SO UNEXPECTED !!.. | FIRST TIME HEARING Dusty Springfield - Son Of A Preacher Man REACTION

[@peterdenyer3002]

Dusty was my auntie Mary Her real name was Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien, befor she became famous she worked in a department store called Bentall's she was known back then in England as the first white lady of soul. I am going to be completely biased and agree :) and say rest in peace auntie May x

[@juttaweise]

Hello Peter, even though you did not have much part in her success, you can be really proud to have had this jewel as your aunt! I lived in London beginning of the sixties through to mid-sixties and she was my absolute favorite at that time together with Cilla Black! She really moved us back then and I listend to her sooo much, all her songs. Very fond and nostalgic memories of my youth! ❤

[@barblessable]

I remember ISLAND of DREAMS when she was in the 3 piece Springfields ,she had a unique voice ,any song you only had to hear the first few words to know it was Dusty. SADLY MISSED.

[@freedomisall5620]

Hi Peter, Was on a visit to County Clare in the west of Ireland some years after Dusty sadly passed. My cousin told me that her ashes were scattered in a beautiful cove on this Atlantic coast. She showed me a Dolphin who appeared soon thereafter and returns every year. The locals called the Dolphin 'Dusty'. Can you confirm this...or is it just an Irish yarn?

[@stephaniebarker9244]

Was she Irish?

[@Bryt25]

Oh man I used to hear the Springfields live on BBC Saturday Club. I couldn't believe their version of Goodnight Irene! Fabulous singer RIP.

[@realbser1956]

Dusty is English and is known for her soul/blues/pop hits. Definitely not country. One of the best female singers ever and inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.

[@vinylrichie007]

Thanks Sherlock.

[@debrathompson9183]

@@vinylrichie007, why does someone always tries to be a smart Azz?!! Maybe some of the younger subscribers doesn't know about Dusty Springfield. You shouldn't be on this page if you're going to be rude.

[@vivianphillips8519]

@@debrathompson9183 thank you. I didn't understand his nastiness either. You might expect it from a 17 year old boy but it's clear that he is old enough to know better.

[@stevenhamilton9305]

dusty is irish raised in england

[@keithevans9544]

@@stevenhamilton9305 Born and raised in England

[@ashrafebrahim2566]

Dusty was kicked out of South Africa for criticising the apartheid system .she refused to play for segregated audience . Respect .

[@N8_515]

Same thing happened with ray charles, mad respect for them for understanding that music is universal no matter color

[@thomastimlin1724]

Beatles also refused to do so in 1964 while on their first big USA tour at the height of the Civil rights movement, in Jacksonville Florida, and the authorities backed down, let the young folks sit anywhere, and they had a damn good time together...

[@nicolegoehr5618]

Good

[@TheBigF617]

She was so special

[@DiscoRaptor]

Listening to Dusty Springfield is like having honey poured in your ears!

[@shawnclark7024]

Well said!

[@tammymcavoy3541]

Yessss❤

[@Jacob1993-uc4dn]

Exactly

[@glasgowgaysoulfan8856]

This lady is so important in British black culture. In the 60's she fought like a tigress to get black artists on music shows and really woke up young people with the Motown sound. It took off huge in the UK and Motown is probably the most famous record label here still. This saved so many Black Artists as their careers died in the USA. Many came over to Britain and the Northern Soul and Soul scenes gave them a decent living. Sadly she struggled with anxiety and disappeared until the Pet Shop Boys kicked her back into the charts with their duet, her songs on the Scandal soundtrack and a new solo album

[@DAS1962]

I agree BUT Dusty was important to British Culture full stop. The Dusty In Memphis is consistently ranked as one of the great albums of the last 60 years. Ironically, whilst you say she was important to British black culture, the reverse was the case in the US where she ws discriminated against for sounding soulful. Hence the double with her and Dionne Warwick on certainn songs.

[@idaslpdhr]

Completely agree, I have every album this amazing woman ever made and play them every week, she got me into Tamla Motown (Yes I'm that old and also gay) and I have nearly every single they released up to when they left EMI

[@PhilosopherWR]

I did not know that. Thank you so much!

[@wynnyoder5605]

Best female out of Great B. Ever.

[@827dusty]

Dusty was a huge recording artist in the 1960s. She is from England. She has so much soul in her voice, and this song is almost like a 60s Motown Song, because of the way it sounds. Dusty was not a "One Hit Wonder," by any means. She won a few Grammy Awards, and is still today, considered one of the greatest "female" vocalists ever. Another great artist from England. Thank You Guys

[@paulojrneto]

She also had a mini-revival in the late 80's, when she sang in the Pet Shop Boys "What Have I Done To Deserve This" and then they produced her "Reputation" album.

[@flomurdock]

The Motown reference just doesn't work. This was from an album called Dusty in Memphis. In my mind, Motown is fluff, Stax and other Southern stuff, real, grit, soul.,

[@denroy3]

Definitely the Memphis sound of blues and R&B.

[@dianedollion6126]

My mom was a huge fan of hers. Right after she passed, my mom, I was at the grocery store and You Dont Have To Say You Love Me came on over the speaker and I was crying like a little baby while trying to pick out fruit. RIP mom.

[@savethelighthouse]

@@flomurdock Gospel/Country/Swing This is rabbit-cage-stage honky tonk music

[@carmenrivera7017]

She is british and has had many hits. I love "I only want to be with you'.

[@1523maciek]

"In private" is great as well.

[@sparklemotion1164]

Yes!!!!!!!

[@TheToscanaMan]

my favorite too

[@margaretnicol3423]

In the middle of no-where.

[@donnaallan1488]

Great song. Wish they'd react to it.

[@belindarichey892]

Dusty Springfield is British! I love her music.

[@srldwg]

I thought that she was Scottish?

[@davidglanville2274]

@@srldwg Lulu is Scottish

[@todstapleton3911]

Dusty's voice is up there with the best of them

[@ollie9619]

So sad she died so young. Originally in The Springfields, not her real name.

[@thewomble1509]

@@srldwg Scottish IS British. Actually, Dusty had Irish roots.

[@dennissabe3277]

One of the best examples of what was called "Blue Eyed Soul" .Dusty was definately a treasure.

[@gingerpeters1383]

This song is VERY special to me because I used to sing it to my late husband, Jon, because his Dad was an ordained preacher & Jon was the only man to ever love me so totally & beautifully like he did. We were college sweethearts & were parted for 17 years, married other people, his wife died & my marriage to my Minnesota Yankee died, & we were finally married 9-2-06. I was 38 & he was 40. 10 months after our wedding, our now 16 year old son was born. We were married til COVID-19 took him from us on 11-15-20.

[@brettsix2027]

Matthew 5:4

[@blackprix]

Dusty wasn’t one genre. She was all. That’s when u go down that rabbit hole👏👏👏

[@bradsullivan2495]

Two more Dusty classics: "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" and "I Only Wanna Be With You"

[@lindapetro5594]

P.S. Other hits were: “The Look of Love”; “You don’t have to say you love me”; “I only want to be with you”; “The windmills of your mind”; “Spooky”….gosh….so many hits!!❤️❤️❤️👏👍

[@celestemartinez3560]

Her jazz era was wonderful!

[@delauber]

You don’t have to say you love me is my absolute favorite.

[@paulusthewoodgnome]

Spooky seconded.

[@timothyparsons8327]

Little by Little

[@Rosedach]

I always liked "Wishin' and hopin'"

[@ALLforLOVE13]

A prime example of "blue-eyed soul" is Dusty Springfield 💚👍🏽

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

she knew that was a wonderful compliment. She admired the soul & R & B from her American sisters/brother artists. And said so.

[@roystone9932]

Any female black artist would be proud to have a voice like hers .

[@CajsaLilliehook]

You might love "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me." She was a British pop star who was able to succeed here as well.

[@sueflynn9886]

Love this song x

[@thewiseoldherper7047]

Another good word to describe Dusty Springfield’s voice: Smokey...🌌

[@tomsperduti2967]

Indeed

[@martinlepper4522]

In a way, reminds me of Aretha.

[@SevenplazaCreative]

This song has one of my favorit lyrics "being good isn't always easy... no matter how hard I try !" So true 🙂 Thanks for making me smile today.

[@michaelmacdermott6340]

Romans 3:23-25 23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. 25 God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood to be received by faith. He did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished.

[@davebeach2343]

Every time I hear this song I immediately get that smile you refer to. Just a fabulous song

[@chrisinfiesto835]

“Takin’ Time 2 Make Time......” my favorite line! 😏

[@joannerichards1750]

Dusty is at her steamy, sensual best on "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me", and "The Look of Love" - two monster hits that certify her great talent.

[@alleykeosheyan4779]

Check out "The Look of Love" from the soundtrack of "Catch Me If You Can" -- will give you chills!

[@Rogier7305]

I remember discovering this song when Pulp Fiction came out in 1994. A favorit since then.

[@DTWC]

Same here

[@snipchick]

From Songfacts: "The backup vocals were by a female group called the Sweet Inspirations, who were made up of Cissy Houston, Sylvia Shemwell, Myrna Smith and Estelle Brown. They were the sought-after female backup vocalists in the New York area, having performed on albums by Aretha Franklin, Wilson Picket, Van Morrison and many others. With four singers, they could create a rich, soulful sound that suited this song perfectly. Later in 1969, the Sweet Inspirations went to work for Elvis Presley, touring and recording with him. Cissy Houston left the group at this time so she could spend more time with her children, including her young daughter, Whitney Houston."

[@lisarice4402]

Thank you for the education DebbiDawn!!

[@Richardtv1968]

The sweet inspirations are most known for being Elvis Presley his background Group!! He loved them, and when they were banned for performing with him because of the colour of their skin, Elvis threatened not to perform! So, he got them entering a huge stadium in a caddilac convertible looking like diva’s, driven by a blond girl!! Epic!

[@greghall7887]

Excellent. Thanks X

[@bmm7132]

Dusty Springfield played with JIMMY HENDRIX too. He loved her ❤

[@dustinsdesertheirloomgarde5999]

Dusty Springfield also has a great song with the Pet Shop Boys- What have I done to Deserve This. Great 80s song.

[@dave0915]

Went to the comments to say this. One of my favorite guilty pleasures from the 80's. Hope RSR sees this and reacts to it.

[@LAPhil13]

Oh, great suggestion!

[@marinergal2810]

Pet Shop Boys!

[@deonneparrish9850]

This one is one of my favorites of hers along with her "Wishin' And Hopin' and "I Only Want to Be with You".

[@liverpoollass7600]

England's home grown talent. A legend here in the UK, but one who didn't move to the US (like others did) when she cracked it, instead just worked there and in London but lived in the countryside in England. Another English artist who cracked the US big time in the 60s but was a lovely humble person in real-life. RIP Dusty, singing with the angles now, gone too soon.

[@tonydakin2767]

I've always said that Dusty Springfield was THE FINEST female singer to ever to come out of the UK. Simple as that!

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

many many experts in the UK agreed !

[@rennieking5666]

I vote for Sandy Denny as # 1 female singer....

[@kellylaflash1016]

Vicki Lawrence "The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia" and Jeannie C Riley "Harper Valley PTA" are 2 great old story songs for Female Friday.

[@jdeang3531]

I would add Helen Reddy -Angie Baby

[@eviekelpie1]

And Ships in the night by Vicki Lawrence

[@paulmason6474]

She was deported from South Africa because she wouldn’t sing to segregated audiences. She had it written in her contract that NO segregated audiences. She was ahead of her time. Well doneDusty

[@lovemyrainydays]

YES!!!! I was so hoping you'd get to this one eventually! I adore Dusty's voice - a few more of hers you should definitely check out: "I Only Wanna Be With You", "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me", "Wishin' and Hopin'" and "I Just Don't Know What to do With Myself".

[@ferdinandfrancis9673]

Great selections, also my favorite " Brand new me"

[@annpulbrook9033]

Such great songs. She’s an enigma.

[@stevemadrid6522]

Dusty is one of the greatest voices ever! So smoky.

[@RobSquadReactions]

Smoky is another perfect way to describe her voice!

[@SirKnight-yw9iw]

You're about to discover one of the finest, soulful, female singers of the 60's and 70's. She was one of the best out of England and had hit after hit with her one of a kind style.

[@sometimesboy]

The entire DUSTY IN MEMPHIS is a fabulous album. She's a British singer who traveled to Memphis, TN and worked with the best session musicians in the city in an attempt to tap into the southern soul sound...and she nailed it! There are so many great Dusty songs. Incidentally, Aretha Franklin did a cover of SON OF A PREACHER MAN that Dusty said was better than her own.

[@davebeach2343]

I agree that album is incredible. I have had a copy in my music library since it came out.

[@JohnJTMack]

Dusty in Memphis is now in the Library of Congress National Recording Registry.

[@Mike-rk8px]

This song was first offered to Aretha in 1967, but her father was a Baptist preacher, and she felt that a song about a girl messing around with a preacher’s son was too dirty. Aretha’s manager knew Dusty’s manager, and he thought Dusty had the perfect soulful voice for this song. Dusty had a massive hit with it, and Aretha realized she had made a big mistake when she heard how great the song was performed by someone as great as Dusty, so she then recorded her own version of it. Aretha’s version was also a hit, although not as big of a hit as Dusty’s was (probably because the public already associated it with Dusty). Aretha’s version is a little different, and she sings the lyrics with a different rhythm in her voice. When Dusty heard Aretha’s version she wished she had sung it like Aretha did, so from then on she did it Aretha’s way when she performed it.

[@jdw5678]

Aretha was a big fan of Dusty, and of course vice versa.

[@angeladavies898]

I actually prefer Dusty’s version of this song, even though Aretha is obviously the Queen of soul! 😀

[@regwilliams6952]

In the UK Dusty had her own TV show. She used her show to bring over many motown acts as she loved soul music. Many of these were amazed by the reaction of British fans and the fact that Dusty would ask to share her stage with people like Martha and the Vandellas, the Supremes and Stevie Wonder. She was taken from us far to soon. Much missed.

[@jasonchace494]

True!

[@bmm7132]

Dusty Springfield 💕 🙏 even played with JIMMY HENDRIX!He loved her!🎸

[@lindapetro5594]

P.S. Dusty is from London and was a star there on TV and music. She was encouraged to come to America (Memphis) to cut this album. It was a huge success; the entire album is great.

[@KTRS]

The whole album is terrific!

[@Russ_Keith]

Actually it was not well received when it came out. Maybe it was not what her fans were used to. Of course, later it was recognised for the masterpiece it was.

[@lindapetro5594]

@@Russ_Keith I did not know that. Glad people eventually loved it. I loved it from day one! 😁👍

[@Russ_Keith]

@@lindapetro5594 I did too. But then I've always liked when artists evolve whereas some people just prefer to hear more of what they already like and this was quite a departure from her belting hits. And it didn't hurt that this was my kind of music anyway.

[@smkgarrison3445]

"I Only Want to Be With You" is such an infectious, joyful song. If you want to feel good and hear the power of Dusty's voice, try that one. Back in the day we were shocked to find out she was British!

[@alexandervasel6845]

So glad you opened the lid on Dusty! You really should do look of love!

[@randytorres8211]

Wow what timing. I heard this song last night. The son of the Pastor of the church where we go to got married by his dad. As the groom was walking to the front of the venue, this song was playing

[@alicesmith7020]

That's awesome.

[@LaurieG011]

Such a classic from a beloved artist whose voice is instantly recognizable. Her voice always reminds me of Bobbie Gentry and “Ode to Billy Joe”-a classic country song.

[@lisaquisenberry5041]

Bobbie Gentry wrote and first performed Son of a Preacher Man

[@edsmith3461-z7m]

@@lisaquisenberry5041 No she didn't. "Son of a Preacher Man" is a song written and composed by American songwriters John Hurley and Ronnie Wilkins and recorded by British singer Dusty Springfield in September 1968 for the album Dusty in Memphis.

[@lisaquisenberry5041]

@@edsmith3461-z7m my bad. Trusted the wrong info. Bobbie’s version is good but Dusty’s is best.

[@quinny6920]

Always a favorite of mine.!! Another of her great ones is “ you don’t have to say you love me” THERES UR NEXT PICK FOR DUSTY!!!

[@fatalwreck9254]

I concur!

[@shaunhoole6504]

Dusty Springfield,a true legend and icon❤

[@bluecow2655]

I love watching you younger people's rection to the music I grew up on. We took this for normal. Keep up the good work.

[@pisces228]

This song is featured on the soundtrack to "Pulp Fiction" (HIGHLY recommend the entire album!), and is one of my husband's all-time favorites. Dusty definitely had a sensual voice. Such a rich tone. So glad you reacted to this song. Cheers!

[@centuryrox]

"Pour yourself a drink. I'll be down in two shakes of a lamb's tail."

[@moiraconleyhomes8501]

Maybe they should do Soundtrack Saturday? Pulp Fiction, 16 Candles, Flashdance, Footloose, House Party, Pretty in Pink to start.

[@albertsmith9315]

I was going to mention this also, but decided to see if anyone beat me to it. Good call. Great scene in Pulp.

[@Mark-xx3gh]

I remember when I first saw that movie, my friend and I both turned to each other at the opening chords of “Misirlou” and said to each other “We need to get this soundtrack!” And we both did. Fantastic soundtrack!

[@surlechapeau]

Her "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me", "I Only Want to Be with You" and "The Look Of Love" are next for you!! She is multi-genre and had many hits. Great voice

[@hoke1212]

Yes,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@Shane-Flanagan]

Dusty is such a gem, a one off. Such a special voice. So silky and soft. Hope Rob Squad Reactions come back to Dusty again in the near future. So many classic songs from her to choose from

[@long-timemusicenthusiast2243]

I`m glad you have discovered Dusty, she was an amazing singer & one of several successful British singers, in the `60`s & `70`s. :)

[@acooper5546]

The greatest female vocalist to come out of England - her voice was one of the best in the world

[@Jamesscearce]

Pure Memphis soul music sung by a British pop star... originally intended for Aretha Franklin who passed it up at first (too blasphemous) but later did her own version of it... this song is near perfect, a real iconic 60's tune. Memphis produced such great music back then.

[@ronnelson7828]

I've heard that this tune was also offered to Merilee Rush after she had the hit "Angel of the Morning" with the same Memphis recording group.

[@cheryldavis9313]

I'm pretty sure the Horns were The Memphis Horns who were legendary.

[@charlesdaley8415]

I have been waiting a long time for Dusty to show up on your female Friday. Thank you guys. She has a lot more to offer.

[@relevantbrother8964]

Great artist. Loved her performance with Pet Shop boys "What have I done to deserve this".. Excellent song.

[@asterix7842]

I never get tired of listening to this song. one of the best voices ever.

[@rogerbarrett8744]

She is one of the gems of British music, a wonderful lady.

[@almoors1]

As soon as I saw you were reacting to this song, I said “Amber is going to love this!”

[@ziggymarlowe5654]

Dusty Springfield is one of the great voices from the 60s and has long been a favorite of mine. Her song "Wishin' and Hopin" from 1964 was banned in my house because of the line "just do it and you will be his" LOL. Young, sheltered and naive, I didn't know for several years more why my Mother took exception to that! If Mom had only known, it was Dusty's soaring voice that enthralled me. Great reaction as usual. I'd like to suggest Brandi Carlisle's "The Joke" live at the 61st Grammy's for a future Female Friday.

[@lindapetro5594]

😳😳😳😳I’m 71 and loved all her songs. I never even thought that line meant THAT! 😂🤣😭🤣🤣😭🤣😂

[@ziggymarlowe5654]

@@lindapetro5594 Well my Mom did😂😂😂😂. It only made me more curious to find out what “it” was! 🤣

[@pattyestrada6]

Stone Poneys - “Different Drum” (fronted by Linda Ronstadt) and for more Dusty “You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me”

[@charlieburns1385]

Thanks loved Dusty It's a joy to me that you recognize backgrounds singers and detail

[@josephschlickbernd7892]

One of great voices in music.

[@clarebailey5584]

So glad you’re reacting to Dusty. She’s English and was a huge star, so many great hits. You should react to her singing live! Such a performer.

[@alfredgiuliani8253]

Check out: "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me", "The Look of Love", "Wishin' and Hopin", "I Only Want to Be With You", and "If You Go Away". So many awesome Dusty songs!

[@alanheath7867]

I couldn’t agree more! She did some of the best songs of the era. I love the song “I only want to be with you”. It’s my favorite song she ever did.

[@itchyandred4131]

She got a little resurgence in the 80's with the pet shop boys and the song" what have I done to deserve this" ❤️

[@rileyandmike]

And Pulp Fiction

[@leftwingmayheim]

my mom used to blast this song while doing house work. Or when we did housework. 40 years later I do housework, I blast this song.

[@nahkohese555]

As I recall, this song crossed over and turned up on the Pop, R&B, and Country music charts when it was released. Everybody loved it.

[@drogusmaxwell6640]

Great choice for FF! Dusty has one of the smoothest and unique voices ever! Spooky is another great song from her. I love watching you guys. In my opinion, the best couple on YT!

[@Bozers24]

Glad to see you are expanding your horizons

[@J_Gamble]

*The Look of Love* is awesome. I think it's the song that most accentuates the sensual side of her voice.

[@keithalanbaker535]

British singer Dusty Springfield had 20 top 40 hit singles in the UK (11 of which reach the top 10) she passed away at the relatively young age of 59 of breast cancer in 1999.

[@chrisjeffries2322]

Dusty's brother Tom passed away a few weeks ago.

[@colincooke6320]

Somebody else you never heard of, fancy that !! Thanks for letting us know !!

[@itsmedino]

FINALLY!! Ready to see Amber lose her mind.... I should of gotten popcorn

[@blackprix]

Absolutely

[@chrismorgan283]

Dusty teamed up with the Pet Shop Boys in the late 80's, and we were gifted "What Have I Done to Deserve This." It wasn't a good match on paper, but wow. Just wow.

[@keithlamontdavis8047]

And they also recorded the song "Nothing Has Been Proved" for the 80's movie "Scandal". Seek that one out. It's amazing.

[@angier5775]

She’s perfect for Female Friday!!

[@houseofsledge6891]

Dusty has one of the great, immortal soul voices of all time. You cannot go wrong with any of her songs ever.

[@jimyoung6271]

"You Don't Have To Say You Love Me" is my favourite Dusty song; it has some brass that you'll like, too.

[@wolfie854]

American song + British singer = powerful combination. Dusty Springfield was a wonderful interpreter of songs and had a distinctive soulful voice. RIP

[@delorespetree3243]

Love this song listen to it alot back when it come out catchy tune

[@ralphkern380]

Hugely talented singer from a talented family. My favorite Dusty song is "You Don't Have To Say You Love Me" He brother Tom was a gifted writer and producer. He wrote several hit songs for THE SEEKERS, among others. "Georgy Girl", "I'll Never Find Another You", "A World of Our Own", and the lyrics for "The Carnival Is Over"

[@pagaporvista569]

I love "Spooky".

[@karengray662]

Great reaction to a wonderful song. Quick story, my uncle went to see her in a local club in UK, he asked her to dance & she did! His claim to fame 😊

[@BrendanAshton]

Dusty is an amazing singer she does a lot of amazing songs another of her hits is You don’t have to say you love me. Great reaction.

[@shirleybuffington6420]

Love this song

[@tombeyerlein3813]

Dusty In Memphis was one of the best albums of the Sixties, which is saying a lot. Every song is great. She was paired with a soul band in Memphis for this incredible album, but had tons of hits before this. Awesome choice!

[@LMmccallL57]

Dusty added her great voice to a song by *The Pet Shop Boys* (an '80s group) called "What have I Done to Deserve This?" Though Dusty isn't in it, I suggest their song "West End Girls". If you're not familiar with Bonnie Raitt, add her to *Female Friday* and listen to her songs "Nick of Time", "I Can't Make You Love Me" and "Something to Talk About". Also, Linda Ronstadt singing "You're No Good". Her duet with Aaron Neville called "Don't Know Much" is a really good one.

[@Polyglot85to90]

After Dusty provided backing vocals to What Have I Done to Deserve This, the Pet Shop Boys returned the favour on Nothing Has Been Proved. Indeed they had a big hand in her 80s revival.

[@LMmccallL57]

@@Polyglot85to90 Thanks for the information. I don't remember that song and will have to check it out.

[@pattymelt5525]

I’m pretty sure they already did Bonnie Raitt’s “I Can’t Make You Love Me” and Linda’s “You’re No Good” but I still want more. Love to see Jordan see Bonnie play the banjo!

[@gijsbertuslaurensvandevooren]

Long long time !

[@LMmccallL57]

@@pattymelt5525 Thank you. I've been going directly to their page, typing in titles to see if they've reacted already, but at least five times, I saw the thumbnail _after_ searching. I've even tried to edit some of my requests because of that, but I can't keep up. I did get to see the reaction for Bonnie's "I Can't Make You Love Me". :) Thanks again.

[@mykecoburn9974]

My favorite song by her is a house is not a home. Also she is from a family band way back in the day

[@SuperDancingdevil]

For the sheer power and emotion in Dustys voice you have to listen to her sing “You don’t have to say you love me” It’s one of those beautiful emotional songs driven by her powerful voice.

[@Ciclopea2]

If you ever check out "Pulp Fiction" this song is featured in one of the most important scenes in the movie and even came back into mainstream popularity for a little while because of it, truly legendary stuff, love her voice.

[@patrick3926]

I was thinking that too! Or the cypress hill sample

[@allenhartman2184]

The song was written for Aretha Franklin and her producer was who brought it to Dusty. The backup vocals were by a female group called the Sweet Inspirations, who were made up of Cissy Houston (Whitney Houston's mother), Sylvia Shemwell, Myrna Smith and Estelle Brown. They were the sought-after female backup vocalists in the New York area, having performed on albums by Aretha Franklin, Wilson Picket, Van Morrison and many others. With four singers, they could create a rich, soulful sound that suited this song perfectly.

[@MGrayl-ib5fo]

You forgot to mention ELVIS ;-)

[@brendamclain3567]

Bobby gentry’s song

[@artakhas3005]

Yes, Aretha found the song to be disrespectful, and so it went to Dusty.

[@monkface]

They never reply back so they won't read your comment.

[@thefoss5387]

Mary O'Brien (Dusty Springfield) was first with her brother, Tom (born Dionysius O'Brien) , in the British Pop-Folk group, The Springfields. Their first 60's hit was a cover of a country tune, Silver Threads and Golden Needles. Dusty's first solo hit was You Don't Have to Say You Love Me. The Australian Group, The Seekers (fronted by another female legend, Judith Durham), had their first hit, I'll Never Find Another You, given to them by the Springfields.

[@theresagallagher9161]

She had perfect pitch. A great voice !! She was just ... plain & simply ... good ! 💥💫

[@chrisjeffries2322]

1962's Silver Threads and Golden Needles was the first time I hear them, and have always loved Dusty. Her brother Tom passed away a few weeks ago.

[@chrisjeffries2322]

Merry Christmas everyone, I have been a Dusty Springfield fan since 1962!

[@michaelknight2118]

Dusty was a true artist. Wishing and Hopping.is worth a listen. Thanks for the memory, it made me smile.

[@tomoconnell2727]

SUCH an amazing album, Dusty is wonderful - British singer tapping into the Memphis sound... country is in there, but so is a lot of soul

[@andrewfairbrother259]

Dusty is one of the UK’s finest singers of all time! She and Amy are at the top of the tree. She was plagued by insecurity. The musicians on this album were all the top soul musicians of the time abs had played with all of the greats. She didn’t believe that they thought she was worthy of their talent, until when they wrapped the album, they all stood and gave her a massive round of applause.

[@mjvanpoelgeest-heintz2147]

A follow up would be "What Have I done to deserve this" cover by the Pet Shop Boys with Dusty. Bringing her to a whole new generation.

[@sexysadie2901]

It's not a cover.

[@mjvanpoelgeest-heintz2147]

@@sexysadie2901 it's not! 35 years and I didn't know PSB wrote it. Thank you!

[@mjvanpoelgeest-heintz2147]

My error. A fellow Squad let me know the song wasn't a cover. It was written by the Pet Shop Boys. Can't imagine any other singer now.

[@awmperry]

As an R&B and funk drummer, this has been one of my favourites to play for a couple of decades - starts slow, then kicks down to that great funk shuffle with the syncopation on the ride.

[@robertlongwill8856]

I love what you said but I really don't understand it. LOL I'm not a musician whatsoever.

[@awmperry]

@Robert Longwill Well, kicking down is really a term from cars - automatic gearboxes "kick down" a gear for better acceleration when you floor it. You get to the same speed, but it feels faster. It's the same thing in this tune; the actual tempo (speed) of the song barely changes (around 5:30), but the combination of changing the key, bringing up the horn section (trumpets, trombones, saxophones) and increasing the drums makes it feel faster. Syncopation means playing a rhythm that works around, rather than with, another rhythm. If you listen to the ride cymbal (the metallic "ping" in the background), you'll hear the rhythm is far less even than one might otherwise expect. Did that help at all? It's tricky to explain things without falling back on musical jargon. :-D

[@robertlongwill8856]

@@awmperry I really appreciate the information it does help yes and I know when it comes to kickdown refers to cars because I used to race

[@chrisjeffries2322]

@@awmperry Thank you for the explanation.

[@Celtwoman1949]

She used to belong to trio called The Springfields. Her brother Tom was in the group and he did a lot of song writing.

[@neilmurray7330]

Dusty was a true groundbreaker. She helped break Motown Records in the UK and refused to play to segregated audiences in South Africa during the aparthied era.

[@robjones2408]

"Dusty In Memphis" is a stone-cold classic. Dusty was a once-a-lifetime vocalist, who was amongst the best in any era. She even sang a duet with Jimi Hendrix on "Mockingbird", no mean feat. Check out the magnificent "All Cried Out" to catch her at her very best. Gone, but not forgotten.

[@ALong-fo5so]

Dusty is regarded as one of the all time great female vocalists. Grammy award winner, Hall of fame inductee, she has loads and loads of other great songs.

[@scot60]

Y’all are adorable. I knew you were going to be surprised when Dusty started singing. Oh and she’s British!

[@jacobjones5269]

One of the great vocal recordings of the 20th century.. Dusty knocked it out of the park..

[@lorrainewylie6975]

I love Dusty Springfield, all of her songs were great, "Anyone Who had a Heart" was a favourite of mine,

[@hopelessromantic131]

Dusty is such an under the radar kind of artist nowadays. Glad to see you guys reacting to her! Most of the other comments explained her background, but she's definitely a classically '60s artist! Love the videos!

[@1972Wgray]

I always loved her voice. Try “I Only Want to be with You” and “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me!”

[@kevinlowe4845]

You guys are so together,love your reactions

[@paulplack490]

What a great bass line through this tune!