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.
Raining In My Heart
Wanda Jackson Lyrics
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Writers Boudleaux Bryant, Felice Bryant
The sun is out - the sky is blue there's not a cloud to spoil the view but it's raining - raining in my heart The weather man says clear today he doesn't know you've gone away and it's raining - raining in my heart Oh, misery - misery what's gonna become of me I tell blues they musn't show but soon these tears are bound to flow cause it's raining - raining in my heart But it's raining - raining in my heart And it's raining - raining in my heart
In Wanda Jackson's song Raining In My Heart, the singer is experiencing heartbreak even though the world around them seems bright and sunny. The song describes the contrast between the external world and the singer's internal emotional turmoil. Despite the beautiful weather outside, the singer is in a state of "misery" and is struggling to hold back tears. The chorus repeats the phrase "raining in my heart" to emphasize the intensity and suffocating nature of the singer's emotional state.
The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the singer's sense of loss and despair. The use of weather as a metaphor for the singer's emotions is striking, as it creates a stark contrast between the happy external world and the singer's stormy internal world. The singer seems resigned to their fate, expressing a sense of inevitability about the tears that will eventually come. The repetition of the phrase "raining in my heart" effectively communicates the pervasive nature of the singer's emotional pain.
Overall, Raining In My Heart is a powerful expression of heartbreak and emotional turmoil that many listeners can relate to. The use of weather as a metaphor adds depth and meaning to the lyrics, creating a vivid picture of the singer's emotional state.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun is out - the sky is blue there's not a cloud to spoil the view but it's raining - raining in my heart
Although the weather is perfect outside, my heart is still filled with sadness and tears.
The weather man says clear today he doesn't know you've gone away and it's raining - raining in my heart
Even though the weather forecast says it will be clear today, they don't know that the reason for my sadness is because you are no longer with me.
Oh, misery - misery what's gonna become of me
I'm feeling so miserable and lost, I don't know what my future holds.
I tell blues they musn't show but soon these tears are bound to flow cause it's raining - raining in my heart
I try to put on a brave face and tell myself not to cry, but soon enough, the tears will come because my heart is still raining with sadness.
But it's raining - raining in my heart
Despite everything else looking perfect, my heart still feels heavy with sadness and tears.
And it's raining - raining in my heart
This feeling of sadness and emptiness in my heart is not going away and it feels like it's raining non-stop.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BOUDLEAUX BRYANT, FELICE BRYANT
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justess martin
Love this lady! Distinctive and beautiful voice! She should be in the Country Music Hall of Fame!
Keki Engineer
Everybody can see the rain falling outside; nobody sees it falling in your heart. It's best to let the tears fall to drain the sorrow from your heart.
Lloyd deForest
EXCELLENT!!!
Ramon Ng
Gorgeous voice and looks..
Ino Hs
Iam flying back to those younger days anytime I hear this song
Lungomolto
the Real Queen
Stefan Johnson
The best of her songs i think, from Sweden!
Daniel OLIVIERI
Whew ...... Finally her true voice ...... she was so pretty she could have been a great Hollywood actress !
DANY (France)
Harris Dupree
Tragedy that Wanda and Elvis didn't click : imagine the talent and looks that they would have passed to their children. Also a settled woman who understood the pressures of fame could have likely saved him. Wanda is still kicking it with a new CD with Jack White. Look it up!!
DrOlds7298
I've heard before that The Colonel had a LOT to do with them breaking up. Like forcing them to? Also that Elvis bought multiple copies of every album she made,because he'd play them over & over & over until they wore out.