Jackson was still in high school when country singer Hank Thompson heard her sing on an Oklahoma City radio show and asked her to record with his band in 1954. She dated Elvis Presley, who encouraged her to step away from the country-tinged gospel she had been performing since childhood and try her hand at rock and roll. She developed her own distinctive voice and performed in a variety of styles, from folksy traditional tunes to country twang and high yodels to throaty, suggestive ballads. She was a prolific singer of songs with wry lyrics such as "Fujiyama Mama," which contained many references to the World War II bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki; ironically, it became a #1 hit in Japan. Her biggest hit was 1959's "Let's Have a Party."
Jackson achieved great and continuing success throughout Europe, Asia, and Australia, but has never found the same level of fame in her native United States. She toured with rock and roll pioneers such as Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Buddy Holly. She has been nominated for two Grammys, and has been awarded the Oklahoma Native Daughter Award. She has been inducted into the Oklahoma Country Music Hall of Fame, the Rockabilly Hall of Fame, the International Hall of Fame, the International Gospel Music Hall of Fame, the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, and the German Country Music Hall of Fame, and in 2009 was finally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as an Early Influence.
A born-again Christian, Jackson and her husband/manager Wendell Goodman abandoned rock and roll in 1971 and spent the next 25 years performing gospel in churches.
In 1996, Jackson was invited by alt-country singer Rosie Flores to duet with her on an upcoming album. The two were so pleased with the results that Jackson joined Flores on a handful of promotional club dates which were soon extended into a five-week North American tour. Jackson, plesantly surprised to discover that she and her songs were known by a generation of rockabilly fans her grandchildren's age, soon assembled her own band and returned to clubs and festivals, where she continues to perform.
In recent years Jackson has recorded with such artists as The Cramps, Lee Rocker, Dave Alvin, and Elvis Costello. 2006 saw the release of a new Jackson album, I Remember Elvis.
In 2009, it was announced that Jackson would start work on new recordings with Jack White. The resulting album, The Party Ain't Over, was released on January 25, 2011. It included a cover of the Bob Dylan rockabilly song, "Thunder on the Mountain" and the Amy Winehouse song "You Know I'm No Good". On January 20, 2011, she performed with Jack White on The Late Show With David Letterman and again on January 25, 2011, on Conan.
Day Dreaming
Wanda Jackson Lyrics
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I keep you on my mind the whole day thought
If I can't hold you in my arms I'll hold you in my heart
Until that lovely daydream can come true
Day dreamin' with you on my mind thinking bout you waitin' for the time
When my arms can hold you and I'll make you mine just day dreamin' all the time
[ guitar ]
I gazed into my daydream a picture came to me
No scene with color splendor could compare
But I would nestle in your arms a baby on the floor
Sweet music from heaven fill the air
Day dreamin' with you on my mind...
Wanda Jackson's Day Dreaming is a beautiful love song that captures the essence of infatuation and romantic longing. The lyrics express the intense emotions that one feels when they deeply desire someone but cannot be with them. The song opens with the line "You're the sweetest daydream that I've ever known," which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is daydreaming about their loved one and thinking about them all day long. The lyrics convey a sense of hope and optimism, as the singer believes that their daydream can come true someday.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Day dreamin' with you on my mind," which emphasizes the central theme of the song. The singer is lost in their daydreams and cannot stop thinking about their loved one. They imagine holding them in their arms and making them theirs forever. The song paints a picture of a beautiful future where the couple can be together and listen to sweet music from heaven. The lyrics are simple but heartfelt, and they capture the essence of love and longing in a beautiful way.
Overall, Wanda Jackson's Day Dreaming is a beautiful love song that captures the excitement and anticipation of being in love. Its simple but powerful lyrics make it a timeless classic that continues to resonate with audiences today.
Line by Line Meaning
You're the sweetest daydream that I've ever known
You are the most pleasant and enjoyable daydream that I have ever experienced in my mind.
I keep you on my mind the whole day thought
I constantly think of you throughout the day, and you never leave my thoughts.
If I can't hold you in my arms I'll hold you in my heart
If I am unable to physically embrace you, I will embrace the thought of you and keep you close in my heart.
Until that lovely daydream can come true
I will continue to daydream of you until the wonderful fantasy becomes a reality.
Day dreamin' with you on my mind thinking bout you waitin' for the time
As I daydream of you, I think about you constantly and anticipate the moment when we can finally be together.
When my arms can hold you and I'll make you mine just day dreamin' all the time
I yearn for the moment when I can finally embrace you and make you mine, and will continue to daydream about it until that day arrives.
[ guitar ]
Instrumental break in the song.
I gazed into my daydream a picture came to me
As I mentally imagined our future together, a vivid and compelling image emerged in my mind.
No scene with color splendor could compare
The image in my mind is so beautiful that no real-life scenery can match its magnificence.
But I would nestle in your arms a baby on the floor
In my daydream, I would snuggle up in your embrace while our child played on the floor nearby.
Sweet music from heaven fill the air
An angelic melody would fill the surroundings, adding to the perfection of the moment portrayed in my daydream.
Day dreamin' with you on my mind...
Refrain, repeating the previous words of the chorus.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN KENNEDY SEALS, RYAN BUENDIA, JEAN BAPTISTE KOUAME, MICHAEL OJIKE MCHENRY, MELISSA LAUREN YOUNG, ALAIN GORDON WHYTE
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