Watched a documentry about dusty springfield last night and have to say what a under estimated singer dusty was and regard 'dusty in memphis' is a superb album.

Any thoughts?

Great to see a Dusty Springfield thread.
Fantastic singer with a hauntingly, beautiful voice.
Ask Dionne Warwick or Aretha..they'll tell you how great she was.

Any record collection , which doesn't have 'Dusty In Memphis', is lacking credibility.
-it's indispensible.

Thanks for that,i thought i was going to be the only one, i must admit i lost my copy of 'memphis' but should be buying it today, on the documentry they played 'going back' for her funeral which sounds a nice record.

she died too young - breast cancer got her.
A bit of a recluse- didn't do much in later life,
apart from the collaboration with The Pet Shop Boys.

Apparently great friends with linda mcartney before her death and something i did not relise that dusty was a lesbian in which obviously she couldent disclose at that time.

odean73 Wrote:
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> something i did not relise
> that dusty was a lesbian in which obviously she
> couldent disclose at that time.

it wa always one of those 'worst kept secrets' wasn't it?
everyone knew her sexuality, but i don't think, she
was ever officially 'outted' as such.
She always has a big gay following - but her sexuality shouldn't be an issue, with a talent as big as hers.



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one of my all time favourites. Dusty in Memphis is a classic!

There will be a movie on Dusty's life next year. Kate Moss is said to play one of Dusty's lovers. The movie will contain sexually explicit scenes.

Dusty has lead such a tragic life in the 1960s... One of the greatest voices of all times!!

Dusty in Memphis has been re-released with about 10-12 bonus cuts. Strong stuff - Great vocals. The notes say she was a perfectionist (read:bitch) in the studio.

Adrian-L Wrote:
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> odean73 Wrote:
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> > something i did not relise
> > that dusty was a lesbian in which obviously she
> > couldent disclose at that time.
>
> it wa always one of those 'worst kept secrets'
> wasn't it?
> everyone knew her sexuality, but i don't think,
> she
> was ever officially 'outted' as such.
> She always has a big gay following - but her
> sexuality shouldn't be an issue, with a talent as
> big as hers.

I agree Adrian, talent or no talent wouldent bother me.

I'm familiar with her name, but don't know any of her songs. What were some of her hits or one's that would be most recognizeable?

Dusty and our Keith have something in common...know what it is??

a legendary obsession/love for cats...

check this out for all your Dusty info:-

[www.dustyspringfield.co.uk]





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DGA35 Wrote:
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> I'm familiar with her name, but don't know any of
> her songs. What were some of her hits or one's
> that would be most recognizeable?

I just dont know what to do with myself

son of a preacher man

i only want to be with you

i close my eyes

you dont have to say you love me

and the hauntignly 'going back'