Chattahoochee
Alan Jackson
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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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Written by: Jim Mcbride, Alan Jackson
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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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)".
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Chart PerformanceThe song was Alan Jackson's ninth single to reach the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, staying there for four weeks.
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Awards"Chattahoochee" earned Jackson two Country Music Association awards in 1993: Single of the Year and Song of the Year.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song, directed by Martin Kahan, probably helped its popularity. It featured Jackson water-skiing in his cowboy boots.
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Named After a RiverThe 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.
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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".
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Songwriters"Chattahoochee" was co-penned by Alan Jackson and his frequent collaborator, songwriter and producer Jim McBride.
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Album SuccessThe 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.
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Critical ReceptionThe song has been praised for its catchy melody and lyrical content that encapsulate the joy and innocence of youth.
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Song's LegacyMore 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.
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Multi-Genre AppealWhile being distinctly country, "Chattahoochee" has enjoyed crossover appeal and is often played on both country and pop radio stations.
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Dance InfluenceThe success and popularity of "Chattahoochee" led to a line dance being created specifically for the track.
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