The Corrs

They also recorded Canto Alla Vita with Josh Groban for his self-titled album. A version of "When You Walk in the Room" by Pam Tillis in 1994 topped the country charts. In 2004, they released Borrowed Heaven, which has been very popular in Ireland. The songs "Breakaway" recorded by Tracey Ullman in 1983 and "Put a Little Love in Your Heart" recorded by Annie Lennox and Al Green in 1988 also became huge hits. Both have been certified gold in the United States and the recent In Blue has been certified platinum by the RIAA. It earned DeShannon the 1982 Grammy Award for Song of the Year. They followed this up with Talk On Corners, which was very popular in Ireland and Britain. In 1975 with Donna Weiss, she composed "Queen of the Rodeo" and "Bette Davis Eyes" for her album New Arrangement. The song "Bette Davis Eyes" later became a worldwide Number 1 single for singer Kim Carnes in 1981.

Their first album, Forgiven, Not Forgotten, had its greatest success in Australia. While DeShannon hasn't produced any further Top Ten singles of her own, her songs have been covered by other artists who have in turn converted them into hits. Their music has been released through Atlantic Records, part of the Warner Music Group. In 1973 she was invited by Van Morrison to sing on his Hard Nose the Highway album. It was during the audition of this movie that they were noticed by their manager, John Hughes. Switching to Atlantic Records in 1970 and moving to Los Angeles, DeShannon recorded the critically acclaimed albums Jackie and Your Baby Is a Lady but they failed to produce the same commercial successes of previous releases. Jim, Sharon, and Caroline got a small part as musicians, while Andrea got a speaking part as Sharon Rabbitte, sister of the main character. The single "Love Will Find a Way" off the same album was also a moderate hit.

The Corrs were formed to audition for the 1991 film The Commitments. DeShannon continued writing and recording but it wasn't until 1968 when she scored her next biggest smash single and album, both entitled Put a Little Love in Your Heart. From 2004, Duffy's brother Jason Duffy joined on percussion, with Kieran Kiely on accordion and keyboards. She appeared in the 1967 film C'mon Let's Live a Little with Bobby Vee, as a folk singer. Their usual support musicians are Anto Drennan (lead guitar) and Keith Duffy (bass guitar). In late 1965, DeShannon recorded Bacharach and David's "What the World Needs Now Is Love" and it provided her first Number 1 hit and regular appearances on television shows and club tours. 17 May 1974) - tin whistle, lead vocals, backing vocals. Moving to New York, DeShannon co-wrote with Randy Newman producing such songs as "She Don't Understand Him" and "Did He Call Today Mama" as well as writing "You Have No Choice" for Delaney Bramblett.

Andrea Corr (b. When Jimmy Page recorded his first solo single for Fontana Records, DeShannon sang vocals on "Keep Moving", the B-side of "She Just Satisfies". Caroline Corr, (born 17 March 1973) - drums, percussion, bodhran, piano, backing vocals. DeShannon also appeared on the television show Ready Steady Go!. Sharon Corr (born 24 March 1970) - violin, backing vocals. Both Page and DeShannon also wrote material for singer Marianne Faithfull including her Top Ten UK and US hit "Come and Stay with Me". He mainly plays the guitar, but is also proficient on the keyboards and the piano. Staying briefly in England in 1965, DeShannon formed a songwriting partnership with Jimmy Page, which resulted in hit singles "Dream Boy" and "Don't Turn Your Back on Me".

Jim Corr (born 31 July 1964) is the oldest member of the band. Her music at this stage was heavily influenced by the American West Coast sounds and folk music. They were all born in Dundalk, Ireland, the children of Gerry and Jean Corr, two musicians. DeShannon also wrote "Don' Doubt Yourself Babe" for The Byrds debut album. The Corrs are a folk rock band from Ireland, consisting of three sisters and one brother from the Corr family, who rose to prominence in the late 1990s. DeShannon's biggest break came in February, 1964 when she supported The Beatles on their first US tour, and formed a touring band with guitarist Ry Cooder. The Corrs Rock (fan website with discussion board) (http://www.thecorrsrock.co.uk/). She also co-starred and sang with Bobby Vinton in the teen surf movie Surf Party.

Live At The Royal Albert Hall 2000. DeShannon dated Elvis Presley and formed friendships with The Everly Brothers and Ricky Nelson. Unplugged 2000. During these years it was her songwriting and public profile, rather than her singing, which kept her contracted to Liberty Records. Live At Lansdowne Road 2000. She recorded many other singles that encompassed teen pop, country ballads, rockabilly, gospel and Ray Charles style soul that didn't fare as well on the charts. Live In London 2001. English group The Searchers later covered both songs in 1963 for success on the UK charts.

Best Of The Corrs 2002. In 1962, DeShannon signed with Liberty Records and recorded "Needles and Pins" and "When You Walk in the Room", with both resulting in major American hits. Forgiven, Not Forgotten 1995. The partnership produced hits such as "Dum Dum" and "He's the Great Imposter" for Brenda Lee and The Fleetwoods respectively. DeShannon was then commissioned to write the soundtrack for the 1961 film Splendor in the Grass. Talk On Corners 1998. Recording under various names such as Sherry Lee, Jackie Dee, and Jackie Shannon, she had little success however her interpretations of country songs, "Buddy" and "Trouble", gained the attention of Eddie Cochran who arranged for her to travel to California and meet singer songwriter Sharon Sheeley, who formed a writing partnership with DeShannon in 1960. The Corrs Unplugged 1999. By the age of eleven, DeShannon was already hosting her own radio program.

In Blue 2000. The daughter of showbusiness parents, Sandra Jean and James Erwin Myers, DeShannon was introduced to singing country tunes on a local radio show at the age of six. The Best Of The Corrs 2001. Jackie DeShannon was born in Hazel, Kentucky. VH1 Presents: The Corrs, Live In Dublin 2002. Record company executives at Liberty Records thought the name Sharon Myers wouldn't sell records. Borrowed Heaven 2004. Sharon Myers adopted the name Jackie DeShannon, believed to be an Irish ancestor.

She is one of the first female singer songwriters of the rock 'n' roll period. Jackie DeShannon, real name Sharon Lee Myers, (born August 21, 1944) is an American singer/songwriter with a string of hit song credits from the 1960s onwards. The Catcher (1972) (television series). C'mon Let's Live a Little (1967).

Intimacy (1966). Surf Party (1964). You Know Me (2000). Come and Get Me: Best of 1958-1980 (2000) (compilation).

The Early Years (1998) (compilation). Trouble with Jackie Dee (1991). The Best of Jackie DeShannon (1991) (compilation). Good as Gold! (1990) (compilation).

What the World Needs Now Is ...: The Definitive Collection (1987) (compilation). Jackie DeShannon (1985) (compilation). Pop Princess (1981) (compilation). Together (1980) (soundtrack).

Quick Touches (1978). You're the Only Dancer (1977). The Very Best of Jackie DeShannon (1975) (compilation). New Arrangement (1975).

Your Baby Is a Lady (1974). Jackie (1972). Songs (1971). To Be Free (1970).

Put a Little Love In Your Heart (1969). Laurel Canyon (1969). Lonely Girl (1968) (compilation). What the World Needs Now Is Love (1968).

Me About You (1968). For You (1967). New Image (1967). Are You Ready for This? (1967).

C'Mon Let's Live a Little (1966) (soundtrack). You Won't Forget Me (1965) (compilation). In the Wind (1965). This Is Jackie DeShannon (1965).

Surf Party (1964) (soundtrack). Don't Turn Your Back On Me (1964). Breakin' It Up On the Beatles Tour (1964). Jackie DeShannon (1963).