Let's Have a Party
Wanda Jackson
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Some people like to rock, some people like to roll But movin' and a-groovin's gonna satisfy my soul Let's have a party Hoo, let's have a party Well, send 'im to the store, let's buy some more Let's have a party tonight I never kissed a bear, I never kissed a goon But I can shake a chicken in the middle of the room Let's have a party Hoo, let's have a party Well, send 'im to the store, let's buy some more Let's have a party tonight I never kissed a bear, I never kissed a goon But I can shake a chicken in the middle of the room Let's have a party Hoo, let's have a party Well, send 'im to the store, let's buy some more Let's have a party tonight Honky-Tonky' Joe is knockin' at the door Bring him in an' fill 'im up an' sit 'im on the floor Let's have a party Hoo, let's have a party Well, send 'im to the store, let's buy some more Let's have a party tonight The meat is on the stove, the bread's a-gettin' hot Everybody run, they got the possum in the pot Let's have a party Hoo, let's have a party Well, send 'im to the store, let's buy some more Let's have a party tonight Let's have a party tonight Let's have a party tonight We're gonna have a party tonight
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Dr. Feelgood" VersionFact 1: "Let's Have a Party" was covered by the UK pub rock band Dr. Feelgood in 1977 for their third studio album "Sneakin' Suspicion".
- Fact 2: Dr. Feelgood was known for its vibrant energy and for a distinctively British take on the rhythm and blues genre. Their version of "Let's Have a Party" is influenced by this.
- Fact 3: The Dr. Feelgood version of "Let's Have a Party" is drastically different from the original, featuring a more guitar-heavy sound and grittier vocals.
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Mud" VersionFact 4: "Let's Have a Party" was also covered by British glam rock band Mud, released in 1974 on their album "Mud Rock Volume 2".
- Fact 5: Mud's version of "Let's Have a Party" incorporates elements of glam rock, which was hugely popular in the UK during the 1970s.
- Fact 6: Mud was known for its lively, fun sound, which it brought to its cover of "Let's Have a Party".
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Wanda Jackson" VersionFact 7: "Let's Have a Party" was originally recorded by Elvis Presley for the movie "Lovin' You" in 1957 but it gained more popularity when Wanda Jackson covered it in 1960.
- Fact 8: Wanda Jackson is known as the "Queen of Rockabilly." She brings her unique style to "Let's Have a Party", combining her classic country sound with the energy of rock and roll.
- Fact 9: "Let's Have a Party" by Wanda Jackson reached number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1960.
- Fact 10: The success of Jackson's "Let's Have a Party" helped earn her the nickname "The First Lady of Rockabilly".
- Fact 11: Jackson's version of the song was reissued as a part of the album "Rockin' With Wanda", solidifying her reputation as a rock 'n' roll artist.
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