At 83, Jackie DeShannon Finally Speaks Up On Wrecking Crew

At 83, Jackie DeShannon, one of the pioneering female artists of the 1960s, has shared untold stories about her collaborations with the legendary music group The Wrecking Crew.

In a recent interview, DeShannon reminisced about the days working with members of the group, including Hal Blaine, Glen Campbell, and Leon Russell.

She said the demos she recorded with The Wrecking Crew were not only high-quality but also carried strong personal creative touches.

According to DeShannon, these recordings were often sent to other artists for reference, and many praised their quality.

DeShannon also opened up about the challenges she faced as a woman in the music industry at that time.

She shared that she often couldn’t enter the recording studio without approval from the record label about the producer.

Some producers refused to accept her creative ideas, believing a woman wasn’t capable of running a recording session.

This made her feel limited and unable to fully express her creative potential.

However, DeShannon emphasized that she holds no resentment, only a sense of regret for the lost opportunities.

Despite these difficulties, DeShannon continued her music career and achieved many successes.

She is known for famous songs like “What the World Needs Now Is Love” and “Put a Little Love in Your Heart.”

In addition, she wrote “Bette Davis Eyes,” a Grammy-winning song famously performed by Kim Carnes.

DeShannon also collaborated with many other notable artists such as Randy Newman, Jimmy Page, and Van Morrison.

Today, DeShannon remains active in the music industry and shares stories about her songwriting and recording experiences.

She hopes these stories will help future generations understand the challenges that female artists once faced, as well as their contributions to modern music.