wanda jackson spent the early part of her career as a guitar slinging female elvis. her music, which is much grittier than anything elvis did, exudes immense confidence and attitude. the music coincides with her edgy image that landed jackson in trouble with the conservative crowds she played for when she came on stage in a one-strap dress that left one shoulder exposed. time were different i suppose, but that added to the mystique around her early days. unfortunately jackson became a born-again in the 70's, and guess what? her musical prowess collapsed and jackson settled for making mediocre country records. damn you god! stay out of rock and roll.
here are two tracks from jackson's rockabilly years that sum up why she kicked ass until she found god. enjoy!
- tunnel of love
- i gotta know
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