Breakin It Up on the Beatles Tour
This LP was hastily compiled in 1964 to capitalize on De Shannon being chosen to support the Beatles on their US tour that year. The rather ordinary LP front cover with a photo of De Shannon from somewhere other than the tour reflects the haste. However the recordings are superb, arranged by Jack Nitzsche, they confirm what a tremendous performer she was. Originals like 'When You Walk In The Room', 'The Prince' and 'You Won't Forget Me' along with her original version of 'Needles & Pins' have been remastered from the original tapes. In addition, 8 bonus non-LP tracks from contemporary singles have been added. The album is compiled and annotated by Jim Pierson and Jackie De Shannon and many of the pictures & other material are from De Shannon's own archive. First time on CD for the whole LP, and many of the bonus tracks. RPM. 2005.