Jackson
Dottie West · Country Boy and Country Girl (w. Jimmy Dean) [RCA [1970]
We got married in a fever
Hotter than a pepper sprout
We've been talking 'bout Jackson
Ever since the fire went out.
I'm goin' to Jackson, (you just think you're one)
I'm gonna mess around
Headed to Jackson
Look out Jackson town.
Well, you go on down to Jackson
Go ahead and wreck your health
Play your hand like a lovin' man
Make a big fool of yourself.
Honey, you just go on to Jackson
Well, you go comb your hair
I'm gonna snowball Jackson
Oh, see if I care.
Hmm, I breeze into that city
All them people gonna stoop and bow
And them Jackson women gonna make me teach 'em
What they don't know now.
I'm goin' to Jackson
Get your brother hands off of my coat
I'm headed to Jackson
Goodbye, that's all she wrote.
When they laugh at you in Jackson
I'll be dancin' on the pony keg
When I'll lead you round town
Like a scalded hound with your tail tucked between your legs.
Go on to Jackson
You big tall Texas man
I'll be waitin' right there in Jackson
Behind my Japan fan.
We got married in a fever
Hotter than a pepper sprout
We've been talking bout Jackson
Ever since the fire went out.
We're goin' to Jackson
And that's a fact
Yeah, goin' to Jackson
Ain't never comin' back...
About Jackson
"Dottie West's 'Jackson' stands as a standout track from her 1970 collaborative album *Country Boy and Country Girl* with Jimmy Dean. Recorded during the height of the outlaw country movement, the song blends traditional storytelling with a driving rhythm that defined the era's sound. West's powerful vocals deliver a narrative of resilience and heartbreak, characteristic of her work with RCA Victor in the early 1970s. The recording captures the raw emotion and musical craftsmanship typical of country music from that period, showcasing her ability to balance personal vulnerability with strong, melodic structure. This track remains a notable example of her discography, reflecting the collaborative spirit and regional pride often found in country releases of the time.

