Chattahoochee

Alan Jackson

About Chattahoochee

"Chattahoochee" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Alan Jackson. It was released in May 1993 as the third single from his album A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'bout Love). The album is named for a line in the song itself. Jackson wrote the song with Jim McBride. "Chattahoochee" also received CMA awards for Single of the Year and Song of the Year.


Year:
1992
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Way down yonder on the Chattahoochee
It gets hotter than a hoochie coochie
We laid rubber on the Georgia asphalt
We got a little crazy but we never got caught

Down by the river on a Friday night
A pyramid of cans in the pale moonlight
Talking 'bout cars and dreaming 'bout women
Never had a plan just a livin' for the minute
Yeah way down yonder on the Chattahoochee
Never knew how much that muddy water meant to me
But I learned how to swim and I learned who I was
A lot about livin' and a little 'bout love

Well we fogged up the windows in my old Chevy
I was willing but she wasn't ready
So I settled for a burger and a grape snow cone
Dropped her off early but I didn't go home

Down by the river on a Friday night
A pyramid of cans in the pale moonlight
Talking 'bout cars and dreaming 'bout women
Never had a plan just a livin' for the minute
Yeah way down yonder on the Chattahoochee
Never knew how much that muddy water meant to me
But I learned how to swim and I learned who I was
A lot about livin' and a little 'bout love

Yeah, way down yonder on the Chattahochee
Never knew how much that muddy water meant to me
But I learned how to swim and I learned who I was
A lot about livin' and a little 'bout love.

A lot about livin' and a little 'bout love.

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Alan Jackson

Alan Eugene Jackson (born October 17, 1958) is an American country music singer, known for blending traditional honky tonk and mainstream country sounds and penning many of his own hits. He has recorded 14 studio albums, three Greatest Hits albums, two Christmas albums, one Gospel album and several compilations, all on the Arista Nashville label. More than 50 of his singles have appeared on Billboard's list of the "Top 30 Country Songs". Of Jackson's entries, 35 were number-one hits, with 50 in the Top 10. He is the recipient of 2 Grammys, 16 CMA Awards, 17 ACM Awards and nominee of multiple other awards. He is a member of the Grand Ole Opry, and was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 2001. Jackson has sold more than 60 million records worldwide. more »

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Written by: Jim Mcbride, Alan Jackson

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12 facts about this song

Song Release
"Chattahoochee" is a song by American country music artist Alan Jackson. It was released in May 1993 as the third single from his album "A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'bout Love)".
Chart Performance
The song was Alan Jackson's ninth single to reach the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, staying there for four weeks.
Awards
"Chattahoochee" earned Jackson two Country Music Association awards in 1993: Single of the Year and Song of the Year.
Music Video
The music video of the song, directed by Martin Kahan, probably helped its popularity. It featured Jackson water-skiing in his cowboy boots.
Named After a River
The song is named after the Chattahoochee River, which runs through Georgia, Jackson's home state, and is a well-known location for summer fun activities among locals.
Popular Signature
"Chattahoochee" is considered one of Jackson's signature songs and has been described as "an uptempo celebration of simple pleasures and young love".
Songwriters
"Chattahoochee" was co-penned by Alan Jackson and his frequent collaborator, songwriter and producer Jim McBride.
Album Success
The album from which "Chattahoochee" was taken, "A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'bout Love)", was a huge success and is today certified 6× Platinum by the RIAA for U.S. shipments of six million copies.
Critical Reception
The song has been praised for its catchy melody and lyrical content that encapsulate the joy and innocence of youth.
Song's Legacy
More than two decades after its release, "Chattahoochee" continues to be a favorite among country music fans, cementing its place as one of the most enduring hits of the 90s.
Multi-Genre Appeal
While being distinctly country, "Chattahoochee" has enjoyed crossover appeal and is often played on both country and pop radio stations.
Dance Influence
The success and popularity of "Chattahoochee" led to a line dance being created specifically for the track.

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