Legendary singer-songwriter Jackie DeShannon has unveiled Girl of Yesterday, a remarkable collection of previously unreleased acoustic folk demo recordings that offers listeners an intimate look into one of music’s most influential songwriting voices. The release is available now on autographed CD and limited-edition blue vinyl through Real Gone Music.
Featuring twelve stripped-down recordings written by DeShannon, Girl of Yesterday showcases the raw emotion, melodic brilliance, and poetic storytelling that helped make her one of the most respected songwriters of her generation. The collection includes Girl of Yesterday, What’s It All About, New Thoughts, To Be Myself, It’s Gonna Be All Right, With You In Mind, Your Heart Is Missing, Splendor In The Grass, Hand Made Silver Ring, You Could Break My Heart, Too Far Out, and Still Around.
A member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and one of the pioneering female singer-songwriters of modern popular music, DeShannon is celebrated for classics including Put A Little Love In Your Heart, What The World Needs Now Is Love, When You Walk In The Room, and the co-written classic Bette Davis Eyes. Her songs have been recorded by artists ranging from The Searchers and Kim Carnes to Dolly Parton, Van Morrison, Cher, and countless others.
Girl of Yesterday strips away studio production and places the spotlight directly on DeShannon’s voice, guitar, and songwriting craft. The result is a deeply personal listening experience that captures the heart of an artist whose influence continues to resonate across generations.
For longtime fans and new listeners alike, Girl of Yesterday is a rare opportunity to hear the creative spirit of Jackie DeShannon in its purest form.
For more information, visit Jackie DeShannon Official Website or Real Gone Music.