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.
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 song "Girl Don't" by Wanda Jackson is a powerful anthem about independence and self-respect. In the verses, Wanda speaks directly to a man who is trying to buy her a drink and implies that he thinks he can take advantage of her. She asserts her agency by telling him that she is not interested in being a "barroom swinger" and that she doesn't need alcohol to have fun. These lines suggest that she values herself and won't compromise her values for the sake of pleasing others. Wanda knows that she doesn't need to drink to have fun, and her confidence shines through in the lyrics.
The chorus reinforces the idea that Wanda doesn't need alcohol to have a good time. She uses her mother's words of wisdom to further illustrate her point, stating that her mother warned her against drinking when she was young. Now that she is older, she "shouts" out to the world that her mother was right all along, and she doesn't need alcohol to have fun. The repetition of the phrase "I don't think a girl's gotta drink to have fun" drives home the message that Wanda is confident in herself and won't let anyone else dictate how she lives her life.
Overall, "Girl Don't" is an empowering song that encourages women to take control of their lives and assert their independence. Wanda Jackson's voice and lyrics combine to create a powerful message that still resonates today.
Line by Line Meaning
I know what you're doing and I'll save you the trouble
I understand your intentions and don't need your assistance.
I saw you wink for the waiter to slip me a double
I observed you make a sneaky gesture to the bartender to serve me extra alcohol.
If you want some barroom swinger I'm not the one
If you're seeking a wild party girl, I'm not that kind of person.
'Cause I don't think a girl's gotta drink to have fun
I believe that a female doesn't need alcoholic drinks to enjoy herself.
Mama said when I went out in the world drinking ain't the thing for a sweet young girl
My mother warned me against drinking alcohol as a young and innocent lady.
I didn't listen then but now I'm here to shout
I disregarded her advice in the past, but now I strongly agree with her.
That my dear old mama knew what she was talkin' about
I believe that my loving and wise mother gave me valuable advice.
So if you want another round just order one
If you want to drink more alcohol, feel free to order without including me.
'Cause I don't think a girl's gotta drink to have fun
I reiterate my belief that it's not necessary for a girl to drink in order to have a good time.
Don't bother bringing a bottle when you call
Don't bother bringing alcoholic beverages when you come to see me.
'Cause I like my kisses straight or not at all
I prefer romantic kisses to be natural, and not influenced by alcohol.
I want to be sure I remember everyone
I want to remember all the people that I meet without being under the influence of alcohol.
No I don't think a girl's gotta drink to have fun
I conclude that I don't need alcohol to have a fun and enjoyable experience in life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NIXON, WILLIAMS
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@alexarolasgarcia1747
Esta buena canción la canto WANDA JACKSON en el año 1968
@jeanmariebasset
un bon conseil