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

[@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.

[@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".

[@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 🙂👍

[@EileenHall-j9f]

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

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@stuartmorriss]

There will never be another Dusty

[@frankcann9481]

Truly. Unique

[@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!

[@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.

[@db-gb5xi]

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

[@paulbriody297]

You must do "The Look of Love" it's heart warming.

[@suzanneprock7286]

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

[@rosemarywatson1231]

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

[@marygoodson4920]

The Look of Love!❤❤❤❤❤

[@grahamboffey457]

One of the most beautiful voices in pop. Sublime.

[@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 )

[@bobbartle]

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.

[@drg3712]

The Look of Love (my fav)

[@originalwoolydragon8387]

Ahhh, Dusty!

[@rosannerizzo3070]

This song ties with her song "The Look of Love" as my favorites from Dusty. Velvety voice.

[@allendixon7700]

Call f o r r a s t e r forster sisters three of three lovely ladies shrinking a song

[@allendixon7700]

Forster sisters got a song that they wrote about MA let's call the I fell in love. I fell in love with Ag AI N lost LIST night NIGHT by the forester sisters.

[@allendixon7700]

Every morning, every morning, I would be singing. This song to me the thai file in law of a game last night

[@docbearmb]

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

[@stephenhickman304]

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

[@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.

[@vickiepower6201]

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

[@kathyrizzi8754]

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

[@francismurphy7248]

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

[@anastasiabeaverhausen516]

Her voice is achingly beautiful.

[@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 !

[@NancGall-wl5rw]

Love Dusty.

[@b.slocumb7763]

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

[@marygoodson4920]

The Look of Love!

[@chitownlee]

The Look Of Love.

[@tylerhackner9731]

Love dusty!

[@simianinc]

Interesting that Jay referred to part of the song as spooky, as Spooky would be the next song from Dusty that I would listen to,

[@MrTimothybee]

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

[@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!

[@jeanstrickland2445]

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

[@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

[@MyraJean1951]

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

[@MaxineSmith027]

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

[@stephaniejones4749]

I've always loved this song by Dusty!

[@vallanceellis7569]

Im 71 shes my hero beautiful singer and much loved xx

[@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 😂

[@KLStorer]

Dusty: one of the finest voices in all of pop music.

[@josephadiaz8343]

Dustys voice just captures you ♥️✌️😎

[@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.

[@jennyjenny4501]

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

[@jeffcher10]

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

[@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.

[@willswomble7274]

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

[@smol2222]

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

[@brownie1341]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@jackieburchell2187]

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

[@traceydsm]

I know you tried her contemporary, Petula Clark, with Downtown. But I suggest Clark's songs "Don't Sleep in the Subway" from 1967 or My Love from 1966.

[@mt0115]

Dusty Springfield a great voice for sure.😎🍺☮️

[@nintendy]

This was one of the most dramatic and atmospheric Songs to come out of the 60s. It started out as an Italian Song - believe it or not! This always makes me recall the foggy nights and dim street lamps of Britain when this was Number One - the kind of atmospheric nights we don't get anymore... It's such a beautiful Song that begins dramatic and swells into this great crescendo! If you think the Song is theatrical - you need to see a performance she did of this Song which was really theatrical! Do a search for it!

[@magneto7930]

My favorite Dusty Springfield song!

[@elraz1234]

One of my all time favorite songs. It always gives me chills. She is awesome.

[@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

[@pjmoseley243]

such a wonderfull singer

[@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

[@michaeltipton5500]

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

[@fayesouthall6604]

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

[@wenmill1]

Love Dusty Springfield. You have got to do her version of Windmills of Your Mind from The Thomas Crown Affair (Steve McQueen version). Exquisite

[@wenmill1]

In fact, you should also react to the movie The Thomas Crown Affair. Very good heist/caper movie with Steve McQueen at his absolute coolest

[@Lonewolf-i8p]

Beautiful heart and soul! RIP Dusty❤❤

[@stevehamilton8824]

Dusty's voice is so beautiful.

[@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.

[@Maggy47]

I just loved this song 🎵 dusty had an amazing voice rip DUST X

[@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

[@cspaikido]

I Close My Eyes and Count to Ten, Look of Love, and What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life? Three more great songs by her.

[@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.

[@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'".

[@aslankastanetz3680]

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

[@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.

[@jhonyermo]

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

[@8044868]

She had so many good songs. This is my favorite.

[@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!

[@JennyYearsley-g4d]

73 from New Zealand and still remember Dusty's amazing songs!!

[@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.”"

[@leonardsfriend5821]

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

[@tayclarets]

She was terrific. Glad you guys played her today.

[@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 ❤❤❤❤

[@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!!!

[@theadviser123]

The Look of Love was one of her most popular songs. It is my favorite. It is so sultry , loving and beautiful. It's orgasmic!

[@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.

[@daveharris6975]

A"Brand new me" is another fabulous song by Dusty

[@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 😉😉🙏🎶👍

[@dshaak1]

OHHHHHH, LOVE ME SOME DUSTY! ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

[@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. 😊

[@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 ).

[@peterstilla8733]

You are so right Amber, Dusty was one of the top female vocalists of her time, and she made some timeless music.

[@DonMyers-mr8fn]

There was nobody like Dusty Springfield. He songs and her memory will live forever.

[@markdermody9698]

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

[@sandrabeaumont9161]

'I Close My Eyes and Count To 10' is in the same vein. Especially the piano.