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.
Why this album works
The album features the hit single 'Lonely Week‐Ends,' which showcased Jackson's powerful vocals and helped solidify her presence on the Billboard charts. It reflects the transitional period of early '60s music where rockabilly began to intertwine with mainstream pop, influencing subsequent female artists in the genre.
- 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
- Elvis Presley· Johnny Cash· Jerry Lee Lewis
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 Standout 2:20
- 3 Kansas City Standout 2:40
- 4 Bye Bye Baby 2:05
- 5 Fallin’ 2:50
- 6 Hard Headed Woman Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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