@@georgerandall5686 yeh, much better to be a self-contradictory conservatidiot. The founding fathers were trying to be the most progressive rationalists possible. Conserve wut?
Yeah, Jack is a gift to the world of rock and roots music. He’s an archivist, producer, arranger and here, a supporter of older performers. He’s kind of an old soul I think.
This was the only historic Late Show event in the many years Letterman was on. Wanda Jackson is a true performer and Jack White is a powerhouse talent and a stand up gentleman.
See these performers while you can. Wanda was 74 here - that's how old Stevie Nicks is right now, and she's on tour. You never know when they're gonna stop.
What I really like about Jack White; is that he always focuses on making sure that the composition of a piece works well for what it’s supposed to for it’s creative execution of direction and not care about being in the spot-light; rather, being an excellent backing support member. The guy is a true artist and musician.
I saw Wanda Last year, and she was awesome!! I was prepared to see her and think "isnt she a cute little old lady" and "hey I got to see a legend" She was amazing. This performance pales in comparison to what I saw her do on stage. She did her older songs, that i listened to with my grandparents while i was growing up, and new stuff that was fantastic. Thank you Jack White for bring her back for the younger generation.
I saw her a few years ago and Lemmy from Motorhead had requested a song. she said, "This next song is for Lenny, from Motor..what ?". He just laughed. I'm glad people like Lemmy , Jack White and David Letterman still remember who the real rock royalty is. Wanda is the queen.
Wanda rules! she's been rockin' since the mid-50's, went on tour and dated Elvis, and shouldve been bigger in this country than she was! and she's a total sweetheart in person. keep it up Wanda!!!
My favorites are the PBS specials...particularly the doo wop shows. People in their 70s, 80s, and early 90s, still singing right on the note, doing the steps...dressed in real stage clothes. Glad that Jack is celebrating this legend.
Wanda attended my church quite often when I was a teen in the 70s. I didn't know her history. So sad I did not get to know her. She was very friendly. Jack White is a class act that understands, values, and honors our music history! This was a fantastic UA-cam find!
I never used to be a fan of Jack white, however the stuff he's being doing over the last couple of years/Blue/cayan/ rockabilly is great..long live Jack White !
not only lyrics and music, but passion and a capacity to perform in the moment without being concerned with anything other than being awesome and kicking ass. never heard of wanda jackson before, but she's a badass in my book now that i've seen this.
Of _course_ Jack is a showman...he's fucking unbelievable at it. But he also, knows how to assert himself within music itself. He knows when to push and when to pull. And this performance exemplifies that skill Jack has obviously honed...because it's his life's passion. If only any of us could be that lucky. And yeah...this whole video is killer all around...not just for Jack, but for the entire band, and equally to Wanda alone. If you just released this song, without the video, a _lot_ of people would think it was some truly cool new artist. Her voice is cutting and haunting and sarcastic and sincere all at once. I love it.
Maybe not Wanda's best performance, but I have so much respect for this Woman! I saw her live a number of years ago in Toronto. It was such an honour meeting this lady. She was doing Rockabilly the same time as Elvis. One of the first ladies of ROCK!! Check out her version of Fuji Yama Mama. This lady left her mark and I still think she kicks butt!
The sheer number of negative comments are a sad indicator of how far we've fallen in our society and musically. This performance should be appreciated by everyone. Awesome.
Si buscas la palabra perfección en Google debería redireccionarte a este video. Enorme Wanda Jackson, impecable como en sus primeros tiempos. Y la banda es de otro planeta. Si Jack White hizo los arreglos del tema se merece un 10
I was DELIGHTED when I found out that Wanda had recorded fresh, new 'Devil's Music' at 70! She was still really hot, too. That's what happens when you lead a decent, amazing life and don't turn your body into a Chem Lab!
It's not in my nature to put any song on repeat, no matter how much I love it. I played this 3 full times, partly in honor of Jack and partly because I just couldn't help myself. I don't believe I've seen Dave so excited about the musicians on his show, lol. And, enough of this crap, Jack and Wanda are both legends in their own right, and they were clearly honored to be performing with each other. Let's just dig the music, because that's what it's all about, guys.
Most comments on here are just ignorant. She screamed most of her hits in style of rockabilly even back she was 20 so don't act surprised that she's not sounding like Celine Dion here. If you listen close she sounds the exact same, but with less power because of her age... that's all.
Nice assessment there. Besides, who TF wants to hear yet another female singer who over-emotes, wails and tries to pack every vocal nuance into one song? Egad, not me.
For all the negative comments about Wanda Jackson...how many of you can say you are still performing at 74?? HMMMMM??? (silence, followed by the chirping of crickets)...thought so....you have no reason to slam a country legend...
Steven Norman I knew Wanda when she was in my studio back in the 60's. She was as classy then as she still is today. She still gives me shivers as much as listening to this cut as if she were still running her fingers through my hair years ago. Same shocking feeling. She still has it.
Steven Norman I am most pleased with your response. Some of us old codgers have to respect those who created our roots from the ground up. Few these days to so. I am 58 going on 60...God willing. I go way back...LOL. I had the luck of helping some wonderful talents upon their destiny. She was one so gifted, not my me, but by God above. These things are NOT created in the studio, just enhanced. The gift comes from above, and few are so chosen. She was.
Also, feel glad and fortunate that you get to see someone like her perform on a grand stage while you can. The golden age singers are almost completely dead. Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee can all die any day now.
So cool.
Respect for Jack White because he makes a habit of including and respecting elders in his profession.
i like his music but he is a libtard
@@georgerandall5686 yeh, much better to be a self-contradictory conservatidiot.
The founding fathers were trying to be the most progressive rationalists possible.
Conserve wut?
He does shows at senor centers...they LOVE IT!!
Top 20 guitar legends he’s the best!
produced lorretta lynn album that won a grammy couple yrs ago
I love how respectfully Jack steps back and gives all the spotlight to Wanda when David comes over. Such a gentleman.
Yeah, Jack is a gift to the world of rock and roots music. He’s an archivist, producer, arranger and here, a supporter of older performers.
He’s kind of an old soul I think.
Hu
Wicked Wanda. Jack very cool...
Wanda was a Star in Her day and Jack knows That
he treats musicians like royalty
This was the only historic Late Show event in the many years Letterman was on. Wanda Jackson is a true performer and Jack White is a powerhouse talent and a stand up gentleman.
being a throw away society doesn't mean throwing away our ICONS like Wanda
Anyone putting down Wanda should look at her videos when she was young. She's a true legend, one of the all time greats.
Wanda got her Shakin’ All Over jacket on. She’s gettin’ good back up support.
Wanda got her Shakin’ All Over jacket on. She’s gettin’ good back up support.
Why is Jack White hiding behind his hair?
Holy Hell!! What a Band Jack has put together!! Wanda is still ripping at 70+!!!!!
Wicked Wanda...
V zero
who wouldn't play with Jack White?
Really Go Girl 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤
Thanks Jack for generating some attention and recognition to Ms Jackson.
See these performers while you can. Wanda was 74 here - that's how old Stevie Nicks is right now, and she's on tour. You never know when they're gonna stop.
They stop when they drop.
Wow, this has got some poke! Johnny Kidd and the Pirates hit 1960, wonderful.
Yeah, Johnny Kidd. You said it.
I love how she sings a 1/4 beat behind the music. Makes the song.
She and Jack are fabulous!
What I really like about Jack White; is that he always focuses on making sure that the composition of a piece works well for what it’s supposed to for it’s creative execution of direction and not care about being in the spot-light; rather, being an excellent backing support member. The guy is a true artist and musician.
By far the best performance on the David letterman show
Bless Jack White for returning everything where it came from while forging new paths. Quite simply he's genius.
Two living legends, Wanda Jackson and Jack White! This is awesome!
I was in the audience that night. Fantastic performance live!
Wanda Jackson🤍🎸Forever!! Queen Of Rockabilly and a one of the true First Ladies of Rock n Roll. period❤
I just can't stop listening!
This is one incredible performance. I can't ever get enough!
Listening in 2021. She is such a Treasure . Rock on Wanda. Wish I could have seen her in the 80s in California
I liked it, Wanda Jackson is a legend who deserves respect, Jack White has done everything he could to give her that respect.
a forgotten legend.
@@latengocomoburro Yes ! Johnny Kid and the Pirate's
LYLE LOVE ETT
Love this
Jack is a good guy
Who could possibly click "dislike" on this one?!?! Impossible in my eyes. This rocks socks.
I saw Wanda Last year, and she was awesome!! I was prepared to see her and think "isnt she a cute little old lady" and "hey I got to see a legend" She was amazing. This performance pales in comparison to what I saw her do on stage. She did her older songs, that i listened to with my grandparents while i was growing up, and new stuff that was fantastic.
Thank you Jack White for bring her back for the younger generation.
Wanda Jackson and Jack White ARE what true rock'n'roll is about
I saw her a few years ago and Lemmy from Motorhead had requested a song. she said, "This next song is for Lenny, from Motor..what ?". He just laughed. I'm glad people like Lemmy , Jack White and David Letterman still remember who the real rock royalty is. Wanda is the queen.
😂😂😂
Wanda! huh! The Queen....
Wanda rules! she's been rockin' since the mid-50's, went on tour and dated Elvis, and shouldve been bigger in this country than she was! and she's a total sweetheart in person. keep it up Wanda!!!
Another Icon in the vast rock,country, blues, folk music.
Say what you will... I thought this was great. The best rock and roll is raw and from the heart. Wanda Jackson is badass.
What fun. She came forward with boldness when she was a teen and here she still is. How cool.
Saw her many times in little bars n clubs through out the years, have few very early 45,s she happily signed,wonderful lady to talk with....
Wanda blew me away with that one. I had no idea she was still performing. And that band was unbelievable.
James Hedman saw her this summer. shes was amazing!!!!
Amber Angel was jack there?
Arnold Ortiz nope
My favorites are the PBS specials...particularly the doo wop shows. People in their 70s, 80s, and early 90s, still singing right on the note, doing the steps...dressed in real stage clothes. Glad that Jack is celebrating this legend.
The QUEEN of Rock "n" Roll!!! No-One can touch her!!!
Wanda is the best of the best in rock...she can perform the highest on covering many artists songs. She is an American music treasure!
Yes Wanda!!!!
A knowledgeable Mr. Jack White shows he is both kind and great.
Wanda attended my church quite often when I was a teen in the 70s. I didn't know her history. So sad I did not get to know her. She was very friendly. Jack White is a class act that understands, values, and honors our music history! This was a fantastic UA-cam find!
Thanks for sharing that Kenny. Sometimes the pearls roll under your chair and you only find them later on.
Kenny Price 6
I never used to be a fan of Jack white, however the stuff he's being doing over the last couple of years/Blue/cayan/ rockabilly is great..long live Jack White !
Love the orchestration.
Johnny Kidd is still my favorite.
not only lyrics and music, but passion and a capacity to perform in the moment without being concerned with anything other than being awesome and kicking ass. never heard of wanda jackson before, but she's a badass in my book now that i've seen this.
Love Jack White and this is just WANDAFUL!
Wow that guitar! Top version of a great song. Blew me aWAY
Listen to Joe Moretti on the original UK No1 by Johnny Kidd in 1960.
This is without a doubt my most memorable performance on the David Letterman show, and i watched since the early 80’s.
She is one of the true greats, at any age. Thank you, Jack White for the support you show for the history of country and rock-a-biliy.
johnny kidd would be so happy to know that people still play and enjoy his music.
What a legend. Too bad so many people don't know about her. I'm doing my best to spread the word.
This band is crazy great!!!!! I love Jack White's Edward Scissorhands look!!!!
Holy shit! She still sounds amazing!
Blues rock country this is awesome.
Of _course_ Jack is a showman...he's fucking unbelievable at it. But he also, knows how to assert himself within music itself. He knows when to push and when to pull. And this performance exemplifies that skill Jack has obviously honed...because it's his life's passion. If only any of us could be that lucky. And yeah...this whole video is killer all around...not just for Jack, but for the entire band, and equally to Wanda alone. If you just released this song, without the video, a _lot_ of people would think it was some truly cool new artist. Her voice is cutting and haunting and sarcastic and sincere all at once. I love it.
Maybe not Wanda's best performance, but I have so much respect for this Woman! I saw her live a number of years ago in Toronto. It was such an honour meeting this lady. She was doing Rockabilly the same time as Elvis. One of the first ladies of ROCK!! Check out her version of Fuji Yama Mama. This lady left her mark and I still think she kicks butt!
My gawd! This woman is still rock and roll incarnate.
Jack White blew the lid off this joint.
I have her old 60s albums my parents handed down to me... Shes a legend!
Go Wanda, The Queen! Had the pleasure to meet her last weekend, what a woman! X
brilliant woman, a treasure... so sad to see the negative comments... this gal is takin' us to school, here!
Wauw those musicians are amazing! I just love Jack White. And what a great voice and volume does Wanda still have at that age!
Over 70 years old, there is no retirement for this rockin Wanda.
Best guitar riff and playing on this song ever...really tight band....and Wanda is a legend. I'd love to hear Jack singing the song.
The Who did it better at Woodstock
Joe Moretti on the original written by Johnny Kidd and a UK no1 in 1960.
Yes,thank you,that was everything 🖤✨
This is my favorite live performance ever
The sheer number of negative comments are a sad indicator of how far we've fallen in our society and musically. This performance should be appreciated by everyone. Awesome.
agreed
I found it hard to find a negative comment. You don't know what you're talking about.
What an honour for wanda to get to play alongside a legend like jack
At this point of her carrer,she is with absolutely no doubt far beyond good or evil. Well done Wanda !
Si buscas la palabra perfección en Google debería redireccionarte a este video. Enorme Wanda Jackson, impecable como en sus primeros tiempos. Y la banda es de otro planeta. Si Jack White hizo los arreglos del tema se merece un 10
Really loved this. I enjoyed Letterman’s “holy crap” at the end.
She still has it and always did. Yep the queen of rockabilly. Long live the queen.
I was DELIGHTED when I found out that Wanda had recorded fresh, new 'Devil's Music' at 70! She was still really hot, too. That's what happens when you lead a decent, amazing life and don't turn your body into a Chem Lab!
I absolutely love this clip. The bands energy was outstanding and Wanda belted it out!
She is the embodiment of rock n roll
what an honour for jack to play along side a great legend like wanda
It's not in my nature to put any song on repeat, no matter how much I love it. I played this 3 full times, partly in honor of Jack and partly because I just couldn't help myself. I don't believe I've seen Dave so excited about the musicians on his show, lol. And, enough of this crap, Jack and Wanda are both legends in their own right, and they were clearly honored to be performing with each other. Let's just dig the music, because that's what it's all about, guys.
So good. Real rock and roll.
This song is amazing and Jack White is a genius!
Love her soulful voice with Jack White's surf-sounding guitar.
what a band! my gosh!!!
Where have I been ? This is a FLOORSTOMPER !
Most comments on here are just ignorant. She screamed most of her hits in style of rockabilly even back she was 20 so don't act surprised that she's not sounding like Celine Dion here. If you listen close she sounds the exact same, but with less power because of her age... that's all.
Nice assessment there. Besides, who TF wants to hear yet another female singer who over-emotes, wails and tries to pack every vocal nuance into one song? Egad, not me.
people are idoits......my god she dated elvis and singing on Letterman - NO ONE here has done a 1/5th of what she has done
She sounds better than Carrie Underwood Anyday.
I think your comment is "ignorant" ? Where is ANYONE dissing her here ?
Your comment ignorant to dummy!
The soul does not get old
For all the negative comments about Wanda Jackson...how many of you can say you are still performing at 74?? HMMMMM??? (silence, followed by the chirping of crickets)...thought so....you have no reason to slam a country legend...
well said steven.
john page Thank you john...:)
Steven Norman I knew Wanda when she was in my studio back in the 60's. She was as classy then as she still is today. She still gives me shivers as much as listening to this cut as if she were still running her fingers through my hair years ago.
Same shocking feeling. She still has it.
She's beyond amazing msattler..anyone who can do what's she's done..even now..has my utmost respect....
Steven Norman I am most pleased with your response. Some of us old codgers have to respect those who created our roots from the ground up. Few these days to so. I am 58 going on 60...God willing.
I go way back...LOL. I had the luck of helping some wonderful talents upon their destiny. She was one so gifted, not my me, but by God above.
These things are NOT created in the studio, just enhanced. The gift comes from above, and few are so chosen. She was.
the band is amazing ... wanda's doing the best she can ...let 'em all have fun
Maravilhosa adoro voz única.
Fantastic thank you! She's amazing ❤️
Love it!!!!!!! I love all her music!!!! I surely understand the tribute!
I love this classy lady. God Bless her and Jack White has great taste! 👍🏼💞
still awesome and still rocking the great little miss Elvis x
Saw Wanda at Roots and Blues in CoMO a couple years ago - still getting it done. Fantastic entertainer.
Also, feel glad and fortunate that you get to see someone like her perform on a grand stage while you can. The golden age singers are almost completely dead. Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee can all die any day now.
Yes, I suspect Wanda will be the last one standing.
The Queen of Rockabilly! Thanks loads for uploading this.
Anyone putting this down is nuts. Rock on, Grandma!!!!!
God bless Jack White for bringing back Wonderful Wanda.
The band sounds fantastic!
Wow.....a rockabilly legend.
I sure missed alot not watching Letterman all these years ! Great show !!!
Hey -- is that the Legendary Rich Gilbert on pedal steel? Why, yes, it is! Excellent!
What an honour for wanda to play alongside a legend like jack
Wanda Jackson The Queen of Rock and Roll
Legendary performance. Glad I found this
cool to see all of Jack Whites band members from his solo album performing like Dominic Davis, Olivia Jean, and Ruby Armafu
Totally amazing lady !!! The band is great, & perfectly accompanied her style !!!
you go girl!! whooohoooooooo!
AMAZING. This totally gave me chills.