“Women don’t sell records” is the infamous phrase thrown at Wanda Jackson in the late 50s. That probably sparked her furious energy that spilled into a long career in music.

With both wings firmly clasping blues, rock, and country, Wanda Jackson’s vocals are protopunk. Sure, the country standards and duets in the beginning were more of a dulcimer-style delivery, but once she crossed paths with rock and roll, well, you understand how she opened a path for stars like Joan Jett, Cyndi Lauper, and Adele.

Funnel of love is a strange beast. A b-side to Jackson’s megahit Right or Wrong, Funnel of Love sorta predicts the future: there’s a tinge of psychedelia, a kin to what 13th Floor Elevators or Quicksilver Messenger Service would do during the 60s. That guitar solo could easily be replaced by a sitar, and you’d get George Harrison’s masterful solos.

You wouldn’t expect such a trippy yet catchy song from the album art, but that’s the beauty of music. Heck, such a great tune, there’s even a version with The Cramps!

-Sam J. Valdés López

PS: If you don’t, somebody else will is a perfect Música Ranchera lyric in a country duet. Discuss.