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.
Hot Dog That Made Him Mad
Wanda Jackson Lyrics
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But he takes me for granted all of the time
To teach him a lesson, make him mad
I went out on a date with the best friend he had
That made him mad, boy, hot dog, that made him mad
And he hugged me and he kissed me and he asked me not to do it again
Oh, late, last night, when I came in
He demanded to know just where I'd been
But I really put him right in his place
Instead of an answer, I laughed in his face
That made him mad, boy, hot dog, that made him mad
And he hugged me and he kissed me and he asked me not to do it again
He said my heart is on my sleeve
And if I didn't change that he would leave
Well, you should've seen him, was his face red
When I laughed and told him just go right ahead
That made him mad, boy, hot dog, that made him mad
So he hugged me and he kissed me and he asked me not to do it again
Well, the moral is to play it cool
Let your guy know you're nobody's fool
When he gets to thinking you're all his own
Let him know that you can take him or leave him alone
That makes him mad, boy, hot dog, that makes him mad
And he'll hug you and he'll kiss you and ask you not to do it again
Yeah, he'll hug you and he'll kiss you and he'll squeeze you and please you
And ask you not to do it again
The lyrics of "Hot Dog! That Made Him Mad" by Wanda Jackson are a delineation of how a woman handles a man who takes her for granted. She narrates how she went on a date with her boyfriend's best friend to teach her boyfriend a lesson. The ultimate goal was to get him to pay her more attention and take her seriously. She skillfully provoked her boyfriend and laughed when he got mad. The song ends with the moral of the story, advising women to show their partners that they are not to be taken for granted, and if the man wants to remain in the relationship, he will have to learn to treat his woman well.
The lyrics display an empowered woman who is not afraid to show her worth and stand up for herself. The song also reflects the cultural shift of the American society at that time, which was embracing women's rights and gender equality.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a guy, I like him fine
I am dating someone and I enjoy his company
But he takes me for granted all of the time
However, my partner doesn't appreciate me enough
To teach him a lesson, make him mad
To make him realize his mistake, I decided to annoy him
I went out on a date with the best friend he had
I went on a date with my partner's best friend to make him jealous
That made him mad, boy, hot dog, that made him mad
My plan worked and it upset him greatly
And he hugged me and he kissed me and he asked me not to do it again
Although he was upset, he still loves me and wanted me to stay loyal
Oh, late, last night, when I came in
One night, when I came home late
He demanded to know just where I'd been
He wanted to know where I was and what I was doing
But I really put him right in his place
Instead of giving him an explanation, I showed him I won't be treated like that
Instead of an answer, I laughed in his face
To show him my independence and confidence, I laughed at his inquiry
He said my heart is on my sleeve
My partner thinks I am too emotionally transparent
And if I didn't change that he would leave
He thinks I need to change and become less honest about my feelings, or he'll leave me
Well, you should've seen him, was his face red
When I refused to change, he was humiliated and his face showed this
When I laughed and told him just go right ahead
To make him fully realize what he was saying, I laughed at him and told him to leave
So he hugged me and he kissed me and he asked me not to do it again
After being reminded of my value, my partner hugged me, kissed me and begged for my loyalty
Well, the moral is to play it cool
The lesson from this experience is to remain calm and collected in a relationship
Let your guy know you're nobody's fool
Communicate to your partner that you are independent and wise
When he gets to thinking you're all his own
If your partner starts believing you are their possession
Let him know that you can take him or leave him alone
Remind them that you can leave the relationship anytime you want
That makes him mad, boy, hot dog, that makes him mad
Asserting your independence can frustrate your partner
And he'll hug you and he'll kiss you and ask you not to do it again
Despite being frustrated, your partner will still love and ask for your loyalty
Yeah, he'll hug you and he'll kiss you and he'll squeeze you and please you
Your partner may resort to using affection to regain your loyalty
And ask you not to do it again
And repeat the cycle of asking for loyalty while causing frustration
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DANIEL BARKER, DON RAYE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MissHolleyKing
LOVED playing "Hot Dog! That Made Him Mad" on my radio show today! (thanks) XxOo (we love you Wanda)
@mariahthebee06
I love this woman! I so admire the rockabilly era. 😁
@gccgeo8028
Little Steven's Underground Garage brought me here. Thanks Lil' Steven.
@owendureke5148
That lady is my hero.
@wu-khyon4248
A tip for healthy relationship:
If you're taken for granted all the time, go out with your parter's friend
@KenHunt123
Heard this on Little Steven's Underground Garage the other day. What a great song!
@Mark-el8qv
Haven't heard this for years, pass me beer!
@riwarlord9058
passes you beers
@SixpackLeanStrongMind
@@riwarlord9058 Throws it on the floor, because he knows drinking is bad*
@johncameron1349
just started to play fallout 3 on PC and added a mod to the in game radio station and this is one of the tracks so cool