Remember When Alan Jackson Covered an Eagles Classic in 1993?
In 1993, Alan Jackson recorded “Tequila Sunrise”, his country interpretation of the Eagles’ 1973 classic written by Don Henley and Glenn Frey. Although the cover matched the song’s country-like lyrics, it failed to reach the country music Top 40, while Jackson’s own “Chattahoochee” became a four-week No. 1 and multi-platinum hit.
Jackson’s version appeared on the Eagles tribute album Common Thread: The Songs Of The Eagles, alongside performances by artists including Travis Tritt, Vince Gill and Trisha Yearwood. The article highlights Jackson’s willingness to record songs he did not write, citing successful covers such as “Summertime Blues”, “Tall, Tall Trees”, “It Must Be Love” and “Pop A Top”; his final Top 40 single, “You Go Your Way”, also came from another writer.
- Alan Jackson covered the Eagles’ “Tequila Sunrise” in 1993.
- The single failed to reach country radio’s Top 40.
- Jackson’s success included numerous hit cover versions.