Comments for DeShannon, Jackie, The Best Of

Strikingly original performances (that voice!) representing a benchmark in composition and performance skills. The Bette Davis Eyes rendition is a treat for country-ish R&B afficionados. It is no accident that Kim Carnes sounded similar to the early DeShannon. (Sound alikes include Melissa Ethridge) Intelligent and articulate beyond the barbie doll looks with which the singer was either cursed or blessed. Poorly managed image and performing career suggest she may have enjoyed a wider audience had she been better taken care of. Worth revisiting. ***** rating (5 being best)

This has many tracks that are also found on EMI`s Definitive Collection, but it is worthwhile for the seventies tracks, including the original version of Bette Davis Eyes. It also has an excellent booklet with a rare interview of Jackie.