Jackie DeShannon

Jackie DeShannon (born August 21, 1944) is an American musician and pop singer-songwriter. She was born Sharon Lee Myers.

DeShannon began her career around 1950.

DeShannon is the singer of songs, such as "What the World Needs Now is Love" and "Put a Little Love in Your Heart".

DeShannon was born in Hazel, Kentucky. Later, she and her parents moved to Aurora, Illinois.

Many sources say DeShannon was born in 1944. Others say that she was born in 1940, 1941 or 1942.

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Category:Musicians from Illinois
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