Songs Written by Jackie DeShannonTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Jackie DeShannon (born Sharon Lee Myers; August 21, 1941) 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. 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... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Jackie DeShannon first charted in 1961 with Dum Dum.The artist placed 20 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 4 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 13 UK Top‑75 entries, including 4 Top‑10 placements.On US AC the artist achieved 5 Top‑10s.On US Country the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US Rock the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.