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.
So Hard
Sass Jordan Lyrics
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But it's so hard in your eyes
I'm seein' that you don't notice me
And it's so hard
Well you star when I'm dreamin' in the middle of the night
Tossin' and turning but you never get the message I'm sending out
'Cause if I told you I need you would you think it was right
Love is not too logical
Hearts are not infallible you know
Mine is working overtime
To save me from your eyes save me
I try to tell you goodbye, but it's so hard
I try to live in a lie, but it's so hard
Everyone's saying that I'm wasting all my time
Staring out the window while I'm trying to find
A life I'm searching for
They can me tell me I'm dreaming
They can tell me that I'm blind
Holding here is driving me to
Find away to break my heart in two
Breaking up
Love is not too logical
Hearts are not infallible you know
Mine is working overtime
To save me from your eyes save me
I try to tell you goodbye, but it's so hard
I try to live in a lie, but it's so hard
I try to tell you goodbye, but it's so hard
I try to live in a lie, but it's so hard
I try to tell you goodbye, but it's so hard
I try to live in a lie, but it's so hard
I try to tell you goodbye, but it's so hard
I try to live in a lie, but it's so hard
I try to tell you goodbye, but it's so hard
I try to live in a lie, but it's so hard
I try to tell you goodbye, but it's so hard
I try to live in a lie, but it's so hard
In Sass Jordan's song "So Hard," she sings about the difficulty of letting go of someone she loves, even though she knows it's the right thing to do. The first verse provides a glimpse into the struggle she faces every night, trying to hold back and resist the pull of her emotions. The second verse reveals that the person she loves may not even be aware of her feelings, leaving her feeling invisible and alone in her longing. Yet, despite knowing that she should move on, she finds herself incapable of doing so because of her irrational heart. She acknowledges that love doesn't always make sense, and that her heart is fallible, but it still works overtime to keep her holding onto the hope of a future with this person.
The chorus is a repetition of Jordan's internal struggle to say goodbye and move on, but finding it too hard to do so. Each attempt is met with the same overwhelming emotion and internal conflict, leaving her feeling trapped in her feelings. The final verse encapsulates the external pressure she faces as well, with everyone around her telling her that she's wasting her time on a lost cause. But she remains steadfast in her emotional attachment, unable to let go of the hope that someday things might work out with the person she loves.
Overall, "So Hard" is a poignant reflection on the power of the heart to hold us captive, even when our heads know better. It recognizes the complexity of emotions and the challenges of letting go of someone we love, even when it's for the best.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I spend the nights holding back holding tight
I'm constantly struggling to hold back my emotions and avoid expressing my true feelings.
But it's so hard in your eyes
Your eyes reveal that you don't reciprocate my feelings, making it even harder for me to hold back.
I'm seein' that you don't notice me
I can sense that you're not interested in me, and it hurts to feel invisible to you.
Well you star when I'm dreamin' in the middle of the night
You're always on my mind, even when I dream, and it's distracting me from my own peace of mind.
Tossin' and turning but you never get the message I'm sending out
I can't shake off my feelings for you, but you seem oblivious to it and never respond accordingly.
'Cause if I told you I need you would you think it was right
I'm afraid to express my true needs to you, because I fear rejection or being judged for it.
There's something in my heart that is tellin' me to keep away from him
Deep down, I know that pursuing you is not good for me, but it's hard to resist my attraction to you.
Love is not too logical
Love is often unpredictable and irrational.
Hearts are not infallible you know
Our hearts can be easily misled or misguided, leading to heartbreak or emotional pain.
Mine is working overtime
My emotions and thoughts are in overdrive, and it's taking a toll on me.
To save me from your eyes save me
I'm trying to protect myself from falling too deep for you and avoid exposing myself to rejection.
I try to tell you goodbye, but it's so hard
I'm trying to let go of my feelings and move on, but it's easier said than done.
I try to live in a lie, but it's so hard
I'm trying to deceive myself and pretend that I don't care, but it's not working and causing me pain.
Everyone's saying that I'm wasting all my time
Others can see that my infatuation with you is detrimental to my well-being and not worth my time.
Staring out the window while I'm trying to find
I'm lost in thought, searching for answers or some peace of mind.
A life I'm searching for
I'm longing for a fulfilling life that doesn't revolve around my feelings for you.
They can me tell me I'm dreaming
Others can criticize me for being unrealistic or overly invested in my feelings.
They can tell me that I'm blind
Others can point out my blindness to reality, ignoring signs that you're not interested in me.
Holding here is driving me to
Being stagnant and holding onto my feelings is causing me emotional distress.
Find away to break my heart in two
I need to find a way to end this unrequited love and move on, even if it means breaking my heart.
Breaking up
I need to break away from my feelings for you and move on.
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@OVI-Wan-Kenobi-8
I still remember watching this music video on CBC Video Hits back in the late 80s when I was a teenager. Sass Jordan is so unbelievably underrated, it's truly shocks me how the likes of Celine Dion and Alanis Morissette (who are also Canadian) were able to make it big by breaking into the US market while an amazing vocalist like Sass Jordan didn't. SMH
@jimmyz2098
People like trends - even if it is crap. Not saying those artists are crap. Just saying. It's all about the fickle trend of the day. A shame. A lot of really great artists have always been over-looked. And a lot of the lesser ones get the recognition, and attention.
@ianmclean5541
@@jimmyz2098 well said friend!
@NormieWorld
I remember same Friday night cbc good rocking tonight...Friday night video....waiting to hit 19 20 rock the clubs....an go for it
@wheelzwheela
My favourite Sass Jordan song. It’s simple but so catchy.
@flipflop3937
OMG, her voice is like a rocket...even her screams are still in tune, AMAZING! Love you Sass!
@DavidSmith-ne1zp
This song is absolute perfection! Sass is incredible, the band so energetic! Great Canadian music!
@paidparker1
She is awesome!!
@paulanthonyburrell1966
Sass RuLeS:))))!!!
@daverepole9283
One of the great voices in the music world. Just awesome..