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.
It Doesn't Matter Anymore
Wanda Jackson Lyrics
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Oh will you apology what have you done to me but it really doesn't matter anymore
Do you remember baby last September when you held me tight each and every night
Oh well you was so dazy how you drove me crazy but it really doesn't matter anymore
There's no use in me of cryin' I've done everything and now I keep on tryin'
I've thrown away my nights wasted all my days over you
You'll go your way I'll go mine now and forever till the end of time
I'll find somebody new and baby we'll say we're through
Do you remember baby last September...
No sugar you won't matter anymore
The lyrics to "It Doesn't Matter Anymore" by Wanda Jackson express the disappointment and pain of a person who has been left behind by a former lover. The opening line, "There you go and baby here am I, oh well you left me here so I could sit and cry," presents a feeling of abandonment and sadness. The singer is trying to move on from the situation, but the memory of the previous relationship makes it difficult for her to forget.
Throughout the song, the singer's tone is sarcastic and bitter, as she talks about how her past love has hurt her. The line "Oh will you apology, what have you done to me" shows how the singer wants an apology for being left behind. However, later in the song, she acknowledges that the apology doesn't matter anymore, as she's already moved on.
The chorus is a declaration of the singer's newfound independence, as she says she'll find someone new and her ex-lover won't matter anymore. The final line, "No sugar you won't matter anymore," signifies the finality of the decision and her determination to move forward.
Overall, "It Doesn't Matter Anymore" highlights the struggles of moving on from a past relationship and the importance of self-empowerment.
Line by Line Meaning
There you go and baby here am I oh well you left me here so I could sit and cry
I was waiting for you, but you left me alone to cry.
Oh will you apology what have you done to me but it really doesn't matter anymore
You owe me an apology for the pain you caused me, but at this point, it doesn't make a difference.
Do you remember baby last September when you held me tight each and every night
Do you recall the good times we had, snuggling every night in September?
Oh well you was so dazy how you drove me crazy but it really doesn't matter anymore
You were unattentive and it drove me nuts, but I've moved on now and none of it matters.
There's no use in me of cryin' I've done everything and now I keep on tryin'
Crying won't bring you back, so I am done shedding tears and will focus on moving on.
I've thrown away my nights wasted all my days over you
I spent countless nights and days thinking about you, but I've realized that it was a waste of energy.
You'll go your way I'll go mine now and forever till the end of time
We're going to go our separate ways, and we'll never cross paths again.
I'll find somebody new and baby we'll say we're through
I'll eventually find someone else, and we'll officially be over.
Honey you won't matter anymore
You're not important to me anymore, darling.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Paul Anka
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Jo Allan
I love her voice, her songs, arrangements, it all great!!!
loverofcountry506070
Very good cover by Wanda. She even puts in the Buddy Holly hiccup!
ingela pålsson
Got a CD album by Wanda few years ago and this song was in there. Fell in love with it instantly. Wonderful woman. <3
Charlotte Hendershot
Love her singing
Larry Jeffers
Female Elvis. Quite a performer. Love her voice.
Joshua Miles
Wanda jackson is so pretty and her voice is just wow
Jo Allan
I am no expert, but the clean tones make these songs beautiful. Nostalgia rules OK.
doowopftw
Buddy Hollys version is awesome, but this one is also pretty good - thx!
anthony belcher
Fabulous song
Michael Elsy
Never heard this version before really enjoyed it.