There's a Party Goin' On cover

There's a Party Goin' On

Wanda Jackson · 1961

28 min · 12 tracks · country · folk · gospel

A spirited fusion of rockabilly energy and country melodies, capturing the exuberance of early '60s pop culture.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • upbeat party atmosphere throughout
  • quick bursts of lively energy
  • sing-along friendly choruses
  • for lighthearted gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy, introspective albums
  • seek complex, varied soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1961, 'There's a Party Goin' On' was Wanda Jackson's fourth studio album, following her breakthrough with 'Wanda Jackson' in 1958. At this point, she was solidifying her reputation as a leading female figure in rockabilly music, experimenting with a sound that blended country and pop influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Loretta Lynn· Patsy Cline· Brenda Lee

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 There’s a Party Goin’ On 2:02
  • 2 Lonely Week‐Ends 2:20
  • 3 Kansas City 2:40
  • 4 Bye Bye Baby 2:05
  • 5 Fallin’ 2:50
  • 6 Hard Headed Woman 1:55
  • 7 Tongue Tied 2:22
  • 8 It Doesn’t Matter Anymore 2:50
  • 9 Tweedlee Dee 2:40
  • 10 Sparkling Brown Eyes 2:35
  • 11 Lost Week‐End 2:15
  • 12 Man We Had a Party 1:58

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