Jackson

Dottie West · Country Boy and Country Girl (w. Jimmy Dean) [RCA [1970]

(Billy Ed Wheeler - Gaby Rogers)



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.