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.
Livin' On Love
Alan Jackson Lyrics
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Say some vows and spread their wings
And settle down with just what they need
Livin' on love
She don't care 'bout what's in style
She just likes the way he smiles
It takes more than marble and tile
Livin' on love, buyin' on time
Without somebody nothing ain't worth a dime
Just like an old fashioned storybook rhyme
Livin' on love
It sounds simple that's what you're thinkin'
But love can walk through fire without blinkin'
It doesn't take much, when you get enough
Livin' on love
Two old people, without a thing
Children gone but still they sing
Side by side on that front porch swing
Livin' on love
He can't see anymore
She can barely sweep the floor
Hand in hand they'll walk through that door
Just livin' on love
Livin' on love, buyin' on time
Without somebody nothin' ain't worth a dime
Just like an old fashioned storybook rhyme
Livin' on love
It sounds simple that's what you're thinkin'
But love can walk through fire without blinkin'
It doesn't take much, when you get enough
Livin' on love
Yeah, livin' on love, buyin' on time
Without somebody nothin' ain't worth a dime
Just like an old fashioned storybook rhyme
Livin' on love
Well, it sounds simple that's what you're thinkin'
But love can walk through fire without blinkin'
It doesn't take much, when you get enough
Livin' on love
No, It doesn't take much, when you get enough
Livin' on love
The song, "Livin' On Love" by Alan Jackson, depicts how love can make life simple and easy, even in tough times. The lyrics are about two young lovers who make a life together with nothing, but their love for one another. The song shows how love can overcome any obstacle, as the couple just needs each other to be happy. The song also shows how love can still exist and be strong even in old age. The couple in the song has been together for years and have gone through life together, and even though they may not have much, they have each other and love.
The song is a beautiful reminder of the power of love and how it can hold a relationship together without having to rely on material things. In the first verse, it is mentioned that the couple settled down with just what they need, which is a testament to their simplicity and how they have learned to be content with what they have. The chorus, which is repeated throughout the song, emphasizes the point that without love, nothing is worth much.
Line by Line Meaning
Two young people, without a thing
Two people, lacking material wealth
Say some vows and spread their wings
Get married and start a new life
And settle down with just what they need
Content with basic necessities
Livin' on love
Living happily due to love
She don't care 'bout what's in style
She isn't concerned with trends and fashion
She just likes the way he smiles
She appreciates the small things he does
It takes more than marble and tile
Happiness is not dependent on material possessions
Livin' on love
Living happily due to love
Livin' on love, buyin' on time
Living comfortably on credit
Without somebody nothing ain't worth a dime
The presence of a loved one is invaluable
Just like an old fashioned storybook rhyme
Their love story is reminiscent of a fairy tale
Livin' on love
Living happily due to love
It sounds simple that's what you're thinkin'
Love appears to be easy
But love can walk through fire without blinkin'
Love is resilient and can overcome challenges
It doesn't take much, when you get enough
Happiness can be found with simple things
Two old people, without a thing
Elderly couple with no material possessions
Children gone but still they sing
Their love story continues even though their children are grown
Side by side on that front porch swing
Together, reminiscing on their life together
Livin' on love
Living happily due to love
He can't see anymore
The husband has lost his vision
She can barely sweep the floor
The wife struggles with tasks due to age
Hand in hand they'll walk through that door
They will always be together
Just livin' on love
Living happily due to love
No, It doesn't take much, when you get enough
Happiness can be found with simple things
Livin' on love
Living happily due to love
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alan Jackson
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Two young people without a thing
Say some vows and spread their wings
And settle down with just what they need
Livin' on love
She don't care 'bout what's in style
She just likes the way he smiles
It takes more than marble and tile
Livin' on love
Livin' on love, buyin' on time
Without somebody nothing ain't worth a dime
Just like an old fashion story book rhyme
Livin' on love
It sounds simple, that's what you're thinkin'
But love can walk through fire without blinkin'
It doesn't take much when you get enough
Livin' on love
Two old people without a thing
Children gone but still they sing
Side by side in that front porch swing
Livin' on love
He can't see any more
She can barely sweep the floor
Hand in hand they'll walk through that door
Just livin' on love
Livin' on love, buyin' on time
Without somebody nothing ain't worth a dime
Just like an old fashion story book rhyme
Livin' on love
It sounds simple that's what you're thinkin'
But love can walk through fire without blinkin'
It doesn't take much when you get enough
Livin' on love
Livin' on love, buyin' on time
Without somebody nothing ain't worth a dime
Just like an old fashion story book rhyme
Livin' on love
It sounds simple that's what you're thinkin'
But love can walk through fire without blinkin'
It doesn't take much when you get enough
Livin' on love
No, it doesn't take much when you get enough
Livin' on love
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