| − | '''What the World Needs Now''' is a 1965 song with lyrics written by [[Hal David]] and music composed by [[Burt Bacharach]]. It was sung by [[Jackie DeShannon]]. This song exemplifies the concern with the ideals of [[love]], [[peace]], and understanding in the 1960s. ''What the World Needs Now'' is very idealistic, but not very specific. | + | '''"What the World Needs Now"''' is a 1965 song with lyrics written by [[Hal David]] and music composed by [[Burt Bacharach]]. It was sung by [[Jackie DeShannon]]. This song exemplifies the concern with the ideals of [[love]], [[peace]], and understanding in the 1960s. "What the World Needs Now" is very idealistic, but not very specific. |