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.
Wish
Sass Jordan Lyrics
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And sinners ain't got nothin' on you
Personify their dreams & pacify the schemers
Welcome into the race
You got the mind for miracles
You got a smile to charm the dead
And you can always score with your 57' ford
But you can't get that wish out of your head
Start me up - Cos you know what I like
I like the way you makin' me laugh
I like the magic tricks and all the things you fix
Even when they ain't been broke
I like all your freakin' havoc
I like your dog that ain't been fed
I like your messed up face and your 67' case
But I can't get this wish out of my head
I don't know if it's the way you talk
That's drivin' me outta my mind
You gotta certain style - The way you walk that mile
Y'know I'm down with that
But have you ever even noticed
Or heard a single word I said
When your only friend left you with nothin' in the end
Cos we all want these wishes in our head
I don't want to draw the line
I ain't got that kind of time
The lyrics to Sass Jordan's song "Wish" deal with the concept of forbidden desires and unfulfilled wishes. The opening line, "original sin - I know what you like," suggests that the singer is aware of their partner's deepest desires, which may be considered sinful or taboo. The lyrics then go on to describe the allure of the partner, who embodies the dreams of others and has the ability to charm anyone, even the dead.
Despite the partner's many appealing qualities, the singer cannot get a particular wish out of their head. This desire is undefined, but it represents a longing that cannot be fulfilled. The partner's magic tricks and ability to fix things, even when they aren't broken, are also mentioned as desirable qualities.
The third verse talks about the singer's attraction to the partner's style and confidence. However, they question whether the partner has really heard them or paid attention: "have you ever even noticed or heard a single word I said?" The final lines of the song suggest that the singer doesn't want to risk defining their relationship or crossing any boundaries.
Overall, the lyrics to "Wish" convey a sense of longing and unattainable desire, mixed with admiration for a partner who embodies many desirable qualities.
Line by Line Meaning
Original sin - I know what you like
I understand your desires and temptations
And sinners ain't got nothin' on you
Even the wicked cannot match your indulgences
Personify their dreams & pacify the schemers
You embody people's aspirations and calm their scheming nature
Welcome into the race
You're invited to take part in the competition of life
You got the mind for miracles
You have a mind capable of extraordinary achievements
You got a smile to charm the dead
Your smile is so captivating that even the dead would be charmed
And you can always score with your 57' ford
You always manage to succeed with your 1957 Ford car
But you can't get that wish out of your head
You can't stop thinking about something you desire
Start me up - Cos you know what I like
Your actions excite me because you know what I desire
I like the way you makin' me laugh
I appreciate your ability to make me laugh
I like the magic tricks and all the things you fix
I enjoy your ability to perform magic tricks and fix things skillfully
Even when they ain't been broke
Even when there is nothing wrong with them
I like all your freakin' havoc
I'm attracted to the chaos you bring
I like your dog that ain't been fed
I like your neglected dog
I like your messed up face and your 67' case
I appreciate your imperfect face and your 1967 briefcase
But I can't get this wish out of my head
I can't stop thinking about something I desire
I don't know if it's the way you talk
I'm not sure if it's your style of communication driving me insane
That's drivin' me outta my mind
Making me feel crazy
You gotta certain style - The way you walk that mile
Your unique demeanor while walking a mile
Y'know I'm down with that
I agree with that style
But have you ever even noticed
Have you ever paid attention to
Or heard a single word I said
Or understood what I was trying to tell you
When your only friend left you with nothin' in the end
When your dearest companion abandoned you in the end, without any gains
Cos we all want these wishes in our head
Because everyone has some kind of desire in their mind
I don't want to draw the line
I don't want to set any limits
I ain't got that kind of time
I don't have enough time for it
Contributed by Henry F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.