson, Charlie Craig2:56
5."Chasin' That Neon Rainbow"Jackson, Jim McBride3:06
6."She Don't Get the Blues"Jackson, McBride2:46
7."I'd Love You All Over Again"Jackson3:11
8."Dog River Blues"Jackson2:20
9."Home"Jackson3:18
10."Short Sweet Ride"Jackson, McBride2:29

Personnel

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Charts and certifications

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Here in the Real World peaked at No. 54 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and No. 4 on the Top Country Albums. In August 1994, Here in the Real World was certified 2× Platinum by the RIAA.

References

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  1. ^ "Alan Jackson Tears Up the Tracks With 'Freight Train'". The Boot. March 30, 2010.
  2. ^ Delores, Bee. "Throwback Thursday: Alan Jackson, 'Here in the Real World'". B-Sides and Badlands. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  3. ^ Here in the Real World at AllMusic
  4. ^ Nash, Alanna (March 16, 1990). "Country". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on June 19, 2013. Retrieved August 20, 2011.
  5. ^ "Alan Jackson - Here in the Real World CD Album". CD Universe. Retrieved April 25, 2013.
  6. ^ Brackett, Nathan; Christian Hoard (2004). The Rolling Stone Album Guide. New York City, New York: Simon and Schuster. p. 409. ISBN 0-7432-0169-8.
  7. ^ "Alan Jackson Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  8. ^ "Alan Jackson Chart History (Top Country Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  9. ^ "Top Country Albums – Year-End 1990". Billboard. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  10. ^ "Top Country Albums – Year-End 1991". Billboard. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  11. ^ "Top Country Albums – Year-End 1992". Billboard. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
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