Put a Little Love in Your Heart – Jackie DeShannon (Live)

Put a Little Love in Your Heart by Jackie DeShannon is one of those songs that feels timeless because its message never stops being relevant. Released in 1969, the track arrived during a period of social unrest, yet it didn’t preach or protest loudly. Instead, it offered something gentler – a reminder that everyday kindness still matters.

DeShannon’s bright, hopeful vocals carry a simple but powerful idea: change doesn’t always start with grand gestures. Sometimes it starts with how we treat the people right in front of us. The upbeat melody makes the message feel light and inviting, which is part of why the song resonated with such a wide audience and climbed the charts soon after its release.

Decades later, Put a Little Love in Your Heart continues to be rediscovered through covers, movies, and moments when people are craving encouragement. It’s a song that feels like a friendly nudge rather than a command – reminding us that love, even in small amounts, can ripple outward in ways we don’t always see.