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.
Track listing
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
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1990) Peak position
Year-end charts Chart (1990) Position US Top Country Albums (Billboard) 12 Chart (1991) Position US Top Country Albums (Billboard) 5 Chart (1992) Position US Top Country Albums (Billboard) 47
Certifications
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