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.
You'll Always Have My Love
Wanda Jackson Lyrics
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Maybe life won't be a song but you'll always have my love
There'll be times I make you blue do the things I shouldn't do
Promises that won't come true but you'll always have my love
We may not own this world and the stars up in the sky
But darling love is something that money can't buy
I may lose I may win be your lover be your friend
Just remember thick or thin you willl always have my love
We may not own this world...
The lyrics of Wanda Jackson's song "You'll Always Have My Love" convey a deep sense of commitment and loyalty in a romantic relationship. The singer acknowledges that she may not always be perfect and may make mistakes, but she promises to always love and support her partner. She speaks of the ups and downs that come with love, but assures her loved one that she will be with them through thick and thin. The lyrics also suggest that despite the challenges of life, the power of love is priceless and cannot be bought with money or material possessions.
The repeated use of "you'll always have my love" throughout the song emphasizes the importance of this sentiment to the singer. It's clear that her love is unwavering and unconditional, and she promises to be there for her partner no matter what. The line "Maybe life won't be a song" suggests that things won't always be easy, but the singer's commitment to her loved one will remain constant.
Overall, the lyrics of "You'll Always Have My Love" evoke a heartfelt and timeless message of staying faithful in a relationship, even when faced with obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be right I'll be wrong I'll be weak I'll be strong
I may not always make the right choices or be strong all the time, but I will always do my best to be there for you
Maybe life won't be a song but you'll always have my love
Even when life gets tough and isn't perfect, my love for you will remain constant
There'll be times I make you blue do the things I shouldn't do
I acknowledge that I will make mistakes and may cause you sadness, but I will always try my best to make it right
Promises that won't come true but you'll always have my love
I may fail to keep some promises, but I promise to always love and care for you
We may not own this world and the stars up in the sky
We may not have material possessions or control over the universe, but we have each other and our love
But darling love is something that money can't buy
Love is invaluable and cannot be bought or sold like material possessions
I may lose I may win be your lover be your friend
No matter the outcome of a situation, I will always be there for you as your partner and friend
Just remember thick or thin you will always have my love
Through good times and bad, my love will never falter and will always be present
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We may not own this world...
Repeats a previous line in the song
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Glenn Johnson
Glenn Johnson How wonderful to find tracks from Wanda`s `67 album.Thank`s for this.
David Henk
I love this woman