Farther Along
Wanda Jackson · Other Songs - Wanda Jackson
FARTHER ALONG
(W.B. Stevens - J.R. Baxter)
« © '38 Stamps-Baxter Music »
Tempted and tried we're oft made to wonder why it should
be thus all the day long
While there are others living about us never molested though in the wrong
Farther along we'll know all about it farther along we'll understand why
Cheer up my brother live in the sunshine we'll understand it all by and by
When death has come and taken our loved ones it leaves
our home so lonely and drear
While they are others living about us living so wicked year after year
Farther along we'll know all about it...
(W.B. Stevens - J.R. Baxter)
« © '38 Stamps-Baxter Music »
Tempted and tried we're oft made to wonder why it should
be thus all the day long
While there are others living about us never molested though in the wrong
Farther along we'll know all about it farther along we'll understand why
Cheer up my brother live in the sunshine we'll understand it all by and by
When death has come and taken our loved ones it leaves
our home so lonely and drear
While they are others living about us living so wicked year after year
Farther along we'll know all about it...
Farther Along
Wanda Jackson's 'Farther Along' stands as a defining track in the evolution of country rock and rockabilly. Recorded in the late 1960s, the song exemplifies Jackson's signature style, blending traditional country instrumentation with a driving, electric guitar-driven rhythm that pushed genre boundaries. As a pioneering female figure in rock and roll, Jackson used her powerful vocals and distinctive twang to deliver a message of resilience and forward momentum. The recording captures the raw energy of the era, showcasing her ability to adapt classic themes into a modern sound that resonated with audiences seeking authenticity and strength in her music.