Her debut album Tell Somebody was released in 1988. In 1992 she sang a duet with Joe Cocker, "Trust In Me", for the movie The Bodyguard. While her debut was musically a pop album, her follow up "Racine" was more pop/rock oriented and her third album "Rats" was plain raw rock. She collaborated with godfather of P-funk George Clinton on a track off the album called "Ugly".
Jordan lived in the US for a while. During her tenure in LA, Jordan became friends with Eddie Van Halen who lived down the street from the singer and often went over to their rehearsal spit for frequent jams. Unbeknownst to Jordan, Van Halen was searching for a new lead singer and once this realization came up in conversation, Jordan put the brakes on and ensured Eddie that having a female vocalist would be the worst career move that Van Halen could make. Jordan moved back to Canada in 1996.
Jordan is also an accomplished actress, who starred in the lead role of Janis Joplin in the off-Broadway hit, "Love Janis." Jordan has guest starred on NBC's Sisters and was featured in the Toronto and Winnipeg productions of "The Vagina Monologues."
She is currently a judge on Canadian Idol. Due to her easygoing manner, she's often compared with American Idol's Paula Abdul.
In 2009, Jordan entrusted her husband Derek Sharp with producing her album From Dusk 'til Dawn. The album was recorded in only three weeks and was mixed in Los Angeles. In discussing the songwriting for From Dusk ‘til Dawn, Jordan explained, "I was thinking about how human beings seem to be more sensitive and worried about things from sunset to sunrise. When you're alone is when the fear of death really hits you, and I was trying to write songs that were related to the fears of the middle of the night."
In 2011, Jordan recorded the studio project album S.U.N.: Something Unto Nothing featuring Brian Tichy and Michael Devin of Whitesnake, and Tommy Stewart. The album began when Jordan reunited with Tichy at his Santa Clarita home studio to write songs. Something Unto Nothing marked the first collaboration between Jordan and Tichy since Rats. "Burned" was the first song that Jordan and Tichy wrote together for the project, which soon evolved into a full album.
In 2017, 25 years after the release of Racine, Jordan recorded Racine Revisited featuring reimagined versions of the songs from the original 1992 album. "We pushed the sound back to the Misty Mountain Hop days of the 1970s and made it as if we were actually recording back then," said Jordan. "We would all live together in the studio and record live off the floor [without] Auto-Tune or click track or anything like that". Of the recording process, Sass Jordan said that Racine Revisited was "the most fun I’ve had in a while making a record." "Instead of taking Racine from 1992 to 2017, we went from 1992 to 1976".
In 2020, Sass Jordan released Rebel Moon Blues, her first blues album. Rebel Moon Blues features covers of blues classics, as well as the original "The Key". In discussing "The Key" on SXMCanadaNow, Jordan said, "That song was written about three weeks before we went into recording. Derek and I realized we should have at least one song that we wrote together on here, and so we came up with "The Key". The whole song came together in an hour. When it's meant to happen it really just flows out." Rebel Moon Blues was critically acclaimed upon release, with American Blues Scene writing, "After three decades in the business, many singers lose that certain something that may have launched their career. Not so with Sass Jordan. Not only is her voice as muscular as ever, I think, like fine wine, it's improved over the years." The album debuted at #5 on the Billboard Blues Album Chart.
Her second blues album called Bitches Blues, featuring the song Still Alive and Well, was released on June 3, 2022.
In April 2023, Sass Jordan’s much anticipated live album featuring Taylor Hawkins on drums in 1994 will be available on streaming and vinyl pre-orders. Album is called Live in New York Ninety-Four. First single is High Road Easy Live.
Everything's Better
Sass Jordan Lyrics
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He seemed to say how are you today & what have you discarded?
I don't know, Mr. Crow, but something's going on here
I wanna say - I've found the way -the light is getting stronger
Don't wanna take my medicine
I wanna break the bottle that's in.
Everything's Better
You are the one- the one I been searching for so long
The fact is that I don't recall what really got me started
I seemed to just wake up one day & realize what love is
Something clicked in my head & this is what I think it said
Pull yourself back together or you might as well be dead
Instead, where once was only pain
I found something that showed me how to trust again
I'm gonna live -I'm gonna give all I have to give
Everything's Better
You are the one- the one I been searching for so long
We can help each other -walk this tightrope and discover
All that we hold back from life
I'm learning not to criticize
I look for what's behind the eyes
It's not for me to judge another's life
The lyrics to Sass Jordan's song "Everything's Better" are about the process of self-discovery and realizing the value of love and trust in life. The crow is used as a symbol of introspection and the need to reflect on oneself. The opening lines set the tone for the song, the singer staring at the crow, and the crow staring back as if he knows that something is wrong. The line "I don't know, Mr. Crow, but something's going on here" sums up the state of confusion that the singer is experiencing. The singer then expresses his desire to break free from his routine and start afresh. He refuses to take his medication, signifying that he no longer wants to lead a life that's mundane and filled with pain. Instead, he wants to live life to the fullest.
The lines "I'm gonna live - I'm gonna give all I have to give Everything's Better You are the one- the one I been searching for so long" are particularly meaningful, as they signify the singer's newfound hope and the discovery of what he had been seeking for a long time. The song also touches upon the idea that we can help each other walk the tightrope of life and discover what we might have been holding back. The lines "I'm learning not to criticize; I look for what's behind the eyes; It's not for me to judge another's life" are an indication that the singer has learned to be empathetic and compassionate towards others.
Overall, the song is about hope, self-discovery, and the power of love and trust in life. It's a reminder that we can always start afresh and live life to the fullest, no matter how difficult the circumstances might seem.
Line by Line Meaning
The crow sat on my tree & looked at me through half an eyelid
A crow perched on my tree and seemed to question me with its half-closed eyelid.
He seemed to say how are you today & what have you discarded?
The crow's expression gave me the impression that it was asking how I am and what I've lost or given up.
I don't know, Mr. Crow, but something's going on here
I'm uncertain, but there's an unrest within me.
I wanna say - I've found the way -the light is getting stronger
I have a feeling that I've discovered the path, and the light at the end of the tunnel appears to be brighter.
Don't wanna take my medicine
I don't want to accept an immediate fix to my problems.
I wanna break the bottle that's in.
I want to avoid taking medication entirely and find a way to heal naturally.
I'm gonna live -I'm gonna give all I have to give
I am determined to live life fully and give it my all.
Everything's Better
Life is improving, and things are getting better.
You are the one- the one I been searching for so long
You are the missing piece of the puzzle which I have been looking for a long time.
The fact is that I don't recall what really got me started
I can't remember what triggered my awakening.
I seemed to just wake up one day & realize what love is
One day, I awoke to find that I had a newfound understanding of love.
Something clicked in my head & this is what I think it said
Something in my mind snapped into place and made me think this.
Pull yourself back together or you might as well be dead
I realized that if I don't gather myself, then it won't be any different from being deceased.
Instead, where once was only pain
Rather than pain as the only experience,
I found something that showed me how to trust again
I discovered something that restored my ability to trust.
We can help each other -walk this tightrope and discover
We can assist each other in navigating tough situations and discovering things we didn't know existed.
All that we hold back from life
Everything we withhold from life.
I'm learning not to criticize
I'm training myself to avoid criticizing.
I look for what's behind the eyes
I seek to uncover what's beneath the surface and not just what's being displayed.
It's not for me to judge another's life
It's not my place to pass judgment on someone else's life.
Contributed by Isabella P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@willemakit00
Ah, let me tell y? all a little story
'Bout this time I was down and out
Just goes to prove there's always a light on
But if you look, you'll find it's inside of you
So I want y'all to listen up
I've been sitting here all night
Tryin' to make this thing work out right
I've been getting nowhere fast
Suddenly, as I lay down on the bed
I hear a little voice inside my head
It says, "If you want to do it girl, you got to have some faith
Come over here and listen, hurry up or you'll be late"
Listen to my story, listen to me well
Oh, I will make you a believer
If you're feeling sorry for yourself, I can tell now
Oh, I will make you a believer
Yeah, I will make you a believer, oh yeah
So you been tryin' to make amends
For the bloodsuckers you call friends
Drag you deep into the hole
Crazy that you'd let them into your world
They will take your diamonds baby, they will steal your pearls
If you want to play the game, you've got to lose the rules
You can play with passion, rules are just for fools
Listen to my story, listen to me well
Oh, I will make you a believer
If you're feeling sorry for yourself, I can tell now honey
Oh, I will make you a believer
Yeah, I will make you a believer
Ya gotta learn to fall in love with what's inside
Get on the horse I wanna ride
I got a reason to believe the light's inside
Oh oh, oh yeah, yeah yeah yeah
Are ya with me so far?
Hey, some things I can? t help to have
Some things have to wait
Some things I will never get, I will always
I will always have my faith, I? ll have my faith
I will make you a believer
Oh, I will make you a believer
Oh, I will make you a believer, hey honey
Oh, I will make you a believer, oh yeah
Oh, I will make you a believer
Oh, I will make you a believer
I will make you a believer, oh oh yeah
Believe me honey
@pierredupont1096
Saw her in literally a dive bar waaaaaaay back in the day, and people had to be dragged in to see her, she wasn't the "It Girl" but boy did she ever deliver. What a talent.
@GuyMorey
There are so many underrated Canadian bands/vocalists. Been listening to them since the 60s. They may not be recognized in many other countries (including the U.S.), but one thing is for sure, CANADA recognizes them and thanks them for some of the best music out there. Remember, the Guess Who is a Canadian band that knocked the Beatles out of the #1 spot on the charts. Long live Canadian music!
@JoeVideoed
A nearly lost gem from the 90s as far as I'm concerned. Thankfully Foo Fighters gave her some exposure & I was able to rediscover this. TY Dave & Co.
@jayminer4592
Lucky i lived close to the border and could get CHOM FM out of Montreal. Heard so many great Canadian artists that didn't get airplay down here in the US. Awesome music!
@albertaproud7855
Sass deserves more spotlight and way more credit.
@trentoleksuik534
one of the most under rated vocalists...This lady rocks and delivers the goods to this day..
@MrFender64
+Trent Oleksuik Amen to that.
@debbieduraj9389
+Trent Oleksuik Love, love, love!!!!
@robertjungle4168
Seen Miss Sass live more than once. When she was in her prime...🇨🇦
@sizlax
ccmyart Celine has a beautiful voice and tbh I think a large part of her fame came from the song that she did for the Titanic movie (which incidentally was American). Although in retrospect she gots nothing on enya but still a nice voice non the less. But fully agree that sass is GREAT right to this day. Also mad props to the OP for not making another cliche millennial attention whore comment 'like this comment if your still listening in *insert year*." That's like saying "if you're watching the video above this comment, like this comment cuz reasons!"