10 Great Singles That Weren't Originally Released On A Studio Album
3. It's Five O'clock Somewhere - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
Though Alan Jackson's meteoric success has been somewhat overlooked by casual audiences, nestled within his expansive discography are a handful of immensely enjoyable country tunes that paved the way for modern-day Nashville music to flourish. From the rollicking good time of Chattahoochee to the reflective, profound sadness of Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning), Jackson's range has been evident in each of his sixteen studio albums.
Yet, while the studio releases offer an onslaught of iconic tunes, Jackson's crowning achievement was actually released as an original single on his second greatest hits compilation. It's Five O'clock Somewhere is the perfect tune to compliment a dismal day at the office, as Jackson and Jimmy Buffett join to create a humour-filled tune that makes even the most boring of Monday mornings feel like a Friday afternoon.
The signature 'twang' of late 20th neotraditional country is in full effect here, and the pair revel in the laid back atmosphere it creates. The latter artist gladly injects a welcoming, tropical, beach-inspired bro country flavour to the song.
It's Five O'clock Somewhere spent 7 weeks atop the Billboard Hot Country charts, earning its place as a staple of the Georgia-born artist's setlist moving forward.