Silver Threads and Golden Needles

Wanda Jackson

About Silver Threads and Golden Needles

"Silver Threads and Golden Needles", a song written by Jack Rhodes and Dick Reynolds, was first recorded by Wanda Jackson in 1956. The original lyrics, as performed by Jackson, contain a verse not usually included in later versions, which also often differed in other minor details.


Year:
1958
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I don't want your lonely mansion
With a tear in every room
All I want's the love you've promised
Beneath the halo moon

But you think I should be happy
With your money and your name
And hide myself in sorrows
While you play your cheatin' game

Silver threads and golden needles
Cannot mend this heart of mine
And I dare not drown my sorrows
In the warm glow of your mind

You can't buy my love with money
'Cause I ain't never was that kind
Silver threads and golden needles
Cannot mend this heart of mine

Silver threads and golden needles
Cannot mend this heart of mine
And I dare not drown my sorrows
In the warm glow of your mind

You can't buy my love with money
'Cause I ain't never was that kind
Silver threads and golden needles
Cannot mend this heart of mine

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Wanda Jackson

Wanda Lavonne Jackson (born October 20, 1937) is an American singer, songwriter, pianist and guitarist who had success in the mid-1950s and 1960s as one of the first popular female rockabilly singers and a pioneering rock and roll artist. She is known to many as the Queen (or First Lady) of Rockabilly. more »

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Written by: Dick Reynolds, Jack Rhodes

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10 facts about this song

Artist
"Silver Threads and Golden Needles" was performed by Wanda Jackson, who is known as the "Queen of Rockabilly."
Release Date
The song was released in 1956. This time period marks the early years of Wanda Jackson's long and prestigious career.
Genre
This song is classified as a country track. However, Wanda Jackson's overall style blends elements of country, rock and roll, and gospel music.
Songwriters
"Silver Threads and Golden Needles" was written by Dick Reynolds and Jack Rhodes, two prominent songwriters in the country music scene.
Cover Versions
This song has been covered by numerous artists, including popular rock band The Eagles, and renowned country singer Linda Ronstadt.
Popularity
Although Wanda Jackson's version did not chart immediately, "Silver Threads and Golden Needles" has become a classic song in the country music genre due to its numerous covers.
Wanda Jackson's Version
Wanda Jackson's rendition stands out for her raw, powerful vocals and soulful delivery.
Music Career
Performing songs like "Silver Threads and Golden Needles" helped Wanda Jackson become a pioneering and formidable female figure in the male-dominated country and rockabilly music genres.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Silver Threads and Golden Needles" reflect a woman's self-respect and dignity, refusing to stay in a shallow relationship, which was a pioneering narrative in the conservative era of the 50s.
Impact on Music History
Today, "Silver Threads and Golden Needles" is considered a standard in American music and a highlight of Wanda Jackson's impressive discography.

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