Wishing a very happy birthday to the "Queen of Rockabilly", Wanda Jackson! She was born October 20, 1937, in Maud, Oklahoma. Wanda appeared on both the pop and country charts in the 1950s and '60s, making waves with songs like: "Let's Have a Party" - also recorded by Elvis (who Wanda dated a few times!) "Fujiyama Mama" - a song that hit number one in Japan and showcased her rockabilly style "Mean Mean Man" - a classic rockabilly track with a driving rhythm and bluesy guitar riff "I Gotta Know" -

Wanda Jackson - Fujiyama Mama (1958) "Fujiyama Mama," released in 1957 by Wanda Jackson, is a seminal track in the rockabilly genre, highlighting Jackson's daring approach and vocal intensity. Written by Earl Burrows, the song daringly compares the narrator's fiery temperament to the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, encapsulating the rebellious essence of rock and roll. Despite its controversial lyrics, "Fujiyama Mama" became a hit, especially in Japan, where it topped the charts,