Jackie DeShannon Quotes

When I was writing songs or performing or producing or dabbling in movies or even putting my career on hold to go to art school, I was just following my muse. A woman who did that then was criticized for having no direction. Today they call it versatility.

Her hair is Harlow gold Her lips a sweet surprise
Her hands are never cold She's got Bette Davis eyes

She'll turn her music on you You won't have to think twice
She's pure as New York snow She's got Bette Davis eyes

Most of the time I sit down with my guitar or at the piano, and I play for awhile until I get a new riff or groove that I like a lot. Then I'll concentrate on building around that line of thought by adding words and textures. At first I'm only trying to please myself, and hopefully what I like will appeal to others.

If you want the world to know
We won't let hatred grow
Put a little love in your heart.

I can feel a something pounding in my brain
Just any time that someone speaks your name
Trumpets sound and I hear thunder boom
Every time that you walk in the room.

Another day goes by
Still the children cry
Put a little love in your heart.

There can be a new tomorrow There can be a brighter day There can be a new tomorrow Love will find a way

I've always been careful to put out the very best work I can. One of the things I value the most is the love and faith that people have given me over the years, so I try to live up to their expectations and my own standards of what I'm capable of.