Rockin' With Wanda – Wanda Jackson

“Rockin’ With Wanda” is a vibrant 1960 compilation that collects Wanda Jackson’s most fiery rockabilly and rock & roll tracks from the late 1950s. Featuring songs like “Fujiyama Mama,” “Hot Dog! That Made Him Mad,” and “Mean Mean Man,” the album captures Jackson at the raw, unfiltered peak of her rockin’ energy. Complementing those hard-charging numbers are honky-tonk tinged tracks and rhythm-steeped country material, such as “I Gotta Know,” which showcase her vocal versatility and roots in traditional country. Produced by Ken Nelson and released by Capitol Records, the collection cements her early status as one of the pioneering women in rock & roll. 
Over its dozen tracks, Jackson blends sass, rhythmic drive, and emotional grit, creating a sound both immediate and enduring. The album draws clear lines between her rockabilly persona and her country heritage, yet never feels like a compromise—it’s a full-throated embrace of her talents. For fans of early rock & roll, rockabilly, or strong female voices breaking ground in the 1950s, “Rockin’ With Wanda” remains essential listening. 

Reviews:

“Absolutely the best collection of Wanda Jackson’s rockabilly recordings … a leading candidate for the best female rock & roll album of the 1950s.” – AllMusic