Dusty Springfield - No Stranger Am I

"No Stranger Am I" was the B-side of "I Close My Eyes And Count To Ten", UK release date 28 June 1968. Composer: Norma Tanega

[@sauquoit13456]

Norma Tanega passed away at her home in Claremont, California on December 29th, 2019, she was 80 year old... She was a folk singer and experimental musician who had a single hit, the 1966 song “Walkin’ My Cat Named Dog.” The track reached No. 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was later covered by artists including Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show, Yo La Tengo, and They Might Be Giants... Her other songs include “You’re Dead,” which was used as the theme song for the 2015 movie 'What We Do in the Shadows'... Tanega was also a songwriter who wrote and co-wrote songs for Dusty Springfield, with whom she had a romantic relationship, including “No Stranger Am I,” “The Colour of Your Eyes,” and "Midnight Sounds"... May she R.I.P.

[@rogbrown1458]

Sorry to hear of her passing. Sincerely. Rog. Pacific sunset records.

[@dennishadley9151]

Thanks very much for your comments covering Norma’s life. I learned a lot more about her today. Peace !😎

[@tommigrafter2955]

The 'B Side' to I close my eyes... Beautiful beyond words.

[@lastrada52]

Norma Tanega wrote so many beautiful songs and for some reason, like Ruthann Friedman -- only lasted for a very short time in the spotlight. I love what Dusty Springfield did for Norma -- and what The Association did for Ruthann (by recording her song and having a hit with "Windy."). These artists gave these singer-songwriters a little piece of musical history that they richly deserved.

[@tuskedbeast]

Norma has a unique and wonderful songwriting sense. I heartily agree about her importance. Want to plug her lovely second record too, available directly from her as of 2017.

[@PSlo0over]

Awesome! May I ask the name of the album she's going to release?

[@dominiclewington]

Believe it or not Norma and Dusty were lovers for some time, hence the inclusion of numerous Tanega songs in Dusty's canon.

[@andrewpearson1903]

What is the album called? And where can one order it?

[@lastrada52]

@@PSlo0over - If no one responded: the LP was I Don't Think It Will Hurt If You Smile (RCA, 1971)

[@ianharwell7500]

Dusty was a perfectionist and by all accounts never appreciated how great a singer she was. Complex song structure too. Masterful performance. Thanks Dusty & Norma.

[@fannycraddock99]

RIP Norma.

[@Derwent03]

Utterly stunning.

[@noddyholder79]

beautiful and haunting

[@tonytanner6186]

This sounds like it could have fit perfectly alongside songs Joni Mitchell wrote around the time of her first two albums back in the late 60's. Stunningly beautiful and haunting.

[@barbarakirk3064]

It reminds me of Marcie from the first album.

[@loriromano6399]

Nice of Dusty to record this song. She brought it to life.

[@brianthomson5301]

Couldn't agree more. I rarely ever played the 'B' side to records....And then discovered this beutiful song, by chance.Love the pics'......

[@dennisleecleven3209]

This is such a plaintive song beautifully orchestrated and brought to life by dusty Springfield.

[@9344music5]

Such a beautiful song. Otherworldly quality to it. Like from another planet. This is what Alien music must sound like. This my favorite of hers. Her art in Poetry shows with the gorgeous lyrics. We will miss you Norma, and of course your wonderful voice Dusty. RIP you two

[@sydshrimp]

Wonderful song beautifully sung. And such a hard song to sing! Masterly.

[@b.bailey8244]

thank you for this gorgeous song and the slide show of Dusty (and for introducing me to the music of Norma Tanega). Dusty does such a beautiful job; as always. Pure class.

[@corLTD]

@peaces100 - Norma wrote this song before she met Dusty.

[@markwalker5723]

Wow, this is amazing! I am a (recent) fan of Norma and love her work very much!

[@mullioncove1]

I had a Philips car record player in my Standard Vanguard and played this a lot as I drove from London to Manchester each week end to see my Alanna, now married 52 years XXX: )

[@kyawkyawwin1]

Beautiful.

[@petestone6001]

just found out they had a relation,i know norma's version longer and i like it more but this is verry good as well,so softly sung.

[@Plutootjes]

Danke schön, Cor!

[@annaritaranalli1791]

I didn't know that beautiful song.....it shows up she was a good folk singer too

[@peaces100]

@corLTD thank you

[@billslobotski6549]

I have been on this earth for half a century and just discovered this diamond. How many more are out there?

[@kyawkyawwin1]

Dusty was the greatest - you have much to look forward to.

[@GoatDust]

Weird hearing this version after Norma tanega's. Both are great though.

[@RoofLight00]

Thought I knew most of Dusty’s songs but there always a B side to catch you out.

[@peaces100]

does anyone no if 'norma tanega' wrote this song for her. thanks

[@andrewpearson1903]

Quick Question -- does anyone know what the last chord is in the 2nd chorus? During "no" the chord is C or Csus2, I know that much, and during "a-lone" it reverts back to A. It's the "unending time" bit that keeps stumping me.

[@annaritaranalli1791]

Good arrangement and her singing voive seemed one of a blonde mermaid here

[@annaritaranalli1791]

Miss danega wrote a perfect sobg9

[@annaritaranalli1791]

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