Welcome to a collection of insightful and inspiring quotes by Wanda Jackson, a pioneering figure in the realm of country and rockabilly music. With a career spanning several decades, Wanda Jackson has left an indelible mark on the music industry with her powerful voice, captivating performances, and unwavering authenticity. As one of the few female artists in the male-dominated world of rockabilly, she shattered stereotypes and blazed a trail for future generations of women in music.
Through her lyrics and melodies, Wanda Jackson has touched the hearts of countless fans around the globe, imparting wisdom, joy, and resilience. Her words resonate with honesty and passion, reflecting her experiences, struggles, and triumphs. Whether belting out energetic rockabilly tunes or crooning heartfelt ballads, her music transcends genres and generations, leaving an enduring legacy that continues to inspire.
It really is, to see that this kind of music is still so popular. Wanda Jackson
And it wasn’t until ’84 when I was first asked to come to Sweden and do an album and concert tour. Wanda Jackson
I really appreciate people like Rosie coming out and saying I’ve inspired them. Wanda Jackson
If I needed to record, I’d head to the coast or Nashville, one or the other. Wanda Jackson
You know, no one steered people’s careers in those days, I don’t think, like they do today. Wanda Jackson
As I go back and listen, the other girls weren’t singing quite like I was. Wanda Jackson
I’m still learnin’. I pick up something from every performer I watch. Wanda Jackson
I enjoyed listening to it, but I didn’t think I could do it. Wanda Jackson
I didn’t realize how many true Rockabilly fans there were here in America. Wanda Jackson
It seems like the good things that have happened in my career are things that you don’t try to plan and push, and make it happen, it just seems to happen. Wanda Jackson
I have eighteen titles in the German language. I had a number one song in 1965. Wanda Jackson
I have some of the old videos of my performances on it. Wanda Jackson
On that show, I did country and some rock, too, whatever record I had out at the time, I’d sing that. Wanda Jackson
Yeah, they let me do whatever I wanted to. Wanda Jackson
They’re dressing like in the 50’s when they come out to the shows, and many of them have vintage cars. Wanda Jackson
If something pops in my mind and it’s easy, I write it. Wanda Jackson
So, it’s nice to know that you’ve inspired someone to do their life’s work. Wanda Jackson
There wasn’t so many ISSUES like there are today. It was a simpler time. Wanda Jackson
I learned so much about recording and about singing on records from Ken Nelson. Wanda Jackson
None of the other guys in the band really sang, so that’s when I brought Roy Clark in. Wanda Jackson
But, we didn’t have all the media that we do today. Wanda Jackson
I loved Carl Perkins, Jerry lee Lewis… not only were they personal friends. Wanda Jackson
Right, different generations come along, and discover the music, I think. Wanda Jackson
Getting comments like that from even the young people at the shows who probably aren’t singers, the girls who just tell me that I’m an inspiration to them, for one reason or another. Wanda Jackson
You could have a hit in California that no one had heard of in Oklahoma. Wanda Jackson
Well, I didn’t really have a plan. I just wanted a hit. Wanda Jackson