Put a Little Love in Your Heart cover

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)

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