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.
Right Or Wrong
Wanda Jackson Lyrics
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I'll do what you ask me to
For I believe that I belong
By your side, right or wrong
Right or wrong it's got to be
Always you, always me
Won't you take me along
If it's right for me to love you
It can't be wrong for me to care
If you will say you love me
My life with you I'll share
Right or wrong, day by day
All my love, all the way
For I believe that I belong
By your side, right or wrong
If it's right for me to love you
It can't be wrong for me to care
If you will say you love me
My life with you I'll share
Right or wrong, day by day
All my love, all the way
For I believe that I belong
By your side, right or wrong
In Wanda Jackson's song Right or Wrong, the singer declares that no matter the circumstances, they will stand by their loved one. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer affirming their loyalty and willingness to do whatever their partner asks of them. They believe that they belong by their partner's side, regardless of whether they are right or wrong.
The second verse reinforces their devotion by stating that it will always be the two of them together. The singer asks to be taken along with their partner, showing that they are ready to go anywhere and do anything as long as they are together. The chorus repeats the idea that the singer believes they belong with their partner no matter what, and that they will love them all the way.
The bridge is a declaration of the singer's dedication to their partner. They state that if it is right for them to love their partner, then it cannot be wrong for them to care for them. They ask for their partner's love in return, and promise to share their life with them if they do.
Line by Line Meaning
Right or wrong I'll be with you
I will stand by your side, no matter the circumstances or consequences.
I'll do what you ask me to
I will carry out your requests and follow your lead.
For I believe that I belong
I have a sense of purpose and belonging when I am with you.
By your side, right or wrong
I am loyal and committed to being with you, whether you are right or wrong.
Right or wrong it's got to be
Our relationship must endure, regardless of the difficulties.
Always you, always me
Our relationship involves both of us, and we are equal partners in it.
Won't you take me along
I want to be close to you and included in your life.
To be with you right or wrong?
I am willing to support you and stand by your side, no matter what.
If it's right for me to love you
I believe that my feelings for you are genuine and true.
It can't be wrong for me to care
It is impossible for me to be in the wrong for showing you care and affection.
If you will say you love me
If you reciprocate my feelings and express your love for me,
My life with you I'll share
I am willing to commit my life and my future to you, and share all that I have.
Right or wrong, day by day
My loyalty and commitment to you will remain strong, even as we face daily challenges.
All my love, all the way
I will love you deeply and fully, for the duration of our relationship.
For I believe that I belong
I know in my heart that being with you is where I am meant to be.
By your side, right or wrong
I am devoted to standing by your side, no matter what happens.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
Written by: WANDA JACKSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@miltonmoore5294
.....except for all
those "cheatin"
songs!!! which
are so unhealthy,
but are unfortunately
wrapped in such
beautifully seductive tunes
and brilliant orchestrations
that it's hard to
resist them.
@3061535
Perhaps the purest country song ever recorded by a female artist. Seriously. This is just classic. Her voice was made to sing this masterpiece.
@erikhache8591
Your right😊
@juliereminiec4937
This doesn't sound like a country song to me...
What happened to the steel guitar?
@juliereminiec6332
Right or Wrong is the best rick ballad ever written
@Rongas2112
Just heard this song in American Horror Stories and for a moment I thought it was Angel Olsen. Wonderful voice.
@damarisanchez6508
Same
@trenttoby375
I thought it was brenda lee
@juliereminiec4937
@@trenttoby375 Joann Campbell is closer to Brenda Lee in vocal sound
@ladanabeltran8892
That song is so Kool , I can remember my mom playing it over and over , her voice is beautiful!
@watchtyme
I thought it was Brenda Lee🥴