'Jackie DeShannon' History:
AboutJackie DeShannon was born in Hazel, Kentucky. The daughter of show-business parents, Sandra Jean and James Erwin Myers, DeShannon was introduced to singing country tunes on a local radio show at the age of six. By the age of eleven, DeShannon was already hosting her own radio program. Recording under various names such as Sherry Lee, Jackie Dee, and Jackie Shannon, she had little success. However, her interpretations of country songs "Buddy" and "Trouble" gained the attention of Eddie Cochran who arranged for her to travel to California and meet singer-songwriter Sharon Sheeley, who formed a writing partnership with DeShannon in 1960. The partnership produced hits such as "Dum Dum" for Brenda Lee and "I Love Anastasia" for The Fleetwoods. The latter was named after one of her good friends in high school. In 1962, DeShannon signed with Liberty Records and recorded "Faded Love," "Needles and Pins" and "When You Walk in the Room", all reaching the lower rungs of the U.S. pop charts. ("Needles and Pins" and "When You Walk in the Room" later became bigger U.S. and UK hits for The Searchers.) She recorded many other singles that encompassed teen pop, country ballads, rockabilly, gospel and Ray Charles-style soul that didn't fare as well on the charts. During these years it was her songwriting and public profile rather than her singing that kept her contracted to Liberty Records. DeShannon dated Elvis Presley and formed friendships with The Everly Brothers and Ricky Nelson. She also co-starred and sang with Bobby Vinton in the teen surf movie Surf Party. DeShannon's biggest break came in February 1964 when she supported The Beatles on their first US tour, and formed a touring band with guitarist Ry Cooder. DeShannon also wrote "Don't Doubt Yourself Babe" for The Byrds' debut album. Her music at this stage was heavily influenced by the American West Coast sounds and folk music. Staying briefly in England in 1965, DeShannon formed a songwriting partnership with Jimmy Page, which resulted in the hit singles "Dream Boy" and "Don't Turn Your Back on Me". Page and DeShannon also wrote material for singer Marianne Faithfull, including her Top Ten UK and US hit "Come and Stay With Me". DeShannon also appeared on the television show Ready Steady Go!. source: Wikipedia |
Jackie DeShannon Discography:
![Best of [Collectables]](http://daz.com/img/00/00/04/1037.w75.jpg "Best of [Collectables]")
![Best of [Rhino]](http://daz.com/img/00/00/04/1036.w75.jpg "Best of [Rhino]")
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