Introduction:
“Short Sweet Ride” is a song by American country music artist Alan Jackson. It was released in August 1990 as the third single from his debut album, “Here in the Real World.” The song, written by Jackson and Jim McBride, reached number one on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in November 1990, becoming Jackson’s first number-one hit.
The song’s lyrics tell the story of a man who is in love with a woman who is not his wife. He knows that their relationship is wrong, but he can’t resist her. He compares their love to a “short sweet ride,” something that is both exciting and fleeting.
The song was a critical and commercial success. It was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipments of over 500,000 copies. It also won the Country Music Association Award for Single of the Year in 1990.
“Short Sweet Ride” is one of Jackson’s most popular songs. It has been covered by many other artists, including George Strait, Reba McEntire, and Trisha Yearwood. The song has also been featured in several films and television shows.