Studio Album · No. 8
Drive Songwriting Credits by Alan Jackson
Produced by Keith Stegall
Holds writing credit on 10 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 10 / 13 documented
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Alan Jackson carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Drive is Alan Jackson at his most self-authored and most personal. He wrote its two signature songs alone: 'Drive (For Daddy Gene),' a memory of his father teaching him to drive a boat and a truck, and 'Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning),' the September 11 ballad he wrote by himself after the attacks. Most of the rest of the album carries his solo writing credit as well, with only a handful of tracks handed to outside writers such as 'A Little Bluer Than That,' 'That'd Be Alright,' and 'I Slipped and Fell in Love.' The composer column reflects his legal name, Alan Eugene Jackson, on every song he wrote. Keith Stegall produced the whole record.
Drive is the tenth studio album by American country singer Alan Jackson, released January 15, 2002 on Arista Nashville and produced by Keith Stegall. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and Top Country Albums charts and became one of the biggest records of his career. The album leans on Jackson's own writing, and its two defining songs are both solo compositions: the title track 'Drive (For Daddy Gene),' a tribute to his late father, and 'Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning),' his response to the September 11 attacks. 'Where Were You' had already topped the country chart before the album arrived, and it framed the whole project as a personal, family-centered statement. The record also features a duet with George Strait on 'Designated Drinker' and closes with a live version of 'Where Were You' from the CMA Awards, introduced by Vince Gill. It was certified four-times platinum by the RIAA in May 2003.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Drive (For Daddy Gene)
#1
|
Alan Jackson | Alan Eugene Jackson | Keith Stegall | Alan Jackson (Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar) |
| 2 |
A Little Bluer Than That
|
Mark IrwinIrene Kelley | Mark IrwinIrene Kelley | Keith Stegall | Alan Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Bring On the Night
|
Alan JacksonCharlie CraigKeith Stegall | Alan Eugene JacksonCharlie CraigKeith Stegall | Keith Stegall | Alan Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Work in Progress
#3
|
Alan Jackson | Alan Eugene Jackson | Keith Stegall | Alan Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
The Sounds
|
Alan Jackson | Alan Eugene Jackson | Keith Stegall | Alan Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Designated Drinker
|
Alan Jackson | Alan Eugene Jackson | Keith Stegall | Alan Jackson (Lead Vocals)George Strait (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)
#1
|
Alan Jackson | Alan Eugene Jackson | Keith Stegall | Alan Jackson (Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar) |
| 8 |
That'd Be Alright
#2
|
Tim NicholsMark D. SandersTia Sillers | Tim NicholsMark D. SandersTia Sillers | Keith Stegall | Alan Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Once in a Lifetime Love
|
Alan Jackson | Alan Eugene Jackson | Keith Stegall | Alan Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
When Love Comes Around
|
Alan Jackson | Alan Eugene Jackson | Keith Stegall | Alan Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
I Slipped and Fell in Love
|
Harley AllenJohn Wiggins | Harley AllenJohn Wiggins | Keith Stegall | Alan Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
First Love
|
Alan Jackson | Alan Eugene Jackson | Keith Stegall | Alan Jackson (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning) [Live]
|
Alan Jackson | Alan Eugene Jackson | Keith Stegall | Alan Jackson (Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar)Vince Gill (Introduction) |