Wanda Jackson #2

As promised (or implied) long, long ago (Der Bingle is having a tough time staying active in the off-season), here is another great album by the amazing Wanda Jackson. 

First of all, I *love* the album cover.  Caught my eye as soon as I walked into the record store, and even though it was a tad more than the usual 99 cents, I had to have it.

Second, the music is fantastic.  "Who Shot Sam" is a marvelously entertaining song from the "Rockin' Side".  "The Window Up Above" is a sordid tale of cheatin' from the "Sentimental Side".  And, much to my surprise, my 9-year old daughter started singing along to "Stupid Cupid".  Apparently, it was featured in the film "The Princess Diaries". 

A great album from a great music legend.  Please enjoy Wanda Jackson's "Right or Wrong".

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Wanda Jackson #1

I've got a great treat for you today.  Wanda Jackson was known as the Queen of Rockabilly.  She was known as the female Elvis.  She was Elvis' girlfriend for a while.  Wanda recorded some great, great stuff in the rockabilly and country music genres, and she is still active in the recording industry.  Just a couple months back she released a new album, produced by Jack White (of the White Stripes). 

I'm very pleased to be able to share "Reckless Love Affair", a 1967 release of 12 songs.  This album is closer to pure country than the rock-n-roll/rockabilly of her earlier recordings.  It was also one of her best-selling records, peaking at #17 on the country music charts.

Track List:

1    Reckless Love Affair

2    The Box It Came In

3    Look Out Heart

4    Because It's You
5    What Have We Done
6    This Gun Don't Care
7    Tears Will Be The Chaser For Your Wine
8    I Wonder If She Knows
9    Long As I Have You
10  Let Me Talk To You
11  My Baby's Gone
12  You Can't Make A Heel Toe The Mark




So, does the title of this post, Wanda Jackson #1, imply that there is more Wanda Jackson to come?  Perhaps...  :-)

Please enjoy "Reckless Love Affair"

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