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Dallas (Alan Jackson song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Dallas'" is a song written by American country music artists Alan Jackson and Keith Stegall, and recorded by Jackson. It was released in December 1991 as the third single from Jackson's second album, 'Don't Rock the Jukebox'. The song peaked at number 1 on the 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, Jackson's fourth consecutive single to top the chart, as well as number 1 on the Canadian 'RPM' Country Tracks chart, Jackson's fourth single to top that chart also.
Background and writing
According to the liner notes of his 1995 album 'The Greatest Hits Collection', Jackson was inspired to write the song after having played at Billy Bob's in Fort Worth, Texas. After playing the show, he commented that he "wished Dallas was in Tennessee" and based the song off that comment.
Content
"Dallas" is a song in which the male narrator tells of a lover named Dallas who has left him for Dallas, Texas. He then goes on to say that he wishes that Dallas were in Tennessee both the city and his former lover.
Critical reception
Kevin John Coyne of Country Universe gave the song a B+ grade," calling it "a simple enough song, yet with some clever lyrics, a generous dose of pedal steel and Jackson's typical smooth, agreeable vocals."[http://www.countryuniverse.net/2011/09/19/retro-single-review-alan-jackson-dallas/ CountryUniverse.net] Review by Kevin John Coyne
Peak chart positions
"Dallas" debuted on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of January 4, 1992.
Year-end charts
References
Category:1991 singles
Category:Alan Jackson songs
Category:Songs about Texas
Category:Songs written by Alan Jackson
Category:Songs written by Keith Stegall
Category:Song recordings produced by Keith Stegall
Category:Song recordings produced by Scott Hendricks
Category:Arista Nashville singles
Category:1991 songs
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