Reviews (page 10 of 14)
It was good but too long. Some songs were not this great to make this a compete hit record.
Awesome crooning - love songs with a story to tell and a couple hits sprinkled in as well. I love it.
Lovely. Easy.
Gorgeous album showcasing Dusty's great voice and an album I've owned for years. While this has the distinctive "Memphis sound", her gorgeous voice doesn't get lost in the production. As with "Elvis In Memphis" (released the same year), the soundstage is fantastic and the songs are strong. My favorite tracks here are Just A Little Lovin', Breakfast In Bed, and of course the blockbuster Son of a Preacher Man. Really, not a single clinker on the whole album. The mono release lacks a track, Willie & Laura Mae Jones, also worth seeking out. Reggie Young's guitar on Don't Forget About Me is a great example of the awesome musicianship on this entire record.
4/5/24. Decent 60s blue-eyed soul. Son of a Preacher Man is an obvious highlight. Can definitely revisit from time to time.
New one on me, and a pleasant surprise at that
Who is this son of a preacher man and why ain’t he preaching no more?
I thought this was a decent, strong album. Quality.
Best song: son of a preacher man Vibes: warm upbeat soul Themes: innocent love
Son of a Preacher Man. Sounds like 60s feel good jazzy vibes. Part of "symphonic soul" known as the Memphis Sound.
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
Stoffig Lenteveld lekker kalm album voor de DGTL kater Zoon van een priesterman is en blijft toch echt een supernummer ook erg fijn in Pulp Fiction
It was fine background music. Nothing more. I'd rather be watching a wrestling match with Dusty Rhodes while listening to Rick Springfield.
It’s fine. I’ve…had…better
Dusty Springfield: Son of a preacher is such a great song. Rest of album is cool too I like Land of make believe. 4.5
Some of this I didn’t find too interesting but giving it a five because son of a preacher man is an ultimate bop and windmills of your mind is a total masterpiece. The bass player really goes off in the last 10 seconds of preacher man.
This is such an incredible album. I love how she sings. I love all the bridges. Windmills of your mind is one of my top fave songs. No notes. 10/5
I was really hoping to have my preconceived notions turned on their head, but I was disappointed to find I just can't stand this. I have always hated "Son of a Preacher Man," and that's probably my favorite song on the album. There's no deficiencies here from a musical standpoint, I just don't like Dusty Springfield's voice and I don't like this style of music.
Had a good time with this album. Definitely a pleasant surprise knowing none of Dusty's music aside from that one song in Pulp Fiction. 3.5/5
This is a classic and it shows.
I expected country from the art and title but it was more soulful easy listening. I was impressed, she was very good. Stand-out: Son of a Preacher Man
not my vibe
Sweet calm lovely
Wow -- I had forgotten what an amazing voice Dusty Springfield had. The arrangements of her songs definitely sound like the products of their time, but her voice comes through as beautiful and immediate as ever.
A lovely voice to be sure. I didn't thoroughly enjoy my time with this project, but I didn't hate it either
She has such a great voice, also the orchestration on some the songs reminds me of James Bond themes
Easy listening Rating: 3.2
I liked this vibe. The Memphis Sojnd is awesome
Absolutely sublime.
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.
didn't hit me
Slow burn on this one. I literally listened to it about five times in a row while working on a project. Her voice is soulfully soothing, her lyrics reveal an inner depth while also inviting a morning romp in the hay. The band kicks ass and you hear the trademark bass, guitar, and horns that are found on other great records from Memphis. I loved it! Time for some breakfast in bed.
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.
The only song of hers that I knew was Son of a Preacher Man that I heard because of Pulp Fiction. I wound up enjoying this album far more than I thought I would. It's just pleasant background music. To me it's right on the border between four and five stars, but I am going with a four.
She has a very good voice but the songs were eh
Phenomenal voice, I really enjoyed this. I'd argue son of a preacher man is potentially the weakest song (although still great)
Easy to listen to, great oldies/motown production, very solid voice.
Such a great voice
She has a beautiful voice and this is a really nice 60s album.
I googled Dusty and found out about her personal life. Glad I did, because the songs hit a lot deeper and lyrics have more deep and double meaning then I knew.
So this is who sings Son of a Preacher Man. It's OK in a mellow AM gold kind of way.
So chill. Dusty is a sweet sweet vibe. This album sounds like the feeling of waking up fully rested on a sunny Saturday morning in May. Her voice is so rich and perfect. Yum!
Really enjoyed this, she kind of reminds me of a mix of Olivia Newton John and Barbra Streisand, but with her own unique soulful style. Been a big fan of the Preacher Man for eons, but the rest was new to me. Really dug So Much Love and Don’t Forget About Me.
3.3. Folk/Soul/Jazzy
Ich mag es, aber ich würde es jetzt nicht als top herauspicken.
très bonne découvert ! Très surpris par les premières seconde de la chanson SON OF A PREACHER MAN. Le début identique à Cypress Hill Hit from the bong.
Dusty's voice is very nice :)
Should listen again! and to more Dusty in general
Beautiful soothing voice lot pf pain pn those notes. Perfect LP for realxing.
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.
Better than the other without the doowap stuff. Good plane napping music so if we’re judging by that, it’s still not my favorite.
WHOMP this was a dull album outside of Son of Preacher Man
Perfect for carly's birthday. Thank god this is the last dusty trombone album we will have to listen to. At least this one had "son of a preacher man". i think i don't really like this older blue-eyed soul bc it comes off as corny when white people do it. I do kind of see the influence of this kind of stuff on someone like Adele or Amy Winehouse (per the wikipedia page)
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
Better than I expected Adele musta heard it on repeat at some point
such a great morning driving album. Well, anytime, really but especially great at the break of dawn :)
majestuoso
Love the arrangements, perfectly matches Dustys smoky, soulful voice. A record I definitely will listen more to in the near future, and an example of why I love a project like this.
schmaltz but oh so convincingly sung. Thank you Dusty.
The quintessential blue-eyed soul album.
SON OF A PREACHER MAN SON OF A PREACHER MAN but yeah the rest of the album isn't really for me 2/5
Dusty In Memphis - Dusty Springfield 1-Just A Little Lovin' ✅ 2-So Much Love ✅👑 3-Son of a Preacher Man ✅👑 4-I Dont Want to Hear it Anymore✅ 5- Don't Forget About Me ❌ 6- Breakfast in Bed ✅ 7-Just One Smile ✅ 8- The Windmills Of Your Mind ✅👑 9-In The Land of Make Believe✅ 10-No Easy Way Down✅ 11-I Can’t Make it Alone ✅ My Top 3: 1-The Windmills Of Your Mind 2- So Much Love 3- Son of a Preacher Man Key: ✅ liked/added to playlist ❌ did not like/enjoy ✨ already known song/ already in my playlist 👑 mayhaps in my top 3
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.
Would be encapsulated live, surrounded by suave suits, evening gowns, crystal glasses, in the greatest decade of the last 100years. Pure talent.
It was ok
Whoa, amazing
A delightful album that fully requires it to be listened to in full, in order. Everyone and their mother has heard Son of a Preacher Man but it’s only a taste of the slow and soulful vocals of Dusty. Paired with the Memphis Sound, her voice is elevated and punctual. Slow moving blues will always have a place in my library. Only real critique is that most of the pieces tend to blend together and do sound somewhat alike. I’d treat this album as one 38 minute song than 10 flowing tracks.
A beautiful voice and some of the best known songwriters of the 60s. This is a lovely album. Not the kind of thing I would normally seek out myself but a pleasure to hear.
Smooth, soulful, enjoyable. beautiful voice
Fucking great
Dusty’s voice 10/10, could listen to her voice all day. Perfect balance of folk, love ballads, rock and Jazz. 🥇Son of a Preacher Man 🥈The Windmills of your Mind 🥉I can’t Make it Alone HM: In the Land of Make Believe
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.
what a voice. so warm and smooth. like a gentle hug
Mostly boring.
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".
Has a Bosa Nova-esq feel a-la Astrid Gilberto, but with hints of Roberta Flack and a lil Joni Mitchell high notes at times. Loved it, saved it, will listen again.
Pleasant background music
Surprised to find out she’s a Brit with the name Dusty Springfield and an album titled Dusty In Memphis. Love the album name, points for that. Just figured she was a Georgia (or TN) girl based on Son Of A Preacher Man (best song) so kudos on the disguised voice. The rest of the album sounds like it’s from a 60s variety show with some gospel stirred into the background, not bad - just kinda dated. No need to listen again or seek out her other albums (2.2*s)
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 man is an all time great song but the rest of the album didn’t do it for me.
Know the name and know the hit. Did not care for the rest but glad I tried it.
son of a preacher 12/10 reszta średnia
Great songs, reminded me a lot of the stuff my mom would play growing up, good vibes
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
Nick in different
If I want to listen to Dusty Springfield I will put this album on, or the other one we had, or more likely whatever Spotify serves up. It's all great
Ehh
That's not my taste in musik. Soothing. Ok.
I listened to this in its entirety while making dinner on a Saturday night and it was such a vibe. What a great record.
4.75
I meeean its alrighr, like. Woman sings.
3.5 out of 5. Great album the windmills of you mind prolly my fave.
Definitely before my time, but it felt like a snowglobe into the 60s. Was not expecting her to sing like that
Son of Preacher man is on this album, who would have thunk it
3/5
Fav: son of a preacher man. iconic album, great vocals. loved a few other songs and the whole vibe she was going for
I wish I could give it a 3.5. Great album overall. I love the instrumentation and feel of each song.
Briefly, before I listen to it, I already knew son of a preacher man and love that song! So I'm excited to listen to this album. Listened to the rest of it, not bad, but a little boring in my opinion. Its an easy, chill, 70s album, but i probably wouldn't listen to much.
i freaking loved it. probably won’t listen to it all the time but i got some good songs added to the playlists
Yep her name sounds exactly like the music, dusty springfield
I'm sure she's iconic, but wouldn't listen again.
favourite song: son of a preacher man good album!!
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".
Schysst
Not familiar with white "soul", but I feel like that's how this is best described. Dusty has a great voice, and I found this highly appealing to listen to. Not amazing from an instrumental sense, but the songs are really crafted to fit her vocal stylings. I liked it a lot! Fav tracks: The Windmills of Your Mind, Just a Little Lovin', I Don't Want to Hear It Anymore
I really love her voice
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
The best British soul voice, in my opinion, at her peak on this album.
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.
Lovely music!
Thoughts before listening: This album is a mainstay in best albums lists, both for the 60s as well as of all time. I know that it has "Son of a Preacher Man" which is a classic song, but I do not know any of the other tracks. In fact, this has always seemed to me like a bit of an oddity for those lists. Review: This is okay. "Son of a Preacher Man" truly is one of the best songs of all time, but the rest of the album stays in a mid-tempo soul sound that just isn't all that interesting to me. Dusty certainly has a nice voice and these are well arranged songs, but its just not my style. 2-stars.
Not my music, sorry
Dusty was horny and I respect that. 3 stars
Son of a Preacher Man is on this. One of the best songs of all time?
Easy to listen to. Beautiful voice, not really my preferred genre but it was a fun listen. Favorite song: Breakfast in Bed
downloaded 1,2,7,9 & 11. was pretty nice. i found it funny when i realized the preachers son song was the song jan from the office is singing her new baby lol
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.
Great voice. Just not my thing. Son of a Preacher Man is really good.
Very pleasantly surprised by how much I liked this album. She has great pipes and the music is solid. She does not sound like a Brit.
I did not know what to expect but she has a great voice and the style was very unified.
Did not like. All the songs blurred together. It wasn't even interesting enough to keep my attention I started doing something else and just had this on in the background. Not my cup of tea. If the songs had other subjects besides just love and relationships this might have gotten a three. But it didn't so its stuck with a two.
finally a female artist with a great voice. perfect to listen to on a dreary day while doing some cleaning.
Gegen Ende tendenziell besser. Favorit: The windmills of your mind. Objektiv gut und schöne Stimme, aber halt gar nicht meins. 2,6.
3.5
I’d heard the name, but never really listened to her stuff. I only recognized the one big hit, but it was pretty fun music.
Bloody excellent, but not really compelling
Classic! Brilliant!
Gefällt mir nicht.
Buttery smooth vocals. White soul at it's best, but the over arrangement of the strings really gets on my nerves.
Definitely not what I expected because of the name, but this was fantastic soulful 70s music.
Dusty Springfield? Pop. She has a nice voice. Not enough material for a double album- stretched thin. One star
not very memorable but still nice
Who doesn’t love an album that opens with a song about morning sex? As the son of a preacher man, I wholly approve.
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".
Sappy
Has one good song.
Типа норм, да, но типа проходняк. Ничего от мисс Дасти не ощутил, можете проезжать мимо Мемфиса.
Perfection. I've always loved Son of a Preacher Man but this whole album is lovely. Such an amazing voice! Perfect any time of day, but really calls for a comfy chair after a good meal, with a good book and a nice drink in hand.
pretty good, will probably listen again. between a 3 & 4, rounding up music: appreciated. (⌐■_■)
I like this, but it didn’t land the way I thought it would. Maybe I was in a bad mood, maybe it’s because while I was listening to it I read about the term “blue-eyed soul” and it left a weird taste in my mouth. That’s life.
Was ok actually, perfectly easy to listen to
I have never been a fan and this did not convince me otherwise
Great vocals
LOVED IT!!!
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.
It's 60s torch song stuff, which is fine, if a bit dull - but Son of a Preacher Man is outstanding. The Windmills Of Your Mind, however, is an entirely unnecessary cover - the sort of subtle Bossa Nova inflection really doesn't bring anything and makes me want to hear the Noel Harrison version.
Good
again not my style but a fun little pop album, so many fade away outros
I loved it, son of a preacher man is perfect
I cannot stand Dusty's song "Spooky" so I'm really glad it's not on this album. that pretty much sums up what I liked about this album
While so much of the 1970s music is directed from here, what Dusty’s airy and weak voice created was all accomplished in higher standard by Diana Ross.
This chills me out
This was better than I expected..
Dusty Springfield had a very successful career in the early and mid-sixties. Her first four albums were recorded in England, and all met with considerable critical and commercial success. Dusty in Memphis was her first album recorded in United States. The album received incredible critical praise, but saw very little commercial success. Springfield never found the commercial success that had during the early years of her career. Dusty in Memphis is regarded as the best of her work. It includes her best-known single, "Son of a Preacher Man." Her soulful voice is accompanied with orchestrations typical of late-sixties pop. This collection of lovely, well produced songs influenced pop singers for generations. Despite its very limited commercial success, Dusty in Memphis is regarded as one of the most important albums in pop music.
Dusty In Memphis is a humble and frank exploration and celebration of love, its value and its all-encompassing effects on an individual, interpersonal, familial, communal and global scale.
One of a kind.
White soul. Terrific songs and performances.
Sweet 60s vibes with brilliant production, arranging and musical performances. Some songs are better than others, but the album as a whole is solid
Oof, not my style.
Nic classic album. Definitely feel the eta with this one.
Alienating everyone in my life with my sincerely held and deep-seated belief that Dusty Springfield is Buffalo Springfield’s husband.
Sometimes a single great sing can elevate an otherwise boring album. Preacher Man is a pretty good song, but in this case I think he rest of the album is so boring and corny that it actually makes me like that song less.
A couple of very good ones, but a lot of forgeteable and similar stuff
Track 1: Just a Little Lovin’. Track 2: So Much Love Two tracks in and I’m utterly confused about the appropriate amount of lovin! Have to say I'm a bit underwhelmed by this album. Hadn't heard too much Dusty Springfield, but liked what I'd heard and had high hopes. I guess it's just not as soulful as I expected it to be. 🤷
Real name Mary O'Brien. Who knew? Awesome stuff though. 5*s for making the sun shine on a grey and miserable winters day
Springfield's voice shines through smooth as silk. Beautifully executed and articulated adult contemporary that is sweet and to the point and never patronizes the listener. A true gem.
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
Best Dusty. Powerful voice & songwriting as I have enjoyed many times. IYKYK. But again, is it jazz? It came up in my jazz project.
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 album and I have fond memories of "Son of a Preacher Man" from the Pulp Fiction soundtrack. I enjoyed the other Dusty Springfield album on the list as well and I believe I prefer this one to her debut. Would I go back and listen to this album? Probably not, but it was a good listen.
Really good. Another artist, with just one popular song, but such a nice album actually
Good actually but not quite for me
It has not aged well. Too much classical. Eurovision winner vibes.
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
Cinematic western Motown. Sultry. Horns/strings are nice throughout. A nice listen, nothing out of place. Production is smooth and clean.
Day21 - what a voice
Wasn't crazy about the voice at first, but after hearing it in a bunch of unique styles and ideas it grew on me. No particular song stood out but there weren't many bad ones either
(Mai ascoltato prima) Parte molto bene, poi intorno alla metà al primo ascolto diventa un po' noioso. Le vibes comunque sono molto belle, da ascoltare la sera con una tisanina, fa sembrare tutto molto romantico, sembra di essere in un film. Non è il mio genere di musica preferito ma lo riascolterei.
Incredible sound and the recommendations where great. Adding to the collection
Better than I remember!!!
Son of a Preacher Man is such a well engineered track, that same level of quality isn't reached by any one other track here, but the overall quality is good.
Niet mijn smaak… wel goed
This album is really beautiful, even including the 60s version of dirty macking! Favorite track: Breakfast in Bed
great album-- front to back
Classic album, great vocals. Highlight it ‘Son of a Preacher’
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.
Again, I can see how there are people who like this album, but it's not my genre at all. Just vocals about how sad the singer is to be alone; the instrumentation feels pretty dated to me.
A Classic
Gillade denna skivan! Hann lyssna på lite mer än halva.
Son of a preacher man; vilket spår!
Didn't know Pugacheva had songs in English Pretty soft, pretty boring
I really dislike the genre of fat women singing
Rating: 8/10 Best songs: Just a little lovin’, So much love, Son of a preacher man, I can’t make it alone
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.
Great album to listen to while cooking. High on my list of albums to acquire.
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
I felt like cleaning the dusty ceiling fans when listening to this one. Man that joke sucked. Son of a Preacher Man is a certified banger. Outside of that, this one’s pretty forgettable to me. Run of the mill folk music, which a lot of folks at the time were doing better.
Beautifully melancholic yet uplifting soul-pop that perfectly soundtracked a walk around my snow-dusted neighborhood.
Acorde a la epoca
Good but not my vibe
Dusty is undeniable. The production and arrangements are great to boost the soulful and energetic voice. She's a bit underrated for sure.
A really good albums with lots of good songs. Hard to narrow it down but the top three for me were Just a Little Loving, Windmills of My Mind and No Easy Way Down.
Not my type of music. Clearly v talented and a few well known songs.
Great album for late night listening with a glass of wine.
This album has a lottt of filler and I'm surprised it makes the list because her only popular song is a cover. She has a good voice but this feels like "white people soul" and, aside from Son of a Preacher Man, I don't care for it.
As silky as Dustsy is, just not that into stringy ballads. To much lovin on this album. She must have had an impact during her time cause I can't see making the list for ine hit song.
Meh. Couldn't help but tune out a couple songs in. Really didn't do anything to pull me back in. I assume Dusty has enough of a legacy to show up on this list. I'm obviously completely out of the loop as I just realized Dusty Springfield wasn't a man by listening to this album. 0.60 stars
Good album. Son of a Preacher Man Windmills of your Mind
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
A classic. Dusty’s voice is one of a kind
I thought that she was American, but I was very wrong. This is a very good album, it does prove that white women can sing.
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.
Son Of A Preacher Man is the best - real yeehaw vibes haha
Amazing Soul album. As someone who has just embarked on a 2-year long (so far) rnb/soul journey, I feel this album is a must-listen.
So, so good. The songs, orchestration, and production all frame the vocals perfectly.
Oh the innuendo
this was a pleasant and enjoyable listening experience. it was also a pleasant surprise to find that some songs were written by Carole King.
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
Enjoyable listen, a pleasant soul/pop album that gives plenty of space for the strong vocals to shine.
Not for me
Love it! Brings back good memories!
No Easy Way Down
This is not the typical kind of music I listen to, but I can see the appeal. Springfield has a beautiful, sultry voice, which I think is best part of this album. However, there wasn't really a standout song for me on this album.
great album, never heard son of a preacher man before somehow. not sure why thats her one hit wonder.. maybe controversy due to the time it released?
Just like many otter names on this list Dusty Springfield definitely rang a bell when I saw this album pop up but I had no idea what to expect. After seeing the album cover I did have my reservations hoping that this wouldn’t be another country album and to my surprise it wasn’t. “Dusty In Memphis” is a collection of beautiful songs led by Dusty Springfield and a band with extra accompaniment from a string section and brass instruments. These take each other over on different songs, for example “Don’t Forget About Me” is largely led by the band with some brass in the back, “Breakfast In Bed” has an excellent brass fill in the middle with some extra strings and piano tucked in there, and “The Windmills Of Your Mind” wouldn’t be the same song without the string section. All of these songs are fantastic and it’s not hard to hear Dusty’s soulful voice through all of the instruments too. What I found to be pretty interesting was the most popular song “Son Of A Preacher Man” didn’t have as much going on in terms of instruments but was equally groovy and paired with some accompanying singers. There’s nothing about how this album sounds that I’ve got a problem with but possibly more the style of music and era it was released almost makes the whole album slightly 2 dimensional as I can’t escape how the majority of songs are riddled with this 60’s rock sound, however I don’t know if I’m being too generous here but I can’t overlook how beautiful these songs are. Whilst listening I thought that I’d probably give this a 4 and every time I re listen I get caught off guard by a jazzy trumpet fill or break in the drum pattern that and I can’t get over Dusty’s soulful voice so I end this by saying that I’m pleasantly surprised to how much I enjoyed this album and I shall be returning to it.
Love this album. It’s worth it for “Son of a Preacher Man” alone, but so many other songs establish what we come to expect as the 70s sound. And it’s clearly the template for Amy Winehouse and even Adele.
Moody, can't relate.
Some beautiful, classic songs but not something I'd listen to intentionally. Great for a movie sound track.
Soulful. Smooth. Sultry. Great listen. Other than "Preacher Man" this was my first listen to Dusty Springfield. You get a little pop, a little soul, a little moody R&B. And at only a shade over a half hour, it's a quick listen that doesn't overstay its welcome. I will revisit and explore more Dusty Springfield in the future.
What a voice. What a sound. Fantastic album.
Son of a Preacher Man bangs, naturally.
Breathy & mellow
Sultry, nightclub
Realized after a while that I was listening to the deluxe version. Was thinking I like the album but just a little too long. The original version would have been the perfect length and I would have enjoyed that more.
Great memories
With the notable exception of songs that featured in Pulp Fiction, as well as The Windmills of Your Mind, I find the music here errs on the too mild side of things.
Son of a Preacher Man was amazing. The rest were nice but not my cup of tea.
Genre: unknown Instruments: 3/5 Modern Translation: 2/5 Dance Potential: 2/5 Listening Location: walk to work Favourite Song: son of a preacher man Made me feel: aside from this song that really just reminds me of my dad and a convertible, the rest of the album wasn’t that noteworthy.
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
One of my favorite singers with one of my favorite songs, happy to finally listen to this album. It was incredible
Great voice! But it’s a little too sappy for my taste.
i really, really enjoyed this album, and i find that a little surprising since i didn’t have any expectations for this album, though i do quite like 60s music. full review on instagram @musicwithnessa
Moody. Cinematic. A brilliant dive into late 60s soul-light-rock, including the gorgeous hit "Son Of A Preacher Man". The other tracks are nothing to sniff at either, although they can often be difficult to tell apart from one another. Dusty's voice is pretty magical, and the other instruments (such as horns and strings) are given a chance to shine too. I think it's very important that a solo artist give equal (or close to equal) priority to their band members, even though the music is only under an individual name. The vocal harmonies are good, and should've been utilised even more. The musical harmonies (chords) are unadventurous, which I can sometimes forgive, but not quite in this case. Note: This album is really close to 5 stars. It's delectable, but not delicious.
She's amazing and I love her sound. I had no idea she sang so many hit songs.
Original singer of "Son of a Preacher Man". Sound is iconic late 60s early 70s white lady in a nice way.
mwah
Liked it a lot! This album is in my collection, along with a greatest hits album of hers.
Ein Lied ist bekannt, ansonsten schön melodisch, gute Musik!
Dejlig !!
Vild med den her plade. Kæmpe produktion. Hvis man har hørt en masse Weyes Blood og Natalie Prass og sånnoget (det har jeg) så er der meget klar indflydelse herfra
En plade jeg nød mere end jeg havde regnet med. Korte, storladne sange - Skøn stemme.
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.
Nice, Must have
Soul, Pop, Blues, etwas flach
Son of a preacher man, but with less soul?
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"
Not my favorite genre.
What a voice. An amazing record just for Preacher Man.
Beautiful
Two stars for the only two songs I could tolerate: son of a preacher man & don’t forget about me. Cool her name is Dusty though lol.
Wasn't exactly my cup of tea. But I did enjoy it
Classic Pulp Fiction song, otherwise so-so
A fantastic album with Standouts in Just A Little Lovin', Son Of A Preacher Man, Breakfast In Bed, The Windmills Of Your Mind, and No Easy Way Down.
36/100 Based on this scale: 1 star - 0 to 19 2 stars - 20 to 39 3 stars - 40 to 59 4 stars - 60 to 79 5 stars - 80 to 100 She had a nice voice and at times, the instrumentation was almost interesting, but these two factors couldn't really make up for the otherwise soporific nature of the album.
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.
meh