Dusty Springfield - Son Of A Preacher Man | REACTION

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[@jamelakajamal]

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[@3John16]

JAMEL my brother you HAVE to hear DUSTY SPRINGFIELD ☆ THE LOOK OF LOVE It will drop your jaw!

[@farmworkMi]

HELL YEA

[@zeedevel7141]

Check out Ricky Springfield "Jessie's Girl"

[@brank79]

If you are gonna watch the live version watch the one from the Ed Sullivan show

[@libraryfiles4470]

JOSS STONE SON OF A PREACHER MAN

[@tahoemike5828]

Dusty could SANG! She is often imitated but never equaled.

[@crystald8465]

Exactly not sing but SANG! My mother introduced me to her when I was a child.

[@jiffin1]

Indeed ...

[@jeremycrandall2899]

You’re right about that, for sure. Also, if you’ve never heard it before, check out Eva Cassidy‘s cover. Pretty freaking great, too.

[@MrXNITROx]

often imitated never duplicated

[@jon-pauldupont5746]

Sampled plenty too

[@dagmar.6954]

This is one of the few great British female singers from the 60's. She had such a beautiful unique voice & covered many genres (blue-eyed soul, pop ,ballads, country, jazz). She had a lot of hits such as "I Only Want to Be with You", "I'll Try Anything", "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me", "Wishin' and Hopin' ", "The Look of Love", "The Windmills of Your Mind" & many more.

[@brianherrington7226]

She did a great job of covering Anyone Who Had A Heart.

[@gotham61]

The few? It’s a long list. Sandie Shaw, Cilla Black, Marianne Faithful, Lulu, Shirley Bassey, Mary Hopkin, Petula Clark, etc….

[@Russ_Keith]

@@gotham61 Yessir! That etc. covers a lot of people. People forget there was a female side to that British invasion. I'm just gonna add Julie Driscoll to that list while I'm here.

[@ko0974]

Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien ! Yes was born in London ,both her parents Irish and very much identified as Irish ..born in UK Good think as probably would never have gotten to hear her beautiful voice otherwise ☘️

[@dagmar.6954]

@@brianherrington7226 That song was also covered by Dionne Warwick & Cilla Black

[@ragjamrock]

Rusty Dusty is what we used to say back in the day.Her voice was sultry and soulful at the same time.🎶🌴

[@brainsareus]

I know this is sacrilege, but I like Dusty's version SO much more than Aretha's. Her sweet understatement just slaughters me!!

[@alansmith7626]

I heard it first from Dusty, lol

[@ediefolta9494]

I read that the song was offered first to Aretha, who turned it down because she thought it was disrespectful. Then after Dusty made it a hit, she reconsidered and cut her own version.

[@innervisions1828]

@@ediefolta9494 I was just about to post the same exact thing. 🤗

[@tracieleeburnett3395]

I agree! Dusty's version is the 1 that I heard waaaaay back then. Don't remember Aretha's. 😬

[@BenNawrath]

I agree. You should also hear a Joan Osborne’s version! It’s pretty nasty. Kathy SegaL (Peg Bundy) has a version too!

[@lesliechester7180]

The Motown tour chose Dusty as their hostess and co-star when they did a TV special in London in the 1960's - they classed her as an ally and an equal

[@Russ_Keith]

That Motown special was Dusty's idea. She had met some of them when she on the bill with them in New York. She hosted the show Ready, Steady Go from time to time and virtually badgered her manager who was the show's producer into taking the show over for that Motown Special while they were touring Britain. They credited her for a lot of the success of that tour.

[@brucegrossman3531]

Because of Dusty. Led Zeppelin got signed. John Paul Jones was a session musician for her.

[@lightningbug276]

I didn’t know that!

[@brucegrossman3531]

@@lightningbug276 she told her management. You might want to check out his band.

[@RawOlympia]

Lord Jesus!

[@karenpassolano310]

And thank Him!

[@matthawkins8880]

This style of music is known as Blue Eyed Soul. Dusty in Memphis is an all time great album.

[@reepacheirpfirewalker8629]

The Black European the Irish.

[@musiclover9361]

The ironic thing is that the album 'Dusty in Memphis' features ZERO singing from Dusty singing in Memphis. She was just too over-awed and didn't think she belonged in such exalted company (she did, of course!).

[@johnblackwell8646]

This was backed by the great Stax house band, and Dusty was a great champion of black artists. A sweetheart.

[@itzel1735]

Also from Dusty “I Only Want to be with You” “The Look of Love” “Windmills of Your Mind” “Spooky” “Wishin’ and Hopin’” “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me” ( I still like “Spooky” most)

[@sexymama1966]

I agree with "Windmills of Your Mind", my favorite version.

[@allisonreed7682]

Yes to ALL of these! ❤️

[@frankiebowie6174]

I don’t wanna hear it anymore. From her Memphis album.

[@yeesintx7]

Love Spooky!

[@JF-kv1gm]

Spooky is my favourite Dusty track.

[@nfbuckeye]

I can’t not think of “Pulp Fiction” when I hear this gem.

[@joyb.5090]

Always! This song is forever stuck in my head from that scene.

[@GelatinousCube-jw8vg]

Yeah me neither haha

[@chuckb4532]

Facts!

[@11okt]

For me its the other way :)

[@scottmcguire1774]

As others have mentioned, “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me” is worth your time. I would look into Lesley Gore’s “You Don’t Own Me” and Lynn Anderson’s “Rose Garden” as well.

[@chickndinner2851]

Totally. Would love to see Jamel do You Don't Own Me

[@lizziem2317]

Brings back memories. LOVE Dusty Springfield. 🥰

[@bruhkamp]

Whomever arranged/produced this deserves kudos as well. The horns and percussion play perfectly with Dusty's sultry, soulful voice.

[@micheleperkins1956]

Back in my high school choir days, we used to have "sing day" where we just sang whatever. My classmates used to request me to sing this.

[@paulonius42]

:) Very cool! It's such a smooth, soulful groove, you must have given it the right love when you sang it!

[@darkmagus64]

Her voice fitted so well with that classic soul sound. In two minutes that song hits harder than so songs that go on three times as long.

[@no2all]

Dusty's version of the Bacharach/David hit, "The Look of Love" is one of the sexiest songs ever. It was featured on the original "Casino Royale" - the 1967 James Bond movie. Smooth, sultry and smoky.

[@themadhatter3622]

'The Night the Lights went Out in Georgia' by Vicky Lawrence, yes Vicky Lawrence, Mama from Mama's Family and the Carol Burnette Show. Not what you'd expect.

[@MariaM-qm1cl]

yes! much better and spookier than Reba's version.

[@brucedillinger9448]

DEFINITELY find a live version of Dusty performing this! And thank you for keeping her music alive. R.I.P. Dusty!

[@robertcutting4007]

Jamel this song seems to be right up your alley. You understand the whole church thing and got this right off! Good choice my friend!

[@Mike-rk8px]

The album that this song is on “Dusty In Memphis” from 1968 is one of the greatest albums by anyone. It’s one of those cd’s everyone should own. She makes full use of her voice on this album, everything from rock to soul to love songs. It’s amazing that she was a cigarette smoker.

[@michaelasay8587]

What about being a cigarette smoker?

[@nathanfugate8210]

Dusty had an amazing voice! She was awesome. Had a lot of soul.

[@glenjones6980]

For a truly classic live performance by a British female artist from the same period then there's a great upload of Cilla Black backed by an orchestra. No audio desk, no fancy studio, no post production, just black and white 1960's footage of a performance from the heart. Cilla Black - Anyone Who Had A Heart (Live) - KZbin

[@beckieabbott9342]

"You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" should be your next Dusty Springfield.

[@robinbowles5731]

She's my favorite female vocalist of all time. "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" and "I Only Wanna Be with You are also great.

[@ElissaStark514]

I love this song. I sing it all the time. Dusty was incredible.

[@beverlysanders4209]

I love this song love her voice and I was married to a son of a preacher man for 30 years . Them boys are smooth !!

[@stevestarr6395]

I was just gonna say that son of a preacher man was smooth and slick!

[@womanonthinice1276]

Dusty sings " The Look Of Love " Amazing voice!

[@kodiakbearson8815]

There is only one word to describe Dusty Springfield,........... LEGEND. One of the most soulful voices in music.

[@jameskirschling7887]

In 1969 I was ten years old. I didn't understand the meaning of the song but I understood that Dusty's voice and the music were really good. Another song from that time period that I still listen to is To Sir With Love by Lulu, saw the movie in the cinema which is where I first heard the song.

[@heatherbegs]

Same! I’m just a year younger than you and I totally agree about To Sir With Love 💕

[@Russ_Keith]

Lulu has a great catalogue and just gets better with age.

[@timothyring6836]

I love the contrast between her southern sultry singing voice and her strong British speaking voice

[@Russ_Keith]

Reincarnated as Adele.

[@whalewoman813]

You can't go wrong with the beautiful, soulful Dusty My all time favorite female singer, she got me through some tough times Deeply missed but never forgotten

[@allisonreed7682]

Now that you’ve reacted to both Pet Shop Boys AND Dusty Springfield, you have to check out their fantastic collab “What Have I Done to Deserve This?” Oh, and more Dusty, please! 🙌🏻

[@susanklasinski1805]

I was just going to make the same suggestion. It's uncanny how alike our minds are! 🙃

[@allisonreed7682]

@@susanklasinski1805very cool! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve noticed it, too! ☺️❤️

[@mrenb7]

I LOVE THAT SONG SO MUCH. 😍😍😍

[@bramcurtis6900]

Love that you're reacting to this. The very first time I heard this was when it came out. I had no idea who Dusty was and I was convinced I was listening to a black woman sing. This is one of the single finest examples of it's era. Cheers my brother!

[@jeffwanser5727]

Dusty was the second British Invasion artist, right after the Beatles, to hit the U.S. record charts, with "I Only Want to Be with You."

[@BassetLuvnkaren]

Her band with her brother The Springfields actually hit the country chart in US before the Beatles. The song was Golden Threads and Silver Needles..

[@ALong-fo5so]

Dusty Springfield is regarded as one of the great female vocalists. She had a string of huge hits in the 60s.

[@nanvolentine9110]

One of my favorite songs. She was amazing, died too young.

[@mst1740]

You need to watch her. Dusty as a young woman was beautiful and very sultry. She did some fun duets with Tom Jones too.

[@almostfm]

One thing I really miss about the 60s and 70s is that music was much less "siloed" than it is now. Looking at the Top 40 for any week would find country, rock, R&B all in the same chart. Looking at the week this song peaked in the US (January 18, 1969), the Top 40 had this, Marvin Gaye, The Beatles, The Bee Gees, Elvis, Steppenwolf, and crooner Bobby Vinton.

[@AmishElvis1]

Sister Dusty has a touch of Aretha in her. You either have that Soul inside of you or you don't. She has it in spades. Keep up the good work, brother. TCB

[@HiramLoki]

Listen to " You don't have to say you love me", and The look of love. Her voice will slay you.

[@11679MRT]

She had an amazing voice.

[@maryneff686]

Lawd, yes! Just love this song! More Dusty, please. Along with her great voice, her hair, nails and eyelashes are worth another video!

[@Russ_Keith]

Panda eyes. 😁

[@JF-kv1gm]

My mum hated her look!! Thinking now, she was simply stunning!

[@Calinicus72]

She wasn’t dubbed, “The White Queen of Soul” for nothing! And, you’ve gotta love that Bass, and the horn section!

[@asabval]

I challenge people, even those who know this song, to listen again and listen to that bass line. Pure gold, and it makes the song

[@MichaelTScott-wb4di]

After you go down your Dusty Springfield rabbit hole, I'd like to suggest you cap it all off by checking out the Pet Shop Boys 1987's "What Have I Done to Deserve This?" when they brought her back from relative obscurity and with the objection of their record label at the time.

[@Mark-iv7np]

Dusty was one of the greatest singers ever! Inducted in Hall of Fame. Had great hits. Wishin & Hopin, I only Wanna be with You, You don't have to say You Love Me and A Brand New Me. Did great covers like Linda Ronstadt. Appreciate u reacting to this great song.

[@donparker8246]

Such a great song. Wishing And Hoping is another good one by Dusty.

[@jennifursun3303]

Love I Only Want To Be With You

[@maggiethecatroberts4197]

Her voice flows over you like midnight honey. Thank you for an awesome presentation Jamel

[@robertasirgutz8800]

RIP, beautiful Dusty. Soulful to the max. 60s British phenomenon. Resurrected by the Pet Shop Boys, with "What have I done to Deserve This" in the 80s. Great stage presence.

[@Transterra55]

Recorded in Memphis, Tennessee....British singer meets the Home of the Blues and the Birthplace of Rock and Roll--RIP Dusty.

[@RaoulDuke77]

Such a great song, gets me literally every time, I get lost in the music, glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@rockyroad7345]

So glad you finally got to Dusty. She was so talented! Still listen to her today even tho 70's rock is my genre.

[@jollyrodgers7272]

Dusty was a great star in the swingin' sixties from Britain. Mary Isabel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien was from Irish descent and had a great career in the mid-to late 60's. She had a comeback in the 80's with Pet Shop Boys. Check out "What Have I Done To Deserve This" official music video (Pet Shop Boys and Dusty Springfield. Son Of A Preacher Man was my favorite.

[@JC19676]

Her father was Ulster Scottish. In the end, Dusty was the greatest soul singer to come out of The UK!

[@deanna777]

The line where he would say that everything's gonna be alright, sounds VERY familiar. That's the line that every young man used when he wanted to go farther than I did.

[@Mr.Thriver]

Her rendition of "The Look of Love" is sublime!!!!

[@lynnejamieson2063]

You should definitely listen to “The Look of Love”, which is another beautiful Dusty Springfield song. Apparently, “Son of a Preacher Man” was initially offered to Areatha Franklin but due to her Father being a Minister, she didn’t feel it was appropriate. Then after hearing Dusty’s version loved the song so much she covered it.

[@elainemarsh5170]

I love her recording of The Look of Love. So understated.

[@YogZab]

Good call! Excellent version.

[@thefullnomad6543]

Highly recommend the Pet Shop Boys' What Have I Done to Deserve This? because Dusty Springfield supplied vocals to it (late-80s) and it introduced her -- and this song -- to a whole new generation. This song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZ-cdmifbNFge8k

[@Debagio]

Absolute tune.

[@marypharris7629]

I recall this song because it was so popular but because I'm not really a Per Shop Boys fan, i never knew that was Sis. Dusty! I missed out!

[@vickielewallen3799]

I feel so lucky to have grown up in this era of music (60s and early 70s). We had Motown, British Invasion, then all the great 70s music. Great era, i miss it!

[@kathyjam2482]

This is a JAM. It is in the movie "Pulp Ficton" a great soundtrack.

[@leonardshevlin7260]

not exactly

[@taddersauce3672]

@@leonardshevlin7260 Vincent Vega entering the Mia Wallace house all high and confused, with this all being showed on film. Adding the and the cinematography and the music makes this stylistic scene in the whole movie, so it is indeed a JAM.

[@leonardshevlin7260]

@@taddersauce3672 The Pulp Fiction JAM isn't Dusty Springfield.

[@taddersauce3672]

@@leonardshevlin7260 Are you talking about Misirlou (Pulp Fiction title card song). I’m talking about the introduction to Mia Wallace scene and how it uses Dusty Springfields Son of a preacher.

[@leonardshevlin7260]

@@taddersauce3672 I was thinking of another song in the soundtrack QT used a cover of Neil Diamond's "You'll Be a Woman Soon" by Urge Overkill. No excuse. I watched Pulp Fiction again not that long ago.

[@neorich59]

Love your reaction videos. Dusty was a legend, a true great and a total professional, both in the studio and as a live performer. A gay icon (and a lesbian, herself) she was arguably Britain's first great female soul singer, although she could sing in a variety of styles adding unique touches to the songs she sang. There is a story, whether true, or not, that audiences hearing her, for the first time on the radio, in the U.S. assumed that she was black. She was a massive Motown fan and championed Motown artists when they came to the U.K. and had them appear and performed with her,on a TV special and was a great friend of Martha Reeves. She also refused to perform in Apartheid South Africa. She lived quite a troubled life, suffering from alcohol addition and overcoming it and later succumbing to cancer. Of her many hits, two of the most epic numbers to check out are: "Goin' Back" (written by Goffin/King) and "I Close My Eyes and Count To Ten!". But, for me also, some of her later stuff, is of note. Not long before she died, she performed flawlessly on the Jools Holland show (with Alison Moyet and Sinead O'Connor on backing vocals) This is a real gem of a performance. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqWunqZmbqiJgNk

[@leosantini6162]

thank you!

[@estelleostgard2804]

DUSTY!!!!! Was such a treasure! Miss her! Great voice

[@blackprix]

One of my favorite female vocalist from back in the day absolutely up there for me. She did a lot of different things a lot of different ways very unique songstress, hope you get into more of her stuff you won’t be disappointed

[@BJWanlund]

Okay, Dusty is a great artist. I would love to see you react to some of her other stuff. I have to admit that I like this a LOT.

[@SQUATCHY614]

I like her older soulful sound she has.

[@johnlittle7473]

That bass run during the outro...? My single favourite part of any song. Ever. He goes OFF.

[@debrabeck9630]

She’s amazing. I love her voice. As for the song, everyone knew that the preacher’ skids were the wildest when I was a kid.

[@dlpowers3898]

Absolutely one of my all-time favourite female singers...love me some Dusty! thx for sharing Jamel :)

[@jasonremy1627]

The entire album "Dusty in Memphis" is perfect. Pick any song at random. It'll be great.

[@ferdinandfrancis9673]

My favorite is " Brand new me"

[@brandothecatmeow]

For sure. One of the finest albums ever.

[@JPDillon]

Along with reviving John Travolta's and Bruce Willis's career, "Pulp Fiction" rescued this song from relative obscurity too. I used to listed to the Oldies station at my work desk a lot when that movie came out. They played a few other Dusty songs, but never heard this one. The "Pulp Fiction" came, which I saw opening night, and this song entered the rotation almost immediately after and never left! Such a great sultry song.

[@1tishhead]

Dusty did a whole bunch of covers of Carole King songs and one of them -- I Can't Make It Alone -- should be required listening for every Dusty fan. The way she sings the word "soul" in that song will leave you shaken.

[@jimwalker1242]

The song was constructed in the style of Gospel.. repeated "yes he was" rising in tone and intensity alternating with the background singers (choir). Ray Charles was famous for bringing it to wider audiences. Little Richard and Others did it too, but most used innuendos and double entendres. Dusty, Ray, and Little Richard just laid it right out there in the open.

[@puddysue]

Have always loved her voice. It's so unique.

[@crowredeye8066]

Awwww, Dusty! Oh, yeah! One of my favourites. Dusty had it going on 100% all of the time

[@macelven]

So many great songs by Dusty. The Look of Love, I Just Dont Know What To Do With Myself, I Only Want to be with You etc etc. And even up to recent times with Scandal and In Private. Love Dusty so much.

[@mickbee7227]

you crack me up. love watching your videos

[@joannataylor3542]

What a voice . My favourite female singer . Brilliant

[@tracybrookey4356]

Jamel, there’s a video with Dusty and Tom Jones you should check out! Lovin’ some Dusty!👍🏻🐶🐶💕🙏🏻

[@llschnitz]

The Memphis Sound. She used the same studios and musicians as Elvis did when he recorded his "Elvis in Memphis" albums. Those guys are legendary. The horn section was a trademark of those producers and arrangers.

[@blitztim6416]

British gal with a husky voice. She went to Memphis to record this album. I loved Dusty when I was a kid.

[@walterpanovs]

From Dusty's great soul/R&B album "Dusty in Memphis" (1969). The British singer made her first mark in the USA with the memorable hit "I Only Want to Be with You" in 1963-'64.

[@surlechapeau]

Jamel, you'll love her "You Don't Have To Say You Love Me"

[@briantruitt2751]

We're finally here! I can't believe you haven't reacted to this till now. Great reaction tho. Cypress Hill used the track for their song, "Hits from the Bong."

[@TheRokjok]

A great move to bring Dusty to Memphis to record some tracks at Chips Momam's American Recording Studios. Wonderful session musicians ...

[@ronmobley2819]

"Dusty in Memphis". An absolute classic album. Everyone should have a copy...

[@musicandtravel7124]

Freakin hilarious! You are a great reactor. Always make me feel good when I am down. Aside from that, this is one of the greatest songs in history IMHO. Glad you loved it.

[@brentlee1043]

Dusty is British. Went Memphis to record this hit. Aretha Franklin turned it down because she thought the song was disrespectful. Probably because her father was a minister.

[@chrisv966]

J, that was a great comparison. For years I had been hearing this song, and could not pinpoint who she sounded like. Such a great record, and soul is soul. Another great reaction to a great song.

[@freespiritwithnature4384]

Yes ! beautiful music.❤️❤️❤️

[@stevepence229]

I love this song ..It was on the soundtrack to Pulp Fiction

[@StaceyMaeCattitudeCrafters]

Back in those days the songs had to be under three united to get radio play. Sometime you'll find alternate live versions or album versions that run longer. Keep it in mind.

[@stephanietip]

In the south,it's common knowledge for father's to keep their daughters as far away from preachers sons as possible.I was around 13 and my dad found out I was hanging out with our preachers son and the day he found out was the last day I saw him outside of church.

[@janethernandez724]

Love this song! Dusty Springfield can sing!!! Enjoyed your reaction Jamel! Peace ✌☮

[@mariaportengen2959]

"The look of love" also is a beautiful, romantic song from Dusty Springfield. 💕💕

[@ryanmaloney554]

Dusty was one of the biggest female artists of the 60s and had a number of hits in America & Britain. She and the Beatles were the biggest acts of the British Invasion. Check out I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself, The Look of Love, You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me, Spooky. Many more. She also had a #1 hit in the 80s with the Pet Shop Boys, a great track called What Have I Done to Deserve This?

[@paulreed5077]

I'm a heavy rock fan, but my parents always had Dusty on the record player, and since being a little kid I've always liked her. Have a listen to I Only Want to be With You. Fab!

[@laminator72]

Been in love with Dusty Springfield since the 60s!

[@nitanorman4001]

Joss Stone does a good cover of this one.

[@richardhall916]

Great soulful voice of the 60's! You crack me up Jamal! Love your reactions! I'm over here laughing! Great job ! Keep em coming!

[@shemanic1]

ahhhh Dusty. Love her dusty singing voice. please give "Wishin' and Hopin' " a go next dude.