Here in the Real World

Here in the Real World
Here in the Real World
Studio album by Alan Jackson
Released	February 27, 1990
Recorded	June 1989
Studio	Omnisound Recording and Nightingale Studios, Nashville, TN
Genre	Neotraditional country
Length	29:50
Label	Arista
Producer	Scott Hendricks; Keith Stegall
Alan Jackson chronology
Singles from Here in the Real World
	"Blue Blooded Woman"; Released: September 1989; "Here in the Real World"; Released: January 15, 1990; "Wanted"; Released: May 28, 1990; "Chasin' That Neon Rainbow"; Released: September 1990; "I'd Love You All Over Again"; Released: January 7, 1991;

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.

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	^[3]
Entertainment Weekly	B ^[4]
Q	^[5]
The Rolling Stone Album Guide	^[6]

Track listing

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

Personnel

Alan Jackson – lead vocals, backing vocals
Eddie Bayers – drums
Harold Bradley – six-string bass guitar
Jimmy Capps – acoustic guitar
Paul Franklin – steel guitar
Steve Gibson – electric guitar
Rob Hajacos – fiddle
Dennis Henson – backing vocals
Roy Huskey Jr. – upright bass
Brent Mason – electric guitar
Weldon Myrick – steel guitar
Larry Paxton – bass guitar
Dave Pomeroy – bass guitar
Hargus "Pig" Robbins – piano
Keith Stegall – backing vocals
Bruce Watkins – acoustic guitar

Chart performance

Here in the Real World peaked at #54 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and #4 on the Top Country Albums. In August 1994, Here in the Real World was certified 2× Platinum by the RIAA.

Weekly charts

Chart (1990)	Peak position
US Billboard 200^[7]	57
US Top Country Albums (Billboard)^[8]	4

Year-end charts

Chart (1990)	Position
US Top Country Albums (Billboard)^[9]	12
Chart (1991)	Position
US Top Country Albums (Billboard)^[10]	5
Chart (1992)	Position
US Top Country Albums (Billboard)^[11]	47

Sales and Certifications

Region	Provider	Certification	Sales/Shipments
United States	RIAA	2 x Platinum^[12]	2,000,000+

References

^ "Alan Jackson Tears Up the Tracks With 'Freight Train'". The Boot. March 30, 2010.
^ Delores, Bee. "Throwback Thursday: Alan Jackson, 'Here in the Real World'". B-Sides and Badlands. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
^ Here in the Real World at AllMusic
^ Nash, Alanna (March 16, 1990). "Country". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on June 19, 2013. Retrieved August 20, 2011.
^ "Alan Jackson - Here in the Real World CD Album". CD Universe. Retrieved April 25, 2013.
^ 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.
^ "Alan Jackson Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
^ "Alan Jackson Chart History (Top Country Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
^ "Top Country Albums – Year-End 1990". Billboard. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
^ "Top Country Albums – Year-End 1991". Billboard. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
^ "Top Country Albums – Year-End 1992". Billboard. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
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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.

[ac_Billboard200_Alan_Jackson-7] "Alan Jackson Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 3, 2021.

[ac_BillboardCountry_Alan_Jackson-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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Albums Singles
Studio albums	Here in the Real World Don't Rock the Jukebox A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'bout Love) Who I Am Everything I Love High Mileage Under the Influence When Somebody Loves You Drive What I Do Like Red on a Rose Good Time Freight Train Thirty Miles West The Bluegrass Album Angels and Alcohol Where Have You Gone
Compilation albums	The Greatest Hits Collection Super Hits Greatest Hits Volume II The Very Best of Alan Jackson 16 Biggest Hits Songs of Love and Heartache 34 Number Ones Playlist: The Very Best of Alan Jackson
Specialty albums	Honky Tonk Christmas Let It Be Christmas Precious Memories Live at Texas Stadium Precious Memories Volume II
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