Grimey's is probably the most loved record store in Nashville, they stock new and as they put it "preloved" records, as well as CDs and DVDs. They regularly have gigs in their basement and also often do meet and greets and live in store gigs.
After reading the tweet about Wanda Jackson, i got slightly excited, i come go and meet the Queen of Rockabilly!
Admittedly i only became aware of Wanda Jackson after Jack White produced her 2010 album, "The Party Ain't Over" but like most music i have discovered from being a Jack White fan, i liked what i heard. I have started to listen to more of her old hits and wish to keep on finding more of her old work too.
I arrived at Grimey's around 5.15pm to find around 50 other fans queuing up, all with Wanda's new album in their hands. The new album is called "Unfinished Business" and as i reached the desk and handed over my album to Wanda's husband and manager he told me, "it's more of a return to her country roots."
As i approached Wanda, i noticed just how tiny she is and i also noticed her eyes. When i saw them on the cover of her previous album, i thought it was some sort of photo editing trick but no, they really are bright and vibrant. I told her thank you for doing this meet and greet and she asked my name, signing my album insert as i told her. I asked her if it would be okay to have a picture taken, to which she smiled and said of course. As all this was going on my favorite song she ever did was playing on the stores system. you can hear this song at this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf5FvUt7iIw it's called "Funnel of Love", if you have heard it before, listen again, or don't, it is up to you.
This was just another lovely moment for me here in Nashville and something i shall remember forever. Here is my picture with the Queen of Rockabilly.
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