Jackson was born to Joseph Eugene Jackson and Ruth Musick in Newnan, Georgia, and has four older siblings. As a youth, Jackson listened primarily to gospel music. Otherwise he was not a major music fan. However, a friend of his introduced him to the music of Gene Watson, John Anderson and Hank Williams Jr. Jackson attended the local Elm Street Elementary and Newnan High School, starting a band after high school. After a time, he and his wife of six years, Denise Jackson, moved from Newnan to Nashville where Jackson hoped to pursue music full-time.
Jackson sang in church as a child. He, his father, mother, and four sisters lived in a small home. At one point, his bed was in the hallway for lack of room. His mother lives in the home to this day. His first job, at 12, was in a shoe store. He wrote his first song in 1983.
In Tennessee, Jackson got a job in The Nashville Network's mailroom. Denise got him connected to Glen Campbell, who helped him jumpstart his career. Jackson eventually signed with Arista.
His first album, 1989's Here in the Real World, was a major hit, as was his second (1991) album, Don't Rock the Jukebox. His 1992 album, A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'Bout Love) was a success, spawning five major singles. Also in 1992, Randy Travis charted three singles co-written by Jackson: "Forever Together", "Better Class of Losers", and "I'd Surrender All". Conversely, Travis co-wrote Jackson's single "She's Got the Rhythm (And I Got the Blues)".
In 1994 Jackson left his management company, Ten Ten Management, which had overseen his career up to that point, and switched to Gary Overton.
It was around this time that Jackson began also gaining fame for his song-writing skills. Other country music artists who have charted with songs co-written by Jackson, including Clay Walker ("If I Could Make a Living"), Chely Wright ("Till I Was Loved By You")[5] and Faith Hill ("I Can't Do That Anymore").
His first album, 1990's Here in the Real World, was a major hit, as was his second (1991) album, Don't Rock the Jukebox. His 1992 release, A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'Bout Love) was a smash success, spawning five major singles with "Chattahoochee" being the most enduring and successful. After a few more hit albums, Jackson again rocketed to fame with "Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)," a song about the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, which became a hit single and briefly propelled him into the mainstream spotlight; the song was even the subject of parody on the popular animated series South Park, in the episode A Ladder To Heaven.
The Long Way To Go Songfacts states that on January 20, 2011 Alan Jackson and his record label, Sony, parted ways after over 20 years. Three months later a new joint venture between Capitol's EMI Records Nashville and ACR (Alan's Country Records) was announced. His debut single from the new deal was Long Way To Go, which was shipped to Country radio on June 13, 2011.
Although Jackson has been characterized as a "hat act", his influences go deep into the roots of country music and his songs have been recorded by some of the greats like Charley Pride, who recorded "Here In The Real World". He has sung with George Jones on the award-winning "I Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair". His sense of humor comes through in "Gone Country" with the satirical description of the wannabes who cynically jumped on the country music bandwagon in the 1990s: "Everybody's gone country/Yeah we've gone country/The whole world's gone country."
He has been credited for popularizing a Neotraditional Country sound.
Little Bitty
Alan Jackson Lyrics
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You got a little dish and you got a little spoon
A little bitty house and a little bitty yard
A little bitty dog and a little bitty car
Well, it's alright to be little bitty
A little hometown or a big old city
Might as well share, might as well smile
A little bitty baby in a little bitty gown
It'll grow up in a little bitty town
A big yellow bus and little bitty books
It all started with a little bitty look
Well, it's alright to be little bitty
A little hometown or a big old city
Might as well share, might as well smile
Life goes on for a little bitty while
Ay-yee
You know you got a job and a little bitty check
Six pack of beer and a television set
Little bitty world goes around and around
Little bit of silence and a little bit of sound
A good ol' boy and a pretty little girl
Start all over in a little bitty world
Little bitty plan and a little bitty dream
It's all part of a little bitty scheme
It's alright to be little bitty
A little hometown or a big old city
Might as well share, might as well smile
Life goes on for a little bitty while
It's alright to be little bitty
A little hometown or a big old city
Might as well share, might as well smile
Life goes on for a little bitty while
Woo
Alan Jackson's song Little Bitty is a celebration of the simple things in life. The lyrics describe a little bitty house with a little bitty yard, a little bitty dog, and a little bitty car. The song emphasizes that happiness is not dependent on material things or grand gestures, but rather on the little things that make life enjoyable. The chorus repeats that "it's alright to be little bitty" no matter if you come from a small hometown or a big city.
The lyrics continue to paint a picture of a little bitty baby growing up in a little bitty town, traveling to school on a big yellow bus with little bitty books. The song goes on to describe a little bitty world that goes around and around, with a little bit of silence and a little bit of sound. The lyrics remind us that all our dreams and plans, though little bitty, are part of a bigger scheme.
Little Bitty is a song that celebrates the charm and simplicity of everyday life. It invites the listener to appreciate the little things, to find joy in the mundane, and to be content with what they have. It's a reminder that life is short, and we must make the most of every moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Have a little love on a little honeymoon
Enjoy love in a short honeymoon
You got a little dish and you got a little spoon
You have the basics you need in the kitchen
A little bitty house and a little bitty yard
A modest home and a small yard
A little bitty dog and a little bitty car
A small dog and car
Well, it's alright to be little bitty
It's okay to be small
A little hometown or a big old city
Living in a small town or a large city is fine
Might as well share, might as well smile
Sharing and smiling can make life better
Life goes on for a little bitty while
Life is short and should be enjoyed
A little bitty baby in a little bitty gown
A small baby dressed in a cute outfit
It'll grow up in a little bitty town
The baby will grow up in a small town
A big yellow bus and little bitty books
The start of a child's education journey
It all started with a little bitty look
The beginnings of something big can start with small steps
You know you got a job and a little bitty check
You have a small job and a small paycheck
Six pack of beer and a television set
Enjoying the simple things in life
Little bitty world goes around and around
Life is cyclical and small
Little bit of silence and a little bit of sound
There is a balance of quiet and noise in the world
A good ol' boy and a pretty little girl
A simple, charming couple
Start all over in a little bitty world
Begin again in a small and simple world
Little bitty plan and a little bitty dream
Plans and dreams can start small
It's all part of a little bitty scheme
Everything starts small and can grow into something bigger
Woo
Expressing excitement and joy
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Tom Hall
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Verse 1]
Have a little love on a little honeymoon
You got a little dish and you got a little spoon
A little bitty house and a little bitty yard
A little bitty dog and a little bitty car
[Chorus]
Well, it's alright to be little bitty
A little hometown or a big old city
Might as well share, might as well smile
Life goes on for a little bitty while
[Verse 2]
A little bitty baby in a little bitty gown
It'll grow up in a little bitty town
Big yellow bus and little bitty books
It all started with a little bitty look
[Chorus]
Well, it's alright to be little bitty
A little hometown or a big old city
Might as well share, might as well smile
Life goes on for a little bitty while
Hehyeee!
[Verse 3]
You know you got a job and a little bitty cheque
A six pack of beer and television set
Little bitty world goes around and around
Little bit of silence and a little bit of sound
[Bridge]
A good ole boy and a pretty little girl
Start all over in a little bitty world
Little bitty plan and a little bitty dream
It's all part of a little bitty scheme
[Chorus]
It's alright to be little bitty
A little hometown or a big old city
Might as well share, might as well smile
Life goes on for a little bitty while
It's alright to be little bitty
A little hometown or a big old city
Might as well share, might as well smile
Life goes on for a little bitty while
@koolkidsklube3663
Have a little love on a little honeymoon
You got a little dish and you got a little spoon
A little bitty house and a little bitty yard
A little bitty dog and a little bitty car
Well, it's alright to be little bitty
A little hometown or a big old city
Might as well share, might as well smile
Life goes on for a little bitty while
A little bitty baby in a little bitty gown
It'll grow up in a little bitty town
Big yellow bus and little bitty books
It all started with a little bitty look
Well, it's alright to be little bitty
A little hometown or a big old city
Might as well share, might as well smile
Life goes on for a little bitty while
You know you got a job and a little bitty check
A six pack of beer and a television set
Little bitty world goes around and around
Little bit of silence and a little bit of sound
A good ol' boy and a pretty little girl
Start all over in a little bitty world
Little bitty plan and a little bitty dream
It's all part of a little bitty scheme
It's alright to be little bitty
A little hometown or a big old city
Might as well share, might as well smile
Life goes on for a little bitty while
It's alright to be little bitty
A little hometown or a big old city
Might as well share, might as well smile
Life goes on for a little bitty while
@lmagine091
As weird as it may sound, this song brings me peace and comfort, makes me feel everything's gonna be alright.
@Tor2Guh-
Me too. It reminds me of my mom a lot. She always plays country music when cleaning and this reminds me of those times a lot.
@JoseGarcia-gk5yl
True
@kadehunter2057
that ain’t weird
@mulletman9326
Not a little bit weird
@jonathanjames749
Makes me feel like all the problems in the world are little bitty
@WELDER-UP
It’s 2024 and I’m still listening to this classic.
@Ethan_683
2023
@renancastro6731
Uma das melhores canções do Mr. Jackson. Fantástica!
@joanildojacob6039
Bom demais