You Won't Forget Me – The Complete Liberty Singles
Jackie DeShannon · 2009
61 min · 26 tracks · pop music
A collection of vibrant pop melodies infused with heartfelt lyrics and a timeless charm that showcases DeShannon's early songwriting prowess.
Top tracks — play these first
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Teach Me Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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When You Walk in the Room — This track exemplifies DeShannon's ability to blend catchy melodies with evocative lyrics about longing and desire, making it one of her signature songs.
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Needles and Pins — Originally written by Jack Nitzsche and Sonny Bono, DeShannon's rendition adds emotional depth that resonates with listeners, illustrating her powerful vocal delivery and poignant interpretation.
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I'll Drown in My Own Tears — DeShannon infuses this classic with a soulful sincerity, demonstrating her range as an artist while connecting deeply with themes of heartbreak and vulnerability.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pace for relaxed listening
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
- nostalgic vibes for sunny days
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- heartfelt lyrics with playful charm
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, immersive albums
- seek deep, complex narratives
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Highlights significant contributions to pop, showcasing influential singles from her prime.
- Career context
- Released in 2009, this compilation captures Jackie DeShannon's singles during her time with Liberty Records in the 1960s. At this point in her career, she was already known for hits like 'What the World Needs Now Is Love' and 'Put a Little Love in Your Heart', solidifying her role as a pioneering female songwriter in pop music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mary Hopkin· Carole King· Linda Ronstadt
Tracklist
- 1 Teach Me Start here 2:43
- 2 Lonely Girl 2:12
- 3 Heaven Is Being With You 2:13
- 4 Think About You 1:52
- 5 Wish I Could Find a Boy 2:13
- 6 I Won't Turn You Down 2:16
- 7 Ain't That Love 2:14
- 8 Baby 2:17
- 9 Prince (the) 2:34
- 10 That's What Boys Are Made Of 2:04
- 11 I'll Drown in My Own Tears 2:24
- 12 Just Like in the Movies 2:30
- 13 Guess Who 2:26
- 14 You Won't Forget Me 2:15
- 15 I Don't Think So Much of Myself Now 2:01
- 16 Faded Love 3:03
- 17 Dancing Silhouettes 2:28
- 18 Needles and Pins 2:32
- 19 Did He Call Today, Mama? 2:15
- 20 Little Yellow Roses 2:00
- 21 Oh, Sweet Chariot 2:33
- 22 500 Miles 2:47
- 23 Till You Say You'll Be Mine 2:31
- 24 When You Walk in the Room 2:39
- 25 Should I Cry 2:23
- 26 I'm Gonna Be Strong 2:08
What to play next
Jackie DeShannon
2009
This album continues the vibrant pop sound with fresh arrangements and heartfelt themes.
What the World Needs Now Is ...: The Definitive Collection
1994
This collection sets the stage for the singles with a broader overview of her impactful works.
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