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.
Funny How Time Slips Away
Wanda Jackson Lyrics
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How am I doin' oh I guess that I'm doin' fine
It's been so long now and it seems like it was only yesterday
Ain't it funny how time slips away
How's your new love I hope that she's doin' fine
Heard you told her that you'd love her till the end of time
Now that's the same thing that you told me seems like just the other day
Ain't it funny how time slips away
Don't know when though never know when I'll be back in town
But remember what I told you that someday you're gonna pay
And it's surprising how time slips away
The lyrics to Wanda Jackson's "Funny How Time Slips Away" describe a meeting between two old friends who haven't seen each other in a long time. The singer greets the other person and remarks that it feels like it was just yesterday that they last met. Despite the passage of time, the singer says they are doing fine. The conversation turns to the other person's new love, who the singer hopes is doing well. They recall how the other person had said the same thing about their love for the singer but now it is directed towards someone new. This exchange leads the singer to ponder how time slips away and things change.
As the conversation winds down, the singer acknowledges they have to go, but they will likely cross paths again. Before they part ways, the singer issues a warning to the other person, saying that someday they will have to pay for the hurt they caused. The overall message of the song is about how people change and time moves on but the memories and feelings associated with those past experiences can still linger.
Line by Line Meaning
Well hello there gee it's been a long long time
It's been a long time since we last met and talked to each other.
How am I doin' oh I guess that I'm doin' fine
I am doing well and don't have any major issues in my life.
It's been so long now and it seems like it was only yesterday
Although it's been a long time, it feels like it was only yesterday since we last met.
Ain't it funny how time slips away
It's amazing how quickly time passes by.
How's your new love I hope that she's doin' fine
I hope your new partner is doing well.
Heard you told her that you'd love her till the end of time
I heard you made a promise to love your new partner forever.
Now that's the same thing that you told me seems like just the other day
That's the same promise you made to me, and it seems like it was just yesterday.
Ain't it funny how time slips away
It's amazing how quickly time passes by.
I gotta go now but I'll be seein' you around
I have to leave now, but I'll probably run into you again.
Don't know when though never know when I'll be back in town
I don't know when I'll return to this town.
But remember what I told you that someday you're gonna pay
Remember that I warned you about consequences for your actions.
And it's surprising how time slips away
It's amazing how quickly time passes by.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Willie Nelson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
monta trike
Engraçado Como o Tempo Passa Tão Rápido?
Bem, como vai?
Já se passou muito, muito tempo
Como eu estou?
Bom, eu acho que estou bem
Já se passou tanto tempo que parece
Que foi ontem
Mmm, não é engraçado como o tempo passa tão rápido?
Como está seu novo amor?
Eu espero que ele esteja se saindo bem
Escutei você dizer-lhe, sim garota
Que você o amará até o final dos tempos
Você sabe bem, que é a mesma coisa
Que você me disse
Bem, parece que foi como o outro dia
Mmm, não é engraçado como o tempo passa tão rápido?
Preciso ir agora
Acho que eu o verei por aí
Apenas não sei quando, oh
Nunca se sabe quando estarei de volta na cidade
Mas me lembro do que eu lhe disse
Que era com o tempo que você iria pagar
Bem... Não é surpreendente como te tempo passa tão rapido?
Yeah... Não é surpreendente como te tempo passa tão rapido?
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Ralph Moore
Wanda is just a fabulous singer. And a true beauty. A life long favorite of mine. I never will tire of listening to her sing.
George R
Her creative phrasing enables her to stay in control of this song, which defeats most other performers. And with great balance and spot-on notes, Wanda Jackson turns this version into an exceptional performance
Ruth Boykin
One of the most talented female singers! Love this song by her!!!
Gloria Judd
AWESOME SONG !!!! WANDA JACKSON IS ONE OF THE GREATEST COUNTRY SINGERS !!!!!! LOVE HER VOICE , AND SONGS !!!! AMEN
bessie868
Not much of a country fan but this version is superb
Владимир Половодов
Боженька поцеловал ее в горлышко! Исполнение гениально! Композитор великолепен!
truckero ortiz
I love every piece of instrument played on this record, and her voice so authentic
Bill Busse
Awesome recording of this great song. Jimmy Elledge had the biggest hit on the pop charts and the 60s......also an awesome vocal.
danny b.
her voice was so pure & clear
john gray
Great voice. Anything from hillbilly rock to ballads, she could do it. A bloody good sort back then too.