Introduction
“Tall, Tall Trees” is a country song co-written by George Jones and Roger Miller. Jones first released the song in 1957 as the B-side to his single “Hearts in My Dream.” The song is an up-tempo track in which the narrator promises to his significant other that he will give her anything she desires, whether it be a “big limousine,” a “great big mansion,” or “tall, tall trees and all the water in the seas.”
In 1995, Alan Jackson covered “Tall, Tall Trees” for his compilation album “The Greatest Hits Collection.” Jackson’s rendition became his eleventh Number One hit on the Billboard country charts. In the liner notes for his Greatest Hits album, Jackson wrote, “This is an old Roger Miller song I stumbled across. It’s a real fun song with a Cajun feel. I’ve always been a big fan of Roger’s and when it came time to record a couple of new songs for this greatest hits, I couldn’t resist. After I recorded it, we found out that George Jones is a co-writer—I think George had even forgotten he’d written it. I’m proud to have the chance to record a song written by two of my favorites.”
The song’s enduring appeal lies in its playful lyrics and upbeat tempo, making it a favorite among country music fans. Its success is a testament to the collaborative genius of Jones and Miller, as well as Jackson’s ability to reinterpret classic country tunes for a contemporary audience.