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.
This Gun Don't Care
Wanda Jackson Lyrics
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Unless you crave danger or you're crazy cause this gun don't care who it shoots
You better take your hands off my baby or they're gonna bury you in your boots
Keep what I'm saying for I ain't fooling and this gun don't care who it shoots
This old gun of mine has no conscience shows no favors as never caught the tree
So it's all up to you now pay attention cause this gun don't care who it shoots
And let's hope that you'll never cross my vision
'Cause this gun don't care who it shoots
This old gun of mine...
No this gun don't care who it shoots
In Wanda Jackson's song "This Gun Don't Care," she conveys a message of protective love for her partner by threatening anyone who tries to harm him. She sings to a third-party, warning them not to touch her baby unless they want to mess with danger or if they are crazy because her gun does not discriminate and can shoot anyone. As the song progresses, she maintains that this gun has no conscience and shows no favoritism, and it is all up to the offender to pay attention and make a safe decision. In the end, she is glad that the person has made the right decision and warns them never to cross her sight, emphasizing that her gun does not care who it shoots.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't like the way you touch my baby if you're smart you turn him loose
I am uncomfortable with the way you touch my significant other. It may be in your best interest to let them go.
Unless you crave danger or you're crazy cause this gun don't care who it shoots
If you ignore my warning, you must enjoy taking risks or have some psychological problem, because this gun I have is impartial and will not hesitate to shoot you.
You better take your hands off my baby or they're gonna bury you in your boots
If you continue to touch my significant other against my wishes, you will meet a gruesome fate.
Keep what I'm saying for I ain't fooling and this gun don't care who it shoots
Please take my words seriously, I am not joking. This gun I have is indiscriminate and will not hesitate to shoot anyone who poses a threat to me or my loved ones.
This old gun of mine has no conscience shows no favors as never caught the tree
The gun I possess has no emotions or sense of morality. It is entirely objective and has never missed its intended target before.
So it's all up to you now pay attention cause this gun don't care who it shoots
The decision is entirely in your hands now. Listen closely, because this gun will not take into account your intentions or identity before it fires.
I'm glad to see you've made a right decision just stuck away you'd better pull up roots
I am relieved that you have made the wise choice to leave. Quickly depart from this area and sever any ties you have here.
And let's hope that you'll never cross my vision cause this gun don't care who it shoots
It is in both of our best interests to never again meet in my field of vision. Remember, this gun I have is unbiased and will shoot without discrimination.
No this gun don't care who it shoots
To reiterate, this gun I am holding is entirely indifferent to the identity of its target. It will shoot without hesitation or prejudice.
Lyrics © THE MUSIC GOES ROUND
Written by: L. LEE
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alex arolas garcia
Esta buena canción la canto WANDA JACKSON en el año 1967