Jackie DeShannon

American singer-songwriter · United States · On the map · Musicians · Born 1941 · age 85

Jackie DeShannon is an American singer-songwriter, radio broadcaster and actress who has had many hit song credits beginning in the 1960s, as both a singer and composer. She was one of the first female singer-songwriters of the rock and roll period.

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2002“When I was writing songs or performing or producing or dabbling in movies or even putting my career on hold to go to art school, I was just following my muse.”In their wordsApril 2002Biography magazine (April 2002)Read the whole statement

2000“Most of the time I sit down with my guitar or at the piano, and I play for awhile until I get a new riff or groove that I like a lot.”In their wordsSeptember 2000Swingin' Chicks of the 60s (September 2000)Read the whole statement

1975“She'll turn her music on you / You won't have to think twice / She's pure as New York snow / She's got Bette Davis eyes”In their words"Bette Davis Eyes" (1975); written with Donna WeissRead the whole statement

1968“If you want the world to know / We won't let hatred grow / Put a little love in your heart.”In their words"Put A Little Love In Your Heart" (1968); written with Jimmy Holiday and Randy MyersRead the whole statement

“There can be a new tomorrow / There can be a brighter day / There can be a new tomorrow / Love will find a way”In their words"Love Will Find A Way" (1968); written with Jimmy Holiday and Randy MyersRead the whole statement

1962“I can feel a something pounding in my brain / Just any time that someone speaks your name / Trumpets sound and I hear thunder boom / Every time that you walk in the room.”In their words"When You Walk In The Room" (1962)Read the whole statement

1941Born21 August 1941

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Jackie DeShannon

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I've always been careful to put out the very best work I can.
September 2000 · Swingin' Chicks of the 60s (September 2000), Own words
Her hair is Harlow gold / Her lips a sweet surprise / Her hands are never cold / She's got Bette Davis eyes
1975 · "Bette Davis Eyes" (1975); written with Donna Weiss, Own words
Another day goes by / Still the children cry / Put a little love in your heart.
1968 · "Put A Little Love In Your Heart" (1968); written with Jimmy Holiday and Randy Myers, Own words

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She is best known as the singer of "What the World Needs Now Is Love" and "Put a Little Love in Your Heart". She is the writer of "When You Walk in the Room" and "Bette Davis Eyes", which became hits for The Searchers and Kim Carnes, respectively.

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