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Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 12:07 am ET
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Wanda Jackson Appreciation

I would like to shine a spotlight on a very important woman in music history, The First Lady of Rockabilly: Wanda Jackson. She was was one of the first women to grown in mainstream popularity and a pioneer in rock and roll music.

I remember Wanda on the turntable at my grandfathers house as a kid and the unforgettable growl in her voice. Below is a photo of Wanda at the height of her popularity in the mid 1950’s along with a video of her preforming Sparklin’ Brown Eyes.

516px-Wanda_JacksonPhoto: Wikimedia Commons

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 12:07 am ET
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  1. Deb

    Wanda Jackson is an inspiration to all contemporary female songwriters.
    Thanks for the post!

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