Drive (For Daddy Gene)

Alan Jackson

About Drive (For Daddy Gene)

"Drive (For Daddy Gene)" is a song written and recorded by American country music singer Alan Jackson. It was released in January 2002 as the second single from his album, Drive. It reached number one on the U. S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks in May 2002 and also peaked at number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100.


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It's painted red, the stripe was white
It was eighteen feet from the bow to the stern light
Second hand from a dealer in Atlanta
I rode up with Daddy when he went there to get her
Put on a shine, put on a motor
Built out of love, made for the water
Ran her for years, till the transom got rotten
A piece of my childhood will never be forgotten

It was just an old plywood boat
A '75 Johnson with electric choke
A young boy two hands on the wheel
I can't replace the way it make me feel
And I would turn her sharp
And I would make her whine
He'd say, you can't beat the way an old wood boat rides
Just a little lake across the Alabama line
But I was king of the ocean
When Daddy let me drive

Just an old half-ton shortbed Ford
My uncle bought new in '64
Daddy got it right 'cause the engine was smoking
Couple of burned valves and he had it going
He let me drive here when we'd haul off a load
Down a dirt strip where we'd dump trash off of Thigpen Road
Sit up in the seat and stretch my feet out to the pedals
Smiling like a hero that just received his medal

It was just an old hand-me-down Ford
With three-speed on the column and a dent in the door
A young boy two hands on the wheel
I can't replace the way it made me feel
And I would press that clutch
And I would keep it right
And he'd say, a little slower son you're doing just fine
Just a dirt road with trash on each side
But I was Mario Andretti
When Daddy let me drive

I'm grown up now three daughters of my own
To let them drive my old Jeep across a pasture in our home
Maybe one day they'll reach back in their file
And pull out that old memory
And think of me and smile, and say

Just an old worn-out Jeep
Rusty old floorboard, hot on my feet
A young girl two hands on the wheel
I can't replace the way it made me feel
And he'd say, turn it left and steer it right
Straighten up girl now you're doing just fine
Just a little valley by the river where we'd ride
But I was high on a mountain
When Daddy let me drive

When Daddy let me drive
Oh he let me drive
Daddy let me drive

It's just an old plywood boat
With a '75 Johnson with electric choke

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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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14 facts about this song

Release
"Drive (For Daddy Gene)" by Alan Jackson was released on January 28, 2002.
Chart Performance
The song was a commercial success, reaching number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.
Songwriter
Alan Jackson himself is credited as the sole songwriter of "Drive (For Daddy Gene)".
Inspiration
This song was inspired by Jackson's childhood memories of his father, Eugene Jackson, who was known by his family as "Daddy Gene".
Album
"Drive (For Daddy Gene)" is the title track of Alan Jackson's tenth studio album, "Drive".
Music Video
The music video of the song also features Alan's three daughters and it was directed by Steven Goldmann.
Awards
The song received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Male Country Vocal Performance in 2002.
Theme
The nostalgic and heartfelt theme of the song gives the listener insight into Jackson's upbringing and the influence his father had on him.
Instruments
The song prominently features a fiddle and a steel guitar, which is typical of Jackson's neo-traditional country style.
Tribute
In this song, Jackson pays tribute to his father, who taught him how to drive and inspired his love for cars. Hence the name, 'Drive (For Daddy Gene)'.
Certification
The album, "Drive", which houses this song was certified 4× Platinum by the RIAA for shipments of four million copies.
Duration
The song has a duration of 4 minutes and 2 seconds.
Notable Lyrics
The song includes notable lyrics like "Just an old plywood boat, With a '75 Johnson with electric choke".
Music Genre
"Drive (For Daddy Gene)" is a song of the country genre, featuring Jackson's characteristic blend of traditional and modern elements.

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