Here in the Real World

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.

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

Chart performance
Here in the Real World peaked at #54 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and #4 on the Top Country Albums. In August 1994, Here in the Real World was certified 2× Platinum by the RIAA.