Alan Jackson – Too Much Of A Good Thing (Official Music Video)

Introduction:

Released in June 2004, “Too Much of a Good Thing” is a contemplative country song written and performed by the iconic American singer-songwriter Alan Jackson. The song served as the lead single for Jackson’s studio album What I Do, released later that summer. Produced by Keith Stegall, a frequent collaborator with Jackson throughout his career, “Too Much of a Good Thing” went on to become a significant hit for the country music star.

While commercially successful, reaching number five on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, “Too Much of a Good Thing” also resonated with critics. The song’s thoughtful exploration of complex emotions within a relationship struck a chord with listeners, establishing it as a standout track on Jackson’s What I Do album.

Alan Jackson, a country music mainstays for over three decades by the time “Too Much of a Good Thing” was released, is known for his traditional country sound and heartfelt lyrics. Often centered on themes of love, loss, and small-town life, Jackson’s music has garnered him a legion of devoted fans. “Too Much of a Good Thing” falls squarely within this thematic wheelhouse, but with a twist. While the song celebrates the beauty of a loving relationship, it also delves into the singer’s unease with everything seeming almost too perfect.

Keith Stegall, Jackson’s longtime producer, played a key role in shaping the sound of “Too Much of a Good Thing”. Stegall, himself an accomplished songwriter and musician, has produced numerous tracks for Jackson throughout his career. Their successful creative partnership is evident in “Too Much of a Good Thing”, where Stegall’s production choices enhance the song’s reflective mood.

“Too Much of a Good Thing” stands out within Jackson’s vast discography for its exploration of the uneasiness that can sometimes accompany an idyllic relationship. The song’s intriguing central theme, coupled with Jackson’s characteristic vocals and Stegall’s production, all contribute to the song’s enduring popularity.

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Lyrics:

“Too Much Of A Good Thing”

Smiles in the morning
As warm as sunshine
Kisses when I lay down at night
And 2 loving arms
To console me
I should be scared, it’s so rightBut, too much of a good thing
Is a good thing
Feelings like this can’t be wrong
And, too much of a good thing
Is a good thing
And we’ve got a good thing going onYou look in my eyes
And see my thinkin’
I know when you’re happy, when you’re sad
Someone said
It’s too perfect
But, I don’t think what we have is so bad

Cause, too much of a good thing
Is a good thing
Feelings like this can’t be wrong
And, too much of a good thing
Is a good thing
And we’ve got a good thing going on

And we’ve got a good thing going on