Put a Little Love in Your Heart
Jackie DeShannon · 1969
32 min · 20 tracks · pop music
Bright, uplifting melodies paired with heartfelt lyrics create an enduring anthem of love and compassion.
Why this album works
'Put a Little Love in Your Heart' resonated widely, becoming a popular anthem for the peace movement of the era. The title track has been covered by numerous artists, underlining its lasting influence in both pop culture and social movements.
- Career context
- Released in 1969, 'Put a Little Love in Your Heart' marked Jackie DeShannon's transition from a respected songwriter to a prominent solo artist. This album followed her breakthrough hit 'What the World Needs Now Is Love,' establishing her as a significant voice in pop music during the late 1960s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Diana Ross· Deniece Williams· Gloria Gaynor
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Put a Little Love in Your Heart Standout 2:35
- 2 You Are the Real Thing Standout 1:53
- 3 River of Love Standout 2:50
- 4 Keep Me in Mind 2:00
- 5 Mama's Song 3:17
- 6 Movin' 3:12
- 7 You Can Come to Me 2:17
- 8 You Have a Way With Me 2:10
- 9 I Let Go Completely 2:46
- 10 Always Together 2:40
- 11 Love Will Find a Way 2:38
- 12 Live 3:45
- 13 Brighton Hill
- 14 What Was Your Day Like
- 15 Hurt So Bad/You Keep Me Hanging On
- 16 It's So Nice
- 17 Mediterranean Sky
- 18 Try a Little Harder
- 19 Do You Know How Christmas Trees Are Grown? (Imperial single 66430)
- 20 Christmas (Imperial single 66430)
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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