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.
A Girl Don
Wanda Jackson Lyrics
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I saw you wink for the waiter to slip me a double
If you want some barroom swinger I'm not the one
'Cause I don't think a girl's gotta drink to have fun
Mama said when I went out in the world drinking ain't the thing for a sweet young girl
I didn't listen then but now I'm here to shout
That my dear old mama knew what she was talkin' about
So if you want another round just order one
Don't bother bringing a bottle when you call
'Cause I like my kisses straight or not at all
I want to be sure I remember everyone
And I don't think a girl's gotta drink to have fun
Mama said when I went out...
No I don't think a girl's gotta drink to have fun
The lyrics to Wanda Jackson's song A Girl Don condemn the idea that a young woman has to succumb to the societal pressure of drinking and partying in order to have fun. The song is a reflection of the artist's upbringing and the values that her mother instilled in her. She speaks directly to a man who is trying to impress her with buying her drinks and taking her to bars, making it clear that she doesn't need alcohol to enjoy herself or have a good time. She also states that she wants to remember everything that happens and doesn't want to be clouded by alcohol's effects.
The lyrics are a powerful statement against the pervasive idea in society that drinking and partying are the only ways to have fun. Through the lens of a young woman, Wanda Jackson illustrates that there are other ways to enjoy oneself and that it's okay to stand up for one's values and convictions. The song pushes back against the notion that femininity and youth are synonymous with reckless behavior and immorality.
The song was particularly notable in its time as it was released in the 1950s, a time when gender roles were much stricter and there were fewer opportunities for women to speak out and assert themselves. A Girl Don is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with audiences today, particularly as discussions around gender and alcohol consumption remain prevalent.
Line by Line Meaning
I know what you're doing and I'll save you the trouble
I am well aware of your intentions and you don't have to put in any effort to persuade me.
I saw you wink for the waiter to slip me a double
I noticed you signaling the waiter to give me a double, but it's not necessary because I am not interested.
If you want some barroom swinger I'm not the one
If you are looking for a party girl who likes to drink and hang out at bars, I am not the right person for you.
'Cause I don't think a girl's gotta drink to have fun
I believe that girls don't need to drink to have a good time and enjoy themselves.
Mama said when I went out in the world drinking ain't the thing for a sweet young girl
My mother warned me that drinking is not appropriate for a young and innocent girl like me.
I didn't listen then but now I'm here to shout
I didn't pay attention to my mother's advice at first, but now I firmly believe in what she told me.
That my dear old mama knew what she was talkin' about
I now realize and appreciate that my mother was wise and knew what she was saying.
So if you want another round just order one
If you want to keep drinking, feel free to order another round, but I won't be joining you.
'Cause I don't think a girl's gotta drink to have fun
Once again, I don't believe that drinking is necessary for girls to have a good time.
Don't bother bringing a bottle when you call
When you come to see me, don't bring any alcohol, because I am not interested in drinking.
'Cause I like my kisses straight or not at all
I prefer my kisses to be genuine and not influenced by alcohol or other substances.
I want to be sure I remember everyone
I want to be fully conscious and remember every moment, so I can enjoy it to the fullest.
And I don't think a girl's gotta drink to have fun
Once again, I firmly believe that girls can have fun without drinking.
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@alexarolasgarcia1747
Esta buena canción la canto WANDA JACKSON en el año 1968
@jeanmariebasset
un bon conseil