Jackie DeShannon
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Jackie DeShannon is an American singer-songwriter, broadcaster, and actress who emerged as a prominent figure in popular music during the 1960s. Among the earliest female artists to establish herself as both performer and composer in rock and roll, DeShannon achieved widespread recognition through her own recordings, including the enduring tracks "What the World Needs Now Is Love" and "Put a Little Love in Your Heart." Her songwriting talent extended beyond her personal recordings; she penned songs that became hits for other artists, notably "When You Walk in the Room" for The Searchers and "Bette Davis Eyes" for Kim Carnes. Her multifaceted career spans singing, songwriting, broadcasting, and acting across several decades.
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