by Jackie DeShannon Album: This Is Jackie DeShannon ( 1965) Charted: 7 License This Song lyrics Songfacts®: This was written by the songwriting team of Burt Bacharach and Hal David. It was offered to Dionne Warwick and Gene Pitney, who both passed on it. Mar 25, 2019 · Dionne Warwick - What The World Needs Now. / dionne-warwick-the-voices-of-christmas Music video by Dionne Warwick performing What The World Needs Now. Nibble, LLC & Entertainment One U.S., LP .