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.
Since I Met You Baby
Wanda Jackson Lyrics
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Since I met you baby my whole life has changed
And everybody tells me that I am not the same
I don't need nobody to tell my troubles to I don't need nobody to tell my troubles to
'Cause since I met you baby all I need is you
[Choir ]
I'm gonna try to please you in every way I can
The lyrics to Wanda Jackson's song, "Since I Met You Baby," touch upon the transformative effect of finding love. The singer declares that since meeting her significant other, her life has been completely changed. She no longer needs to confide in anyone else about her problems because she has found someone who can help her carry her burdens. The repetition of the main phrase, "Since I met you baby my whole life has changed," emphasizes the magnitude of this transformation.
The next lines highlight the opinions of others: "And everybody tells me that I am not the same." It is common for loved ones and friends to notice changes in someone who has found new love; the person may become more joyful, more confident, or simply happier overall. With a newfound sense of comfort and reassurance, the singer needs only her lover to make her happy: "Cause since I met you baby all I need is you."
The choir's inclusion emphasizes the power of the singer's words and the strength of her feelings. She feels deeply connected to her partner, declaring "since I met you baby and you're my man" and promising to do everything in her power to make him happy: "I'm gonna try to please you in every way I can." Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a life transformed by the power of finding love and the impact it can have on one's overall wellbeing.
Line by Line Meaning
Since I met you baby my whole life has changed
Ever since I've come across you, my life has taken a different direction.
And everybody tells me that I am not the same
People have noticed a significant change in my demeanor since I met you.
I don't need nobody to tell my troubles to I don't need nobody to tell my troubles to
I don't require anyone's aid to cope with my problems anymore.
'Cause since I met you baby all I need is you
I've found everything I've ever wanted since meeting you.
[Choir ]
Backup Singers:
Since I met you baby and you're my man since I met you baby and you're my man
You are my man, and since I met you, my world has revolved around you.
I'm gonna try to please you in every way I can
I'll do anything in my power to make you happy and satisfied.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ivory Joe Hunter
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