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.
don't worry
Wanda Jackson Lyrics
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Love can't be explained can't be controled one day it's warm next day it's cold
Don't pity me cause I'm feeling blue don't be ashamed it might have been you
Oh oh oh oh oh love kiss me one time then go love I'll understand don't worry bout me
Sweet sweet sweet love I want you to be as happy as I when you loved me
I'll never forget you your sweet memory it's all over now don't worry bout me
When one heart tells one heart one heart goodbye one heart is free one heart will cry
In this song, Wanda Jackson is assuring a former lover not to worry about her after their breakup. She acknowledges that love is something that cannot be controlled or explained fully. One day, it may be warm and vibrant, and the next day, it may leave you cold and lonely. Wanda urges the former lover not to feel sorry for her and not to be ashamed of the situation, as it could have been either of them going through this feeling.
She asks for one last kiss of goodbye from her former lover, assuring them that she understands that love sometimes fades away, but it does not mean that it was not real love. Wanda Jackson sings that true love is selfless and that she wants her former lover to be just as happy as she was when they were together. She sweetly reminds her partner that she will never forget them, and they will always hold a special place in her heart.
Overall, the song is a mature and poignant reminder to her former lover that they both have to move on with their lives. Wanda implies that it is okay for them to find happiness with someone else, and they should not worry about the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't worry bout me it's all over now though I may be blue I'll manage somehow
Please, don't be concerned about how I feel, I know things have ended now, and though I'm sad, I'll find a way to cope.
Love can't be explained can't be controled one day it's warm next day it's cold
Love is such an elusive feeling, hard to define, and even harder to contain, sometimes it fills you up, sometimes it leaves you cold.
Don't pity me cause I'm feeling blue don't be ashamed it might have been you
Please don't feel sorry for me now that I'm feeling sad, there's no reason for embarrassment, it could have happened to anyone.
Oh oh oh oh oh love kiss me one time then go love I'll understand don't worry bout me
Love, please don't stay if you don't feel the same, one last kiss is all I ask, I'll grasp that you're gone and I'll be fine.
Sweet sweet sweet love I want you to be as happy as I when you loved me
Oh sweet love, all I desire is for you to find happiness, just as I felt when you loved me back then.
I'll never forget you your sweet memory it's all over now don't worry bout me
You'll always hold a special place in my heart, and though our time together has passed, I won't dwell on it, I'll keep fond memories in mind.
When one heart tells one heart one heart goodbye one heart is free one heart will cry
When two people say goodbye, one may feel liberated, but the other mourns the end of something special, accompanied by tears.
Oh oh oh oh oh sweet sweet baby sweet baby sweet it's all right don't worry bout me
Oh my darling, don't fret over me, just remember the fond times we shared; it's okay, don't worry.
Contributed by James O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Miss Holley King
I remember playing this when I worked at KBSZ in WIckenburg. The record collection my boss had was amazing! I LOVED playing right from the vinyl. He had lots of Wanda (right next to the King) Thanks for posting this, it brings back good memories :O) Miss Holley King
bigmike50316
One of my favorite classic country artists.
Mike Theman
Wanda is good,but Marty Robin's owns this song.
colkid Glen
Good job Wanda. Keep on Rockin'
anthony belcher
Lovely song
Don Hawkins
...i believe wanda is the only woman to record this...very good...!
RadomTandem
I think I need a time machine lol
Günter-Volker Schmidt
The king of Rock`n Roll = Elvis!!! The queen of Rock`n Rol l= Wanda
tarquin45
@yedon68 Other girl singers to record this song are Kitty Wells, Marion Worth, Bonnie Owens and Anita Carter and Heather Myles.
tennisbumojai
Wanda is coming to Ventura in June. I will be there! Doesn't she sound great on this song! WTF x the guitar solo? I have never heard anything like that before. Love the last verse with the chorus coming in behind her.