Rapper FIRST REACTION to DUSTY SPRINGFIELD -You Don't Have To Say You Love Me! OMG she is...

[@robinbowles5731]

My favorite female singer of all time. Nobody interpreted music with lyrics like she did. Blue eyed soul.

[@paulmason6474]

Dusty was deported from South Africa because she refused to play to segregated audiences. What a gal❤❤❤❤❤

[@bella-xp7qd]

Born in West Hampstead in London

[@KelticPhoenix]

Yes, but when she wouldn’t play the crowd in SA she got booted.

[@MarkWiggins-u8v]

Don't bring politics into music it is bad form.

[@KelticPhoenix]

@markwiggins actually, music has historically been intertwined with politics on every side, as rallying cry, as comfort, and as propaganda. Including some of the musicians, albums, and songs we celebrate today.

[@dimitrasotirakoglou2553]

​@@KelticPhoenixthank you , I was gonna say the exact same thing

[@FinallyTuned]

Dusty made a comeback to relevance in the 80s when the Pet Shop Boys had her sing in their hit “What Have I Done to Deserve This”. They were fans of hers when they were kids.

[@karencahill4798]

You have to be older like me, almost 69, to know these wonderful musicians / singers. So happy you’re expanding your horizons!

[@threekidzmom04]

68 here and I agree with you! Love these hits!

[@queenjayneapproximately]

I'm 40 and I've loved Dusty Springfield since middle school. Age ain't nothing but a number, but to be fair, my mom is 75 and she obviously influenced my musical taste.

[@xmathmanx]

Anyone of any age can know these songs, they're on KZbin, it's also easy for older people to know the current great music but most of you are very reluctant, sadly

[@abigail1st]

Not really, anyone born before the digital age will be very familiar with older popular music, just because we grew up in an age of jukeboxes, radio and, buying and sharing records/CDs. My son in his early twenties marvels at how many songs I know the words to from the 50’s onwards…. things have changed a lot in just the last 20 years.

[@Skeeter123]

71 yr old here...we had the best music in my generation 🎵🎶❤️

[@VickiCampbell-1216]

Dusty was a legend. I love her music. She had a troubled life growing up due to her preference for another gender, but her angst comes through her gorgeous vocals. RIP Dusty. ❤

[@Jude_196]

Have ALWAYS LOVED DUSTY'S SMOKY VOCALS!!! SO GREAT!!! I always thought she was just SO BEAUTIFUL, TOO!! Wanted to BE her, when I was lil' bitty!! :) HUGS, BP!! ENJOY!!!

[@diogenesagogo]

Her version of The Look Of Love is the best. Have you tried any Shirley Bassey yet? Another fabulous diva. BTW, sorry to disappoint you, but our Dusty batted for the other side 🙃

[@darthgardner]

Bp is a living jukebox..appreciation for all sorts of genre,s and always delving into past classics.. even though im 60 some of these have real magic.

[@jillenglish5878]

Try "The Look of love" by Dusty as well,. You might also like another British singer, Shirley Bassey, she sang , "Goldfinger", and "Diamonds are forever" ,the James Bond theme tunes. The best one of "Goldfinger" is the Royal Albert Hall 1974.

[@isabelsilva62023]

@jillenglish5878 For "Goldfinger" it has to be The Royal Albert Hall 1974 video.

[@eggy1962]

She did 3 Bond songs you forgot Moonraker….tho the other two are far better

[@jillenglish5878]

@@isabelsilva62023 Yes, I should have put that, she was brilliant

[@sandrabutler8483]

Actually Dame Shirley from the 1960's and she has been in the business for just over 70 years now age 87

[@jillenglish5878]

@@sandrabutler8483 Yes you are right, I had in mind that wonderful performance from 1974-, which is why I put that but I will edit the comment and remove the date, might confuse him.

[@cherylmcguire2972]

70+ grandma here… I grew up in this area… My pure joy is to see you react the way we did back then 😊

[@VictorPM1550]

"I close my eyes and count to ten" is my favorite classic of Dusty Springfield 🙂

[@EdBrown-fy1vk]

One of the most iconic female singers of all time . Pro. singers looked to her as the standard . She was an absolute legend among her peers.

[@ratsters7]

"I just don't know what to do with myself" is one of my faves of hers.

[@BadErnest]

Her voice is magic. I love her.

[@think1959]

A wonderful singer and song. Had forgotten how good she was.

[@maryarawson7921]

This is a great song.. I remember when I first heard it back in the 60's., It was amazing.

[@carefreescot]

As a white British guy growing up in the 1960's I didn't realise The Supremes were black 🤣 We heard songs on the radio and either liked them or didn't, and at school we never discussed that The Beatles or Rolling Stones were white. I'm wondering if it's an American problem as a lot of black American reactors make similar comments about white singers and groups back then who had a similar sound to Motown, Stax etc

[@bjw0515]

One of the best female English singers that I can think of! This is one that I have heard several dozen times and never get tired of. BP. you are a great person and reactor. Much love to you and your family.

[@bobknightfolk]

She was from an Irish family, Dusty was her stage name. Her real name was Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien, and you don't get much more Irish than that. hahaha

[@franchk8372]

Sooo love Dusty Springfield ... what a singer. 🕊☮💞

[@declanmoore9005]

She always smelt like warm biscuits/cookies.. would burst into song and had time for everyone, even me as a youth! Her legacy is the smile on my face whenever I had the privilege to meet her as a child ❤

[@gaviny7560]

Hate to spoil your dreams but she was a lesbian. So many great songs you should listen to like I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself, I Only Want To Be With You, Wishin’ And Hopin’, The Look Of Love, and What Have I Done To Deserve This (with The Pet Shop Boys).

[@roadwary56]

Hey it's okay, now I have more in common with her cause I'm a lesbian trapped in a man's body

[@rosemarywoolley8394]

Dusty had a beautiful voice.

[@janetbreckon8211]

Wishin and hoping is another of hers that's fun

[@maureenormston8356]

She was such a star especially in the 60's, stunning voice. You definitely need to check out The Look Of Love (sexy voice, smoky sax) and Spooky is another worth a listen.

[@patriciabarkley735]

You have been highly entertaining with your admiration for Dusty. Also I love it when your eyes open wide and you are really loving her then. 😘🥰😍 I was in high school when the black eyeliner came in style. A friend and I were the first ones at our school to start wearing and experimenting with the eye makeup. Damn what a great time to grow up! The guys loved it! 😇

[@RonnieT44]

Dusty Springfield has always been my favourite female singer, since ever I can remember. Great reaction!!

[@susaniserhoff9361]

Loved this, haven’t heard this in a long time, Dusty was a great singer ❤️❤️❤️

[@jayhank5838]

She had a wonderful voice and one you will not forget. She is my favorite English female singer by far. An American female singer who has a voice you will never forget is Patty Loveless. Her live performance in Austin will go straight to your heart and one you never forget. Thank you for this one BP. Brings back great memories of Class A music.

[@gaynor1721]

Dusty was Irish-British, not English.

[@tomjohnson2543]

I second the suggestion of listening to Patty Loveless (I think you've already listened to her singing back-up). Joan Armatrading is another British singer who may surprise you (smoky voice and great musician).

[@kevinmaher3662]

​@gaynor1721 She was born in west hamstead London near where I was..she's English

[@stephenleader-s9x]

Back in the late 60's she was asked to do some concerts in Sun City in South Africa. She agreed so long as the audience was mixed (this was at the height of appartied). During the first concert she noticed that the audience was totally white. She stopped the concert after a couple of songs, went back stage and asked the manager where the black people were. She was told that they were the waiters and bar staff. She quit the concerts, losing her fees and was on the aeroplane back to Britain the following morning.

[@keithartworker]

So glad you check these songs out. I listened to this stuff while doing art/airbrushing in the mid 1980's when it wasn't "cool". This is TIMELESS!,🔥

[@jeffmorse645]

Dusty has an amazing, instantly recognizable voice, but when you pair that with the production, the ochestra. It's just incredible. Pure, timeless class.

[@lauramittler]

Dusty was also a huge trailblazer as an out and unapologetic lesbian.....in the 1960's! She was a one of a kind, class act woman.❤

[@keganje]

Not sure why we needed to know that, or why it is relevant.

[@Mr.Thriver]

"The Look of Love" used in James Bond. Nice Sax!!!

[@M_vintage-f5b]

Glad you dug this great song. Dusty ( Mary O'Brien) was one of the greatest singers ever. Many very good songs:: I only Wanna be With You, Wishing and Hoping, A Brand New Me, Son of a Preacher Man and more. Also as Linda Ronstadt does covers as good or better than the original. Thankfully got inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame shortly after her passing.

[@I.D.A-sw]

Her voice in amazing and love this song ❤ Ann-Margaret is another amazing singer. Slowly or I just don’t understand are 2 tracks.

[@samdroid559]

Wishin' And Hopin'

[@robertthole695]

definitely my favorite

[@flamingpieherman9822]

I liked her song, I only want to be with you! It was a great skating song as well

[@rosemarywatson1231]

Dusty was that girl. I loved every song she sang. There has not been another voice like hers.

[@timmoser3526]

Dusty a voice and talent way ahead of her time!

[@kevin982]

The golden oldies were the best

[@rubyslippers8215]

"Son of a Preacher Man" is one of my favorites. This song is fantastic, too. Add "Wishing and Hoping! Not only is she not black, she's not even American - she's British! What a voice!👍

[@Mko007]

WHAT A VOICE!!!

[@CliffordValvick]

Of all her hits, this is my absolute favorite! Thanks!

[@M_vintage-f5b]

@@CliffordValvick great song, big fan of hers. A Brand New Me by her gets little attention but I always dug it. Does covers as good or better than the original. Anyone who had a heart, Am I the Same Girl, Spooky, definitely one of the greatest singers ever. 👍

[@cattewest]

Wishin' and Hopin' The Look of Love Gotta check both these!

[@jedflorex]

"You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" is a 1966 song based on "Lo che non vivo (senza te)" ("I, who can't live (without you)"), an Italian song with music by Pino Donaggio and lyrics by Vito Pallavicini. The song was introduced at the 15th edition of the Sanremo Festival by Donaggio and his team partner Jody Miller. It reached the final at Sanremo and, as recorded by Donaggio, reached No. 1 in Italy in March 1965. The Italian lyrics had no naturally workable English translation. So Springfield's friend Vicki Wickham, the producer of UK TV's weekly 60's Pop programme 'Ready Steady Go!', wrote the required English lyric with her own friend Simon Napier-Bell, manager of 'The Yardbirds'...

[@lemurvision]

It’s Io (io), not Lo.

[@richardrichard9631]

Always lover her and Martha and the vandellas singing, wishing and hoping live x

[@robertmcevoy4241]

Dusty is mind-blowing every time I hear her. Give a listen to Just A Little Lovin' and Breakfast In Bed.

[@gwumpyolman]

This song makes me think of "Breakfast in Bed". You need to hear that one too. Then do "You Don't Own Me". She was versatile singer. RIP Dusty.

[@FinallyTuned]

Thank you for reacting to some of the common songs to get to these gold nuggets. Keep digging.

[@pjmurphy920]

LOVE your reaction, BP! I also love Dusty Springfield and her unique and gorgeous voice. All of her songs were beautiful! Looked it up and "Son of a Preacher Man" was her #1 hit and this song her #4 hit. I, personally, like this one better. "Wishin' & Hopin'" and "The Look of Love" are also superb songs of hers that were big hits. (There are many more songs to hear, BP!)

[@dranet47]

One of my most favorite songs ever. So glad you love it!

[@flamingpieherman9822]

Dusty Springfield was one of the greats... I think my favorite song with her was I only want to be with you... I also loved Skeeter Davis! Is encouraging to see the younger millennials starting to enjoy our music finally!

[@anitawright7169]

Dusty has a beautiful voice. Love your reaction!

[@jeanetteburt3335]

Dusty Springfield had an amazing voice. Other big name English singers from her era that had amazing voices were Shirley Bassey, Petula Clark, Cilla Black and Lulu, to name a few. If you get a chance some time listen to them. Jeanette, New Zealand.

[@chitownlee]

The Look Of Love.

[@docdurdin]

Dusty was our blue eyed Lady Of Soul in the 60's... I am blessed to remember.

[@janflewelling6277]

Another trip on the musical time machine. Those first dramatic notes, Dusty's unique voice, the great words. I was a sentimental middle schooler when this was playing on my transistor radio and just KNEW what real love must feel like. (Still many years before I actually knew). 🤣

[@theadviser123]

Her best song is: the look of love. It has been covered many times since her. It is so sultry, sensuous and soulful. Please listen to the abridged version that was nominated for an academy award. It is in the soundtrack of the '60s James Bond spoof, casino Royale. Thank you!

[@rosemaryabbott1020]

I’m from back then and I thought she was black too when I first heard “Son of a Preacher Man”!You are a joy to watch!

[@anneharley5319]

Thankyou for reacting to a wonderful singer from my era x

[@palmirasanchez]

She is awesome!!!

[@OkiePeg411]

Takes me back my mother driving our family NOVA and the radio playing this song 🎵

[@johnhughesii5121]

I grew up listening to many of the greats like Dusty Springfield. I am a bit biased but the 60s and 70s had the best music. By the way this song was sampled by ab-Soul in his song "Only 1".

[@Alithia451]

Pet Shop Boys & Dusty - What have I done to deserve this

[@threekidzmom04]

Beautiful talent!

[@MissLibertarian]

The drama of the music expresses the drama of the lyric, and depth of her desperate longing. One hopes the character singing can recover (she, the character, sounds 16). Infants feel emotion 100%, grow out of it somewhat until puberty hits and creates new ones. As a screenwriter, I love how the lyric sounds like a written contract offering a deal and the reasons why, and the lyric delivery brings in the desperation, and the music brings in the grand power. Nice contrast illustrating the reality of the experience with both rational and hormonal in play. “Baby, imma want you,” can’t compete. Songs about all about the feelings of the character singing “when they’re near,” or absent are common, and serve a purpose. But, if I can’t tell whether it’s a song about a person or a song about a drug or addiction, I don’t consider it a love song-but this surely expresses infatuation much better than most!

[@jonnno243]

Yes.That brass at the beginning was awesome.Then Dusty took over.

[@marshajanulis6092]

i was a young teenager when this came out and it was during my 1st teenage crush.

[@revaflowers3115]

I think Dusty was just a great artist. I can remember singing along to her songs back in the day. Such a sultry voice.

[@MJ-tg7wv]

Always loved Dusty Springfield - need to check out Son of a Preacher Man - I was belting these songs out from the age of 7! She was awesome. need to look at CIlla Black and Anyone who had a heart

[@giuliogrifi7739]

Well...shout out to the writer and first singer of the original song "IO CHE NON VIVO (SENZA TE)" - 1966.....Mr. PINO DONAGGIO !!!.

[@shanegooding4839]

She's so dang good. Thanks BP! 😁

[@kelst75]

She came back in the 80s with The Pet Shop Boys - What have I done to deserve this? It's definitely worth checking out.

[@P-M-869]

LOL this song was from 1966. I probably saw her on either The Ed Sullivan Show and/or American Bandstand. FYI: I was in High School when this came out.

[@samueltabo3390]

I think Dusty Springfield is one of the few singers who can pull and carry this song to the end. It's very bombastic and dramatic in a great way. My favorite vocal performance by her

[@angelado3]

OMG yes I love this song !! 🔥🔥🔥

[@gaynor1721]

My maternal grandfather's half brother passed away in August. I attended his funeral in September. He wasn't a music fan, but he loved Dusty Springfield. One of her songs was played at his funeral, so every time I see or hear her songs, I think of my great uncle. One of my father's cousins, who was a journalist and showbiz critic, interviewed Dusty Springfield in 1965. This is my favourite Dusty Springfield song. BTW, Dusty Springfield was Irish and "the perfect woman" was also a lesbian in real life, although she pretended to be bisexual.

[@tonibaker3823]

born in london

[@gaynor1721]

​@@tonibaker3823Her parents were Irish immigrants.

[@patriciabarkley735]

Please check out “I Only Want To Be With You.” Excellent song.

[@chelseacooter5248]

Harper Valley PTA by Jeannie Riley!

[@subwaygoddess1]

I'd love for you to hear Melba Moore singing "Lean On Me." The lyrics will knock you out

[@michaellincoln3739]

In the 60s the big stars like Dusty could hire the best songwriters in the world. In fact, the best songwriters would approach the most talented singers to record their songs. That was the secret formula that produced extraordinary songs sung by the best of the best.

[@edking376]

The sample probably from the Smokey Robinson & the Miracles Version ( Away we a go go album 1966). Ali, Generation Scarface (2005).

[@pyroishere]

I can't believe the commenters say "so you have to be a color to sing like this?"...I think even they were surprised, like I didn't know Eminem was white until I saw him on the cover of the Rolling Stone, hahahha. great song/reaction again!!! 40!

[@vernonbeatrice8268]

Listen to "Yesterday when I was Young* by her

[@marywyman8677]

You Don't Own Me is my favorite of hers.

[@tsonofjohnson489]

Man, As long as there are relationships this songs content will be heard. No one can Sing it like she did. ty ❤🎉😢

[@mikemortale9708]

Check out the album “Dusty in Memphis”, ranked at number 89 in Rolling Stones’ 500 greatest albums.

[@coreenavenn4235]

Dusty is loved by millions. She was the inspiration for many drag queens. As a lesbian she was also ahood friend of Billy Jean King Her funeral carriage was really beautiful

[@LynnThompsonAuthor]

Another song that was a part of the soundtrack of my childhood in the '60s! And yeah; big, over-produced, string-heavy orchestral accompaniments to pop songs for grownups were big in the '50s and '60s. Frank Sinatra started that trend and pretty much every other popular singer picked it up, until the Beatles came along and popularized guitars as the instruments to accompany pop songs that appealed to more than just teenyboppers. But bands like the Moody Blues continued some of those orchestral accompaniments to some of their biggest songs, even through the late 1960s. You're so far from being done with reactions to music! You've only begun to tap into the huge catalog of popular music that's been released over the past century! But it's a strange and wonderful journey on which we're happy to be your escorts and tour guides!

[@cmiles97x38]

If you would of told me Annie Lennox was singing this, I would have believed it. Both Dusty and Annie have incredible voices and are beautiful.

[@MikeTh-y9o]

Celtic Woman - You Raise Me Up. you must hear this one.

[@mamaasaiz]

Truth! The first time I heard it, Lisa Kelly stole my heart.

[@tom56ism]

Dusty was a wonderful singer with a wonderful voice, and everyone thought she was black when listening to her music and not having seen her, including me and I grew up with her songs.

[@WinnieTheJew]

Thanks for the upload BP, your channel has become a safe space! ❤🎉❤

[@andrewbickerdike823]

The production back then with the technology they had was amazing.

[@Yougottalaugh-p9u]

Check out Shirley Bassey another Welsh legend.

[@KelticPhoenix]

Yaaaaaaassss. Both the Bond stuff he refers to here, and “History Repeating with the Propellerheads

[@jenjenb7634]

This song came out the year I was born.

[@Rosiepooh75]

From what I could find, Luda ft Lil Wayne sampled it on "Last of a Dying Breed" and Fat Joe and K.A.R mafia sampled it on "Victim", both in 2008

[@JamOweN]

“Allow me to demonstrate the skill of Shaolin: the special technique of Dusty Springfield-boxing!” 🗣️🎶🤩😍

[@joholloway890]

This is such an awesome song, it's been covered by several other greats, like Elvis Presley, his version is also great.

[@bobknightfolk]

Dusty loved all the 50's and 60's American soul singers, she wanted to be just like them.

[@johncarroll9489]

She is great in the live versions. Dionne Warwick is another one you should check out, from the same era. Cilla Black "You're my World" is another great oone.