WOW!| FIRST TIME HEARING Dusty Springfield - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me REACTION

[@michaelp2776]

Dusty Springfield had an amazing voice. She rose to fame in the 60s with hits like "I Only Want to Be With You", "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me", "Son of a Preacher Man" and "Wishin' and Hopin'". She wasn't as successful in the 1970s. In 1987 she shot back up the charts with her collaboration with Pet Shop Boys "What Have I Done to Deserve This" which revitalized her career. It's a song you should check out. Unfortunately she left us in 1999 at the age of just 59. RIP Dusty.

[@Naughtism]

Son of a preacher man is my jam,love that one

[@william1611youtube]

That collaboration with the Pet Shop Boys was terrific! The video was good, too.

[@4508bluesky]

They’ve done I Only Want To Be With You, and Son Of A Preacher Man.. it’s just been a while 😊

[@michaelp2776]

@@william1611youtube I love the song and the video.👍💯

[@aiavecchia]

Jordan, the 'bridge' song you previously reacted to is Bobbie Gentry's "Ode to Billy Joe".

[@jaccilowe3842]

In March 1999, Dusty was scheduled to go to Buckingham Palace to receive an OBE (Order of the British Empire) for "services to popular music". Due to the recurrence of her breast cancer, officials of Queen Elizabeth II gave permission for the medal to be collected earlier, in January, and it was presented to Springfield in hospital with a small group of friends and relatives attending. She died on the day that she would otherwise have collected her award from the Palace.

[@pokerphil1st]

That is the saddest but coolest thing ever. Major respect to Dusty and The Queen.

[@AmethystDew]

@@pokerphil1st 2 Real Queens. 👑👑

[@MargieGarcia-yy5nc]

How sad was that 🎉🎉🎉 Dusty you are the Queen. From HK.

[@JanetCousins-to3hz]

Dusty is one of my favourite of the British lady singers, of the 1960's/1970's which includes Petula Clarke, Lulu. Sandy Shaw, Julie Rogers and Cilla Black. Bring back such special memories of my early primary school to early high school years. This is coming from a Caribbean fan😊

[@johannesvalterdivizzini1523]

That was an extremely gracious decision by Queen Elizabeth. I never realized that---no doubt QEII knew and appreciated Dusty's songs.

[@ediefolta9494]

More Dusty! "I Only Want to Be with You" and her collaboration with the Pet Shop Boys, "What Did I Do to Deserve This". Dynamite!

[@neptune9]

The Rob Squad reacted to 'I Only Want To Be With You' on May 24th, 2022.

[@abdeton1899]

The Bay City Rollers version of " I Only Wanna Be With You" was better and a much bigger hit.... just as "You Don't Have To Say You Love Me" was far bigger and much better by Elvis! Poor Dusty kept getting outdone.

[@kiwihib]

@@abdeton1899 Funny Dusty's were big hits here in New Zealand never heard of the other versions.

[@kiwihib]

Awesome song, Dusty rocked it.

[@JOSEMunoz-tc5rq]

It's what have I done to deserve this just wanted you to know I was in my twenties back in the 80s when that song came out 🙂👍

[@user-em3vl6li5w]

I’m 76 British, for some reason this has brought tears to my eyes, nostalgia possibly, but she was absolutely wonderful, a real British icon. By the way I love you two, if I’m feeling bleak about all the horrors in the world, I go to one of your reactions. I’m reminded there is some good in the world. Keep the faith you two.

[@sueflynn9886]

I’m 65 and British, I know exactly what you mean, Dusty was amazing.

[@gaylesimons8985]

I’m 75 and I remember and still love,love,love Dusty Springfield. What a soulful voice! She’s the best!❤

[@tonypassaretti]

Me too.

[@sallymiller1359]

I'm American and feel the same way, loved Dusty Springfield

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you'll love her "The Look Of Love" and "Wishin and Hopin' "!!! edit- 60s singer you haven't done, Peggy March "I Will Follow Him". You've only done Dionne Warwick 1 time solo. You'll LOVE her "Walk On By", "I Say A Little Prayer", "Do You Know The Way To San Jose" and "Alfie". All four are timeless classics!!!!

[@polyglot12]

Definitely 'The Look of Love'. Terrific song.

[@debbiepochy6751]

I agree, love both those songs!! 😊

[@bobbuethe1477]

All great picks!

[@surlechapeau]

@@bobbuethe1477 thank you!

[@surlechapeau]

@@debbiepochy6751 thank you!

[@jdw5678]

Aretha Franklin, shortly after hearing Dusty's version of "Son of a Preacher Man," ran into her at the Atlantic Records offices. It's reported Aretha put her hand on Dusty's shoulder and just said "GIRL!" That should tell you what the Queen of Soul thought of Dusty.

[@janeglendinning2440]

Aretha didn't think it was her type of song to record until she heard Dusty's version.

[@lordleonusa]

We British, were so, so lucky in the 1960s, we had some fabulous Vocalists, Dusty Springfield, Sandi Shaw, Cilla Black and Shirley Bassey etc

[@alistairmilton6007]

I was very young at the time and did not realise the quality that was being provided to us on UK tv by these stars. I certainly realise now what a powerful singer Dusty was.

[@Home-lb7jr]

Dusty still is my all time favourite female singer from the sixties. However please check out Shirley Bassey singing The Living Tree live at Royal Variety. It's on you tube and it really is a performance no one should miss. Even more amazing is that she was well into her sixties when she performed it.

[@PickleBoot_Arts]

Her album "Dusty in Memphis", which included "Son of a Preacher Man," is consistently rated as one of the greatest albums ever.

[@tristramcoffin926]

the ultimate Sunday morning album. one of my favorites records ever

[@peterstilla8733]

It absolutely is! A classic that is often overlooked.

[@janeglendinning2440]

It's my deserted island album. NoEasy Way Down always gets me.

[@SteveBagnall-gh1fu]

It is, that's why.

[@stephenhickman304]

There has never been a voice to replace Dusty Springfields - to lose her at 59 was a huge loss. Her singing is effortless

[@philiptodd6255]

Dusty introduced the Motown music to the U.K. she loved soul music so much she even refused to perform to segregated audiences in South Africa resulting being thrown out of that country her passing was a great loss to music

[@danielmankowski922]

Long live Dusty! Queen of Blue Eyed Soul!!! 😊

[@firstsurname7099]

Such an offensive term

[@timcarr6401]

@@firstsurname7099 Yes, Soul is Soul.

[@wildbill7081]

Nope your wrong @@firstsurname7099

[@susieq9801]

I don't think the original statement is offensive at all. Sure soul is soul but she was a pioneer in her own way.

[@timcarr6401]

@@susieq9801 By that do you mean she was a pioneer in that she was white?

[@stanleyokimoto]

The English invasion wasn't just a bunch of boy bands, it also included two female singers, Petula Clark and Dusty.

[@alexandervasel6845]

The look of love is my favorite Dusty song!!!

[@Shane-Flanagan]

💯💯💯

[@mariaportengen2959]

Mine too❤️❤️🎶🎶👍

[@bigolhomo]

Every other version sounds so cheesy in comparison

[@eggie011]

And mine. That needs to be covered.

[@olrappaport7474]

Dusty Springfield would pluck words out the air as she sung, watch a video of her performance. She was a stunning vocalist, but took it a step further in her delivery. She introduced Motow to Britain, and refused to play to segregated audiences in Apartheid South Africa. Speak her name for a blessing.

[@rerenaissance7487]

Also, when she went to the States and was told she couldn't be on tv with the black singers she admired so much, she headed back to the airport. They gave in. She wasn't taking any of that racist shit.

[@rachellara4661]

This is my favorite Dusty song!!! Y'all are the best!! ❤

[@CliffordValvick]

DITTO!!!👍

[@timward3116]

I agree. My favorite, too! Even when I was a kid, I'd find myself humming this song - and it still pops into my head when I'm in a humming mood.

[@kimrivera5302]

The song J was thinking of was "Ode to Billy Joe" by Bobby Gentry

[@rog2849]

The great Dusty Springfield one of the uk finest vocalist ever sadly miss

[@stevenklein3195]

Not one of the finest but THE finest female vocalist ever from the UK!! You guys have to do her collaboration with the Pet Shop Boys on "What Have I Done to Deserve This" !!

[@DavidRambeau-cf5sp]

Love her song

[@db-gb5xi]

Yes, The Look of Love and her duet with The Pet Shop Boys, What Have I Done To Deserve This.

[@suzanneprock7286]

"Wishin' and Hopin" is my favorite. Also, "Son of a Preacher Man."

[@1621billw]

"I Only Want to Be With You" is often covered,but Dusty has the all time BEST version. The Godmother of Soul.

[@10wanderer]

Oh I was 23 then (shit )

[@user-ud7xq4qq1b]

You can't beat Dusty. But there's a great version of this song by Lisa Layne and Vince Vance and Valiants. Lisa Layne was the singer of "All I Want For Christmas Is You" by Vince Vance and the Valiants.

[@garybradford8332]

They reacted to it a year ago.

[@johnmorgan9553]

Hi from UK . MOTOWN ARTISTS toured England in 1965 . With little publicity . It was DUSTY SPRINGFIELD who arranged to get them all on a tv music show called READY STEADY GO . She also performed with them . Video on you tube ! " ready steady go Motown special . " EPIC

[@JeannieBeanie]

Thanks for this suggestion! I just checked this out and it's so great. I'm from Detroit and this brought back so many memories of that time. There was a garage band on every block. Cheers!

[@sjbict]

There's also this documentary showing the visit and thee Motown singers impressions of the UK and Dustys help When Motown Came to Britain (BBC Documentary)

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

@@sjbict she gave tribute to them in many ways. Good on her !

[@stormy8207]

Classic song. Classic artist. Yes Son of a Preacher Man ,,,, such a famous song. Pulls heart strings. Another British artist ...

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

for such a small island Nation, the UK has given the world some great musicians and Dusty is certainly top tier.💐💐

[@stormy8207]

@@KindCountsDeb3773 Yes. It is astounding the amount of talent that came out of there.

[@vallanceellis7569]

Im 71 shes my hero beautiful singer and much loved xx

[@bradsullivan2495]

This was originally an Italian song, ("Lo che non vivo (senza te)--"I, who can't live (without you)" and was performed (in Italian) at a 1965 festival Dusty was at. She soon decided to do an English version, which resulted in this classic.

[@jackiec859]

Cool! Thanks for the info!

[@giessed.j.8277]

...by Pino Donaggio.

[@CalvinCaylor]

Dusty heard the original Italian at a Italian music festival and was reportedly moved to tears despite not understanding Italian. She asked a music producer to write an English language version. That producer and another friend wrote the verses in an hour before a night on the town and the chorus in the cab on the way there. Dusty recorded her vocals the next day but wasn't happy with the acoustics of the studio so she recorded it in a stairwell. She wasn't happy with her vocals until 47 takes!

[@BillGraper]

This is my 2nd favorite song of hers. Your next one should be "I Only Want To Be With You." 😎

[@AnneKay-nv2xd]

They've already done that one.

[@ChelseaPensioner-DJW]

Yes, and Annie Lennox with the Tourists did a good version... Basically the same only quicker 😂

[@rosemarywatson1231]

Dusty has always been on fire to me. The smokiness of her voice. She could sing anything! RIP!

[@marygoodson4920]

The Look of Love!❤❤❤❤❤

[@willswomble7274]

Icon, for ever. She was adored in the day in the UK. Such an absolute perfectionist, and greatly missed soul.

[@duanelavely5481]

Jan., 1969, I met a young woman while I was on R&R in Sydney, Australia. We hit it off. Before I returned to the states, I managed to get a 1 week leave (Mar., 1969) to return to Sydney & stay with her family. While in Sydney, Dusty Springfield was performing at a cabaret & we went to see her. It was a very special night during my Viet. experience.

[@terryjestersr.6769]

Did you keep in touch with the girl ? Just wondering - would have been a great love story

[@MaxineSmith027]

My favourite female singer of all time, absolutely adore her voice.

[@Russ-gy7tx]

Dusty Springfield's "Wishing and Hoping" was released in 1964.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

I was i n junior high and had the Dusty album. I about wore it out. Spin spin spin

[@4bawbees]

This was, first, an Italian song, "Io che non vivo (senza te)" by Pino Donaggi. When Dusty heard the original debuted at the Sanremo Festival, she knew she had to cover it. And boy! Did she cover it! She's all over it, and she owns it. Majestic performance from a truly brilliant vocalist.

[@docbearmb]

“Sharp, clear, precise voice.” Well said.

[@UseByDate-Expired]

I think the "bridge" song was Ode to Billie Joe by Bobby Gentry

[@angelarasmussen1800]

Both Dusty and Bobby have amazing even haunting voices

[@jeffcher10]

The full version of The Look of Love is essential - Herb Alphert''s backing and the saxophone is perfection!!!!

[@jennyjenny4501]

You would love the song she is featured on with The Pet Shop Boys, “What Have I Done To Deserve This”.

[@kathyrizzi8754]

I love this song, Dusty Springfield had the most beautiful voice.👍👏👏👏♥️♥️

[@user-ty2yb1iy2o]

Beautiful heart and soul! RIP Dusty❤❤

[@MrTimothybee]

All of the songs mentioned so far, plus "Goin' back" (written by Carole King.

[@RalphWigg1]

Dusty is my favourite Brit female singer from the 60s. She started out as one of the three-strong vocal group 'The Springfields'.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

YES, when small group singers, 2 - 4, were popular and did well. Folk music, story type songs.

[@angelalambert6069]

I was 11 years old when this came out ... really loved it ❤ my mum used to sing along to it in the kitchen x

[@doctormusic7244]

Before going solo, Dusty was in a folk group with her brother called The Springfields. Check out their song, "The Green Leaves of Summer." Vocal masterpiece! 💯👍

[@sandrabeaumont9161]

What about 'Island of Dreams' they're biggest hit I think.

[@journeyCD]

Cilla Black - You're My World I swear these two songs compliment each other due to the similarity in the delivery of the song and the power and clarity of the voice between dusty and Cilia....please react to it

[@user-fx8ql6xq5o]

Totally AGREE. A "MUST LISTEN TO" song. One of the best female voices of the 60's.

[@mrs_g7168]

Agree! I was going to suggest Cilla but couldn't remember the name of the song 😂

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

You remember her softer voice, her sultry voice on Preacher man, this song shows the strength, purity of her voice when she belted a song out. She was known to be a perfectionist when recording, but it is worth it. I graduated high school in 1969 and almost wore out my Dusty album. She blew me away and I recognized her talent and dedication. I'm grateful she came to Memphis and recorded he famous MEMPHIS album and had more hits. British considered her as one of their best vocalist and that's a considerable tribute. Gone too soon, RIP dear Dusty. 💐💐🌸🌸🥀🥀

[@jeanstrickland2445]

Her voice is so mysterious and soothing at the same time.

[@cattewest]

I am a child of the 60's. I grew up with all those amazing artists and musicians. Just accepted that's the way music was. Now, in my 70's watching these reaction videos I am learning to appreciate them even more. Thanks!

[@garfield122010]

Dusty is amazing ❤ my favourite old track is ( I close my eyes and count to ten ) but my ultimate favourite is one of her later songs with the pet shop boys ( Nothing has been Proved ) from the film/TV adaptation of Scandal the profumo affair ❤❤❤❤

[@user-ky6vw5up9m]

Martha Reeves and Dusty became lifelong friends

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

Dusty love the R & B music from America and was very appreciative of the black artists who were it's core. I read she once punched a famous guy (won't say, he's better now) in a bar because he made derogatory remark about a black artist. lol She was a fierce and complex lady.

[@originalwoolydragon8387]

Ahhh, Dusty!

[@peterwiles7953]

Going back is my all time favourite of hers

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

a very emotional song. Nostalgia and remembering set to music.

[@tylerhackner9731]

Love dusty!

[@daniellongo7611]

Elton John on Dusty Springfield-"Elton John spoke at Dusty Springfield's posthumous induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and said, “”I'm biased but I just think she was the greatest white singer there ever has been.”"

[@MyraJean1951]

Nice to see you revisiting the great Dusty Springfield! I got chills the second I heard her voice!

[@drg3712]

The Look of Love (my fav)

[@redsmoker37]

You just need to hear Dusty in the 80s when she was featured by Pet Shop Boys in What Have I Done to Deserve this? Neil Tennant, who was the lead singer for PSB had loved Dusty as a teen, and always wanted to record with her. By the 80s, she was totally down and out, no career, I think drug problems, and by putting her in a PSB song revived her career. Then the week when she was to be inducted in the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame in the late 90s, she died a few days prior to induction.

[@anastasiabeaverhausen516]

Her voice is achingly beautiful.

[@gkiferonhs]

Yay!!! 60's women!! You'd also like her " Wishin' and Hopin' "

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

a big hit in the U.S. and a sweet song. I remember it well

[@DG2244]

One of the few Women off the time that demanded your attention when she sang. Very talented women that had a great career. Nice review.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

I lived the 60's as a teen and women singers did Not get the radio play that males or bands did. Her making it as famously as she did is proof of her talent. It could even have been MORE if misogyny didn't rule the music business. But, she was a mega star, so did get stardom any way.

[@fayesouthall6604]

Dusty Springfield- what a voice ! Coffee in Bed, her Dusty In Memphis is one of my favourite albums of all time.

[@b.slocumb7763]

Dusty with the Pet Shop Boys next!!!!!! The best song ever!

[@marygoodson4920]

The Look of Love!

[@mamaasaiz]

It was originally written, and performed, in Italian. That version was in a movie (starring Claudia Cardinale) in '65. Dusty did her version the next year, and it was a big hit for her. Elvis sang it a few years later, and had a hit with it too.

[@LarryFleetwood8675]

Yes, written and sung by Pino Donaggio, later he switched to scoring movies like many of Brian De Palma's biggest hits.

[@smol2222]

The Look of Love is a fantastic song too, so understated and heartfelt 😍😍

[@tuijakarttunen9164]

I love how dramatic this song is from the start. Her voice is everything.

[@josephadiaz8343]

Dustys voice just captures you ♥️✌️😎

[@hope4thin65]

Great reaction video, Jay and Amber! My favorite Dusty song is with the Pet Shop Boys from 1988: “What Have I Done to Deserve This?” I believe that it was her final hit before she died and it’s went all the way up to number two on billboard and has a great video.

[@davidhuggan6315]

Her last hit was in 1995 with Daryl Hall, with a cover of Wherever Will I Be?

[@grahamboffey457]

One of the most beautiful voices in pop. Sublime.

[@chitownlee]

The Look Of Love.

[@shaunfoulk7049]

This is awesome. Not only is today Female Friday, but it's also my birthday 🎂 And I love this song 🎶❤️and I hope you both enjoy 😉😉🙏🎶👍

[@jackieburchell2187]

Also definitely look up Lulu she started in the 60's and still singing today.❤😊

[@VickiCampbell-1216]

I love LuLu's song "Oh Me, Oh My" and of course, "To Sir with Love". ❤

[@lizabrandt5677]

And Lulu has a connection to the Bee Gees. She was once married to Maurice Gibb.

[@VickiCampbell-1216]

@@lizabrandt5677 Oh wow!! I never knew that. Thank you. 😊

[@NancGall-wl5rw]

Love Dusty.

[@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.]

I've always loved Dusty Springfield, other songs by her to react to are: "I Only Want To Be With You", "Spooky", "Wishin' and Hopin'", "The Look of Love", "I Close My Eyes and Count To Ten", "If You Go Away", "Little By Little", "What's It Gonna Be", "In The Middle of Nowhere", "I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself", "Goin' Back", "Just a Little Lovin'", "In Private", "What Have I Done To Deserve This" (this is with 'The Pet Shop Boys'), "Nothing Has Been Proved" (this is with 'The Pet Shop Boys'). There are plenty of other tracks but these are good ones to continue with.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

Thanks for the reminders. I have a compilation of all her songs, but my player is busted. I WILL FIX ! lol

[@jackieburchell2187]

Yes dusty love her and definitely The look of love is a must Amber n J❤😊

[@tomvenner6030]

I am a Rock/Metal/prog guy but being born in "58 I heard a lot of AM radio in the 60s. Here is a list of my favorite female vocal perfomances of the 60s: Dusty (You dont have to say...), Lulu (To Sir With Love), Ronnettes (Be my Baby), Supremes (Love Child, Aint no mountain high enough), Leslie Gore (You Dont Own Me), Shargra-Las (Leader of the Pack), Jefferson Airplane (White Rabbit), Mamas & Papas (California Dreaming).

[@Russ_Keith]

That's a tasteful, comprehensive list, if I may opine.

[@kathyrizzi8754]

Suggestion…Barbara Mason…Are You Ready! Very popular song in the 60’s, she wrote it at just 15 yrs old.👍🌸🌸

[@joyceedwards2708]

Barbara Mason, Yes, I’m ready.

[@pilesovinyl]

Dusty!!! She was so awesome, powerful, sultry, I get goosebumps hearing her sing. This was one of her best. OTHERS TO CHECK OUT: The Look Of Love, All I See Is You, I Only Want To Be With You, Wishin' And Hopin'. She is an absolute giant, one of the VERY BEST singers ever, period. THANKS for doing this!!!

[@stephaniejones4749]

I've always loved this song by Dusty!

[@jimyoung6271]

I highly recommend "What do you get when you fall in love?" by Bobbie Gentry, who sang the bridge song you're thinking of. The other Dusty you did was "I only wanna be with you." "Green, Green" by the New Christy Minstrels, with Dusty, is rather famous, especially in Japan somehow, and a favourite of mine, too. Please do both of these. And "Eve of Destruction" if you haven't already. And "Living on the Ceiling" by Blancmange from the 80s while I'm at it.

[@andrewroberts4736]

This was her best. Check her out with the Pet Shop Boys!!! That's a banger!!

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

It was so good they asked her to sing. I think they appreciated and wanted to help her rejuvenate her career. But her work earlier is still my favorite. WHAT a voice.

[@vickiepower6201]

Dusty Springfield another true amazing iconic artist beautiful lady ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@wolfie854]

Dusty Springfield - what a great voice. One of my favourites from the 60s. Sadly died far too soon.

[@mt0115]

Dusty Springfield a great voice for sure.😎🍺☮️

[@seansersmylie]

For me, Goin' back is her best. Dusty is one of the greatest of all time!

[@joycewalbert1413]

The "dramatic" sound was known known as "The Wall Of Sound"- by Phil Spector( Ronnie Spector's husband. Ronnie was the lead singer in the Ronettes and THE "Ronnie" from Eddie Money's "Take Me Home Tonight". You can see her do this live from a youtube black & white video. - with full orchestra on stage!!!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 Thank you both!!!

[@highpath4776]

I have a feeling Ivor Raymonde (with the Philip's in house orchestra) might just have beaten him to it. Not sure what the original of this one sounded like , I think it was a French singer and english words were adapted to the tune. (oh apparently Italian - there are some good Naples songs in the San Remo song contests early 1960s and similar ).

[@barrymuller5131]

I suggest a 70s singer I’m not sure you’ve ever done and she had a lot of hits over a lot of years. Her name is Melissa Manchester and an early song of hers is “If it Feels Good Let it Ride” but her biggest hit would be either “Don’t Cry Out Loud” as an introspective or her most upbeat song “You Should Hear How She Talks About You.”

[@garybradford8332]

Don't forget "Midnight Blue" was a huge hit for her. Great story- Too many years ago, I was with a small group of friends that had tickets for her concert at Carnegie Hall on West 57th Street. We were on the lower east side of Manhattan and we were on the verge of missing the concert because we could not get a cab to stop for the 5 of us. Then something truly astounding happened. A city bus driver saw our frustration and asked where we were trying to go. She said she just went off duty and would take us there, which she did. A lot of people arrived in limos. We arrived on time in a $300,000+ ride. I will never forget her act of kindness. Fantastic concert, btw. Melissa was a "Harlette", a backup singer on Bette Midler's "Divine Miss M" album. Bette, Melissa, Carole Bayer Sager (Mrs. Burt Bacharach) and Barry Manilow all helped support and boost each other's early careers.

[@barrymuller5131]

@@garybradford8332 thank you for that neat story. A lady friend of mine and I would have a Melissa night every once in awhile. Put on her record and drink wine and smoke weed and talk. Miss her.

[@dubsnapper4787]

Born to Irish parents in 1930s London, Dusty Springfield was originally christened Mary O'Brien

[@brownie1341]

"Son of a Preacher Man" is one of my all time favorite songs. Dusty will take your heart with her voice.

[@leonardsfriend5821]

Mother Earth with Tracy Nelson, Down so Low, 1968 studio version. Goosebumps!

[@PeterVincent-f4w]

Dusty also starred in the pet shop boys "What have I done to deserve this" absolutely made the song!!

[@db-gb5xi]

A couple of one-off collaborations to check out for female friday could be The KLF with Tammy Wynette on justified and ancient. Tammy doing house music with this British group. And then there's propellerheads with Shirley bassey doing History Repeating.

[@davidhuggan6315]

Agreed. Excellent suggestions

[@francismurphy7248]

Well done for checking , this classic out , Dusty was the greatest , female vocalist ever .

[@markdermody9698]

I agree with you both that her voice did sound so dramatic and full yet oh so beautiful too.

[@rolymier8659]

Dusty was the best British female singer of her generation. She was gifted with a voice that lasted her whole life. She could sing anything. Her promotion of black music in the UK was legendary. I do think the UK didn't always appreciate her. If your new to Dusty then go buy her Dusty in Memphis Album

[@Marcus-Oh-really-yes]

Check out Dusty's No. 6 hit from 1964 called "Wishin' and Hopin' " and her No. 2 hit from 1987 called "What Have I Done to Deserve This?," a duet with the Pet Shop Boys.

[@CarolA-ww5rk]

I named myself Dusty growing up, because of Her!!! 73 yrs old 💜

[@bradparnell614]

Dusty is one of my all time favorite singers and this is my favorite of hers. The power and emotion in the vocals is superior. I've seen other talented singers sing it but they just didn't have the emotion in their voice to pull it off like Dusty. I won't limit Dusty to a list of best female singers from the 60s. To me she is one of the greatest singers of all time, period. As far songs from her you haven't checked out yet: "Give Me Time", "Little By Little" "Stay Awhile", "The Look of Love", "Wishin' and Hopin'", "Breakfast in Bed", "Have a Good Life Baby", "The Windmills of Your Mind", "I Can't Make it Alone", and "Just a Little Lovin'".

[@rayfaircloth8253]

Richard Carpenter got Dusty Springfield to sing one of his songs "Something In Your Eyes" after Karen died. The song was released with Richard Carpenter as the artist. Dusty Springfield also sings on the Pet Shop Boys "What Have I Done To Deserve This" in the '80's. She has a very distinctive, beautiful voice.

[@stevetournay6103]

Ah good, someone other than me remembers Something In Your Eyes...

[@aslankastanetz3680]

Dusty had one amazing voice, even singing one word, she could take it up and down

[@michaeltipton5500]

This took me right back to my childhood. I truly do remember this.

[@jhonyermo]

OMG How I have been waiting for THIS ONE. Thank you guys. THANK YOU. What a great Friday this is!!!!