Alan Jackson – “It’s All About Him”
When I heard that Alan Jackson had written a new song for the release of his wife’s book, I honestly didn’t expect it to be this good. Maybe I just shouldn’t ever doubt Alan Jackson. It’s a seemingly simple song, but in Jackson’s capable hands, it works. The instrumentation is superb as the song soars when he’s backed by trumpets on the chorus and falls back into peaceful serenity with Celtic instrumentation providing the closing background.
I think the song will hit its mark with those that agree with its message of focusing attention on God, and probably fall on deaf ears for those who don’t. That’s just the nature of spirituality in our times and I guess that’s why I like country music because my belief structure has representation. My biases are most likely shining through, but this song struck a chord with me, and isn’t that what music is supposed to do?
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- sam (sam): I agree with Ben Foster. I would also give this song a "Thumbs Down." The lyrics are pretty weak in ...
- Ben Foster: That was the meanest favorable review I've ever read. You harshly criticized the song's use of cliches, and then ...
- Ben Foster: I knew I hated this song the moment I heard the 30-second iTunes preview, but I couldn't quite describe why. ...
- Krystina: I love this song and it really hits close to home and makes me remember that feeling...I think she is ...
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August 2, 2007 at 10:19 am Permalink
I’d never claim to be a terribly spiritual person, but I like the song too. I also enjoy Alan Jackson’s Christmas album from 2002, and especially the self-penned title song “Let It Be Christmas,” and it seems a common thread of respectful reverence connects those songs with this one. He comes across as genuine and sincere, and that’s something not a whole lot of folks in Nashville can do these days.
August 2, 2007 at 2:33 pm Permalink
Can’t there be just one atheist country star, so my belief structure can be represented too?
August 2, 2007 at 2:49 pm Permalink
How about you take matters into your own hands and become a country music star, instead? Then we could reminisce and tell everyone about all the wonderful comments you used to leave us before you made it big. It would be grand.
August 2, 2007 at 3:17 pm Permalink
I’m pretty close right now. All I need now is talent, drive, good looks, charisma, experience, financing, and a few other things and I’ll be all set.
August 2, 2007 at 5:36 pm Permalink
I’d give it a thumbs up as well, it reminds me of “The Heart of Worship”.
August 3, 2007 at 5:00 am Permalink
I’ll tell ya one thing, Chris. If there ever is a country singer who has a big hit about being an atheist, about thirty more atheist songs will hit the airwaves a few weeks later. Toby Keith just might say he was one all along!
August 8, 2007 at 1:54 pm Permalink
Alan’s done it again! Nothing short of his warm heart and inspirational music. I think will touch so many people and make them think about their own lives.
August 10, 2007 at 12:15 pm Permalink
I love the song. It’s so heart-felt and classic Alan. It’s a testimony to how much he cares & supports his wife & her work. I found a online game & movie rental site that gives a discount to Alan Jackson fans. http://www.gameznflix.com, and when you sign up enter coupon code “alan”.
August 10, 2007 at 12:18 pm Permalink
My mistake. . . site is http://www.gameznflix.com & when you sign up enter coupon code “alan” to save.
August 18, 2007 at 9:24 pm Permalink
EXCELLENT!!!!!!GOD SAW THAT ALAN WAS GIVEN THE RIGHT SONG AT THE RIGHT TIME. GOD BLESS.
September 6, 2007 at 11:01 pm Permalink
Popemark60 why is this song not on the air It’s the best song I’ve heard in sometime keep it up
January 30, 2008 at 11:13 pm Permalink
I like the song that was packaged with this one even more, “That’s The Way.” I believe it’s a cover?
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