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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
  • nostalgic reflections on love
  • lighthearted melodies for gatherings
  • short tracks for casual listening
  • playful energy with heartfelt lyrics

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking deep, complex narratives
  • prefer longer, sprawling compositions

Where this album fits

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
Mary Hopkin· Carole King· Linda Ronstadt

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Needles and Pins 2:40
  • 2 She Don’t Understand Him Like I Do 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 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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