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.
My Days Are Darker Than Your Nights
Wanda Jackson Lyrics
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You're out there somewhere with her now I guess it's best for you
But my days are darker than your nights
My days are darker than your nights I wait for mornings that never arise
There's just no end as long as I'm alive my days are darker than your nights
You'll never know just what I'm going through
I hope you'll never need someone like I need you
But don't think that I'll forget you cause I won't
My days are darker than your nights...
In Wanda Jackson's song "My Days Are Darker Than Your Nights," the singer laments the end of a relationship and the fact that her former lover does not seem to understand the depth of her love for him. Even though she tried to make him see how much she cared, he never acknowledged it, and now he has moved on to another person. While he may be happy with his new partner, the singer is struggling to cope with the loss of the relationship and the darkness that has descended upon her because of it.
The singer is envious of her former lover's ability to be happy with someone else, while she is still struggling to find her way forward. She feels that her life has become an endless cycle of darkness and pain, with no hope of reprieve. Even though she tries to move on, her heart is still full of love and longing for the man who could never see her worth. The singer hopes that he will never have to experience the same pain and heartache that she has, but she cannot help but feel jealous of his newfound happiness.
In this song, Wanda Jackson explores the universal themes of love, loss, and heartbreak. The lyrics are poignant and heartfelt, and the singer's delivery is full of emotion and vulnerability. The song serves as a reminder that, no matter how much we may try to move on from a failed relationship, the pain and darkness may linger for much longer than we anticipate.
Line by Line Meaning
You never knew how much I loved you I tried but you just couldn't see the light
Despite my attempts to express my love for you, you were unable to understand my feelings and failed to reciprocate.
You're out there somewhere with her now I guess it's best for you
You are now with another woman, and although it hurts me, I know it's for the best.
But my days are darker than your nights
My pain and suffering are far greater than any happiness you may experience.
My days are darker than your nights I wait for mornings that never arise
Every day is filled with endless darkness, and the hope of a better tomorrow never seems to materialize.
There's just no end as long as I'm alive my days are darker than your nights
As long as I live, my agony and agony will remain constant, and it will never end.
You'll never know just what I'm going through
You will never truly understand the pain and sorrow that I am experiencing after losing you.
I hope you'll never need someone like I need you
I wouldn't wish this level of desperation and longing upon anyone, not even you.
You're happy now you've got just what you want
You have found happiness with someone else, and you have achieved everything you ever wanted.
But don't think that I'll forget you cause I won't
Even though you have moved on, I will never forget you or the love I once had for you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRUCE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@glennjohnson8170
Glenn Jackson What a great lady,great voice.The best in real country.Love Wanda.Thanks for this upload.Well appreciated!
@alexarolasgarcia1747
Esta buena canción la canto WANDA JACKSON en el año 1967