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Breakin' It Up on The Beatles Tour!

Jackie DeShannon · 1964

47 min · 20 tracks · pop music

A vibrant blend of pop melodies and heartfelt lyrics that captures the 1960s musical zeitgeist.

Why this album works

This album is significant for its association with The Beatles' first U.S. tour, which helped amplify DeShannon's profile as an artist. It features the hit singles 'Needles and Pins' and 'When You Walk in the Room,' both of which became staples of the pop genre and contributed to her lasting influence on subsequent singer-songwriters.
Career context
Released in early 1964, 'Breakin' It Up on The Beatles Tour!' marked Jackie DeShannon's first album during a pivotal moment in her career. This release came shortly after she gained recognition as a songwriter with hits for other artists, setting the stage for her own artistic voice. It coincided with the British Invasion, positioning her within a rapidly changing pop landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
Diana Ross· Deniece Williams· Gloria Gaynor

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Needles and Pins Standout 2:40
  • 2 She Don’t Understand Him Like I Do Standout 3:12
  • 3 Should I Cry 2:28
  • 4 Did He Call Today, Mama 2:13
  • 5 You Won’t Forget Me 2:12
  • 6 Hold Your Head High 2:42
  • 7 When You Walk in the Room Standout 2:39
  • 8 The Prince 2:36
  • 9 Oh, Boy 1:50
  • 10 He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands 2:21
  • 11 It’s Love Baby (24 Hours a Day) 2:29
  • 12 Over You 2:01
  • 13 Til You Say You’ll Be Mine 2:41
  • 14 I’m Looking for Someone to Love 2:04
  • 15 Mean Old Frisco 2:18
  • 16 Today Will Have No Night 2:35
  • 17 Give Me a Break 2:16
  • 18 Maybe Baby 1:59
  • 19 Try to Forget Him 2:05
  • 20 Breakaway 2:17

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