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.
Tweedle Dee
Wanda Jackson Lyrics
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(Winfield Scott)
« © '54 Progressive Music »
Tweedle tweedle tweedle dee I'm as happy as can be
Jimmy Crickets Jimmy Jack you made my heart go clickety clack
Tweedle tweedle tweedle dee
Tweedle tweedle tweedle dee give it up give it up give your love to me
Give me give me give me give me give me all the love you got
Humty um bum bum tweedlee tweedlee tweedlee dou I'm alucky so and so
Hubba hubba honey do I'm a gonna keep my eyes on you
Tweedlee tweedlee tweedlee doo ah
Tweedlee tweedlee tweedlee dumb you're as sweet as bubble gum
Mercy mercy puddin' pie you've got something that money can't buy
Tweedlee tweedlee tweedlee dumb
Tweedle tweedle tweedle dee...
Tweedle tweedle tweedle dee tweedle tweedle tweedle dee
The song Tweedle Dee by Wanda Jackson is an upbeat, playful tune that speaks to the singer's immense joy and happiness. The song opens with the repeated phrase "Tweedle tweedle tweedle dee I'm as happy as can be," instantly setting up a lighthearted and carefree mood. The lyrics are filled with fun, nonsensical phrases and silly sounds, like "Humty um bum bum tweedlee tweedlee tweedlee dou" and "Tweedle dot tweedle dot." Although the lyrics may have little meaning, the song's enthusiastic energy and playful tone create a joyful atmosphere that is impossible not to dance along to.
The song seems to be about a budding romance, as the lyrics speak to the singer's feelings for another person. The line "Give me give me give me give me give me all the love you got" suggests that the singer is looking for unconditional love, while "Mercy mercy puddin' pie you've got something that money can't buy" implies that the person the singer is interested in possesses something special and unique that can't be bought with money. The repeated phrase "Tweedle tweedle tweedle dee give it up give it up give your love to me" reinforces this idea, suggesting that the singer is eager to pursue this romantic interest and is willing to put in the effort to win their love. Overall, Tweedle Dee may not be a song with deep meaning, but its playful tone and upbeat energy make it a fun addition to any playlist.
Line by Line Meaning
Tweedle tweedle tweedle dee I'm as happy as can be
I'm feeling so joyful and content in this moment
Jimmy Crickets Jimmy Jack you made my heart go clickety clack
You've made me feel butterflies in my stomach and my heart is racing
Tweedle tweedle tweedle dee
Reinforcement of my joy - repeating the song’s chorus
Tweedle tweedle tweedle dee give it up give it up give your love to me
Show your love to me and don't hold back any of your feelings
Tweedle dot tweedle dot
Rhythm to represent the sound of the song - repeating the song’s chorus
Give me give me give me give me give me all the love you've got
Please give me all of the affection and kindness you can offer
Humty um bum bum tweedlee tweedlee tweedlee dou I'm alucky so and so
I'm feeling extremely fortunate and filled with gratitude
Hubba hubba honey do I'm a gonna keep my eyes on you
You're looking so attractive, I can't take my eyes off of you
Tweedlee tweedlee tweedlee doo ah
Reinforcement of my joy - repeating the song’s chorus
Tweedlee tweedlee tweedlee dumb you're as sweet as bubble gum
You're very charming and lovable, like a piece of sweet candy
Mercy mercy puddin' pie you've got something that money can't buy
You have a quality that is priceless and cannot be bought by money
Tweedlee tweedlee tweedlee dumb
Reinforcement of my joy - repeating the song’s chorus
Tweedle tweedle tweedle dee...
Repeating the opening line of the song
Tweedle tweedle tweedle dee tweedle tweedle tweedle dee
Reinforcement of my joy - repeating the song’s chorus
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Winfield Scott
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
David Francois
Wanda, Brenda and Janis. Rockabilly Queens 👑👑👑. I love them.
Károlyné Szépvölgyi
Csodálatos ez a dal és az énekesnő is.
Köszönettel, Budapestről Klára Szépvölgyi
Marco Plo
its a cover.. and its Different, Wanda made it Rockabilly.