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.
I Don't Believe I'll Fall In Love Today
Wanda Jackson Lyrics
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I just can't make my heart find someone new it's always much too busy loving you
So I don't believe I'll fall in love today for if I did I'm sure I wouldn't stay
You'd come between us like you always do somehow he'd never measure up to you
Each night I pray I'll wake at dawn and find another in my heart and on my mind
Then I'll wake and hear my poor heart say that I don't believe I'll fall in love today
[ steel - guitar ]
Each night I pray I'll wake at dawn and find...
The lyrics to Wanda Jackson's song "I Don't Believe I'll Fall In Love Today" are a heart-wrenching expression of the lingering memory of a past love that continues to interfere with the singer's ability to open themselves up to a new relationship. The singer admits that they just can't make their heart find someone new because it's always too busy loving the previous partner. The fear of comparison to the past love interests also proves to be a significant barrier to fully embracing new relationships. They pray to wake up and find someone new in their heart and mind, but each time they wake up, they realize that they are not yet ready to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't believe I'll fall in love today
The singer is convinced that they will not fall in love today.
Old memories of you stand in the way
The singer cannot move on from their past relationship, and memories of their ex prevent them from falling in love again.
I just can't make my heart find someone new
The singer is unable to open up to the idea of someone else and still feels deeply for their ex.
It's always much too busy loving you
The artist's heart is still preoccupied with love for their ex, leaving no room for anyone else.
For if I did I'm sure I wouldn't stay
If the artist were to enter a new relationship, they fear they would ultimately leave because they cannot let go of their past love.
You'd come between us like you always do
The singer's ex has a way of interfering in their relationships, making it difficult for any new love interests to measure up.
Somehow he'd never measure up to you
The singer's ex is so deeply ingrained in their heart that no one else could ever compare or compete with them.
Each night I pray I'll wake at dawn and find another in my heart and on my mind
The artist hopes to move on and find new love, but each night they come to the realization that they are still deeply in love with their ex.
Then I'll wake and hear my poor heart say that I don't believe I'll fall in love today
Despite their hopes, the artist's heart knows that they are not ready to move on, and they will not find love today or any time soon.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HARLAN HOWARD
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john sandiford
Great song by Wanda,thanks for sharing Jack
J.W. Gauntt
you're welcome Rock, thank you for listening
latokatn506
Thanks Jack Big Strong Vocals Here Great Talent of Our Time
J.W. Gauntt
you're very welcome LT's, appreciate the listen my Friend
alex arolas garcia
Esta buena canción la canto WARREN SMITH en el año 1960 y la versiono WANDA JACKSON en el año 1973
Károlyné Szépvölgyi
Kedves Jack, ez a dal is gyönyörű és nagyon tetszik.
az énekesnő és a zene is csodálatos.,Jó érzés volt hallgatni,
Köszönettel Klára Szépvölgyi.
J.W. Gauntt
you're very welcome Clare, i appreciate the listen