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"I Gotta Know" is a rockabilly song recorded by Wanda Jackson in 1956, [1] and released as a single by Capitol Records as 45-15586. It was written by Thelma Blackmon. [2] Jackson's version of the song reached #15 on the Billboard Country Singles chart. [3] It was later included in the 1960 album Rockin' with Wanda.
Wanda LaVonne Jackson (born October 20, 1937) [1] [2] is an American retired singer and songwriter. Since the 1950s, she has recorded and released music in the genres of rock , country and gospel .
Rockabilly Fever is a studio album by American recording artist Wanda Jackson.It was released in 1984 via Tab Records for the Scandinavian market in Europe. It was then re-released to other markets, including Jackson's home country in 1986 and was re-titled Rock and Roll Away Your Blues.
[2] Others have suggested that the song's sexually charged lyrics were too controversial for an American audience in the 1950s. [2] One author observed: "Wanda Jackson offers us the ultimate Virile Female metaphor here. [Jackson] did volcanic Rockabilly. Only a few female rock and rollers . . . have ever blasted Wanda’s incredible energy." [14]
Two Sides of Wanda is a studio album by American recording artist Wanda Jackson.It was released in March 1964 via Capitol Records and contained 12 tracks. It was the sixth studio release of Jackson's career; side one contained rockabilly performances, while side two featured country music selections.
Wanda Jackson released a series of Rockabilly-styled singles and albums during the late 1950s, including the top 40 pop hit "Let's Have a Party".In 1961, Jackson returned to her country music roots and had two top ten hits that year.
The Party Ain't Over is the thirtieth studio album by American singer Wanda Jackson, produced by Jack White, the lead vocalist of The White Stripes. [3] [4] [5] The Party Ain't Over peaked at number 17 on Top Rock Albums.
Wanda Jackson was first known for a series of Rockabilly and country music recordings during the 1950s and 1960s, some which became commercially-successful. This included 1960's "Let's Have a Party", 1961's "In the Middle of a Heartache" and 1967's "Tears Will Be the Chaser for Your Wine".