I was supposed to get to Memphis by 7:30, check into my hotel and meet up with Pam and Orlinda to go to the Hitone music club. But my flight was over 2 hours late, so I thought I'd missed Wanda's show. But lucky for me the show started late and there was an opening act, Sweden's top rockabilly band (whose name I'm not remembering - I came in late!). Wanda has recorded with them before. So I got to see the entire show of this legendary star.
For those of you who are not familiar with Wanda, she was one of very few female rockabilly stars. She toured with Elvis and dated him. Wanda's voice is absolutely unique; once you hear her raspy, dirty-girl version of "Let's Have a Party" you may be as hooked as I was - AM! For all that raspiness, her voice has great variety. Some of her hits besides "Let's Have a Party" include "Fujiyama Mama", "I Gotta Know".
While I understand that this week is all about Elvis, you really should go meet Wanda at the Expo and BUY HER CD! She's got an Elvis tribute album and she does NOT disappoint. I know how we can be tough on people covering Elvis songs, but you will just love her versions.
Another note - Wanda has also recorded several gospel albums. Maybe she'll have those to sell, too.
Wanda Jackson, THANK YOU!
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thanks for that!
Susan, I'm so glad we were able to attend Wanda's show. She was awesome on stage and she speaks fondly and respectfully of Elvis.
The opening act was The High Jacks (Sweden's Finest) They've performed all over Europe with Wanda. She says. "They are one of the greatest Rockabilly Bands EVER."
www.high-jacks.com
Thanks, Pam. I knew you'd know. Since she wasn't at the Expo after all, I'm sorry we didn't stay after the show.
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