SO MUCH SOUL!| FIRST TIME HEARING Dusty Springfield - The Look of Love REACTION

[@fscottgray9784]

So glad you mentioned Petula Clark. She is under rated and needs more reviews.

[@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering]

No she phookin ISNT underrated 🤦‍♂️ Maybe by YOU , but the rest of us know exactly how good she was and her place in the pantheon of female singers .. ffs 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@davidspendlove5900]

@@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_BletheringCool off man.

[@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering]

@@davidspendlove5900 piss off dad 🙄 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@dagmar.6954]

This is one of the great British female singers from the 60's. She had such a beautiful unique voice & covered many genres (blue-eyed soul, pop ,ballads, country, jazz). "Son Of A Preacher Man" is her most famous song. But she had a lot of hits such as "Wishin' & Hopin'", "I Only Want To Be With You", "You Don't Have To Say You Love Me", "I'll Try Anything", "The Windmills Of Your Mind", "I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself" & many more.

[@isoldejaneholland8370]

Great songs there. Fun fact : Cameron Diaz absolutely mangles 'I don't know what to do with myself' in a (deliberately) cringey karaoke performance in the 1997 rom-com My Best Friend's Wedding. The clip is on KZbin, - stuff of nightmares. 😳🤭 "Wishing and Hoping" is also in that movie, in the humorous opening montage. And the best Son of a Preacher Man cover I ever heard is by British soul singer Joss Stone, she was kind of known for it. One of the first songs I downloaded to a device as a kid. It's on KZbin. She's kind of my hero also for always performing barefoot; she hates fancy shoes and refuses to limp around in stilleto torture devices like other singers. You tell 'em, Joss! My toes and I applaud you.

[@Paladin70]

@@isoldejaneholland8370 Bobbie Gentry did a great cover of Son Of A Preacher Man way back during my senior year in high school 1969.

[@isoldejaneholland8370]

@@Paladin70 I'll look it up, thank you.

[@brettdavies5239]

One of the all time great voices. Dusty could belt when she needed but also knew the power of a whisper ❤

[@Chefcorky]

This song. It was written by the brilliant songwriting team of Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Stan Getz recorded an instrumental version. Dusty was the first to record the lyrics. Many artists have covered it including Isaac Hayes and Nina Simone. If done right, like this version, it is a romantic song for dancing....and passionate moments.

[@wallyllama2926]

I’m glad you’re keeping up the Female Friday.

[@angelseari4]

I love how the saxophone mimics her voice. Amazing recording. She was so good

[@sdenacoly4745]

I like a Sergio Mendes version too~! ^^

[@hnc52]

Dusty's version of Look of Love is by far the best. Listen to her Windmills of Your Mind... perfection. If you want to check out more Petula Clark, listen to Don't Sleep in the Subway or Kiss Me Goodbye.

[@dwaynemiller9603]

Agree, please...Petula Clark ~ Don't Sleep in The Subway (1967)

[@deborabielik6017]

I agree. Dusty’s version is the best.😊

[@batmanforpresident9655]

Dusty sang the original and delivers the best rendition of this Bacharach/David classic standard.

[@neighborhoodcatlady6094]

Believe the song was in the 60’s version of Casino Royal.

[@batmanforpresident9655]

@neighborhoodcatlady6094 Yes.

[@saturnnet1627]

This is a classical masterpiece with Dusty sultry, jazzy and soulful singing and top notch instrumentals by talented artists as well.🎶🎼🎵

[@jdw5678]

The only other version that comes close to this one is by Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66. More of a groove, as opposed to Dusty's sultry sexy performance.

[@alistairmcdougall9625]

The Look of Love was written for the 1967 James Bond Spoof movie Casino Royale ❤

[@mildredpierce4506]

I didn’t know that

[@kims.schinkel8212]

​@@mildredpierce4506, I've seen that movie enough to have that scene branded on my brain!

[@Bryt25]

Makes an odd appearance in an odd scene which it out-performs by a long way! I liked the madness of the movie too though, what a cast! Worth a look.

[@davidspendlove5900]

Thanks I didn’t know that.

[@snowbirdlady7221]

Love Dusty. She has been one of my favorites from day 1. Song by the great Burt Bacharach who was a gift to the world.

[@kristinholsapple2587]

Ahhh, did not know that..thanks for the info😊

[@andymageen5308]

No one sounded like Dusty, she had one of those unique voices that are instantly recognizable. ✌️

[@Heartstrings_Skyla]

Dusty is flawless. Thanks Jay.

[@MetFan37]

You ask "How can you not love this?", but the song was only a moderate hit back in the day. There hasn't been a voice like hers since she passed. I doubt there will ever be another like her.

[@NewEnglandThrifter]

I love Dusty Springfield. Such a talent. ❤

[@anthonyblakely399]

Dusty Springfield is One of my all-time favorite female vocalist of the 60's and 70's . She has such a sensuous vocal and this song is one of my all-time favorite songs from her. I have 2 albums by her. I love Dusty. ♥♥♥

[@saturnnet1627]

The 50s,60s, 70s, were the Mecca for talents that will never be surpassed.

[@subwaygoddess1]

I love it! I never heard it by Dusty!!! I am familiar with the "Sergeo Mendez and Brazil 66" version. This is so beautiful! Thanks, Jay, for turning me on to it!

[@lt6134]

This song was HUGE when I was a kid!

[@bradparnell614]

Dusty is just one of the all time best singers, period.

[@brianherrington7226]

I love her cover of Anyone Who Had A Heart.

[@normmichael8496]

You may consider doing a review on the duet she did with the Pet Shop Boys in the late 80s. I think it was called "what have I done to deserve this." An odd combination of artists, but it worked.

[@mlockette8084]

Written, composed, and arranged by Mr. Burt Bacharach. This song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and featured in the movie “Casino Royal”. His huge catalogue of songs were all beautiful, sensual and melodic. Great reaction! This was Dusty’s masterpiece.

[@emmitstewart1921]

This played during the scene in Casino Royale where Peter Sellers is romancing Ursula Andress. Dusty totally created the mood of the scene. You really should do a movie reaction to Casino Royale. It was perhaps the best spoof of the James bond movies.

[@anthonyblakely399]

and the sax in this song has got to be the most sexiest Sax sound in music history!! I freakiing Love her.

[@JaDav40]

Her duet with Pet Shop Boys is great.

[@Zebred2001]

What Have I Done To Deserver This.

[@Chefcorky]

@@Zebred2001 Also Nothing Has Been Proved.

[@Jessica_Roth]

Burt Bacharach and Hal David (songwriters) at the top of their game, and Dusty *brings it home* ! "I can hardly wait to hold you, feel my arms around you"…just classic. Featured in the first film version (there was a TV adaptation before that) of "Casino Royale", the first James Bond novel. (The film was basically a disaster but in an entertaining way.)

[@kellyjohnson3617]

Such a sweet voice, that even when she gives her power, it’s still soft and sensual. Best version of this song in my opinion.

[@shirleyjones9460]

Adore her may she R.I.P. Her voice is so unique, I've never heard anyone close to it. Every and any song she ever sang is fantastic.

[@suegreene7841]

Love this song! I was 8 when this came out and I remember my parents dancing to it in my living room thinking they were crazy! Great memories! Thanks Jay

[@blackprix]

One of my favorite female vocalist of all time… To me highly underrated to most that know music top-of-the-line! I was very sad when she passed early in her life, but she left us a legacy of great music. May she rest in peace🙏🙏🙏‼️‼️‼️

[@ncthom88]

One of my cats is named Dusty because, when she was a kitten, the look ... of love ... was in ... her eyes.

[@Wayne-f3v]

If you liked this YOU REALLY NEED to check out Roberta Flack's "The First Time Every I Saw Your Face." It's a little slower, but even more intimate than this, and as beautiful as this song is and Dusty's voice is, Roberta's voice and that song are twice as beautiful.

[@lennieblue]

I was so lucky to grow up with this music. Thank you for sharing and experiencing it with us. ❤

[@BlakeWomack-f5j]

Now you have to do "To Sir, With Love" by Lulu!

[@deeanna3335]

That would be a great movie reaction too...

[@oscaryee9493]

Already reacted to this song 3 years ago when Sidney Poitier passed away. I agree on Jay should react to the movie too. Is the movie reaction channel on pause?...

[@caroljshepherd3848]

Thank you for coming back to Dusty. I've been a lifelong fan. I love how her voice sounds just like a saxaphone on this. ❤

[@RichardVernadeau]

Timeless gold...

[@Paladin70]

If you’ve never done Dusty singing I Only Want To Be With You then you’re missing out on probably her most upbeat performance. 🔥🔥🔥 I had such a crush on her as a teen, only to find out decades later that she was gay. They had to largely remain closeted because it was unfortunately considered to be a career killer to go public at that time. Dusty was indeed special.

[@kristiofca1]

Hey, hope you are feeling better emotionally. Listening to this song by Dusty has got to chase the blues away. Sending hugs your way. God bless.

[@pjmurphy920]

Agree, Jay! Late 50's and '60s (and '70s) music the very best for female singers. This song, written by writing duo, Burt Bacharach and Hal David, appeared in the 1967 Bond movie, "Casino Royale" sung by Dusty and it was Oscar-nominated for that year's best song. "Wishin' and Hopin'" from 1964, went to #6 on the charts and it was also written by Bacharach and David. They certainly don't make 'em like they used to.

[@Linda-zm6lk]

Actually it was nominated but didn't win. Talk to the Animals won (if you can believe that). Should have won!

[@pjmurphy920]

@@Linda-zm6lk Thank you for that! The winning song was from "Doctor Dolittle." Ha. I had to edit it. ;-)

[@wandacable3739]

Jay, the percussion instrument that you mentioned is called a cabasa. Thanks so much for reacting to my favorite song of hers!

[@ShogunDuckula]

My all time favourite female singer

[@michaeltipton5500]

I remember her when I was growing up. Even as a kid I loved listening to her. The song just sounds sultry. I can just imagine her being on state in Vegas singing at a casino.

[@maureenormston8356]

My favourite Dusty song, you can just imagine slow dancing in a smoky nightclub way back when....... Just sublime, it's so beautifully crafted ❤️

[@cotsyify]

Greatest female voice of all time...fact!

[@Markrealguy51]

Sergio Mendez and Brazil 66 do a great rendition of look of love,try it some time

[@Billy02118]

That’s the one I knew growing up.

[@Markrealguy51]

@ me too

[@jimmyvibes]

I used to work in a bar in the early 2000s and this was on the "morning coffee" playlist. Used to love it.

[@jangle4246]

This lovely song brings to mind other 60s songs written by Burt Bacharach & Hal David, especially those recorded by Dionne Warwick, such as DON'T MAKE ME OVER (1962) & ANYONE WHO HAD A HEART (1963). They share something in phrasing & cadences. Good stuff!

[@MVMullins]

My favorite Dusty Springfield song! I actually have this on vinyl, on the Casino Royale soundtrack. Awesome pick!

[@celticbro1]

She was an incredible singer and had so many great songs.

[@ericarachel55]

I was 12 when this came out and it was on all the radio stations, huge hit

[@douglasw9624]

What a great song and singer. Love the sax at the end....

[@douglasw9624]

And the trumpets ha ha

[@turnerdan53]

The 1964 song The Girl From Ipanema is another smooth low key song that is a must hear. if you liked this one.

[@michaelasay8587]

How can ya not love Rob?😮

[@waltw4537]

Another crush from the day! Thanks.

[@magnificentfailure2390]

My mom's name was Maureen Elizabeth O'Ryan Gawne Ybarra. I usually called her "Mom".

[@alexandervasel6845]

I've been wanting years for you to do this one!!!

[@stevehamilton8824]

A gorgeous song!

[@Kathy-bk6cg]

This song was really popular and felt like love back then, She was really popular with all her songs especially this one. I never knew it either ❤❤

[@michaelasay8587]

No love today 😢😢😢

[@katerace9160]

Lovely reaction,💕THANK YOU 💕

[@katerace9160]

DARLING DUSTY ❤

[@maskedavenger2578]

A great rendition of this song by Gladys Knight & the PiP ‘s was released on a single , back around 1973 . Dusty also recorded a cool song titled “ Spooky “. Also the “ Girl from Ipanema “ by Astrid Gilberto featuring Stan Getz playing a mean cool jazzy sax , is not to be missed .

[@debibailey2968]

Youre batting 1000 today my friend!!! All 3 top notch female vocalists!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@GeorgeVollrath]

Written by Bachrach and David the first to record this was Lainey Kazan. True smoky cocktail lounge music. Love it!

[@kimberlyjenkins725]

That voice.

[@rosemarywatson1231]

Love everything Dusty. This song is special!

[@Critical-Thinker895]

I was lucky enough to grow up during the time when all the best music came out. It was a time that I have a hard time describing but I cherish it now.

[@eemanuel4655]

One of my favorites. It predates me as well but a true!!!! Classic... Timelrss..

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

JACKIE WILSON...ANY OF HIS HITS!!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@alanmatthews9945]

In the most recent edition of the Oxford English Dictionary, under the word 'gorgeous' it simply states "Just listen to 'The Look of Love' by Dusty Springfield".......This is the first vocal version of the Bacharch/David song, written for the 1967 Bond spoof film 'Casino Royale'. That trumpet at the end may have been played by Herb Alpert who was featured on parts of the film soundtrack - can anyone confirm?... Decades later the track was an inspiration for Mike Myers in developing the idea for the first Austin Powers film.

[@anthonybohannon1605]

The Pet Shop Boys featuring Dusty Springfield " What have I done to deserve this" official video

[@wpollock1]

Dusty's voice has a sultry purity....this is 1960's gold. The arrangement is all Burt Bacharach and Hal David.

[@stevenblock9712]

This Bacharach-David-written song was hugely popular in 1967 and was recorded by many famous singers after Dusty. In 1968, Brasil '66 had a Top 5 hit with it and Isaac Hayes sings a great soulful version on his Live at the Sahara album.

[@ronfoskey2417]

Great voice and a very intriguing life story marked by pain. Her sexuality as a lesbian, her life as a cutter, the cancer that ultimately took her life, just such a great human interest. In the end a warm one of a kind voice.

[@lynnlafever1810]

Another incredible Burt Bacharach song! Also covered by Dionne Warwick! Most of his songs were for Ms Warwick.

[@robertmaccallum8390]

As a teenage boy I found it impossible not to be in love with Dusty. I'm 75 and nothing's changed.

[@Zebred2001]

This so takes me back to that 60's springtime of new and fresh sophistication in popular music. I think you heard part of this in one of the Austin Powers movies. Checkout Dusty Springfield's cover of the Van Morrison classic - Tupelo Honey.

[@sarahmclellan8577]

Great song performed by a great artist - this was written by Bert Bachrach.......... ;)

[@BuddyAkin478]

Puts me... in a... heavenly... blissful... reverie...

[@hennypenny338]

The saxophone seems to mirror Dusty's breathy voice.

[@rokav5221]

I love this effin song!

[@joel65913]

Great song that establishes such a great mood and feeling of the time period. I too am a major fan of the torch/ballad singers and there are so many! Here’s a brief list of suggestions of women that I don’t believe you’ve gotten to yet, but all are fantastic songstresses. Dinah Washington-a very unique and evocative singer Rosemary Clooney Dakota Staton Margaret Whiting Jo Stafford Carmen McRae Patti Page Betty Hutton Hazel Scott Anita O’Day June Christy Kay Starr

[@jasonrichardson1208]

This is THE version of this song! One word...SULTRY. 🥰

[@sweisbrod6109]

This was the first song I bought to play on the 4-track stereo in my 1967 SS Chevelle. Check out Sergio Mendes and Brazil 66. Their song The Girl From Ipanema was sung by a young woman (I forget her name). Great song

[@Nan-1017]

I love your reactions, you are so adorable😊

[@susanwahl6322]

She had so many hit songs.

[@richsurpa5073]

60 s. Spanky and our gang. Like to get to know you

[@3John16]

You've now arrived to my favorite female singer and my favorite song by her. Try Windmills next.

[@ElizabethGriffin-b4m]

Little Drummer Boy - Beverley Sisters. 1959

[@Renkk17]

Also Please don't forget to check out: Christina Aguilera - Ain't No Other Man - Candy Man (Both Great Horns !!) Also - Lady Marmalad Annie Lenox (Eurythmics) - Would I Lie to You - I Need a Man - Thorn in My Side Gwen Stefanie - It's My Life - What You Waiting For Shikira - When ever Where ever - Objection Tango Head Pins - Don't it Make You Feel (like Dancing) - Turn it Loud - Just One More Time Toronto - Your Daddy Don't Know - Start Telling the Truth

[@reneeinla2.0]

You cannot go wrong with a Burt Bacharach/Hal David song. You could do a whole series of just their songs and all the great singers performing them.

[@Suprahampton]

Mrs Jay will love this

[@tarstarkas27]

This song was a bigger hit for Sergio Mendes and Brasil 66. This group had several hits and had 2 lead female singers who often sang together in perfect harmony. I don't think you have ever done this group.

[@tomjohnson2543]

Perfection!

[@cyrilmauras4247]

This song comes from the 1960s film "Casino Royal" which was a comedic take on a James Bond spy film starring Peter Sellars.

[@originalwoolydragon8387]

Have you listened to "What Have I Done to Deserve This?" by Dusty & The Petshop Boys?

[@marcosfigueroa9884]

I wish they go back to this kind of music. The 80's and 90's gave a rise to contemporary jazz, which unfortunately didn't last long in the USA. but its popular in Europe

[@budbrezinski8570]

Love her ♥️

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

❤How ya doing Jay? Great I hope.🙏

[@isoldejaneholland8370]

Hi, Jordan. This is sad, but you know those rugby players whose plane crashed in the Andes fifty years ago? Well, The Look of Love was one of the songs they'd sing to comfort themselves when they were scared and homesick during those ten long weeks when they were huddled in the wreckage of a plane. 😪 A couple of the guys would refuse to join in, because in their dire situation, dwelling on the simple joys of the past was just too a painful a contrast. A perfect, though extreme example of the vital role music plays in all our lives.

[@danielle5980]

I always thought it was Dusty Springfield too.

[@coulterry67]

I first heard the version by Gladys Knight but I think there's something about Ms Springfield's voice that elevates it, Dionne Warwick and Diana Krall have both done good versions. Another of Burt Bacharach's legendary song writing

[@annb8296]

I love your reactions Jay including this one ❤️👍