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Jackie DeShannon: The girl who began when she was two

Maureen Cleave, The Evening Standard, 24 October 1964

JACKIE DeSHANNON might be considered an alarming girl. She is one of those prodigies in whom the Americans seem to specialise. She appeared on the stage at the age of two, had her own radio series at the age of six, sang on television at the age of 10, toured South America with the Platters when she was 15.

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