Studio Album · No. 7

When Somebody Loves You Songwriting Credits by Alan Jackson

2000 Arista Nashville 11 tracks 34 min

Produced by Keith Stegall  ·  Engineered by John Kelton, Brady Barnett, Steve Harbison, Hank Williams

Arista Nashville CountryNeotraditional Country
45%
Authorship
Collaborator

Holds writing credit on 5 of 11 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 5 / 11 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Alan Jackson carries a lyricist or composer credit.

45%
5 trackswritten by Alan Jackson 6 tracksoutside writers
Alan Jackson's roles on this album

Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist45%
Composer45%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

11
Tracks
10
Lyricists
1
Producers
1
No.1 Single
2000
Released
Data Insight

When Somebody Loves You keeps Alan Jackson as the primary author of his own hits. He wrote five of the eleven songs alone, including all three of the lead country singles, so his legal name Alan Eugene Jackson carries the composer credit across the record's best-known tracks. The rest of the album comes from outside Nashville writers such as Harley Allen, John Pennell, and Robert Lee Castleman, whose common and legal names match. Keith Stegall produced every track, and there are no covers of older material anywhere on the album.

When Somebody Loves You is the ninth studio album by American country singer Alan Jackson, released on November 7, 2000 on Arista Nashville. Keith Stegall produced the whole record, keeping Jackson in the neotraditional country lane he had held since the start of his career. Jackson wrote five of the eleven tracks himself, including the singles 'When Somebody Loves You,' 'www.memory,' and 'Where I Come From,' with the remaining songs drawn from writers such as Harley Allen and Robert Lee Castleman. 'Where I Come From' became the album's biggest hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The album was certified Platinum by the RIAA and Gold in Canada, and its Nashville session band featured players including Brent Mason, Paul Franklin, Eddie Bayers, and Stuart Duncan.

Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Meat and Potato Man
Harley AllenJohn Pennell Harley AllenJohn Pennell Keith Stegall Alan Jackson (Lead Vocals)Brent Mason (Electric Guitar)Paul Franklin (Steel Guitar, Dobro)Eddie Bayers (Drums)Glenn Worf (Bass)Gary Prim (Piano, Keyboards)Stuart Duncan (Fiddle, Mandolin)
2
When Somebody Loves You #5
Alan Jackson Alan Eugene Jackson Keith Stegall Alan Jackson (Lead Vocals)Brent Mason (Electric Guitar)Paul Franklin (Steel Guitar, Dobro)Eddie Bayers (Drums)Glenn Worf (Bass)Gary Prim (Piano, Keyboards)Stuart Duncan (Fiddle, Mandolin)
3
The Thrill Is Back
Anna Lisa GrahamDana Hunt Anna Lisa GrahamDana Hunt Keith Stegall Alan Jackson (Lead Vocals)Brent Mason (Electric Guitar)Paul Franklin (Steel Guitar, Dobro)Eddie Bayers (Drums)Glenn Worf (Bass)Gary Prim (Piano, Keyboards)Stuart Duncan (Fiddle, Mandolin)
4
www.memory #6
Alan Jackson Alan Eugene Jackson Keith Stegall Alan Jackson (Lead Vocals)Brent Mason (Electric Guitar)Paul Franklin (Steel Guitar, Dobro)Eddie Bayers (Drums)Glenn Worf (Bass)Gary Prim (Piano, Keyboards)Stuart Duncan (Fiddle, Mandolin)
5
Where I Come From #1
Alan Jackson Alan Eugene Jackson Keith Stegall Alan Jackson (Lead Vocals)Brent Mason (Electric Guitar)Paul Franklin (Steel Guitar, Dobro)Eddie Bayers (Drums)Glenn Worf (Bass)Gary Prim (Piano, Keyboards)Stuart Duncan (Fiddle, Mandolin)
6
I Still Love You
Harley Allen Harley Allen Keith Stegall Alan Jackson (Lead Vocals)Brent Mason (Electric Guitar)Paul Franklin (Steel Guitar, Dobro)Eddie Bayers (Drums)Glenn Worf (Bass)Gary Prim (Piano, Keyboards)Stuart Duncan (Fiddle, Mandolin)
7
Life or Love
Harley AllenGary Cotton Harley AllenGary Cotton Keith Stegall Alan Jackson (Lead Vocals)Brent Mason (Electric Guitar)Paul Franklin (Steel Guitar, Dobro)Eddie Bayers (Drums)Glenn Worf (Bass)Gary Prim (Piano, Keyboards)Stuart Duncan (Fiddle, Mandolin)
8
A Love Like That
Alan Jackson Alan Eugene Jackson Keith Stegall Alan Jackson (Lead Vocals)Brent Mason (Electric Guitar)Paul Franklin (Steel Guitar, Dobro)Eddie Bayers (Drums)Glenn Worf (Bass)Gary Prim (Piano, Keyboards)Stuart Duncan (Fiddle, Mandolin)
9
It's Alright to Be a Redneck #53
Bill KennerPat McLaughlin Bill KennerPat McLaughlin Keith Stegall Alan Jackson (Lead Vocals)Brent Mason (Electric Guitar)Paul Franklin (Steel Guitar, Dobro)Eddie Bayers (Drums)Glenn Worf (Bass)Gary Prim (Piano, Keyboards)Stuart Duncan (Fiddle, Mandolin)
10
Maybe I Should Stay Here
Robert Lee CastlemanMelanie Castleman Robert Lee CastlemanMelanie Castleman Keith Stegall Alan Jackson (Lead Vocals)Brent Mason (Electric Guitar)Paul Franklin (Steel Guitar, Dobro)Eddie Bayers (Drums)Glenn Worf (Bass)Gary Prim (Piano, Keyboards)Stuart Duncan (Fiddle, Mandolin)
11
Three Minute Positive Not Too Country Up-Tempo Love Song
Alan Jackson Alan Eugene Jackson Keith Stegall Alan Jackson (Lead Vocals)Brent Mason (Electric Guitar)Paul Franklin (Steel Guitar, Dobro)Eddie Bayers (Drums)Glenn Worf (Bass)Gary Prim (Piano, Keyboards)Stuart Duncan (Fiddle, Mandolin)

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Frequently Asked Questions When Somebody Loves You

Who wrote the songs on When Somebody Loves You?
Alan Jackson wrote five of the eleven tracks himself, including the singles 'When Somebody Loves You,' 'www.memory,' 'Where I Come From,' and 'A Love Like That.' The rest came from writers such as Harley Allen, John Pennell, and Robert Lee Castleman.
Who produced When Somebody Loves You?
Keith Stegall produced the entire album, continuing his long partnership with Alan Jackson.
What were the singles from the album?
The singles were 'www.memory,' 'When Somebody Loves You,' 'Where I Come From,' and 'It's Alright to Be a Redneck.'
Which single was the biggest hit?
'Where I Come From' was the biggest hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Did the album sell well?
Yes. It was certified Platinum by the RIAA in the United States, representing one million copies, and Gold in Canada.
Is this a neotraditional country album?
Yes. Produced by Keith Stegall with a Nashville session band, the album stays in the neotraditional country style Alan Jackson built his career on.
When was When Somebody Loves You released?
It was released on November 7, 2000, as Alan Jackson's ninth studio album on Arista Nashville.

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