Introduction
“Tall, Tall Trees” is a country song co-written by George Jones and Roger Miller, first released by Jones in 1957 as the B-side to his single “Hearts in My Dream” . The song features an upbeat tempo and playful lyrics, with the narrator promising his love everything she desires, including “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, reaching the top spot for two weeks in December 1995 . In the album’s liner notes, Jackson expressed his admiration for Miller and Jones, stating that he was proud to record a song written by two of his favorites.
The music video for Jackson’s version, directed and produced by Sherman Halsey, premiered in October 1995 on CMT. It features a woman (played by actress Monica Potter) in a white room watching screenshots of Jackson and his band playing in a black room. Throughout the video, a random guy tries to woo her, and near the end, a boy dressed like a cowboy gives her a peanut butter sandwich. At the video’s conclusion, Jackson enters the room, finds the sandwich on a chair, and walks away eating it.
Jackson’s cover of “Tall, Tall Trees” is a testament to his ability to reinterpret classic country tunes, infusing them with his own style while honoring the original artists. The song remains a beloved track in Jackson’s catalog, showcasing his respect for country music legends and his skill in bringing timeless songs to new audiences.