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.
Baby Loves Him
Wanda Jackson Lyrics
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(Wanda Jackson)
« © '56 Combine Music »
Well, baby's a chick with the peroxide hair
You can't say this babe's a square
She likes her music with a solid beat
'Cause, ooh, baby's gone
Yeah, she's gone a-all the way-ay, a-all the way
And when Baby fell, well, she really fell
Like I knew she would someday
Baby fell for a cat with the blue suede shoes
Drives a pink Cadillac and never sings the blues
They dance to a jukebox all night long
One glance and you'll say these cats are real gone
But, ooh, baby loves him
Yeah, she loves him a-all the way-ay, a-all the way
And when Baby fell, well, she really fell
Like I knew she would someday
Well, now they're the happiest kids in town
Baby's got his ring and she sports it all around
All the other gals are jealous as can be
But it's plain to see
Ooh, baby loves him
Yeah, she loves him a-all the way-ay, a-all the way
And when baby fell, well, she really fell
Like I knew she would someday
The song "Baby Loves Him" by Wanda Jackson is a classic rock and roll tune from the mid-1950s. It tells the story of a young woman, "baby," who falls head over heels for a man with a reputation for style and swagger. The opening lines describe baby's physical appearance, with her peroxide-blonde hair and rebellious attitude. She is not a conformist, but instead enjoys music that is loud and rhythmic.
The song goes on to describe how baby meets her ideal man, who drives a pink Cadillac and wears blue suede shoes. Despite his flashy exterior, the man appears to be genuine and caring, and he and baby fall in love quickly. The two dance to a jukebox all night long, and soon baby is wearing a ring that shows the world she is taken. The other women around them are jealous of their happiness, but it is clear that baby and her man are meant to be together.
Overall, "Baby Loves Him" is a celebration of young love, rebellion, and the enduring appeal of rock and roll music. It portrays a world where anything is possible, and where people are free to love who they want and be who they want to be. Through her powerful vocals and catchy guitar riffs, Wanda Jackson brings this world to life and reminds us of the magic of youthful passion and energy.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, baby's a chick with the peroxide hair
The girl referred to as Baby has bleached blonde hair and is a stylish, modern woman.
You can't say this babe's a square
She is not conservative or old-fashioned in any way.
She likes her music with a solid beat
Baby prefers lively and rhythmic music.
And when she starts to bop, you better go to your seat
Her dancing is so energetic that others should get out of the way.
'Cause, ooh, baby's gone
She has become very enamored with someone.
Yeah, she's gone a-all the way-ay, a-all the way
Baby is deeply and completely attached to her romantic interest.
And when Baby fell, well, she really fell
When Baby became interested in this man, it was a big change in her life.
Like I knew she would someday
The singer predicted that Baby would fall for the right person eventually.
Baby fell for a cat with the blue suede shoes
Baby is romantically involved with a stylish man who wears blue suede shoes.
Drives a pink Cadillac and never sings the blues
The man she loves drives a pink Cadillac and is always happy and content.
They dance to a jukebox all night long
Baby loves to dance with her man to music from a jukebox for hours on end.
One glance and you'll say these cats are real gone
People who see Baby and her man realize they are deeply in love and happy.
But, ooh, baby loves him
Baby's love for her man is strong and true.
Yeah, she loves him a-all the way-ay, a-all the way
Baby's love for her man is deep and unshakeable.
Well, now they're the happiest kids in town
Baby and her man are very happy together.
Baby's got his ring and she sports it all around
Baby is wearing a ring given to her by her man, and she proudly shows it off.
All the other gals are jealous as can be
Other women are envious of Baby's relationship.
But it's plain to see
It is easy to see that Baby and her man are deeply in love.
Ooh, baby loves him
Baby's love for her man is strong and true.
Yeah, she loves him a-all the way-ay, a-all the way
Baby's love for her man is deep and unshakeable.
And when baby fell, well, she really fell
When Baby became interested in this man, it was a big change in her life.
Like I knew she would someday
The singer predicted that Baby would fall for the right person eventually.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GLENN REEVES, MAE BOREN AXTON, TOMMY DURDEN
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