"Funnel of Love" is a song by Wanda Jackson written by Charlie McCoy (credited as "Charles McCoy") and Kent Westbury. Recorded in 1960 and released in 1961, "Funnel of Love" was released as the B-side to Jackson's major country-pop single, "Right or Wrong". Although the song never became a hit independently from the A-side, it has received notable critical acclaim and attention. The song's unique combination of country, rock, and blues have made it a favorite of fans and critics. Many also consider "Funnel of Love" to be one of Jackson's best vocal performances.

Charlie McCoy, a country musician, and Kent Westbury, a country songwriter, wrote the lyrics and melody to "Funnel of Love". The song came to the attention of Jackson while recording for Capitol Records in 1960, under the direction of producer Ken Nelson. Up to this point, Jackson had been known as a country performer and more significantly as a rock and roll performer. She had previously enjoyed both country and rock hits, including "You Can't Have My Love" (1954) and "Let's Have a Party" (1960). In an interview with Philadelphia Weekly, Jackson recounted that it was difficult identifying "Funnel of Love" with a specific musical genre, stating that its style was not like that of a typical country or rock recording: "It wasn’t country, it wasn’t rock, but we knew it was a good song. So we made a good record on it."

Regardless, the song was well received by both Jackson and Ken Nelson, leading to the song's initial recording. "Funnel of Love" was recorded at the Bradley Film and Recording Studio in Nashville, Tennessee, United States on October 28, 1960. The session was Jackson's third recording session in Nashville. Jackson and Nelson had been recording material in Hollywood, California since the early 1950s. Also cut at the session was the eventual A-side to "Funnel of Love" entitled "Right or Wrong", as well as "Riot in Cell Black #9" and "Little Charm Bracelet". The latter was the precessing single to "Right or Wrong". Included in the recording session was The Nashville A-Team of musicians, which appeared on most country recording sessions in the late 1950s and 1960s. The song's guitar solo is performed by Roy Clark, who was a member of Jackson's band "The Party Timers" and would later have a successful country music career.

...
Wikipedia