Jackson
Wanda Jackson
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[ duet with Mike Post ] Well we got married in a fever a hotter than a pepper sprout We've been talkin' bout Jackson ever since the fire went out I'm goin' to Jackson I'm gonna mess around Yeah I'm goin' to Jackson look out Jackson town Well go on down to Jackson go ahead and wreck your health Go play your hand you big talkin' man make a big fool of yourself Yeah go to Jackson and go comb black hair please I'm gonna snowball Jackson ha see if I care When I breeze into that city people gonna stoop and bow All them women gonna make me teach 'em what they don't know now I'm goin' to Jackson you turn loose my coat Yeah I'm goin' to Jackson goodbye that's all she wrote When they laugh at you in Jackson and I'll be dancin' on the pony keg Hey I'll lead you round town like a scalded hound With your tail tucked between your legs Yeah go to Jackson you big talkin' man Cause I'll be waitin' in Jackson behind the Japan fan Well we got married in a fever a hotter than a pepper sprout We've been talkin' bout Jackson ever since the fire went out We're goin' to Jackson and that's a natural fact Yeah we're goin' to Jackson ain't never coming back Ain't never coming back ain't never coming back
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Written by: JOHN BARRY, LESLIE BRICUSSE
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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20 facts about this song
Artist HistoryWanda Jackson, often referred to as the "Queen of Rockabilly," is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. She was induced into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as an Early Influence.
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Song Genre"Jackson" is a blend of country and rockabilly music. Jackson's version of the song carries her signature raunchy, rebellious rockabilly vibe.
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Song Origin“Jackson” was originally a duet performed by Johnny Cash and June Carter in 1967. Wanda Jackson released her cover of the song in 1970.
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Song's Success"Jackson" remains one of Wanda Jackson's most well-known songs. Its popularity contributed to her emergence as a key figure in the rockabilly genre.
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Grammy NominationsAlthough "Jackson" by Wanda Jackson did not win a Grammy award, the original version by Johnny Cash and June Carter won a Grammy Award for Best Country & Western Performance Duet, Trio Or Group.
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Lyrics"Jackson" is a song about a married couple who decide to break up due to the realization of their differences.
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Other CoversThe song "Jackson" has been covered by many other artists apart from Wanda Jackson. This includes the likes of Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood, Johnny Paycheck, and the indie folk band, The Civil Wars.
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Live PerformancesWanda Jackson often includes "Jackson" in her live performances, making it one of her most performed songs throughout her career.
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Catalogue"Jackson" has become a standard of Wanda Jackson's catalog and has appeared on multiple compilations and 'best of' albums for the artist.
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CollaborationsAlthough Wanda Jackson's version of "Jackson" is a solo performance, she has performed it as a duet with other artists during live concerts, bringing back the original duet style performance of the song.
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Album ReleaseThe song "Jackson" was included in Wanda Jackson's 1966 album named "Reckless Love Affair."
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Duet SongThis song is a duet performed by Wanda Jackson and her then-husband Wendell Goodman.
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Cover Version"Jackson" was originally released by Johnny Cash and June Carter in 1967. However, Wanda Jackson covered this song in the same year.
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Concert Staple"Jackson" consistently remained as a part of Jackson's setlist whenever she performed in concerts over the years.
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Country GenreThis version of "Jackson" is a Country Music, which is a genre of popular music that originated with blues, old-time music, and various types of American folk music.
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Grammy NominationThe original song "Jackson" won a Grammy Award for Johnny Cash and June Carter, while Wanda Jackson's version also received significant acclaim.
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Surpassed Chart PerformanceWhile the original by Johnny Cash and June Carter reached number two on the Billboard Country Singles chart, Wanda Jackson's version surpassed that and reached number one in several countries.
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Iconic LyricsThe song’s most famous lines, “we got married in a fever/hotter than a pepper sprout,” is regarded as one of the most iconic duet lines ever written in the country music genre.
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Storytelling"Jackson" is widely recognized for its profound storytelling which was characteristic of country music of its time. The song depicts a fiery relationship between a man and a woman.
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LongevityAlthough "Jackson" was written over five decades ago, it has remained popular and continues to be covered by various artists to this day. It's a testament to Wanda Jackson's enduring impact on the music industry.
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