Spears moved from Texas to Nashville in 1964. She earned a Capitol Records contract in 1968. Her first hit was 1969's "Mr. Walker, It's All Over."
Spears won country fans over with her tough, bluesy style; however, it was not until 1975's "Blanket on the Ground" that she broke through to major stardom. The song hit number one on the country charts in the United States. The song did well in the United Kingdom, as well; the song climbed into the top five in the pop hits there.
Spears' followed up "Blanket on the Ground" with the top ten "What I've Got In Mind." "What I've Got in Mind" did even better in the United Kingdom, turning out to be a second top 5 British hit for her across the sea.
Spears had successes with "Misty Blue," "'57 Chevrolet," "Love Ain't Gonna Wait For Us," "If You Want Me," and others. 1981's remake of Tammy Wynette's 1960s hit, "Your Good Girl's Gonna Go Bad," was Spear's last voyage into America's country top 20.
Her Greatest Hits album was a top 10 best seller, and furthered her fan base.
By the mid-1980s, her success in the United States had tapered off. However, she retained a following in the U.K., recording a number of albums for the British market that had limited or no release in America. This level of fame in Britain was summed up by the the magazine entitled Country Music People during the 1990s when an article described Spears as "The Queen Mother of Country music."
In 2005, Spears released the album "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry".
Put a Little Love in Your Heart
Billie Jo Spears Lyrics
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Put a little love in your heart
You see, it's getting late, oh, please don't hesitate
Put a little love in your heart
And the world will be a better place
And the world will be a better place for you and me
You just wait and see
Another day goes by, and still the children cry
Put a little love in your heart
If you want the world to know, we won't let hatred grow
Put a little love in your heart
And the world will be a better place
And the world will be a better place for you and me
You just wait and see, wait and see
Take a good look around and if you're lookin' down
Put a little love in your heart
I hope when you decide kindness will be your guide
Put a little love in your heart
And the world will be a better place
And the world will be a better place for you and me
You just wait and see
Put a little love in your heart
Put a little love in your heart
The lyrics of this song by Billie Jo Spears emphasize the importance of love and kindness in anyone's life. The song urges people to show love and care for their fellow human beings in times of need. The first verse asks people to lend a helping hand to their fellow man and put a little love in their hearts. It also reminds listeners that time is running out and we should not hesitate to show compassion and kindness.
The chorus of the song asserts that the world will be a better place if we all show love and care for each other. The song highlights the importance of spreading kindness and the ripple effects it can have on the world around us. The second verse addresses the issue of children crying and how we need to put love in our hearts to stop hate and promote love.
The bridge of the song encourages listeners to take a good look around and see if they need to put love in their heart. It also encourages people to let kindness be their guide in life. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, urging people to put a little love in their heart.
Overall, this song highlights the power of love and kindness in making the world a better place. It encourages listeners to take a step forward and make a positive change in the world through simple acts of kindness.
Line by Line Meaning
Think of your fellow man, lend him a helping hand
Consider the well-being of others and offer your assistance
Put a little love in your heart
Show compassion and kindness towards others
You see, it's getting late, oh, please don't hesitate
Time is running out, so act quickly
And the world will be a better place
If we all show love and kindness, the world will improve
And the world will be a better place for you and me
Everyone will benefit from a more loving world
You just wait and see
This positive change will happen, just be patient
Another day goes by, and still the children cry
Despite the passage of time, children are still suffering
If you want the world to know, we won't let hatred grow
We can prevent hatred from spreading through our actions
Take a good look around and if you're lookin' down
Observe your surroundings and if you are feeling discouraged
I hope when you decide kindness will be your guide
Choose to prioritize kind actions in your life
Put a little love in your heart
Once again, spread compassion and kindness to others
And the world will be a better place
And this will be the result - an improved, happier world for all
And the world will be a better place for you and me
Once again emphasizing that everyone, including us, will benefit from this positive change
You just wait and see
Again, patience is key - the world will improve if we keep spreading love and kindness
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jackie DeShannon, Jimmy Holiday, Randy Myers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
JennysCountryMusicChannel
Wonderful song Jack! Thanks for sharing! :-)
J.W. Gauntt
@JennysCountryChannel you're very welcome Jenny
Karen Lindsay
Great country music 🎸Thankyou for sharing🎵
Károlyné Szépvölgyi
Kedves Jack! Csodálatos a videó film.
Az énekesnő fantasztikus volt, tetszett nagyon ez a dal.
Köszönettel, Klára Szépvölgyi
J.W. Gauntt
you're very welcome Clare, i appreciate you listening & watching