Dusty Springfield - Interview

[@bmasencup]

Proves her intelligence & status as a powerhouse with steely composure & masterful handling of such an unbelievable caliber of interviewer. He was no match for her. She quickly delivers substantive, articulate & honest answers throughout this barrage of difficult & confrontational questioning. Why such an interview??? In front of you is one of, if not, THE most gifted & extraordinary entertainers of a generation who's done nothing but provide a treasure trove of brilliant recordings & unparalleled performances for the world to enjoy forever. She was intelligence, consummate talent & class personified.

[@stephenvincent4989]

So very special the emotional voice that was Dusty - so troubled behind the scenes but left us with a catalogue of song that makes her a unique artist. Her Memphis album is arguably the most critically acclaimed performance by any UK artist. Dusty RIP and we thank you for being one of the all time greats.

[@neuberg7315]

She was amazing in this interview. Really articulate and balanced - the IV was just a complete dork !

[@BlytheWorld1972]

Dusty was a legend she still is her voice is timeless

[@Rossion64]

oh he was cruising for one.....she was very polite and restrained- from which many today could learn

[@loriromano6399]

You said it well. What an idiot he was, "So Dusty, you would like to make hit records?" No, she'd like to make records that flop in the charts. He keeps badgering her with that same question over and over. Fool.

[@shoepmr]

I could see by her eyes snd facial expressions she was not pleased with the way she was being interviewed . That man had no grace nor tact…Dusty certainly did however. She showed great restraint…a class act all the way . I absolutely love everything about this lady…wish she knew how very much she was loved 🥰

[@djlady02]

Yeah he was sarcastic and almost challenging. She held her own and the looks she gave him was priceless. Loved it when she sai

[@Sasukecheeky]

There is always that one interviewer that has to push their luck....Dusty handled it in style. Miss her^^

[@MyTMARhAR]

That interviewer was such a douche....Dusty was straight up w/ him & thats why I still love her & always will...such an under appreciated,talented woman.

[@sroher1]

Amazing how honest and insightful and articulate she is in the presence of such a jerk.

[@breathemindfully1340]

By the look on Dusty's face at the start of this interview, she knew what she was in for with this guy. God bless her.

[@pattigee1]

A rude dude! "I can afford my cat food" - love it!

[@annaritaranalli1791]

I appreciate that she always protected her privacy a lot

[@djlady02]

Loved it when she said because I wanted to. I still love her, she was not comfortable w him

[@chrisjeffries2322]

Thank you, Frans.

[@lilcajungirl62]

She should have reached over and plucked his eyes out! I hate interviewers who constantly push people. She was a human being just like everyone else!!

[@loriromano6399]

Yeah, you are so right. And these idiots writing insulting books about Dusty. This proves she could control her temper.

[@annaritaranalli1791]

That journalist looked ugly too

[@achirose2002]

I was so tense watching the interview. It was like watching a crucifixion by your own countrymen. The interviewer did his homework on background info but was so rude, ungentlemenly, inappropriately dressed, and completely ignorant of the art of music and how to speak to a guest!!! I am thinking there were so many of his kind when Dusty had to make the decision to go to America. Dusty was composed and polite all the way through but it was a rough ride. I loved it when she replied, "I am not wealthy. I can afford my cat food." He just didn't know how expensive her cat's food is.

[@annaritaranalli1791]

I 've never met her,but I guess she did better choide to going to live in u.s.a ..probably she wanted avoid british tabloid

[@breathemindfully1340]

"So you would like to make hit records?" What an ass of an interviewer. Dusty must have known his reputation, she came in like a boxer. I think he was late on purpose to piss her off. You have Dusty sitting in front of you and what an opportunity to ask intelligent questions. He failed miserably and not only that, he had an axe to grind with her. Playing the offended Brit (as she left for the USA) and was out to torment her. No one can sing like Dusty. Still, great to see her in an interview, even one this bad, you get insight into her humor, intelligence, and spine.

[@bmm7132]

I agree 👍 💯 %. Love Dusty ❤ RIP 🙏 🕊

[@anthonyvario802]

She's probably saying to this man "you have no idea what i went through, or am going through..."

[@carlapizzicone5831]

you tell him girlfriend. funny about the cat food. luv luv DUSTY. U.S.A.

[@egeo03]

Love her

[@loriromano6399]

FYI Dusty mentions at the end of the interview she'd like to be like Hildegard Knef, a singer with a very deep alto voice. She also sang "This Girl's In Love." If you want a laugh go check it out. She is good but totally opposite from Dusty's soprano vocal style. Think Dusty was trying to say she'd like to do concerts like Hildegard was doing, but she didn't get time to elaborate.

[@stevemichaels2020]

Good interview. However, another survivor of the 60s women singers is LESLEY GORE. She had a string of 19 chart singles in the 60s. Produced by Quincy Jones.

[@loriromano6399]

God Bless Dusty. Guy's an idiot. Keeps cutting her off. After she returned to England, interviewers seemed like they wanted to nail her to a cross for moving away from England. They all got their feelings hurt and felt rejected by Dusty? Poor woman wanted a change after working so hard in England for so many years. Dusty's not even British. She was from Ireland. She obviously could control her temper. I wouldn't have suffered that fool. She was very honest but held firm, good for her.

[@bethvirginiaphillips4583]

She had the reputation of throwing things at men she found arrogant..like hitting a water with a quiche and drummer Buddy Rich when he was too arrogant...She hit him with something and k nocked his toupe off! She used to throw tea cups against the wall I read in 1964, when she got frustrated. Always had a supply of them handy. Got to love that GAL (oops...woman!)

[@bethvirginiaphillips4583]

I meant to say she hit a WAITER..not water!

[@LesHouserockerWilson]

Dusty is English . Her Mother was Irish , but despite his name , her father was anglo-scottish . Dusty was born and brought up in England , and referred to herself as English/British .

[@annaritaranalli1791]

She was english but I think she should had loved her irish roots a lot

[@jessicarc14]

rip dusty

[@loriromano6399]

Correction. Dusty was born in England. Her mom was from Ireland.

[@annaritaranalli1791]

But her beautiful features were much more irish than english ...in fact she took after more her mom than her dad(who was scottish)

[@Bananadiva1]

Dusty was fantastic in this interview but the interviewer is pretty rude and quite confrontational.

[@annaritaranalli1791]

We miss her talent

[@rebradroot]

Rather tough interview. The fellow (who is he?) is affable but seems unconcerned with making Dusty uncomfortable. Still, she handles the unpleasantries with her typical grace and intelligence. Sad that Hildegard Knef outlived Dusty.

[@timwinters2343]

He’s either very brave or extremely foolhardy. Has he never heard of Buddy Rich?

[@Samlad-cr6qt]

What date was this???

[@loriromano6399]

My guess would be 1978 or 1979. She did a concert at Royal Albert Hall in London in 1979, sold out I think on dvd.

[@Samlad-cr6qt]

+Lori Romano yeah I agree because she also had that hairstyle in 1978 and 1979 thanks

[@angelaphillipson1142]

He was testing her water

[@annaritaranalli1791]

Did she still live in California backthen?

[@Rossion64]

I think at that stage she was living in Toronto

[@appledoreman]

I don't think this is Dusty at all - it's Cher with a blonde wig...