Wanda Jackson, "I Gotta Know", Collins Kids, "Sugar Time" (Western Ranch Party, 1958)

[@violet.senderhauf2187]

Wanda Jackson is a rockabilly queen.

[@sfpopcorn]

I saw Wanda Jackson at the Grand Ol' Opry on Sat., June 17, 2017. Her granddaughter escorted her out to center stage, where Wanda sat on a stool and sang three songs. It was a real treat to see such a historical musical icon.

[@safeinmyheart1]

Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@smartin4000]

I “LUVS” me some Wanda & your post makes me jealous! I woulda’ really liked the chance to both see AND show my appreciation for such a pioneer! Good note you sent & a good memory for you (cherish those times)! 👍🤟🙂

[@richardortiz8704]

2024 still listen to this❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊

[@RickGibbonsOfficial]

Always thought "I Gotta Know" was a brilliant song, switching between country and rock n roll like that, Wanda pulls off both styles beautifully and looks pretty as pie while doing so.

[@SuperChuckRaney]

Western. Western Dance Music, aka Western Swing. The name of the show is even Western Ranch Party.

[@FlipDahlenburg]

Wow! There are no chicks like this singing in country music today! Dynamite!

[@meridethmatt]

Simply ahead of her time and simply blown away!!❤

[@organic3280]

She's gorgeous.

[@tjparkr]

the kid guitar player... wow he's something else !!! larry Collins.

[@johnmitchelljr]

Thank you.

[@63DW89A]

What a treasure this "Ranch Party" clip is. Two great acts, Wanda Jackson and the Collins Kids. Both were pioneer Rock & Roll acts, as Rockabilly emerged from Country and moved towards R&R. Neither is in the R&R Hall of Fame, although both acts should have been there long ago as some of the first inductees. This is actually 1957, as that as the only TV season "Ranch Party" was broadcast. Wanda is age 20 here; the Collins Kids, are ages 15(Lorrie) and 13(Larry) here. Wanda, of course is always impressive and a joy to watch. The Collins Kids are equally impressive, not only for their ability to rock the devil out of a simple folk song, but also in such professional ability at 15 & 13. Lorrie never misses a beat, even when surprised by Larry's "arm around her" at the song's lyric. Rather than irritation at Larry, Lorrie seems to find her little brother's prank humorous and she playfully pats him on the head and drapes her arm around his shoulder at the end. That playfulness lets Lorrie & Larry bounce off each other instinctively, and is one of the many reasons the Collins Kids are such a great live act, and a charming, pleasant surprise in early TV!

[@pouglwaw5932]

Truthfully and beautifully said. Larry and Lorrie added a sweet playfulness to rock music that was missing in other people's renditions of those songs. Yes, the way they took a simple folk song ballad and "rocked the devil out of it" was a specialty of theirs. My favorite is how they rocked "Blue Moon of Kentucky"

[@martyhowell4043]

That kicked-ass just like the cd I have!

[@0mega.mechan1c.]

THIS. FOOTAGE. IS. A. GODSEND. WHO. EVER. UP. LOADED. IT. I. FXXXING. LOVE. YOU. EXCLAMATION. POINT. !!!

[@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777]

See kids - when you don't push buttons and use auto-tune, and know how to play a few chords.. you remain timeless. And you can see how when you play LIVE you really get into every part. her voice is so unique. that guitar is huge ! :)

[@paulleonstborg3595]

Zd

[@hankthetank8039]

The scratchiness in her voice and the bluntness of some of her lyrics must have definitely pushed some buttons during her times, and that's why I love her music, she's like a pre-'60s Janis Joplin!

[@staliokontos8763]

This is revolutionary never seen someone with such talent

[@tennisbumojai]

The magnificent Wanda Jackson.

[@39thala]

"If our love's the real thang, where's mah wedding' rang?" Yesssss ma'am, Classic!!!

[@perverseosmosis9799]

Totally was going to make this same comment. Love her twang.

[@ronniebishop2496]

The Collins Kids were also from Oklahoma like so many artists ahead of the time. The state only had about 2.2 million back then too so for its size it’s incredible . Still churning out hit acts.

[@fredwethereld8146]

just bought the CD and thought this track was amazing - but to now discover that a "live" clip has survived is truly amazing. Just love Wanda and cant understand why she wasn't a bigger star

[@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777]

She was pretty big until mid 60s. She had releases on every continent.

[@dottiefarmer5547]

She doesn't have a very good singing voice or has much of a stage present that probably held her back from being a big star.

[@jamesdunn2214]

@@dottiefarmer5547 Her singing voice is fine and she is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Stage presence? Damn good.

[@stevescuba1978]

​@@jamesdunn2214I'm with you. She's rock and roll through and through. I would pay top dollar to see her even today. What a gal! She's older than my mother, but is an all-time classic in my book!

[@martyhowell4043]

That was my exact reaction after listening to my cd for ten years.

[@Grahamgusbull]

Two gorgeous girls and two fabulous turnarounds from Joe and Larry!

[@otaku1524]

Wanda and the Collins Kids rocked Billy good. Mad props to Joe M. too.

[@ROLLCOLLIN]

Rock it Wanda!

[@EnRiCo45100]

I see why she was crowned as one of the queens of Rock n Roll

[@r0ckyesterline93]

great song Wanda why can't they bring any of these old songs back today I sing play guitar trying to bring these old songs back myself wherever I can

[@Ytarry]

Impressed! Wow!

[@JShane300]

Wanda Jackson, A Rock Legend!

[@Constitutionalist52]

pure joy listening to this.

[@PatriceLechevallier]

Country Rock !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I Love You Wanda !!!!!!!!!!!

[@gordon4385]

What an awesome voice!

[@jerryleeelvisberryrichard6247]

Larry and Lorrie on Town Hall or Ranch Party is pure joy.

[@kittyfleas]

unbelievable they are still around, they were all at Rockabilly Weekend LV last yr

[@Jim4979]

Good music with good memories.

[@declanmcgowan7780]

One of the original rockers🍻

[@shanecopher5781]

Too cool for mortals ( and apparently for 26 really square people who hit thumbsdown )

[@39thala]

True Hillbilly gold. Wanda Jackson and Lorrie Collins were two classics! Wanda dated Elvis and Lorrie dated Ricky Nelson. Both women were Oklahoma girls.

[@cityzen2717]

Oklahoma is O. K.

[@MikeBlitzMag]

This track and the flip side (Half As Good A Girl) made for one humdinger of a single. Glad to see that a film clip has survived!

[@14141818]

beaucoup de talent super

[@alanoneill3065]

great!

[@Zoetropeification]

Joe Maphis shredding the double neck. Making Jimmy Page jealous.

[@isorokudono]

Joe Maphis makes everyone with only two hands jealous. Except Django maybe? After all Jimmy likes to play air guitart to Link Wray.

[@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777]

Making every guitarist jealous. They take the L when Maphis struts in. Every single episode he's in he does something quite astounding , but without effort.

[@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777]

@@isorokudono Django would have mad respect. Different types of players.. kinda like comparing Lenny Breau.

[@latengocomoburro]

Most of Led Zeppelin songs are copies of old American songs.

[@MrZootalores]

is that a fricking double neck Moserite Joe's playing? funny how Jimmy Page and (best of all) John McLaughlin used those live in the 1970's..a 6 string & 12 string guitar, no switching, just blast out live!!

[@dennisosborne4613]

Love Wanda

[@joel-uj3lb]

Magniftque et Geniale Wanda

[@frankmartinez4856]

Alway see at Viva! Lorraine RIP!

[@isorokudono]

I JUST FUCKING DIED A LITTLE! I thought I was at the party in Heaven. Joe Maphis and Wanda Jackson on the same stage. Knock me down with a feather.

[@Radiator1991]

This was in Compton CALIFORNIA on Long Beach Blvd

[@jaminova_1969]

No more sugar for Larry!

[@ScotchArsh]

Maybe I'm dissecting things too much, but I picked up on something. Watch her as she sings each "If our love's the real thang...." part. 1st time, she's delivering it coyly. 2nd time, it's a little more, "I'm asking you this! Aren't you paying attention?!" 3rd time, stares wide-eyed, directly at him, like, "I ain't kidding around!" Then, cuts her eyes to the right while raising a brow, like, "There you have it. That's where I'M coming from! And, I mean it!"

[@donnafrost12strings]

the Queen!

[@Анискиняншин]

Меня очень впечатляют Лорри и Ларри. Браво!!!!!

[@observerofmadness4170]

This woman only had one speed....FULL FORCE!

[@ТехноДом-я1у]

Здорово 👍 рок 🎸 ролл навсегда

[@YankeeClippa]

Wanda is Awesome... the people on the stage behind her look scared lol

[@leonchildsjr8690]

This one dated Elvis Presley and also toured with him. Later on, it took another Elvis (Costello) to help Wanda get elected to the rock n roll hall of fame.

[@trippmcintyre2347]

Tear it up Wanda!!!!

[@muiziekman1]

Mooi . ,,

[@elvispresleygirlfirendwand3007]

I got hairstyles like ELVIS PRESLEY She beautiful and gorgeous too She rockin that fuijyama mama I hope she dose No one can be like wanda jackson she a superwoman 💟💟💟💟💟💟💟💟💟💟 Wanda wendy jackson and wanda jackson Both rock a billy singer

[@eugenekrylov5190]

Hope She was Happy

[@Sam-mu5xh]

Sierra?? Please cover this!

[@cityzen2717]

The emcee is Tex Ritter, father of John and husband of Thelma.

[@albertlaw786]

summy tex"s wife was dorthy

[@garst59]

Every time I see those two, I always think she'd secretly like to clobber that kid!

[@pouglwaw5932]

Larry and Lorrie had a playful vibe between them, and Lorrie said she always had to be watchful because she never knew what Larry would do next. Also, she had to be careful not to get tied up by Larry's guitar cord as he boogied around her. Priceless interaction while it lasted.

[@simonsimon325]

Who plays guitar on the Wanda track?

[@fredwethereld8146]

Looks like the little fella has had too much sugar already

[@scottpitzer1830]

And I think Susan Cowsill was watching.

[@db90990]

She's the female Carl Perkins

[@elvispresleygirlfirendwand3007]

She might be tired after that song she beautiful

[@ljara3384]

Rock n Roll is nothing more than 12 bars of the blues!! The blues is considered country also, it just isnt hillbillie!

[@ИгорьВоронин-л6й]

Во делают супер просто кайф какой-то кто не понимает тот и не жил

[@timl.b.2095]

Larry's obviously been hitting the sugar pretty hard.

[@rene29200]

👍😎👍🤡👍🥂👍😻👍

[@JuliaZheng19930105]

Hahahaha who's that boy

[@coy0te9]

+。xxx That's Larry Collins, he's still around playing the nostalgia circuit with his sister

[@RockinRedRover]

Taught geetarr by Joe Maphis who's backing Wanda, fab talents.

[@DarkBatman]

this scares me

[@ronniebishop2496]

Wanda was hot all over and way ahead of her time. But Tex Ritter acts like he’s just about dead, good grief.

[@JohnJones-qy5ko]

I think Larry Collins inspired Angus Young!

[@bradtrimble1728]

Will you marry me Wanda ?

[@markusr7421]

you are 60 years late...

[@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777]

ya a bit creepy he did that to his sister and they singing about sex. Lori did look caught by surprise to that little hyper boy Larry.

[@pouglwaw5932]

Nah- not creepy at all- just brother and sister teasing each other while rockin' the house.

[@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777]

@@pouglwaw5932 I have seen many interviews with Larry and he's always frothing around Lori.. it's odd. Maybe it is a showbiz thing. but he did it even decades later. Cheers.