He's Got The Whole World In His Hands
Wanda Jackson · The Happy Side Of Wanda [1969]
He's got the whole world in his hands
He's got the whole wide world in his hands
He's got the whole world in his hands
He's got the whole world in his hands.
He's got the little bitty baby in his hands
He's got the little bitty baby in his hands
He's got the little bitty baby in his hands
He's got the whole world in his hands.
He's got the whole world in his hands
He's got the whole wide world in his hands
He's got the whole world in his hands
He's got the whole world in his hands.
He's got you and me brother in his hands
He's got you and me sister in his hands
He's got you and me brother in his hands
He's got the whole world in his hands.
He's got the whole world in his hands
He's got the whole wide world in his hands
He's got the whole world in his hands
He's got the whole world in his hands.
He's got everybody here in his hands
He's got everybody here in his hands
He's got everybody here in his hands
He's got the whole world in his hands.
He's got the whole world in his hands
He's got the whole wide world in his hands
He's got the whole world in his hands
He's got the whole world in his hands...
He's Got The Whole World In His Hands
Wanda Jackson's 1969 rendition of the classic spiritual 'He's Got The Whole World In His Hands' appears on her album The Happy Side Of Wanda. Known as the Queen of Rockabilly, Jackson frequently explored gospel and traditional standards throughout her extensive career, bringing her distinctive vocal power to familiar material. This recording captures her ability to infuse timeless songs with fresh energy, bridging the gap between her rock roots and the enduring appeal of religious music. The track stands as a testament to her versatility, showcasing how she could command a simple, beloved melody with the same conviction she applied to her original hits. It remains a significant song in her discography, reflecting the breadth of her musical exploration during a period where she continued to refine her signature sound while embracing diverse genres.