Reviews (page 10 of 13)
Hmm... mam problem z tą oceną, bo MNIE NIE BUJA. Co nie znaczy, że uważam Dusty Springfield za złą artystkę. IMO można ją uznać za brytyjski odpowiednik Anny German, ew. bardziej współczesnej Edyty Geppert. Jestem tbh zdziwiony, że brytyjski - jakoś z góry zakładałem, że to amerykańska wokalistka ("Dusty", tytuł płyty, gospelowe klimaty, itp.), może trochę się na taką stylizowała, ale z tego co czytałem, odniosła sukces głównie w UK. Czy Anna German i Edyta Geppert to kiepskie artystki? Nie, zupełnie nie. Ta druga to nawet ulubiona piosenkarka mojego 70-letniego ojczyma. No właśnie... wydaje mi się, że to może być znak czasów, albo mój personalny odbiór, bo to dla mnie taki boomer vibe. Piosenki były przyjemne, kilka nawet przykuło moją uwagę. Na wyróżnienie zdecydowanie zasługuje utwór "Son of a preacherman", który wydaje się być ponadczasowy. Imo dobre, szanuję, ale nie doceniam. 3-/3
Some good songs towards the end but overall I didn’t really like the style/genre and the audio quality was weird and kind of hurt my ears at times.
Dusty is a bit dated, but can still pack a punch.
This didn't really do anything for me. Maybe in a different time or a different place...
Loved her voice. 3.5
decent
Son of a Preacher Man, great voice. Good album was a really good lesson. Couple of these songs will probably get put into the rotation
Good album.
Pretty decent album, nothing really blew me away, but also nothing bad. Son of a Preacher Man and The Windmills of Your Mind are the best songs here, everything else is OK. High 3.
Not my cup of tea, but she’s got a great voice. Always fun hearing Brits over accent the hard a sounds in words like man, can, etc.
No denying there's a wonderful distinctive voice here - you know it as soon as you here it. "Windmills" is, to me anyway, one of the most distinctive songs of the 60s, "Preacher Man" one of the most overplayed and overrated. Wanted to give it 4 stars, but such is my loathing for Preacher Man, I had to knock off another star. Sorry.
She's very calming.
Pretty good sound
It's nice but not super memorabele compared to some other stuff from the genre
I like preacher man, but the rest was bit too sugary for me.
Iconic songs on here, but over all it's a little whitebread vanilla.
3.5
As far as soul singer albums go this is pretty average. She's a good enough singer but I don't really see what makes her stand out among the crowd of other soul singers of the time, and maybe before and after as well. "Son of a Preacher Man" of course is a big hit, but that's the songwriting doing the work. Her performance is certainly fine, good even, but it's not like someone else couldn't do the job on that song. I liked "The Windmills of Your Mind" the best. It was also the only song not in a basic major key, I think. Easy listening. Short, not bad, not really memorable.
Beautiful soft voice.
I don't know, this felt too familiar to me. *Favorite track: Son of a Preacher Man
Nice voice and great orchestrations made for a really clean and nostalgic vibe. I think the songs got a little less engaging after the first half. If they'd all been as catchy as Son of a Preacher Man, it would have been at least a 4.
Prior to listening to this I had only heard Dusty's Son of a Preacher Man. It also has a cover of Windmills of Your Mind who The Colourfield also covered. Pretty enjoyable album. I enjoy Dusty's voice.
Very standard soul music - didn't find it too catchy (apart from "son of a preacher man"), but a nice vibe that would fit a specific time lik driving in summer. "Don't forget about me" was another favourite from the album, high energy and catchy. A lot of forgettable songs overall
Two tracks of absolute gold in 'Son of a Preacher Man' and 'Windmills of your mind'. The rest is a great showcase of Dusty's lovely voice ... just without much impact.
Not a bad album, they knew that "Son Of A Preacher Man" would be such a good hit that they even put it twice in here. Pretty enjoyable, especially for a background listen, but slightly meh nowadays, as this is over 50 years old now. Overall, I did enjoy the vibes though, and I am sure people absolutely bopped to it back in the day.
I like Dusty. Her voice is only okay - but it's got a sultriness that I appreciate. Love the songs with horns, don't care for the ones with strings.
I didn’t get a chance to listen to the whole album but I was enjoying it
#52 Son of A Preacher Man is a classic, and her voice is gorgeous. Unfortunately a bit boring otherwise, will only listen to it as background music to a dinner party or something.
To preface, I listened to the original album sequence without bonus tracks. Overall this record is 11 songs full of soul and emotion. Springfield has a strong set of pipes and delivers this material well. Having listened to “A Girl Called Dusty” last week, this sounds like significant steps forward from that record that a few years earlier. The instrumentation is top notch. “Just a Little Lovin’,” “So Much Love,” and “I Can’t Make It Alone” are standouts.
A great album to stick on in the background and a great voice. Not a whole bunch of replay-ability but I liked it!
Dusty in Memphis can be a bit misleading at first glance—it sounds like it could be a live recording, but it’s actually a studio album. There’s no doubt that Dusty Springfield can sing, and her vocal talent is undeniable. However, aside from a few exceptions, I don’t feel like the songs live up to the standard her voice sets. This is surprising, considering songwriters like Burt Bacharach, Carole King, and Randy Newman are credited. The songs are still good, but it feels like Dusty deserves more than just “good.” Standout track: Son of a Preacher Man. Score: 3/5.
This is another one I would have never likely listened to an entire album, having heard a few isolated tracks. Its good overall, nothing amazing to me.
So I liked this but did I love it? Not really? So like 3.5… which is getting old tbh.
not bad but not my tea
1 incredibly good song in an unremarkable album
Ok background music but not very memorable, except the windmills from a remix and son of a preacher man
Musically satisfying front-to-back, and Dusty's vocals are really great. The lyrics get a bit repetitive, and you can tell that they were following some formula to try to get a hit, and in this case succeeded.
I like her! This entire album is me going omg, so this is who sings x
timeless yet somehow extremely memorable?? Windmills of Your Mind & son of a preacher man are fabulous. Her voice is striking and it's a shame she didn't write more of her own material... will revisit singles but not as an album
I really liked windmills of your man (kinda reminded me of girl from Panama) and also son of a preacher man.
Very soulful and some excellent songs
Fairly middle of the road stuff. A couple that raised themselves above average.
Dusty Springfield is one of the greatest vocalists ever, but for me, despite her technical excellence, she never really "sold" most of her songs to me... Perhaps, because she didn't write them. The two most famous tracks on this album I already know from my love of films; Windmills of Your Mind, from the original Thomas Crown Affair, and the best track on the album, Son of a Preacher Man from Pulp Fiction.n Dusty in Memphis (although the vocals were recorded in New York) is considered one of the greatest flops of all time... And I can see why, there isn't anything on it that would have me rushing of to the record store to buy it.
Son of a Preacher Man 👌🏻
buiten de ene hit, kende ik er niets van.. maar zeker niet onaardig... toch iets te kalm voor mij
Pleasant listening that comes across as little more than background music to my ears.
decent album but certainly not The Boss’ best. 63/100 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Sterk soul album! Prachtige stem van Dusty Springfield met natuurlijk de grote hit Son of a preacher man. Dit heeft dus alles om 4 sterren te krijgen! Alleen... De rest van het album boeit me niet zooooveeel eigenlijk. De nummers blijven niet hangen, het voelt nogal makkelijk te vergeten. Jammer, want qua stem is Dusty echt top, maar de nummers zelf zijn gewoon niet sterk genoeg om te blijven hangen. Daardoor kom ik toch tot 3 sterren voor een prima album. FAVO: Son of a preacher man, Dont forget about me, Just One Smile, I can't make it alone
Great voice, good songs, not that interesting as a whole. Might need a re-listen.
I expected the album "Dusty in Memphis" by Dusty Springfield to be a live album by a country music man. I haven't knowingly listened to her before, but this album is really good. "Son of a Preacher Man" is amazing. I've heard it many times before and always enjoy it. "Don't Forget About Me" has me moving. Besides those two songs, the rest all felt a little boring. I'm not a big fan of slow paced crooning songs. The instrumentation wasn't very interesting, and the focus was largely on Dusty's singing and her lyrics. I can see the appeal for someone who loves that, but it doesn't quite do it for me. 6/10
Good
This was rather good. I completely forgot about Dusty Springfield. In fact, hearing some of these songs, I thought were performed and written by other artists. Very poetic. Very beautiful. Unsure of who her contemporaries would be... Without looking it up. Janis Joplin? Joni Mitchell? I don't know.. Anyways, I enjoy her over them I think. I dislike the Son Of A Preacher Man song though. This might be one of her Bette for more well known songs but I can't get past picturing the same people doing What's Up? By 4 non blondes in karaoke, doing this song. And that's irritating. But I also just don't care for the song.
Actually quite enjoyable!
Heard a few songs from this album. It was a nice bluesy album. Would listen to it again
3/5
It's an alright late 60s rock album, could be more experimental or progressive for my taste, but that's being nit-picky
Eh
Very nice voice. Enjoyable listen without being mind-blowing. 2.5
Not bad for a white English woman, pretty classy. Soon of a Preacher Man is a classic. Lots of Memphis Horns. I like it, but I only 3 star like it.
Didn’t love it, but it does have Son Of A Preacher man.
Fun fact I learned during this listen: Dusty Springfield is British. With a name like that, I assumed she was American. The music definitely leans into that Southern soul vibe, which makes it even more surprising. Son of a Preacher Man is the standout here, no question. It’s iconic for a reason. But the rest of the album kind of fades into the background. Nice voice, solid production, but it didn’t leave a big impression on me beyond that one track. Good, not great.
Cough cough
Þessi var nú hreint ekki svo slæm. Ég mun samt örugglega ekki setja hana aftur á nema ég reyni að muna eftir henni. Ekki að hún sé slæm. Bara auðvelt að gleyma henni
Amongst the filler, Dusty's intimate voice entices you and draws you in to a warm and moody soundscape. A little more consistency would do this album wonders but nevertheless, it was still a good listen.
Pretty good. Slow at first but then you start enjoying it. Really old too. Half of the album is a live version of it.
First of all, "Son of a Preacher Man" is one of the greatest recordings of all time. Sadly, the rest of the album isn't near that standard. There are nice points and the band is great, but Dusty's voice is sometimes mildly unpleasant and the material veers sharply into schlock.
1st time listening 6/10
I do like me some Dusty. About what I expected from a full album of hers.
3 stars. For some reason I thought Dusty Springfield was a guy.
Really nice smooth experience that shows some additional range, having only been familiar with her much earlier work. She got a great voice brimming with authenticity and soul, with just enough twang to really bring those country-soul musicians backing her to life. Nice mix of country, gospel, soul vibes packaged in a pop-ready production. There's some 60's era cheese are here to be sure, but it's overall landing in a space one can embrace. This is well written music, sang with heart, and good music for the soul.
Son of a preacher man is 15/10 wow Other than that I was pretty bored but she’s an icon ofc
New listen for me. Clean vocals and instrumentals. Soulful and easy to listen to. Surprisingly good.
Decent album, I liked the instrumentals a lot and the vocals too. Not too much change between tracks and they kind of melt together on first listen. Standouts: The Windmills of Your Mind, No Easy Way Down, I Can't Make It Alone. strong 6
Sweet music
Son of a preacher man
An AM staple with several radio hits from my youth. I imagine this one is dated around many participants in this group.
I liked this one, I of course knew "Son of a Preacher Man" which is a great song, but most of the rest was new to me.
Good example of an album I appreciate but likely won't listen to again. Beautiful voice, great songwriting, just not my usual cup of tea.
Dusty Springfield was definitely a singer for a certain age. Her song Son of a Preacher Man is a classic that should be preserved for all times. This album is intriguing because some of it has that classic Memphis sound well others of it feels like it’ll be best left for Broadway and vocal jazz. Aside from the obvious favorite, Don’t Forget About Me has a great horn section and Just One Smile has almost Gospel feel. Overall those, the A-Side of this album is repeat play. The B-Side, for me, has aged out and should be left there…
Son of a Preacher Man is an all-time classic. The rest of this is good stuff and her voice sounds great but it sounds like something I would have loved if I had been alive in 1969. The first song sounded like Burt Bacharach. The rest was more generic blues/pop and was fine but I haven't been missing a hidden legend here. Whenever I hear the beginning of "Son of a Preacher Man", I still hear Cypress Hill's "Hits Form the Bong". I guess that was deeply imprinted on my 16 year-old brain. lol
Okay calling this music generic or uninspiring would be rather crass. Its music for for thee, perhaps not for me. Dusty seems to have a phenomenal voice and song writing style, but landed somewhere amongst the one hit wonders. I don't think many would be mad I said that. Good music, but relatively mundane.
son of a preacher man is elite
This seemed like something I’d like - jazzy, soulful - but for whatever reason, it just didn’t click. I couldn’t get into it today.
Ein paar Lieder waren bekannt, bestes: "Son of a preacher man". Insgesamt entspannt und schöne Stimme. Kann man sich gut anhören.
Se eu vivesse na década de 70 provavelmente esse álbum tocaria na minha radiola.
An easy listen, great songs.
3. Very listenable. But a 5 for Son of a Preacher Man
I’m mostly here to see what direction Layde goes with his impending (hopefully) hot blue-eyed soul takes. As far as my take - I think Dusty has an amazing, sultry voice, and while …in Memphis has a great set of songs with lush arrangements it’s still just a good album. All those pieces, while great on their own, just don’t completely come together often enough. The blend of pop and soul is too balanced, never creating its own identity. Her rendition of Windmills of Your Mind is probably the song that puts those three aforementioend elements together the best, but it’s also the furthest away from the style of the rest of the album. Breakfast in Bed is similar, but to a lesser degree. That all said, tracks like Son of a Preacher Man, Just One Smile, No Easy Way Down and Don’t Forget About Me are such great fuckin songs that this album is worth repeated spins. But I’d feel that way regardless of who’s singing. 3.5
Preacher Man is legendary- but the rest? Meh.
She's got chops obviously but the production feels a little overwrought. "Breakfast in Bed" is a nice cut.
First listen. Decent.
Enjoyed the freshness and gospel-like sound of her voice. Loved Son of a Preacher Man!
I had heard a couple of these before. She has a great voice. I liked it more than I thought I was going to.
Son of a preacher man fuckin slaps.
Fave track, predictably: "Son of a Preacher man"
60s sensibilities
The queen of blue-eyed soul, zo mag je haar wel bestempelen. Ideaal moment gekozen om deze even aan te slingeren, op de kalme zondagochtend. De nummers - die vaak covers zijn - kennen allemaal de iconische uitspattingen van Dusty in het refrein, versterkt door gelikte achtergrondzang. Toch merk ik dat deze vibe, waar ik wel echt goed op ga, enigszins in bravoure afneemt op het tweede deel. De passie lijkt wat af te nemen. Desalniettemin een aangenaam plaatje, met in 'Son of a Preacher Man' misschien wel het beste blue eyed soul nummer ooit. 7/10 Highlights: Just a Little Lovin' Son of a Preacher Man Breakfast in Bed
Wel mooi, en Son of a Preacher Man is goud. 7/10 Highlights Son of a Preacher Man
It matched with the Sunday mood.
Really good singer, but a bit boring and monotonous after several songs.
Better than I expected, a high 3.
Despite the all-star Bryll Building writing lineups that created this album, this is a miss for Jerry Wexler. The fault lying in all this talent backed a mediocre at times performance by Dusty Springfield. This one hit wonder produced one hit too many. Shame but with the right talent at the microphone or in the booth this album could be something different. 3/5
Much better than the other Dusty album, not totally for me but was good for a listen. Can't unhear hits from the bong though. Will I listen to again: 10%
Good, chill music. I read about her and thought i would enjoy it more. It was good, but i wouldn't call it stellar.
She has a nice voice and son of a preacher man is hands down her best song. Overall it was a decent album.
white blues
The sound quality on this album leaves a bit to be desired, but she has a beautiful voice, and it's showcased well here. Son of a Preacher Man doesn't sound like the other sounds on this album, since most of the songs have more of an orchestra sadness to them 3/5
Love Dusty, incredible voice. The ballads are a bit too syrupy and boring, but I enjoyed it. 3.5/4.
Liked it. There’s some real ingenuity in some of these songs. 7+
how lovely
Son of a Preacher is a great song. Not my favourite album but nice to put on.
Good two recognizable classics
That was a lovely albums m to bring up 1000 with! What will 1001 be?
A couple of standout tunes, and an overall unoffensive record.
Pretty gud
Favorite Track: Don’t Forget About Me Archetypical Philly Soul string and horn arrangements, should be called Dusty in the City of Brotherly Love. Never knew Dusty was British, can imagine that in ‘69 a white woman from London putting out a banger of a soul/motown album had people shook.
Nice album Dusty, but didn’t really flow for me.
Lovely voice. But when I hear women like her in the 60s, I think about all the other women who could really bring it that never got to see the inside of a studio. It's a guilt I have a hard time with. White mediocrity! Go team!
Like the other album of hers that I heard here, A Girl Called Dusty, it’s sweet and old-school with a certain rare quality, but it’s not really to my fancy.
First listen Saved 6/11 Top track: Son of a Preacher Man
I appreciate this album but I have never fully fallen in love with it. Son of a Preacher Man is a classic but the rest of the album just has a little too much pop schmaltz for my liking. Dusty's voice is stellar, I just wish these songs had more grit to them.
Amazing voice, good instrumentation, tons of passion, but really doesn't move the needle for me. Nothing to dislike, but maybe an hour was a bit much.
This has one song I always love to hear. That son of a preacher man. The rest I can do without. Nothing repulsive about it, just not my thing.
Lovely morning listen
3.3 better than expected
Sorti en 1969 "Dusty in Memphis" est souvent présenté comme la quintessence de la "blue-eyed soul". Porté par une voix divine, l'album se révèle être une oeuvre profondément inégale, frustrante, et bien plus pop que soul. Il faut d'abord écarter l'évidence : la voix de Dusty Springfield est ici, comme toujours, un miracle de contrôle, de sensualité et d'émotion feutrée. Son phrasé est d'une intelligence rare, capable de transformer une ligne mélodique simple en une confession intime. Le joyau incontesté de l'album, "Son of a Preacher Man", en est la preuve éclatante. Tout y est parfait : le riff de basse chaloupé, la production aérée, et la performance vocale de Dusty, à la fois espiègle et chargée de désir. Ce titre seul justifie presque l'existence de l'album et ancre sa réputation dans l'imaginaire collectif. D'autres moments de grâce émergent, comme la sensualité nocturne de "Breakfast in Bed", où la voix de Dusty flotte sur un arrangement délicat, ou encore l'élégance mélancolique de "Just a Little Lovin'". Dans ces instants, la magie opère. On touche du doigt ce que l'album aurait dû être sur toute sa durée. Malheureusement, ces sommets sont trop rares et mettent en lumière les profondes lacunes du reste du disque. Le problème central de "Dusty in Memphis" est une déconnexion palpable entre la chanteuse et son environnement musical. L'histoire est connue : angoissée, Dusty a eu du mal à enregistrer avec les musiciens de studio de Memphis, les légendaires "Memphis Boys". Elle a finalement enregistré la quasi-totalité de ses pistes vocales seule, à New York, bien après les sessions instrumentales. Et cela s'entend. Trop souvent, sa voix semble posée sur les pistes, et non intégrée à elles. Il manque cette étincelle de spontanéité, cette interaction fiévreuse qui caractérise les plus grands enregistrements de soul d'Aretha Franklin ou d'Etta James, enregistrés dans des conditions similaires. L'album sonne plus comme une construction de studio méticuleuse que comme l'explosion d'âme brute qu'on nous avait promise. Cette sensation est aggravée par un choix de répertoire souvent discutable. L'album est une collection de reprises, et si l'exercice peut être sublime, il nécessite une réappropriation totale. Or, sur plusieurs titres, Dusty semble simplement livrer une belle performance vocale sans jamais s'emparer véritablement de la chanson. La production, assurée par le trio de géants Jerry Wexler, Tom Dowd et Arif Mardin, est paradoxalement une autre source de faiblesse. Si le son est ample, clair et professionnel, il est aussi souvent trop lisse, trop poli. En définitive, "Dusty in Memphis" est un album surévalué. C'est le disque d'une chanteuse extraordinaire, au sommet de son art vocal, mais égarée dans un projet qui ne lui correspond qu'en surface. Pour chaque "Son of a Preacher Man", on trouve un titre oubliable ou un arrangement qui trahit l'intention de départ. Une note de 3 sur 5
Beautiful voice, some properly dazzling tracks, but occasionally a little twee.
Música suave, con un ritmo que puede ser muy agradable de fondo. Sin embargo tampoco tiene nada especialmente a destacar, más allá de la mítica "Son Of a Preacher Man", una canción con muchísimo flow y que alegra a cualquiera que la escuche. La existencia de esta canción aumenta el valor del álbum, pero en sí mismo más allá de ser relajado y suave para escuchar, no destacaría mucho más. Los instrumentos suenan muy bien y llaman la atención en ocasiones
Solid but outside of Preacher Man, not spectacular.
Let’s be so honest I wasn’t paying a ton of attention. Was listening on the train up to NYC. But just a little lovin is such a good song, and I bet with a second listen some of these songs would be of similar caliber
So much better than her last album in the challenge. Not really my thing, but probably deserves the 'classic' status. Pop it on and then get your work done!
Not something I'd probably think to listen to, but I really enjoyed it. Dusty has a gorgeous voice and it was a nice way to end such a flat week
One of those ones where you hear it and you’re like “ohhhh you sing THAT song? Cool cool gotcha”
Pretty great, with at least a couple of true classics. I would put this back on basically any time.
Great album but not really memorable…
Thank goodness it wasn't Dusty in Nashville. That would have been horrible. But a few miles up the road was good for her, and my ears. A few classics on here including 'Preacher Man', which is an all tkm3 great song. It deserves a 3 star.
This album was pretty good. My only qualms were that her singing was generally lackluster, and that Son of a Preacher Man stood out as a single, with no other songs coming close to matching the quality. All in all not bad vibes - 3/5.
Son of a Preacher Man is a classic but none of the other tracks really stood out to me.
pretty good
Son of a preacher man. Thats it
Zzzzzzzzzzz
Ganz ok.
Makes me feel like cigarettes and coffee, and I don't even smoke.
Quite nice, great voice and a couple of absolute gems.
Some great songs, some mid
Need to give it another listen, didn't grab me like I expected.
Decent pop album 3/5
3.5 very pleasant. Started great
Beautiful voice. Got that old timey vibe to it that honestly still kind of runs together for me between multiple artists but I'm trying to change that. I just need to listen to more stuff like this. I liked the instrumentals here and the chord progressions were enjoyable to my ears. A little too romantic at times for my usual taste but it was a good listen. I'll run it back. Second listen was better. Solid ass album. Not too long either.
Dusty's pretty iconic. "Son of a Preacher Man" is classic. Good R&B/Soul songs otherwise. I would've thought this album was earlier - sort of strange to think of this as being (basically) post-Beatles. It's good for what it is, no complaints. 3.8
Good
Beautiful voice. Songs were ok.
2024-05-13...
Not available on Google Music :(
Nice enough, as vanilla as it comes.
Knew nearly nothing about Dusty before this came up, so was interesting to read about her. As for the album, Son of a Preacher obvs v.cool tune. Don’t forget about me and Breakfast in bed also enjoyable, defo benefitting from the upbeat soul type arrangements of the day. Rest of the album all rather unmemorable and a bit slow for me. Windmills of your mind for some unfathomable reason makes me think of Greece - was it in a film or something?
Okay
A couple great songs and the whole album was beautiful, total 60s sound and vibe!! Made me think of my mom and her friends in high school!
She’s sweet and smooth and sings about love. Easy to get and enjoy.
Ima par pjesama koje su odlične, ali ostatak je nekako zaboravljiv.
Son of a Preacher Man is the only song I was familiar with on this album, the rest was enjoyable though
Some absolute classics
I enjoyed this a lot! I had never listened to Dusty Springfield before but her name seemed familiar. I especially enjoyed the first three tracks, but it was enjoyable all through. I would give this a 3.5/5 if possible.
This album's largely carried by "Son Of A Preacher Man", yeah, but that's not to put down the rest of it. It's very nicely orchestrated blue-eyed soul and there's not really much to complain about. Or say in general. So... Yeah. Good job, Dusty.
Sweet old album
My mom would listen to this 3/5
I enjoyed this music.
Great vibe! Forgot about a few of those songs
Other than Preachers Son this is just a mediocre blue eyed soul album. It’s not bad but it’s not particularly special either.
Pretty good, but I'm not sure it's a stronger collection than 'A Girl Called Dusty'. It seems there's one absolute knockout track on here, a handful of strong ones, and some so-so songs too. I was interested to see Carole King's fingerprints are on this album, having heard her on the generator recently, and also early writing credits for the legendary Randy Newman too.
I like Dusty. Just some good 60s pop
Un bon album qui se laisse écouter. Un peu toujours similaire mais il n'y a pas de moments moches ou de chansons qu'on veut sauter. Une bonne musique pour un apéro tranquille, a réécouter. 7/10
A nice listen, but nothing too special. Son of a preacher man is a classic. The rest of the songs are rather forgettable. Also like the windmills of your mind.
It’s ok
Nice but not as “strong” as it would be for my musical taste
Her real name is Dusty Sprungfeld
Um álbum que eu nunca ouviria por conta, mas que foi uma surpresa bem agradável. Nenhuma música me marcou individualmente, mas imagino colocar esse álbum para andar na rua e pensar o na vida ou para relaxar em casa
Some great songs like son of a preacher man and so much love. Dusty has a stunning voice. Lots of soul, a British Icon Favourite song: Son of a preacher man Least favourite:All nice tracks Album artwork: Iconic: Great cover
unohtui kuunnella
Álbum bien centrado en el amor y en los sonidos. Me gustó como ella enfrenta todo sobre el amor y la combinación musical
It was good but too long. Some songs were not this great to make this a compete hit record.
Lovely. Easy.
4/5/24. Decent 60s blue-eyed soul. Son of a Preacher Man is an obvious highlight. Can definitely revisit from time to time.
Who is this son of a preacher man and why ain’t he preaching no more?
Can’t avoid but thank Dusty with all my self for recording one of the pearls of Pulp Fiction! Such a sweet voice and sound. The recording volume is a little bit shaky though
It was fine background music. Nothing more. I'd rather be watching a wrestling match with Dusty Rhodes while listening to Rick Springfield.
Easy listening Rating: 3.2
this one was okay i think it was good background music and had that one song from the office where jan was singing to her baby. unsure about the rating but it’ll probably not be very high because i don’t see myself listening through again but who knows? maybe i’ll come back to it later in life and find that i love it.
Apart from "Son Of A Preacher's Man"--obvioulsy a killer track, as everyone who has ever watched *Pulp Fiction* knows--I have always had a hard time understanding the appeal of this record for so many people. Those cover versions of other people's tunes have nice arrangements, such as their lush string sections, but they're also very sugary, and they don't necessarily groove the way the album's most famous song does. Unfortunately, I don't have much time today to try to like this record--and I do want to like it, you know. Maybe I'm missing something, and it's me who is not patient enough to spot the assets of the album. So I'll probably return to it some day. Yet as of now, it seems to me that Springfield's debut LP *A Girsl Called Dusty* offers a slightly more fun and fresher experience. 3/5 for the purposes of this list of "essential albums", translating to a 8/10 grade for more general ones (5+3) Number of albums left to listen to: more than 200, I've temporarily lost count here Number of albums I'll keep in my own list: a half, approximately. Number of albums I *might* include : a quarter, approximately (including this one) Number of albums I won't include: more than a quarter.
Some really great songs.
Faves: Son of a Preacher Man, Don't Forget About Me
Brits do it better. But track 3... ~hits from the booooong~ is all I could think about.
As expected, it was really good. Everything is a 3 .
The album didn’t resonate with me at first but I can really see the influence on modern day artists like Lana Del Ray or Adele.
So this is who sings Son of a Preacher Man. It's OK in a mellow AM gold kind of way.
3.3. Folk/Soul/Jazzy
Okay so the 1001 Albums author is a Dusty Springfield stan. Liked this more than the last one we listened to, it feels like she found her own style between that one and this one.
I was pretty reluctant to listen to another Dusty album so soon, but it was a lot better than the last. Definitely listenable.
11/1001 I think this album is much better than her debut, I think she did a better job on this album. Her voice is much better here. There is a slight influence on rock and an experience acquired in the studio. However, this album didn't seem like a big deal to me. I don't think it's that good and I feel like it got repetitive at a certain point. I think they had all the tools to make a much better album and it wasn't made. It's a shame because when I started listening to it I got very excited but I ended up being disappointed. Notable songs: So Much Love, Son Of A Preacher Man, I Dont Wanna To Hear It Anymore and The Windmills Of Your Mind
I listened to this by an open window during an afternoon thunderstorm, was lovely, I’m a sucker for anything late 60s. Also, Dusty Springfield is a sick name. I would give 3.5 stars if I could do that.
What’s the over under on how many babies were made in Iowa to this album in the 60’s? Some great cuts here, but inconsistent. This album could deff use a remaster, as I find some parts get a little rough. I’d love to Dusty’s voice pop a little more over the Instrumentals. Son of a preacher man is a banger, but as my boy Zachary has said before, I hate how the songs just abruptly end.
Easy listening... when people say Jazz is music for the background they mean albums like this I mean. This is an amazing feat a woman singer who in the late 60's in the age of rock and roll and makes a record so jazz so preachy and so nice to listen to. I do not see the meaning of why it is here but it is just fine she has a beautiful voice too. The drums on No Easy Way Down are incredible, Listen to that song and just listen to the drums wowwow. This has the weird problem with records where the middle is forgettable and the beginning and ending are great! Son of a preacher man is an iconic song and its cool yeah it is cool I think this is a perfect 6 from me Favorite tracks: so much live and No easy way down a
She has such an interesting voice. Surprisingly soulful. Obviously “Son of a Preacher Man” is the standout of this album, and none of the other songs really grabbed me. However, it was a pleasant, easy listen.
She has a very powerful voice, album was a pleasant enough listen. Not sure why it’s called Dusty in Memphis.
Typical 60s sound. Dusty's voice is a bit over, there is too much tremolo for my liking. Nothing outstanding, besides "Son of a Preacher".
Son of a Preacher Man is fantastic, and the whole vibe is good. Rest of it seemed too low key for me
I've been listening to the song "Spooky" a ton so its nice to explore more of her work. I love her voice.
son of a preacher 12/10 reszta średnia
I really enjoyed this album for what it had to offer. There were multiple good songs like son of a preacher man and the windmills of your mind. 6.5
Not bad, soon got bored. Would probably pick a couple of tracks good, but overall not for me.
Enjoyed more than I expected. A few great tracks on there
That's not my taste in musik. Soothing. Ok.
3.5 out of 5. Great album the windmills of you mind prolly my fave.
3/5
I wish I could give it a 3.5. Great album overall. I love the instrumentation and feel of each song.
Yep her name sounds exactly like the music, dusty springfield
A finales de los 60 Dusty Springfield era considerada la reina inglesa del soul. Este disco no hizo sino confirmarlo. Destacan los temas de apertura: "Just A Little Lovin'", "So Much Love" o "Son Of A Preacher Man", la canción que más me gusta del álbum. También a destacar "The Windmills Of Your Mind".
Honestly, my favorite part of soul music are the wonderful vocals, and Dusty's are very understated and airy. Therefore I liked this less than expected, but there are a few standout tracks Favorite songs: Son of a Preacher Man is wonderful, of course. Breakfast in Bed - nice groove, second best song in the album So Much Love - those Memphis musicians really give this track an oomph
3,4
Her voice is maple syrup. Unfortunately, for most of the album, Jerry Wexler surrounds her in cotton candy orchestration. But Son of a Preacher Man. That track is so good you could put the 45 on this list and I'd give it 5 stars. And the rest of the album is pleasant. So it's a good one to pull out and put on the platter from time to time.
Dusty was horny and I respect that. 3 stars
Just a Little Lovin'- 3.3/5 So Much Love- 3.6/5 Son of a Preacher Man- 5/5 I Don't Want to Hear It Anymore- 3.7/5 Don't Forget About Me- 4/5 Breakfast in Bed- 3.5/5 Just One Smile- 3.2/5 The Windmills of Your Mind- 5/5 In the Land of Make Believe- 3.7/5 No Easy Way Down- 3.1/5 I Can't Make It Alone- 3.6/5 Total - 3.8/5
Really liked her voice but the songs didn’t end up on any of my playlists.
I'm a sucker for a soulful woman vocalist, especially if the voice is a little raspy and tortured. I also like strings. And the overall sound manages to avoid sounding too old-timey for me. Still, aside from the well known track (Son of a Preacher Man) I only ended up liking a couple of tracks: "Windmills of Your Mind" and "I Don't Want to Hear It Anymore".
Not bad, just maybe too... schmaltzy... for my tastes.
A pleasant but very much of its time listen. Preferred when the orchestration and vocals were more upbeat ('Don't Forget About Me,' the song everyone knows) as the slower songs definitely feel a bit cheesy from the viewpoint of 2024.
Decent sound, but pretty clear why she only ever had the one song get super popular.
Not my style.
3.5
Bloody excellent, but not really compelling
not very memorable but still nice
A decent album, but it doesn't stand out. It has its ups and downs, it's enjoyable, with good arrangements and vocals, it does the job, but it doesn't bring anything extraordinary, nothing that makes me want to listen to it over and over again. Soul music performed by white artists always leaves that feeling of something missing. It's definitely not a bad album, but far from being memorable. Best track: Cliché, but definitely "Son of a Preacher Man".
Was ok actually, perfectly easy to listen to
Son of a Preacher Man is a stone cold R&B classic. Virtually all of the rest of it sounds like late 60s/early 70s filler - hard to tell it apart from any other average sound from the era. It's fine, just not special.
Good
again not my style but a fun little pop album, so many fade away outros
Nic classic album. Definitely feel the eta with this one.
A couple of very good ones, but a lot of forgeteable and similar stuff
I wasn't sure what to expect since I haven't liked most albums from this decade for various reasons but I really liked her. She feels country-rock and overall this album was very enjoyable to listen to
After giving Dusty In Memphis a good listen, It is actually a pretty good album. Dusty had a very good voice and the music had a similar style to that of the albums from Elton John or Billy Joel that i heard, which i really like. Some of the songs could be a little forgettable though, However, It was still a good album Best Song: The Windmills of Your Mind Worst Song: So Much Love
Really good. Another artist, with just one popular song, but such a nice album actually
Good actually but not quite for me
Dusty was a powerhouse in the 60s! I like her hits, just not into this softer lovey-dovey music enough to enjoy the whole album. Great performances by her and the session players however. 2.5/5
I have mad respect for the artist, she has a powerful voice and so much talent. I didn’t enjoy this album as much as the last one on this but her talent is undeniable 3
Day21 - what a voice
Niet mijn smaak… wel goed
Loved the southern sound with her great voice. Enjoyed the album.
Just a Little Lovin - 7/10 So Much Love - 7/10 Son of a Preacher Man - 7.5/10 I Don’t Want to Hear It Anymore - 7/10 Don’t Forget About Me - 7/10 Breakfast in Bed - 7.5/10 Just One Smile - 7/10 The Windmills of Your Mind - 7/10 In The Land of Make-Believe - 7/10 No Easy Way Down - 8/10 I Can't Make It Down - 8/10 TOTAL - 80/110
I don't think I had ever heard of Dusty Springfield before, but I did recognize some of the songs.
Son of a preacher man; vilket spår!
3/5
Sex saturated - but in PG language. “In the Land of Make Believe” is Joni-like in sound of vocals. “Windmills” could be a James Bond closing credits song! Musicians definitely sound like they spent some time w Elvis.
This is a decent adult contemporary, oldie pop, or maybe 'blue-eyed' soul album. Dusty Springfield is an impressive singer who is credited with influencing a long line of pop female artists. "Son of a Preacher Man" is a very popular song which has had strong resurgence after "Pulp Fiction."
Dusty's voice is so distinctive, and so is her music. Nice album.
Good vibes. Son of a preacher man is the highlight of course. 3 stars
Acorde a la epoca
Good but not my vibe
Not my type of music. Clearly v talented and a few well known songs.
Son of a Preacher man can be identified from the first second! I was unfamiliar with the rest of the album or Dusty, but I appreciated this opportunity to be more familiarized.
Classic, not my thing
nice atmosphere, beautiful voice very good tone, not too high. good bass but should’ve been louder, lacking instrumentals but that’s just my personal opinion, i need something to be busier.
Finally discovered who sings "Son of a Preacher Man". Nice discovery.
Pop, female, mid, timeless voice, good mix, nice piano/instrumental melodies, harmonies, tacky, fadeouts
No Easy Way Down
Moody, can't relate.
Son of a Preacher Man bangs, naturally.
Great memories
Son of a Preacher Man was amazing. The rest were nice but not my cup of tea.
It’s ok. I think more jazzy songs like “The Windmills of Your Mind” would have suited her voice better.
Torch songs not usually my thing, but I get the appeal
Great voice! But it’s a little too sappy for my taste.
Original singer of "Son of a Preacher Man". Sound is iconic late 60s early 70s white lady in a nice way.
I got some James Bond vibes from a few of the songs on this album. Overall the album was fairly enjoyable but not one I would come back and listen to.
Not bad, kind of a Burt Bacharach feel to some of it maybe?
Jan 2 Zoned out after a couple songs, bored a couple songs before end
This was a soul album! Unexpected as the name Dusty Springfield always made me think she was a country artist. She has a pleasing voice, but ultimately I found some tracks to be drawn out and unable to capture my attention. I liked the spunky sound of Son of a Preacher Man best, but possibly because it was the only track I’d previously heard. Some of the more emotional tracks were enjoyable too, but became forgettable as they all sounded like fairly similar love songs.
Wasn't my music and now it isn't too, but great songs.
This was an alright album even though it contains my favorite Dusty Springfield song, "Son of a Preacher Man". I did find some other songs that were great, but most did not stick with me. I would recommend this album if you really like soul music. Favorite Song(s): "Son of a Preacher Man", "Don't Forget About Me", "Breakfast in Bed"
Classic Pulp Fiction song, otherwise so-so
Son of a preacher man! Dusty Springfield is another name that I've heard a bunch, but (perhaps embarrassingly) if you had sat me down and tried to ask me anything what I knew about her, I probably would have said "... was she in Buffalo Springfield?" (No. She was not.) Let's try some of this "blue-eyed soul" (which is a really weird name for a genre lmao) I like the 60s production/orchestration a lot in these songs. "The Windmills of Your Mind" -- Autumn Leaves!!! Yoooooo i literally know her "What Do You Do When Love Dies" -- BANGER. Idk, this one is hard for me to rate because I enjoyed it, but it kinda slid in to the background a bit at parts, I'm gonna go with a strong 3 stars.
All round nice album, not something I'd normally listen to but enjoyed it
I like her voice (although there were a few Cilla-ish moments on one of the tracks). Son of a Preacher Man is the standout here - a classic. Everything else is good, but not super memorable.
I really enjoy her voice and really enjoyed this album. I know we've heard her before and spoke highly of her on my first review. I feel like she would have made a great Motown singer and even think she sounds a bit like Aretha. Relax ya'll, I said a bit. I know there's only one Queen. Enjoyed the entire listen. Nothing I will download into my library, but I certainly wouldn't turn her off either. Very good album to have playing in the background while working. Good stuff. I'm going with a 3.5 and may have to relisten to the first album we heard off this list.
3.5 Alright, let’s go Dusty, this is what I’m talking about! After listening to her underwhelming and dated debut, it really feels like she found a sense of her own identity here. Across the board, there’s so much more personality, passion, and atmosphere to the music compared to what previously felt like a disconnected assortment of pop singles. Even if a lot of the songs here are still covers, she breathes life into each and every one as if they’re her own with her absolutely captivating voice and bravado, to the point where I was reminded of the legendary pop diva Aretha Franklin herself at times. That may be a bit of a stretch, but supposedly Elton John even once referred to Dusty as “the greatest white singer there ever has been”. The racial asterisk is a little funny to me, but I see where he’s coming from - it’s great, but not quite Aretha levels. Still, this is a very enjoyable listen and it quickly commanded my respect for her as a performer and pop icon - this is a woman who deserves way more recognition. It’s not quite enough to sway me into the 4+ territory - at least for now - but this definitely won’t be the last time I give her music a spin.
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dustyvihaa ei sallita... oletan että kaikki biisit mustaihoinen kirjoittanut en tiedä jaksa tiedostelua. mutta sen tiedän että sielu löytyy tytön sisältä, jossain siellä oikeasti on ihminen joka ehkäpä tykkääpi laulaa ja tietää mitä laulominen on.. EI OLE FYYSISTÄ.. TÄMÄ VÄRÄHTELY PAREMPI VS TOINEN VÄTÄHTELY... vaan metafyysistä...laulu elää..omalla tietämyksellä...olemme vain instrumentteja, portti näiden maailmojen välissä..... ONLY WAN WHO COULD EVER REACH ME.. WAASASONOFA PREACHAH MAN... fadeoutit ovat paskoja btw only boy who could ever teach me
I didn’t know she sang son of a preacher man. Ok listen, definitely a 1969 time capsule sound.
Despite son of a preacher man I'd say this is mid to me. It's good, but I wouldn't listen to it again
Great singer.
I enjoyed this. I think she had a lovely vocal style. 3*
Bit what I would qualify as 'zeikmuziek' at the end, first half of th album was nice.
More bland then I was going for but it was listenable enough
Surprisingly pleasant!
Nice voice.
Old timey
Would I listen to this album again? No. First time hearing the full album? Yes. Were there any songs I skipped? No. Comments? Great voice, catchy songs. Favourite Songs? Son of a Preacher Man / The Windmills of your Mind
Bien. Un poco pesado, y con alguna versión que no me gustaba nada. Así que un 3. American PopR&Bblue-eyed soul.3
It's odd how much this just sounds like background music. Maybe it's the vibe is tight and easy to listen to. I expected this to stand out to me more. I'll add this to the "I may have missed something" pile.
Album sounded better on a car stereo than headphones. When I was younger my friend thought the song was Son of a Creature Man.
Omg I Love it Zu 100% mein vibe Würde 5 Sterne vergeben