Jackie DeShannon - New Arrangement [Bonus Tracks]

This 1975 album by Jackie Deshannon launches with a version of "Let the Sailor's Dance," a rendering that works better than the one performed by her co-songwriter/husband Randy Edelman. Edelman plays piano on "Sailor," as well as on "Boat to Sail," the second track and only tune Deshannon composes without the help of a collaborator. Truly, a New Arrangement, a very pleasant set of surprises from the woman who gave listeners "Put a Little Love in Your Heart" and "What the World Needs Now Is Love." The exquisite country tune that opens side two, "Bette Davis Eyes," became a huge worldwide hit for Kim Carnes six years after the release of this influential disc, proving Deshannon as powerful a songwriter as a vocalist. Read More