Dusty In Memphis

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.

Listening notes...

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

Veldig behagelig å jobbe til i bakgrunnen, men ikke så veldig bemerkelseverdig

Pretty good, not really my thing but still fairly enjoyable. Son of a preacher man and windmills of your mind definitely stand out more than the other songs to me. A lot of this album feels like music that might be used in a romcom but windmills of your mind has sort of a bond film sound that is pretty cool.

Surprisingly an okay album. Liked it more than I thought I would

Klimatyczna

I enjoyed it. A slightly watered down Nancy Sinatra.

What a voice. Listened on a lazy Sunday morning. Perfect

Dusty, ché pas trop quoi t’dire, t’as une belle voix mais tes tounes sont borderline plates

Loved son of a preacher man and don't forget about me, the album surprised me with its sound and I found parts of it quite enjoyable.

Son of a Preacher Man is pretty iconic in Pulp Fiction. The album is overall pleasant, but the vocals can get kind of melodramatic, and the arrangements feel conventional. I wouldn’t really come back to the whole album.

One or two good songs sadly don't make an album. It was not bad, but I wouldn't pick it myself.

Funcionou bem, sequencia flui, mas tem o ponto alto no hit na terceira faixa.

I don't know... It just doesn't feel interesting to me. I swear I have heard trscks like these before on here. It's more of the same. The technical execution is really good but I don't think that would be enough on it's own to make a really great album.

A solid piece here, beutifuly written and recorded. However, let's not forget this is simply Cristina Aguilera in the 60s. This is just pure manufactured pop

Sure. It's pretty chill and nice. I don't get much from this type of music usually, but it made for some very enjoyable background music today. Much better than that other Dusty album on this list I forgot the name of.

I liked this. But is it something I'm going to lay sleepless over and think about all the time? No. I think it's a bit unfair towards the album because it's so hard for me to relate to this properly, so giving it more than 3 or weak 4 at tops is just not going to happen. Still, there is a feeling that it might deserve more.

This was a pleasant album, Dusty's voice is really something special. "Son Of A Preacher Man" is a great track however I feel like the rest is just not as good as other (mostly black american) soul. Nice album but there is so much better albums out there from this era with this type of music.

Relaxing and pleasant with a glittery, smoky sound. Nothing especially stands out, to the point that it borders on boring, but a very solid easy-listening type of album. Best song: I Can't Make It Alone

If I waked n baked, this is the album I’d listen to. This is what we call pancake makin music (good).

Felt sappy at first but I started vibing. Might take a bit of irony for me to put it on, but I get it. Massive track list! Hard to believe this was ‘69! Remember for a happy day around the house.

I’m reminded of people who are like “we love Taylor swift because she shares about her life in her songs!” And what a fascinating life this woman must have had

It's not what I usually listen to but was definitely a pleasant listen

Classic soul album

Couple of songs were great. I did like it. Probably a 3.5, not a 4 so here it gets 3.

Her voice is beautiful but every song on this album except Son of a Preacher Man sounds exactly the same. It was so boring during my morning commute it made me sleepy.

- very nice voice - enjoyable to listen to

It's fine!

It’s alright. Only really liked The Windmills of Your Mind for the classic Bond vibes. The rest was pretty generic

Classy after-dark lounge music from the 60 songstress.

3.4

On a scale of 1 to Dusty Springfield, how bad was your breakup?

Dusty Springfield is an icon of the swinging 60s with an unforgettable voice but this album isn’t really all that memorable apart from the standout songs “Son of a Preacher Man” and “The Windmills of Your Mind”.

Very soothing old timey music

Got some famous hits in there, but really it sounds pretty typical for the era.

Clearly her voice was fully displayed this album, but the melodies could have been more impressive.

They are good but not great

Was ok not big fan of her voice

Pleasant, soulful listening.

Niet echt mijn genre

Son of a preacher man is a great song. The rest of the album lacks that attitude.

Está muy bien. Simplemente no es mí estilo.

Catchy but not really my thing.

Casey - test to see where notes show up

It’s alright,nothing memorable besides son of a preacher man.

Good album, fun songs. I knew a couple of them.

Some delicious bass playing on this record, especially "Son of a Preacher"

I was surprised by this one. I'm sure everyone's familiar with the track "Son of a Preacher Man", which is an amazing track, so I was glad to see that on here. Side 2 of the record has some traces of psychedelia as well which I appreciate. Blue-eyed soul can be a bit boring, but Dusty put her own spin on some of these tracks.

There's nothing particularly "wrong" with this album its just a bit on the boring side. When I saw this was the artist who did son of a preacher man it kind of peaked my interest but sadly that song was the peak of my interest. When the music is more upbeat and Dusty is showing of her vocal talent its ok but overall there's large sections where it's just slow and dull. Overall I think its a 2.5 but I'll round it up to a 3.

Grand

Good, pretty easy listening.

Couple of good tracks besides the big hit, Son of a Preacher Man. Which is a tremendous song stand alone

3/5. Some nice soul-country (?) with a couple great tracks. Not my favorite genre so it felt a little taxing with some songs, and some just forgettable. Might take a few more listens but right now, just another one down. Not a bad listen, just not riveting.

Sweet and light 60s songs.

No too sweet, has son of a preacher man, but faded into the background a bit for me.

Dusty has a beautiful voice.

🩷

3.7 enjoyable but not something I would put on by myself but beautiful album

Pleasant, I enjoyed listening to it. Not sure about acquiring it.

Its really not my vibe, but I can appreciate the talent. As with my Bob Marley review, it really exemplifies a genre which is why its on this list I guess

Ihan jees. Ehkä vähä liian pitkä, loppua kohde vähä lässähti.

Kepeä, heleä, upea Dusty!

Hits from the bong

Slow white-soul. It’s ok. Son of a Preacher Man is of course a banger, the rest is delightful.

Classic 60s R&B/Soul album. Highlight is certainly "Son of a Preacher Man". Some solid tracks, but also some that seem dated by now. After listening to a couple of timeless classics, this one hit me a little less than it could have. It's a good album, but overshadowed by others.

La voix de Dusty est superbe et la production, impeccable.

Très bon début !

Some good songs.

Decent blues album.

The main song on this album is why I know of dusty Springfield. Never would have thought she was an English singer based on the soul aspect. This is the second album I’ve had of hers and felt like her music is good old school pop soul. It is worth revisiting and son of a preacher man will always have that pulp fiction memory. 6.6/10

Bug voice and very lush instrumentation

Velice klidné šedesátkové album, které pohadí na duši. Dusty má moc pěkný hlas, melodie jsou pomalé a tiché, album je hodně snadné na poslech. Texty jsou nejslabší stránkou, všechny se týkají lásky a Dusty razí klasickou představu ženy, která udělá pro muže první poslední, je velice citlivá, křehká a nedokáže být sama. Cílová skupina je zcela jasná. Bohužel se mi nepodařilo v tom najít nic pro mě. Jediný text, který trochu vybočoval je The Windmills Of Your Mind – není to tak explicitně… heterosexuální. :) Album je dobře ucelené, ale tím pádem všechno zní dost podobně, klasika. Hezky se to poslouchá, ale nic moc moji pozornost nezachytilo, docela jsem se nudila a nemohla bych jen poslouchat a nedělat u toho nic jiného. Ale jako hudba do pozadí je to super. Možná se někdy vrátím, až budu chtít nóbl vibe ke čtení knih. Nejlepší písničky: The Windmills Of Your Mind (dramatické, kreativní text) Nejhorší písničky: Breakfast In Bed (text) Hodnocení: 6/10 (moc pěkný a uklidňující hlas, ale texty to srazily)

Traditional Dusty. Enjoyable but not something I would call exceptional. Not sure if I would listen again 5/10

I listened to the album and then I read details about it. I have to agree with initial reviews - meh. I don't get what retrospective reviewers say and why this album is thought by some to be so great. I felt her earlier album on this list was better. Son of a Preacher Man is a classic. It still holds up well. Many of the other songs don't. Or they're missing the soul that is supposed to be in this soul album. I'm not saying it's a bad album, I'm just not sure what all the fuss is about.

I will admit that this album ended up feeling like cool background music. Dusty has great pipes, and the musicianship backing her is strong, but I didn't find anything super super memorable. Possibly unique for 1969 in that this felt like a throwback to late 50s early 60s. It's not rock, it's not psychedelic, it's not electric folk... It's soulful, R&B, and yet somehow very very white.

Highlights: "I Don't Want to Hear It Anymore," "The Windmills of Your Mind," "In the Land of Make Believe," "Just A Little Lovin'" It bears repeating that there is no Diana Ross on this 1,001 albums list. None. Furthermore, this is a compilation album of other songwriters. Fuck off. Some great musical ideas, and Dusty's strong performances have lots of range and character. Minus points for evidently being culturally toxic enough to help whitewash this list.

Honestly, besides "Son of a Preacher Man" the rest of the album is pretty bland. It's unfortunate because her voice is lovely and deserves better.

Most of the Album is pretty good, this is the type of music I grew up with a lot. A lot of the songs aren't particularly memorable upon first listening and a lot of them are quite samey, I'd even say there are one or two I just didn't vibe with. The Windmills of Your Mind is quite the banger and is refreshingly different for this album, it made the playlist. Another favourite was In the Land of Make Believe. With no outright bad songs and even a few great ones, there's worse ways to spend your time. Feeling a strong 6, to a light 7 as Fantano would say.

Dusty has a great voice, the Memphis sound and soul style fit her well, as evidenced by none other than “Son of a Preacher Man.” No, really, there is no other evidence on this album. That songs stands alone and stands out, with nothing else delivering that soul, groove, or excitement. And no wonder - these 11 songs were written by 14 different people, none of them Dusty Springfield or the musicians playing on the tracks. For some reason it reminds me of the greeting card company in “500 Days of Summer” as a building full of writers with potential are churning out uninspired drivel. A five-star song on a three-star album.

Dusty has a really good voice. One of the best albums of all time (as several critics wrote)? Not even close. The all time great thin mg Dusty did was to convince Atlantic records to sign Led Zeppelin.

Preacher Man elevates this a lot

Not as strong as her debut, despite the incredible Son of a Preacher Man and Windmills of my Mind. I feel like the mixing on her voice made it not quite as strong which was a bit of a shame

lovely

Kaikki biisit eivät ole säveltäjien parhaimmistoa, mutta hyvät ovat HYVIÄ. Levy tyydyttää myös kokonaisuutensa ihan vain koska se on levytetty oikeaan aikaan - näytteenä vuoden 69 popin sävelkuluista ja äänimaailmasta kappaleet ovat kiitettäviä.

Sultry and fun quick listen that I'll forget in no time.

It's good, but not for me.

People may knock her, but she was a white woman with soul.

A classic album by a classic singer. Beautiful front to back.

Liked this album much more than I thought I would. Dusty's voice is wonderful throughout. Son of a Preacher Man is a classic but other standouts for me were The Windmills of Your Mind and No Easy Way Down.

I honestly don’t get what people find so great about dusty springfield, it’s alright pop certainally listenable and enjoyable but not amazing or anything in my opinion 3/5

3.5/5

Pretty good but not really my kind of thing. Preacher Man is a banger.

This was fine. I liked Son of a Preacher Man and The Windmills of Your Mind. The other songs didn't stand out too much to me.

It was vibey to take a walk to this one but I probably wouldnt listen to this type of pop music normally.

Not bad! Some real sappy stuff but also some pretty great songs.

Yes it's a classic, love her voice but at times it is - sorry - a bit plodding.

A lot of enjoyable songs and great voice.

Beautiful voice, just had a few tracks that grabbed me.

An emotional-sounding soul record that gave me more than I was expecting. Dusty Springfield's voice effortlessly glides through the arrangements with richness and depth. Her vocal control, combined with a subtle yet powerful delivery works very well in the songs. The standout track and one that defines this album is undoubtedly "Son of a Preacher Man." This iconic song remains one of Dusty Springfield's signature tunes, with its infectious melody and charm. The song's sultry atmosphere, coupled with Springfield's raw and emotive vocals, make it a highlight on the album. Tracks like "Breakfast in Bed," "Just One Smile," and "So Much Love" exhibit her ability to interpret various soul-related musical styles with a lot of authenticity. Whether she's belting out powerful notes or delivering delicate, nuanced phrasing, Dusty Springfield's voice shines brightly. Some could however say there is room for more variation, given her talents as a singer. The production was handled by Jerry Wexler, Arif Mardin, and Tom Dowd, along with an ensemble of other musicians. The sound is a fusion of strings, horns, and groovy rhythms. Doing a decent job of covering Dusty's vocals. The lyrics on "Dusty in Memphis" delve into themes of love, heartbreak, longing, and self-discovery. Dusty Springfield's ability to convey the emotions embedded within the songs is definitely solid but these themes and it's lyrical content do start to drag on quite quickly. Overall it's a solid 60's release to relax to and it does justify a place on the essential albums list.

Rauhallista ja aika tunnelmallista. Mut vähän sillein rokahtavasti. Ihan jepa perus

Kind of the same as the last Dusty album.

7/10

Super romantic.

Solid album. Really beautiful voice! 3/5

6/11

Mellow and very clean. Good music to smoke and write memoirs to.

Album 45 of 1 Dusty Springfield - Dusty in Memphis Favorite Track : Son of a Preacher Man Rating : 3 / 5 Pleasant enough. Nothing that changed my being, but fine vocals. The overall production and nuance of the songs seems dated at times, but in a good way.

Dusty does her thing. I’ve heard her thing many many times, and it’s a good sounding thing, of course. But it’s just not my favourite thing.

Preacher man is a good track

This is a decent album. I liked a number of the songs but a number of them were forgettable to me as well. I've never known much of Dusty Springfield's music besides 'Son of a Preacher Man' but she has a great voice. I have to go with a middling rating, since the album was a bit hit and miss to me, there are a couple of really strong songs on here though. Standout Tracks: So Much Love, Son of a Preacher Man, Don't Forget About Me, No Easy Way Down

I love dusty’s voice but - Son of a Preacher Man aside - this doesn’t quite have the songs to match it. Nothing wrong with it but the rest of the album tends to blur together a bit

It was alright, not unpleasant to listen to but not very attention grabbing

Silky smooth voice. Sometimes the songs on the record are a bit cheesy. Highlight is Son of a Preacher Man.

sunny afternoon album

Light 6/10

Beautiful voice, just not into it

Probably won’t listen again

08.04.23. Приятный звук, красивый вокал и чарующая винтажная атмосфера. Довольно хороший альбом, который иногда можно послушать для проникновения в атмосферу того времени. Примечательно, что певица ещё и британская.

i'm a sucker for dusty springfield's voice! her biggest hit, "son of a preacher man," is on this album, and ugh is it a scene stealer. it's so easy to sing along, and dusty even veers a little into country. it's a damn good catchy song; no wonder it's her biggest song. but as for her other songs, they are soulful and delightful. her tender voice is perfect for "the windmills of your mind" in particular, especially with the song's slow beginning. like other dusty albums, these songs are all written by others. dusty was choosy about the songs she recorded, which was wise considering (my personal philosophy of) covering songs in a unique way. i like the variety of song writers chosen here--though i am pleased to see carole king on there four times!

This was a decent listen. There are some obvious classics here, and the in-between songs are all solid. The instrumentals are gorgeous. I loved the song "The Windmills of Your Mind," it kind of sounds like a James Bond theme.

Hard to go past hits from the bong err Song Of A Preacher Man as a standout track but my faves from this release would be Just A Little Lovin' and I Can't Make It Alone.

Not really my genre, but a nice calm woman-vocal rock

There’s one song I like. You know the one.

Nice late 60s sound and good songs, but a little predictable for a modern ear

Not awful, but I'm not into it. She's pretty good at singing. I wonder what it would be like to be good at singing. I think I would sing about stuff if I was good -- can you imagine the pleasure of being able to produce consistent harmony with your voice?

Quick one, what a great voice

A lot of albums on this list are 1969 - random observation. Must have been a good year for music. Thought it was fine. Enjoyed it over all. Mind wandered at points.

Great voice, don't like the material - it's just standard 1960s pop music.

Good but not going into my rotation

First half nice but Son Of A Preacher-man is the hit for a reason

Dig the Dusty. Honourable mention to the first two songs. She goes from “Just a Little Lovin” to “So Much Love”. Drastic change in love.

She’s so cool. I guess there was a lot of soul music coming out of Memphis at that time. Son of a Preacher man has been in a lot of stuff like a Dr. Pepper commercial and also on the Pulp Fiction soundtrack. This isn’t going on my gym playlist but I would eat a grilled cheese and bowl of Campbell’s tomato while listening in the future.

Wasn't familiar with Dusty but I enjoyed this! Son of a Preacher Man is a classic and Don't Forget About Me was a banger

Some great highlights but overall average.

A couple of songs were recognizable. It was easy to listen to and relatively short. I do not see myself listening to the entire album again. I'll round up

Nice set of songs. An enjoyable listen.

Past romantic into maudlin. She’s got a great voice but this style is meant for singles, not a whole album at a time.

So Much Love: 3/5. Good lyrics, but not much else to say. Just A Little Lovin': 4/5. Best advocacy for orgies I've heard in a while. Son of A Preacher Man: 2/5. As an atheist, I have to say, this is sinful. I Don't Want To Hear It Anymore: 2/5. Slooooow. Don't Forget About Me: 2/5. Might forget about this song though. Breakfast in Bed: 3/5. Alright, now we're talking. Just One Smile: 4/5. Not bad! The Windmills Of Your Mind: 5/5. Splendid pace, motivating! In the Land of Make Believe: 1/5. Meh. No Easy Way Down: 1/5. Eh? Skipped. I Can't Make It Alone: 2/5. What a drop in quality.

For me this is a perfect example of a "for the time album." It's easy to look at this now compared to what was happening around 1969 and call it a classic album. And to its credit, there are some great things going on here. But we've had over 50 years for artists to innovate on this sound, and as a result it feels dated and even a bit a boring. But does being a product of the 60s make this album less of a classic? Who knows. Can we divorce pop culture from its era and give it an honest judgement half a century later? Again, who knows. Either way, it's hard for me to feel particularly excited about this.

WAS THE SON OF A PREACHER MAN

I was surprised to learn that Ms Springfield is an English woman. Who wouldn't like Son of Preacher man, regardless? The rest of the album is fine, a lot of pining over men and general horniness. I do hope there will be more albums by the POC who originated these musical styles.

Het album van Son of a Preacher Man. Dáár heb ik zin in. Maar het stelt me teleur. Het is vooral saai. 2 sterren voor het album met een bonus ster voor de hit. Meer kan ik er niet van maken.

De dag nadat Burt Bacharach de pijp aan Maarten heeft gegeven, krijgen we blue eyed soul met een nummertje van Burt zelf erop. Het heeft zo moeten zijn.

Beautiful vocals and instrumentation. Wonderfully made.

Dusty is on as good form as ever on this album, one of those rare singers where there never seems to be any weak points in her performance. 5/5 for vocals. I don't know if its purely down to the lack of hits (with the exception of son of a preacher man of course) or something about the musical direction but something about it doesn't grab me as much as the spectacular "A girl called Dusty" I think it might be because this seems to have a bit more ambitious use of instrumentation which often stands out as a bit odd because its not always mixed subtlety. Still a great album and as with so many works its not its fault that it falls a bit short of a different work by the same artist but that's how it goes sometimes.

It was okay.

Not my cup of tea but still a good listen

It was fine. Don’t have anything to say about it.

Some really great singles and standout tracks mixed amidst a bunch of stuff I couldn't remember with a gun to my head.

favs: son of a preacher man, in the land of make believe, no easy way down “the windmills of your mind” reminds me of fiona apple—slow like honey or lda—honeymoon (album)

Heard it before?: Yes Enjoy it?: I don’t love it but it’s great! Exactly as charming as I remember Favourite song: Track 3 - Son Of A Preacher Man

Good

My hunch is I am not alone in saying that were it not for her recording of "Son Of A Preacher Man" being featured in the film 'Pulp Fiction,' I would not know who this is. I don't recall hearing any of her other music, so I'm glad this album showed up in the rotation. Her voice is fantastic. The songs on this album sound familiar because they are very much in the style of what was popular at the time. In fact, I remember remarking in my head as I listened to this that the song styles bring Carole King to mind, and sure enough, a few tracks are written by Carole King.

never listened to dusty beyond the classics but this was a very pleasant surprise! I understand why she is so beloved. Best tracks: breakfast in bed, son of a preacher man, no easy way down

i was surprised i didn’t dislike it. a little boring but overall i liked it

I enjoyed it. Knew one song.

Beautiful voice - but music sounds rather dated

I never thought I knew of Dusty Springfield today, until I heard that she sang Son of a Preacher Man. That song is fantastic!! Dusty Springfield is a pop/soft rock/soul artist from the 60's-70's. By times she sounds similar to Nina Simone, The Supremes, or Janis Joplin. A lot of her songs dealt with themes of love, morning sex, lust, and gossip. It seems Dusty was awful thirsty!! Overall, a good listen today. Not something I'd gravitate to often, but a good listen nonetheless. Favourite songs: Son of a Preacher Man, So Much Love, Don't Forget About Me, I Don't Want To Hear It Anymore, Just A Little Lovin', Breakfast In Bed Least favourite songs: In The Land of Make Believe, The Windmills of Your Mind 3/5

Nice voice but i've heard better soul albums

A classic, but needs some diversity in tempo.

6/10. Pretty pleasant, got a bit samey, but Windmills of Your Mind was kinda cool

It was alright. 6/10

folk with some big building and swelling symphonics. breezy pop. r n b rip offs. its a nice mix of feelings and flavors. she has a beautiful voice with some light smoke, rasp. id tell someone to check it out if they liked taylor swift.

Incredible voice with a couple of hits guaranteed to get stuck in your head. I grew up with soul in the house and this is definitely more up my street than some of her contemporaries. Dont Forget About Me was my highlight. Probably wouldnt return to it but glad I listened to it and would definitely recommend to others into this genre

She has a really good voice, quite enjoyed though it's not really my thing. This version of windmills of your mind would have made a good bond theme.

Hadn't heard anything from Dusty except the popular song or two. The album has a chilled out relaxed sound to it which I liked. Highlights were "Son of a Preacher Man" and "Don't Forget About Me".

Actually listened to this album already this year.... She's got a very Irish real name! Windmills of your mind is the most interesting song. Quite like breakfast in bed too. Nothing else really is that rememberable. Not a son of a peacher fan. I don't dislike this so it's getting a 3

3/5

Classic goldies - entire album is a bit too much though

Este disco se deja escuchar, pero su voz es muy agradable

Rätt tråkigt men räddas av Son Of A Preacher Man.

Bra platta som nosar på en fyra men når inte riktigt ända dit.

Pretty classic 1969, but not my favorite.

It's ok, not really for me though. Nice voice but only Son of a preacher man was thoroughly enjoyable.

Fun album, folksy but also felt like pop. I love Son of a Preacherman so that was great to hear as well. Hopefully we get some more like this to finish out the week.

Not really my taste, but still enjoyable. “Son of a Preacher Man” was the only song I recognized. I was surprised to learn it’s not a Motown song.

Dobar album, neću se vraćat na njega.

Not quite as into this as A Girl Called Dusty but still pretty solid. Edges a bit closer to rock and loses some of that upbeat pop fun.

A little too soft? For me. Really nice music though

Really lovely. Dusty's sweet, soulful voice is a pleasure to hear. The languid, rich arrangements are a whole mood, but they also tend to drag down the energy of the whole album. Fave Songs: Son of a Preacher Man, No Easy Way Down, The Windmills of Your Mind, I Don't Want to Hear It Anymore, So Much Love

Just a little lovin'- fairly basic song So much love - as above Son of a preacher man- v catchy👍 I don't wanna hear it anymore - nice little narrative song Don't forget about me- quite simple, but effective and snappy. Ends a bit abruptly👍 Breakfast in bed- like the vocal on this track particularly Just one smile- babes you gotta more on The windmills of your mind- I love the vibe and build of this song. Amazing👍 In the land of make believe- feel like this is in the same vein as many other tracks here No easy way down - I like lyrics and sentiment on this song👍 I can't make it alone- meh I don't vibe with this Vocals consistently great and v expressive. Think some songs can get a bit samey but also some great songs on here 3/5

Some really iconic songs, I enjoyed this.

solid album, one really good song!

An enjoyable 3

Very easy to listen to. Beautifully composed songs - Good lyrics. Good feel (Has an air of soul, 60s and 70s love, etc)

Dusty Springfield has a great voice and 'Son of a Preacher Man' is a classic. The 1960s production is sometimes over the top and I found the latter part of the album to be less interesting.

Sounds like the kinda album Kanye would sample the shit out of. Pretty good stuff. Dusty can sing. Bonus points for being included on a Tarantino soundtrack. Stand out tracks: Son of a Preacher Man.

Just meh.

Son of a Preacher Man slaps. The rest is good, but not really my taste.

I give it 4 Its a very good album

Sappy, cinematic, soulful. Notable: The Windmills of Your Mind, Son of a Preacher Man, Breakfast in Bed Windmills could be great in a TVC.

I've seen this album on people's lists getting a 1 so I was expecting this to be not that good. But it is good, so I'm really confused about that. She's good and soulful and interesting to listen to. Son of a preacher man.

The original of Breakfast in Bed was worth the listening by itself. Most other songs are clearly well sung and arranged, but couldn’t hold my attention for long.

Love her voice but music too melodramatic for me.

hit and miss, but the hits were fun!

Dusty in Memphis is the fifth album by English singer Dusty Springfield. The album sold poorly initially, but eventually grew to be recognized as one of her best works and an important album by a woman during the rock era. It's a pop album tinged with R&B and soul music, that began to be known as the "Memphis sound". The album was lively and fun, but the music didn't wow me like other albums have. A good album, just not for me.

Not to bad, bit soft for my taste. But did remind me of road trips in the past.

3.5/5

Приятный альбом, но не сильно запомнился. Хорошая кантри музыка, действительно близкая к жанру соул.

p169. 1969. 3 stars. One of the great white female voices on top form, but let down by suspect material and production. When it works (Just a Little Lovin', Son Of A Preacher Man, I Don't Want To Hear It, Breakfast In Bed, Just One Smile, I Can't Make It Alone), it's fabulous. Unfortunately the rest of the songs are filler, some of the production hasn't aged well - the strings quickly veer into middle of the road syrup - and the cover of The Windmills Of Your Mind is pure cheese.

Some good songs here, she has a great voice.

This was actually quite good.

Yeah, nah. Maybe? Preacher Man is a stone cold classic. The rest? Meh.

I had no idea this would be classified as a rock album, but it deffinitely is. Just the one massive hit off this record but a lot of good songs are there to hear.

An enjoyable album. Just one Smile and I Don't Want to Hear it Anymore prove to me that I like Randy Newman just fine when he's writing for other people.

My introduction was the Pulp Fiction soundtrack back in the day, maybe I heard Dusty before...but no recollection of it and Son of a Preacher Man is just ingrained in me now, but I will always prefer the muppets cover of The Windmills of Your Mind

не для меня - слишком спокойный и расслабленный.

It's good, but I've never been one for the Dusty was utterly brilliant argument. Still, I'd rather listen to this than any of the wannabes. (Yes Adele, I'm including you.)

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Might have rated this higher had we not had another Dusty album recently.

Very soulful. Evokes the 60s free love spirit effortlessly

A bit boomery but enjoyable

Son of the Preacher man song

Son of a Preacher Man is great and it's a real standout on this album. The rest is fine but not worth a re-listen.

"Son of a Preacher Man" might be the extent of my exposure to Dusty Springfield. That's a good track in general, but the rest of Dusty in Memphis didn't connect with me. This type of music isn't my style. The arrangement and vocals sound OLD, and old in a way that disconnects - in a way that says "This is not of your time or your interest". I made it through the album, and I guess it was okay. Once was enough. I'm not curious to hear more from the artist either.

Bien. Un poco pesado, y con alguna versión que no me gustaba nada. Así que un 3. American PopR&Bblue-eyed soul.

Classic 60’s album, great voice deserves to be on the list.

You gotta sift through some of the crap boring bits here, but hidden inside are some really, really good songs (particularly Windmills of Your Mind, that song is incredible).

Nice, easy listening

Good album. Thenks to this list I listened

Toujours une aussi belle voix. Son Of A Preacher Man est vraiment sublime. Définitivement sa meilleure chanson. L'album s'écoute vraiment très bien. Une bonne vibe, des bons arrangements, un bon mix. J'avais bien aimé A Girl Called Dusty, mais celui-ci est meilleur.

Not bad, but not my style

Easy, enjoyable. Interesting that she's British singing very southern r n b. Kind of like CCR playing swamp rock from San Fran.

I liked this and there's a few great songs but by the end of the 2nd listen I knew it wouldn't stick with me.