Is Put a Little Love in Your Heart a good place to start with Jackie DeShannon?

Yes, Put a Little Love in Your Heart is recommended as a starting point for new Jackie DeShannon listeners. Bright melodies harmonize with heartfelt lyrics, embodying the optimistic spirit of late 1960s pop music. When Jackie DeShannon released 'Put a Little Love in Your Heart' in 1969, she was transitioning from a respected songwriter into a solo artist. This album followed her earlier success with the hit 'What the World Needs Now Is Love,' marking a period where she solidified her presence in the pop landscape.

Who is Put a Little Love in Your Heart for?

Put a Little Love in Your Heart works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, short, uplifting listening sessions and bright, positive vibes.

How many songs are on Put a Little Love in Your Heart?

Put a Little Love in Your Heart has 20 tracks, running approximately 32 minutes.

Put a Little Love in Your Heart

Jackie DeShannon · 1969

32 min · 20 tracks · pop music

Bright melodies harmonize with heartfelt lyrics, embodying the optimistic spirit of late 1960s pop music.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Put a Little Love in Your Heart Start here — This iconic title track encapsulates the album's core message, blending catchy hooks with a call for compassion that resonated widely during its release.
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You Are the Real Thing — A soulful expression of authenticity in relationships, this track features rich vocal harmonies and showcases DeShannon's lyrical prowess.
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Mama's Song — This emotional tribute to maternal love highlights DeShannon's storytelling ability, contrasting personal sentiment with broader themes of love and support.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady, consistent energy levels
short, uplifting listening sessions
bright, positive vibes
heartfelt emotional reflections

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album helped establish her reputation as a solo artist with a hit anthem.
Career context: When Jackie DeShannon released 'Put a Little Love in Your Heart' in 1969, she was transitioning from a respected songwriter into a solo artist. This album followed her earlier success with the hit 'What the World Needs Now Is Love,' marking a period where she solidified her presence in the pop landscape.
Stylistic neighbors: Mary Hopkin· Carole King· Linda Ronstadt

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Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Put a Little Love in Your Heart

The song shifts between first-person reflections and collective calls to action, encouraging listeners to embrace love actively.

This structural choice enhances the song's communal feel, inviting everyone to participate in spreading love rather than simply reflecting on it.