Wanda Jackson in Person
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Released | October 1969 | |||
Recorded | July 1969 | |||
Venue | Mr. Lucky's | |||
Genre | Country[1] | |||
Label | Capitol | |||
Producer | Ken Nelson | |||
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Wanda Jackson in Person is a live album by American recording artist Wanda Jackson. It was released in October 1969 via Capitol Records and contained ten tracks. The project was Jackson's first live album in her career and was recorded at Mr. Lucky's, a performance venue in Phoenix, Arizona.
Background, content and release[]
In the 1950s, Wanda Jackson released a series of Rockabilly recordings before transitioning into the Country genre during the 1960s, where she had commercial success. As the decade progressed, Jackson recorded more country material and became further identified with the genre.[2] Jackson and her producer, Ken Nelson, decided to record her first live album after deciding that she needed to attempt other musical projects. Two dates were set for the recording of the project at Mr. Lucky's, a performance venue located in Phoenix, Arizona where she "always had great crowds", according to Jackson's autobiography.[3]
For the recording process, Jackson used her touring band but also brought in Nashville session musicians Willie Ackerman and Fred Carter Jr.. The official sessions took place in July 1969 at Mr. Lucky's under Nelson's production.[4] A total of ten tracks were chosen for the live recording, which included Jackson's self-penned hit "Right or Wrong".[1] Other songs chosen included her Rockabilly single "Let's Have a Party", along with her country single "If I Had a Hammer". She also performed several covers, including Tammy Wynette's "Divorce", along with Johnny Cash and June Carter's "Jackson". Wanda Jackson in Person was released in October 1969 on Capitol Records as a vinyl LP.[4] In later decades, the album was re-released to digital and streaming markets, including Apple Music.[5]
Track listings[]
Vinyl version[]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Let's Have a Party" | Jessie May Robinson | 1:36 |
2. | "Jackson" |
| 2:26 |
3. | "Right or Wrong" | Wanda Jackson | 2:22 |
4. | "Release Me" |
| 2:50 |
5. | "If I Had a Hammer" | 3:32 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Silver Threads and Golden Needles" | 2:35 | |
2. | "D-i-v-o-r-c-e" | 2:32 | |
3. | "Hold Me Tight" | Johnny Nash | 1:56 |
4. | "Games People Play" | Joe South | 2:38 |
5. | "Cowboy Yodel" | Carson J. Robinson | 1:57 |
Digital version[]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Let's Have a Party" | Robinson | 2:50 |
2. | "Jackson" |
| 2:49 |
3. | "Right or Wrong" | Wanda Jackson | 3:00 |
4. | "Release Me" |
| 3:33 |
5. | "If I Had a Hammer" |
| 3:39 |
6. | "Silver Threads and Golden Needles" |
| 3:23 |
7. | "Divorce" |
| 4:25 |
8. | "Hold Me Tight" | Nash | 2:21 |
9. | "Games People Play" | South | 3:19 |
10. | "Cowboy Yodel" | Robinson | 2:15 |
Personnel[]
All credits are adapted from the liner notes of Wanda Jackson in Person.[4]
Musical personnel
- Willie Ackerman – Drums
- Earl Ball – Piano
- Fred Carter Jr. – Electric guitar
- Wanda Jackson – Lead vocals
- Billy Linneman – Bass
- Stanley Oscarson – Steel guitar
- Billy Williams – Rhythm guitar
Technical personnel
- Hugh Davies – Engineer
- Ken Nelson – Producer
Release history[]
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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October 1969 | Vinyl | Capitol Records | [4] |
Germany | [6] | |||
Japan | [7] | |||
Sweden | [8] | |||
Australia | 1973 | World Record Club | [9] | |
Sweden | 1984 | Cassette | Capitol Records | [10] |
United States | 2010s |
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Capitol Records Nashville | [5] |
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Wanda Jackson in Person: Wanda Jackson: Songs, reviews, credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
- ^ Wolff, Kurt. "Wanda Jackson: Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ Bomar, Scott; Jackson, Wanda (2017). Every night is Saturday night : a country girl's journey to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. United States: BMG. ISBN 9781947026070.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g Jackson, Wanda (October 1969). "Wanda Jackson in Person (LP Liner Notes and Album Information)". Capitol Records. ST-345.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Wanda Jackson in Person [Live] by Wanda Jackson". Apple Music. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
- ^ Jackson, Wanda (October 1969). "Wanda Jackson in Person (LP Liner Notes and Album Information)". Capitol Records. 1-C-052-80-229.
- ^ Jackson, Wanda (October 1969). "Wanda Jackson in Person (LP Liner Notes and Album Information)". Capitol Records. ECP-80619.
- ^ Jackson, Wanda (October 1969). "Wanda Jackson in Person (LP Liner Notes and Album Information)". Capitol Records. 4-E-052-80229.
- ^ Jackson, Wanda (1973). "Wanda Jackson in Person (LP Liner Notes and Album Information)". World Record Club. S-5673.
- ^ Jackson, Wanda (1984). "Wanda Jackson in Person (LP Liner Notes and Album Information)". World Record Club. CMC-557.
- 1969 live albums
- Albums produced by Ken Nelson (United States record producer)
- Capitol Records live albums
- Wanda Jackson live albums