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Wanda LaVonne Jackson (born October 20, 1937) [1] [2] is an American singer and songwriter. Since the 1950s, she has recorded and released music in the genres of rock, country and gospel. She was among the first women to have a career in rock and roll, recording a series of 1950s singles that helped give her the nickname "The Queen of Rockabilly".
Watch and listen to the music videos and albums of Wanda Jackson, the pioneer of rockabilly and country music. Explore her playlists, live performances and releases on her official YouTube channel.
Wanda Jackson, American country singer who also achieved substantial success in rock and roll and earned the sobriquet ‘the Queen of Rockabilly.’ Her hits include ‘Let’s Have a Party,’ ‘Right or Wrong,’ and ‘Fujiyama Mama.’ Learn more about Jackson’s life and her versatile career.
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- “Hard-Headed Woman” Jackson showed her sense of humor as she introduced this fierce rocker during a 1958 appearance on California’s Town Hall PartyTV show, calling the tune “one of the most beautiful love songs that’s ever been written.”
- “Shakin’ All Over” Bridesmaidsfans might know this rollicking rocker and its unusual fits and starts from the film’s closing credits. A 1960 U.K. Number One for Johnny Kidd and the Pirates, Jackson featured it on her 30th studio LP, The Party Ain’t Over, a 2011 collaboration with producer Jack White.
- “Let’s Have a Party” Although her former beau Elvis Presley had recorded this song before Jackson, the singer only knew it through fellow Town Hall Partyperformers Larry and Lorrie Collins.
- “Pick Me Up on Your Way Down” Jackson’s flamethrower of a rock & roll voice could also belt out pure, passionate honky-tonk as in the case of this acerbic Harlan Howard tune that had been a huge hit for Charlie Walker in 1958.
Aug 22, 2021 · The rockabilly legend talks about her final album, produced by Joan Jett and Kenny Laguna, and her career as a maverick and a pioneer. She also reveals how her granddaughter inspired her to write new songs and why she retired from touring.
Aug 23, 2021 · The rock & roll pioneer, 83, announces her retirement after co-writing half of the songs on her latest record. Encore features collaborations with Angaleena Presley, Will Hoge and Lori McKenna.
Aug 8, 2017 · Ugly, fractured voices — singing a snarl — has never been available to precarious identities. Jackson changed that for women. Known as both the Queen and First Lady of Rockabilly, Jackson's...
