- Format: CD
- Label: Ace
- Genre: Blues, Soul, Funk
The long-awaited companion volume to Aces best-selling "Queen of Rockabilly" (CDCHD 776).
"The Very Best of The Country Years" picks up from the point where Wanda made a seamless transition from country- inflected pop and rock to straight country. It contains a few more early rockers, all of her important country hits (there were over 20 in number), and several superlative LP tracks, a fabulous combination that showcases all the varied talents of this remarkable artist.
The eye-catching booklet includes a 4000+ word essay by Rob Finnis together with ads, reviews and rare pics of Wanda from the relevant period.
Wanda Jackson remains very active on the touring circuit, having found a following among younger audiences who sense her rebel spirit. She also runs a busy website which contains feedback from her many fans including Elvis Costello, and this release should be assured considerable media attention.
Track listing:
MEMORY MOUNTAIN
RIGHT OR WRONG
I DONT WANTA GO
YOU BUG ME BAD
SLIPPIN
FEVER
IN THE MIDDLE OF A HEARTACHE
WEARY BLUES FROM WAITIN
ID BE ASHAMED
SILVER THREADS AND GOLDEN NEEDLES
I WANNA WALTZ
BLUE YODEL
CANDY MAN
IF I CRIED EVERY TIME YOU HURT ME
THE BOX IT CAME IN
MY BIG IRON SKILLET
TEARS WILL BE THE CHASER FOR YOUR WINE
BOTH SIDES OF THE LINE
YOULL ALWAYS HAVE MY LOVE
THIS GUN DONT CARE (WHO IT SHOOTS)
A GIRL DONT HAVE TO DRINK TO HAVE FUN
MY BABY WALKED RIGHT OUT ON ME
TWO SEPARATE BAR STOOLS
WHO SHOT JOHN
THE MAN YOU COULD HAVE BEEN
YOUR GOOD GIRLS GONNA GO BAD
A WOMAN LIVES FOR LOVE
FANCY SATIN PILLOWS
TENNESSEE WOMENS PRISON
LETS HAVE A PARTY (live version)
