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She rules, no misses. Listened to: flying to Vegas. Favorite tracks: So Much Love, Just One Smile, The Windmills of Your Mind
Es un placer la voz de esta mujer. Es elevada y dulce, es terciopelo. Y esta colección de canciones podría acompañar cualquier velada interesante.
Greatest White soul album ever. Her mum comes from Tralee.
Not my first time listening to Dusty. But now, listening to this album, and its perfect soul music presented, it all makes me wonder... is this bitch really british?
Beautiful, distinctive voice and songs that are harmonious and interesting, not too much of the same. “Windmills of Your Mind” is powerful.
This is a record that you can put on anytime, anywhere and it will be alright.
Surprisingly beautiful, one of the best albums I've heard for no reason, amazing production and performances
Wonderful stuff from one a great artists
Brilliant, Melancholy and filled with yearning with excellent production. Dusty's vocal performances have always been some of my favourites and they're on display here. Loved it from start to finish with not a wasted moment
Wow. So when I drew this album and loaded it up I was not expecting much. In fact, when Apple Music linked me to the Deluxe Edition with 25 tracks the first thing I did before hitting play was check the original track listing from 1969 and happily discovered only the first 11 tracks were actually “the album on the list”. Having dodged what I assumed would be an additional 14 torturous tracks I hit play - and was immediately floored by the soulful sounds of this lovely voice. Needless to say I breezed through all 25 tracks and was sad when it ended. Pure joy.
Rating: 5/5 ⭐️ Wow. just wow, this entire album is amazing. It feels like a warm summer night in memphis. Dusty is perfection on this album too with her sultry vocals and some jazz thrown around. Perfect album no skips. Favourite songs: The windmills of your mind and Breakfast in Bed Least favourite: I have none!!! all tunes
okay i actually loved this album, every song is a banger on here. My favorite songs are So Much Love and No Easy Way Down.
Love dusty
Es una de las expresiones más bonitas de etapas distintas donde el amor duele y, Dusty sabe interpretarlas tan bien, llevando el rango de su voz a todos los colores de tan amargos sentimientos. Es un álbum que me encanta
Two stone cold classic all-timers in a row. Lovely stuff.
One of the best singing performances EVER. Simply incredible
I took this project on to find blind spots that could become favorites, and this was the first one that fell into this category. Incredible voice, flawless production
I kinda love this? Completely out of my normal wheelhouse but this is just a really pleasant listen through and through. There's a lot to chew on with this album, the instrumentals are have a lot of layers and depth I'm not used to from music of this era.
Very good
Classic
Very good! One of the biggest surprises so far!
Yum!! 5
Album: Dusty in Memphis Artist: Dusty Springfield First spin mood: Ahhh that lovely vocal, such an angel of a voice. Bitter sweet feeling because I love music about love as I’m going through a bit of a mourning period of a relationship that didn’t get its place. Album felt the perfect vibe to lay rest to feelings of unrequited love. We get so caught up in the day to day that we forget to zoom out and take in the bigger picture. All mountains seem flat the closer you look at them. Sometimes, scratch that. Life requires risk. Don’t spend too much time thinking about the what if. Go out and make your own life happen. Absolutely loved the album will be recommending to my peeps (: What it stirred in me: melancholy, longing One lyric or sound that stayed with me: Where I was: cold Tuesday winter morning driving to work listened to the album while eating my morning breakfast What I felt: to feel pain from love is evidence of the capability of the love we are able to experience.
Kul, lep komad za odpret album ("Just A Little Lovin'"). Tadrug mi je isto fletn in, oh, smo že pri tretjem, katerega sem pa slišala že miljonkrat - predvsem zaradi najstniške obsesije s Pulp Fiction, kateri še vedno ostaja med mojimi ljubšimi filmi. Aja, govora je o komadu "Son Of A Preacher Man". Kul komad. Naslednji, "I Don't Want to Hear It Anymore" je fakin čudovita balada! Potem gremo v mal hitrejše ritme (in, znano ime med pisci komada: Carole King! Vse skp je napisala 4 pesmi na tem albumu.). Ne, pač, there's not a bad song on this album. Zjle me navdušuje"The Windmills of Your Mind". Amazing. Vse skp.
“Son of a preacher man” is obv an amazing song but the rest of the album holds strong. Excellent album. Also if you’re wearing headphones the remastered album with stereo sound is really good
Short album. Enjoyable with some good songs. 4.75
Jesus, I was not expecting this this at all. Each track unravels and takes you down like a sniper.
Loved her voice
I love the instrumentals of just a little loving I liked the courses of the song and enjoyed her voice
High quality songs, good performance
Just divine.
Fabulous. The voice. The production. A complete listen.
Bangs
Wonderful stuff - Dusty sounds totally at home in the land of southern soul.
I love this album and I’ve loved it for a long time. It’s emotional, sultry, raw. It’s a 10/10 for me.
Always interesting reviewing an album I know very well. I think I’ve owned it in every format since QT made Son of a Preacher Man super-famous in the ‘90s. So imagine my utter bamboozlement to learn last night that Dusty Springfield is a Brit! A Brit? Anyways, now I need to recalibrate the last 30 years of my life.
Dusty has the voice of an angel. Son of a Preacher Man is a total bop, but she crushes every other song with so much soul and emotion. Very underrated singer.
Obviously this is just awesome. Also - how did I not realise that Dusty in British?! It's such an American sound. Loved all of this. 8.5 / 10 Best track/s: Don't Forget About Me, Son of a Preacher Man, The Windmills of your Mind
Wow. I did not expect to like this and was totally blown away. Lush arrangements, strings, and her vocals. Just incredible. Need to get this on vinyl stat.
Very cool
Greta album, still sounds fresh 50 years later
Kanske den bästa kvinnliga vita rösten, bara med det kommer man en bra bit. Adele borde lyssna på Dusty och lära sig hur man använder en röst. A-sidan är fantastisk, den är däruppe och tävlar om den bästa LP-sidan på hela 60talet. B-sidan aningen mer ojämn men topparna sanslösa (Windmill och So much love). Vad som gör skivan så bra är att Dusty inte går in och försöker göra en platta som Aretha eller Carla Thomas. Hon går in och gör en Dusty-skiva med allt vad det innebär. Men hon gör det med Dowd och Wrexler i producentstolen, med Memphis vassaste musiker, Sweet Inspirations bakom sig och inte minst Arif Mardin som arrangör för blås och stråkar. Dom gör alla ett kanonjobb och just Arif vill jag höja lite extra. Det är svag femma, men fortfarande faktiskt en femma.
Better than Coldplay
I thoroughly enjoyed and felt every song (I think) heartfelt, feels like your floating
Discazo!!!
Haven't heared a single song from Dusty and I don't even like soul. But here's another 60s album I can't think of a reason to rate 4 or less. Songs and Dusty's voice are pure joy. Fav tune: Don't Forget About Me.
Loved the album, loved all of the suggested songs that played after the album finished!
All I have to say about this album is amazing
Whoa. Very good.
This is the 222nd album I’m rating. I've always thought Dusty was a man; I've never listened to the music. Adding to my Playlist - Son of a Preacher Man, I Don't Want to Hear it Anymore, Don''t Forget About Me, Breakfast in Bed, The Windmills of Your Mind, and In the Land of Make Believe. Not Adding to my Playlist - Just a Little Lovin', So Much Love, Just One Smile, No Easy Way Down, and I Can't Make it Alone. All in all I liked 6/11 songs. Not amazing but my bar for liking it is pretty low.
I wasn't sure about this the first time I heard it. Apart from a couple of big hits, this felt like a whole album of the sort of Elvis tracks I would skip over. But after another listen or two, once I really got to know the songs, I have grown to really love this. It's really quite beautiful. Maybe not quite quite 5 stars. Or is it? Yes it really is.
Classic
Lovely sound. Reminds me of my big brother
Excellent album. Vocals are exceptional.
I think I just love the sound of this era, the brass and strings arrangement, the warm vocals and soft drums and the dramatic and melancholic chord changes. Loved this album.
I really enjoyed this
Love the vibe of this one- good for cleaning or cooking. It has a very pleasant calm sound.
Loved it. Feels of its era but also timeless in a way? Production and the backing band is immaculate. Favorite tracks: Just A Little Lovin;. Son of a Preacher Man, The Windmills of Your Mind, Goodbye,
I can't really say what makes this album so great. There are no real bangers (except Preacher Man and Windmills). The album feels like home to me. Is it the Dustys warm voice? Is it the superb session musicians? (intro/outro of Preacher Man!). Can't put my finger on it, the album just works and I come back to it every 2-3 months.
It was a wonderful listen. Dusty's got such a wonderful voice. I was surprised how good she was across different tracks and how cohesive the album was. Definitely will be coming back to this.
"you don't have to say love me" is one of my favorite songs so i was excited when she popped up here. this album was everything i expected it to be and more, it was just utter bliss. like a warm hug on a cold day.
Perfect
What a voice! The entire album was flawless
It's really a perfect album. Dusty's voice ranges from seductive to melancholy, honey-sweet to sassy sour, and she sings some of the most beloved songs of the 60s. She's a knockout. I've listened many times before and I will listen many more.
I have never heard of Dusty Springfield before this album and I knew I would love this one from the first song. Her voice is beautiful, warm, and unique. I love the instrumentals and backing vocals that really make up each song. I really enjoy listening to female artists and am really glad to add Dusty to my playlist.
oh i fucking loved it
Have you ever caught sight of a particularly bright star in an otherwise dark sky, enjoyed looking at it for a while and then – slowly at first and then all of a sudden – noticed a dozen more announcing themselves? It’s a magical thing. A serendipity. And you can’t force it to happen; only hope to forget about it for long enough for it to be a surprise again. I’ll never be able to forget how good Dusty Springfield is again, not after truly listening to the outrageously sophisticated, affecting and just gorgeous collection of songs on this album. A lone star that illuminates all others, alright.
Whether it’s your cup of tea or not, this is a phenomenally excellent sounding record. It’s a perfect record for a chill Saturday morning, with coffee on hand and a good view.
Love it! Very nostalgic, soulful, and relaxing. Perfect for a nighttime chill session.
I went into this with no expectations but ended up absolutely loving it. What an amazing album
60's lover rock with orchestral parts and Sweet inspirations as backing vocals along with the superb fragile and angelic voice of Dusty Springfield seemed to have it all in an album but according to the sales back then took quite a long time to be appreciated as so many albums in this world.It soothes your soul from the beggining to the very end. Romantic and dreamy.Perfection. Personal picks if i may:Just a little lovin',Don't forget about me,The windmills of your mind,In the land of make believe,I can't make it alone and of course Son of a preacher man which was the hit of the album.
A great palette cleanser after David Bowie. I’m a sucker for strong instrumentals and a rich, raw vocalist. Son of a Preacher Man is just a classic. So catchy, but not annoyingly familiar. The horn in Just One Smile was perfect and added richness when it already felt rich enough, but absolutely not too much. I agree with Cameron on The Windmills of Your Mind - her version has a subtle Latin feel to it and it contrasts really neatly with the rest of the album. Overall tho- a solid 10/10. Zero need for improvement in my opinion.
Really liked this album. My toddler enjoyed it as well.
I KNOW THIS ONE! My mom used to play Dusty on long car rides, among other artists. I didn't ever learn who made the music, but I know many of these songs and they are not only very nostalgic but also groundbreaking for the time they were created. This album being from the late 60's sounds as though it was made one or even two decades later. You can see its influence in lots of early pop music!
This screams 1960s to me and I am absolutely certain that whatever radio I heard as a preschooler was full of Dusty. It’s lovely and makes me think of gogo boots and miniskirts and my mother’s hair teased up on the top of her head. Sweet and sweet.
Soulful and full of catchy tracks. You can see the blueprint for a swathe of soul and soul adjacent British singers being drawn out here.
wonderful album - really stays cohesive throughout as well
Pretty much a perfect album and I'm not even really a ballad or country fan. Wouldn't change a note.
Fire albums, vibes were up the whole time, loved the grooves and all the vocals
The perfect accompaniment to a summer picnic. Also drew comparisons to Gladys Knight, Karen Carpenter, Marlena Shaw, and Carole King during my listen, which is certainly not bad company to have by any stretch. Definitely will listen again
Great
4.5
## Dusty in Memphis: A Timeless Torch Record Revisited **Album Context & Background** Recorded in 1968 and released in 1969, *Dusty in Memphis* marked British pop icon Dusty Springfield's ambitious pivot to American soul. Teaming with Atlantic Records' legendary production trio Jerry Wexler, Tom Dowd, and Arif Mardin, Dusty ventured to Memphis' American Sound Studio. Backed by the "Memphis Cats" session players (including guitarist Reggie Young and bassist Tommy Cogbill) and The Sweet Inspirations on backing vocals, the album faced fraught sessions. Dusty, intimidated by the studio's legacy (Wilson Pickett's booth) and her own perfectionism, struggled to record vocals on-site. Tracks were finalized in New York, creating a unique hybrid of Southern grit and cosmopolitan polish . Despite yielding the hit "Son of a Preacher Man," the album initially flopped, peaking at #99 on the Billboard chart. Its later canonization as a masterpiece highlights its slow-burn influence . ### **Lyrics & Themes: Intimacy, Longing, and Subversion** - **Brill Building Craftsmanship**: The album features A-list songwriters: Goffin/King ("So Much Love," "No Easy Way Down"), Randy Newman ("I Don’t Want to Hear It Anymore"), and Mann/Weil ("Just a Little Lovin’"). Lyrics explore vulnerability ("I Can’t Make It Alone"), gossip ("I Don’t Want to Hear It Anymore"), and romantic disillusionment with poetic precision . - **Sensuality and Secrecy**: Tracks like "Breakfast in Bed" and "Just a Little Lovin’” blur lines between physical intimacy and emotional need. "Son of a Preacher Man" became iconic for its taboo narrative of a pastor’s son initiating sexual awakening, delivered with Dusty’s trademark smoky restraint . - **Queer Subtext**: Dusty’s closeted bisexuality in a less accepting era infuses songs with layered melancholy. Tracks like "In the Land of Make Believe" resonate as metaphors for hidden desire . ### **Music & Sound: Blue-Eyed Soul Redefined** - **Genre Fusion**: The album merges Memphis soul grooves (funky basslines, crisp drums) with lush string arrangements and Bacharach-esque sophistication. Tracks like "Don’t Forget About Me" feature gospel-inspired backing vocals and Reggie Young’s stinging guitar . - **Dusty’s Vocal Mastery**: Rejecting Aretha Franklin’s powerhouse style, Dusty opts for nuanced phrasing, breathy intimacy, and dynamic control. Her voice glides from whispered vulnerability ("Breakfast in Bed") to soaring resilience ("No Easy Way Down") . - **Standout vs. Weak Tracks**: | **Song Highlights** | **Criticisms** | |------------------------------|--------------------------------| | "Son of a Preacher Man" (funk groove, iconic narrative) | "Windmills of Your Mind" (overwrought, ill-fitting) | | "Just a Little Lovin’" (sensual restraint) | "In the Land of Make Believe" (saccharine arrangement) | | "I Don’t Want to Hear It Anymore" (heartbreaking delivery) | String sections burying vocals on some mixes | ### **Production: Triumphs and Flaws** - **Innovative Techniques**: The "Memphis Boys" built grooves organically from demos, a departure from Dusty’s scripted UK sessions. Arif Mardin’s arrangements balance grit ("Preacher Man") and elegance ("The Look of Love") . - **Mixing Controversy**: Critics note inconsistent engineering: strings/horns often overwhelm Dusty’s vocals ("Breakfast in Bed," "I Don’t Want to Hear It Anymore"). The 2011 Analogue Productions reissue (45 RPM vinyl) improved clarity, revealing buried rhythm-section details . - **Spatial Challenges**: Original recordings suffered from "4-track" separation issues—drums isolated in one channel, vocals in another—creating a disjointed soundstage later remedied in remasters . ### **Themes Revisited: Loneliness and Resilience** - **Isolation**: Dusty’s insecurities mirror lyrics of unrequited love ("I Can’t Make It Alone"). Her vocal fragility on ballads suggests a performer wrestling with self-doubt . - **Enduring Hope**: Despite melancholy, tracks like "So Much Love" radiate romantic optimism. Dusty’s delivery transforms even Randy Newman’s cynicism into tender empathy . ### **Influence: From Flop to Landmark** - **Critical Reassessment**: Initially a commercial failure, the album gained stature via critics (Robert Christgau called it "the all-time rock-era torch record") and inclusion in Rolling Stone’s "500 Greatest Albums" . - **Cultural Resurrection**: Quentin Tarantino’s use of "Preacher Man" in *Pulp Fiction* (1994) reintroduced Dusty to new generations. Artists like Adele, Shelby Lynne, and the Pet Shop Boys (who revived Dusty’s career in 1987) cite the album as foundational . - **Awards & Legacy**: Inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame (2001) and the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry (2020) for "cultural, historical, or aesthetic significance" . --- ### **Pros & Cons Summary** **Pros**: - 💎 **Vocal Artistry**: Dusty’s controlled yet emotive singing remains a benchmark for blue-eyed soul . - 🎶 **Song Quality**: Brill Building-penned tracks offer lyrical and melodic sophistication . - ⚡ **Genre Innovation**: Timeless fusion of Memphis R&B, pop, and orchestral soul . - 🔍 **Emotional Depth**: Themes of desire and secrecy resonate across decades . **Cons**: - 🔊 **Inconsistent Production**: Overbearing strings/horns muddy Dusty’s vocals on key tracks . - 🎭 **Uneven Flow**: Psychedelic/cabaret detours ("Windmills of Your Mind") disrupt cohesion . - 🎚️ **Sonic Limitations**: Original mixes lack depth; remasters only partially resolve this . --- **Final Verdict** *Dusty in Memphis* transcends its troubled origins to stand as a landmark of emotional storytelling and musical synthesis. While production flaws slightly tarnish its brilliance, Dusty’s voice—simultaneously vulnerable and authoritative—elevates it to timeless status. Its journey from commercial failure to cultural touchstone underscores its enduring power to "add to your life" rather than "change it" . A must-listen for any soul or pop aficionado, flaws and all.
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This was my first Dusty album, so it’s probably why it’s my favorite. Every song is saturated with sultry blue-eyed soul. I really love the way the strings compliment Dusty’s vocals, too.
Excellente soul, qui transcende les époques! Just a little lovin, parfait début d’album. Son of a preacher man, je l’ai eu dans tête toute la journée! C’était parfait!
ngl wasnt at all excited for this here album. thought it was gonna be like one or two hits and then filler but it blew me away beyond expectations. Some of the best goshdarn songwriting i’ve ever heard. shes a great, intimate singer and each song is individual and struck me right in the emotional core (except preacher boy didnt do that). I think people should probably listen to this album before they die.
I knew of Dusty Springfield, from both "Son of a Preacher Man" and the Pet Shop Boys collab, but wow! This is an amazing album. A lot of great songs, with a great voice, and pretty good instrumentals. A must listen. My standouts were "Breakfast in Bed" and "Don't Forget About Me" but there were other great songs too.
The English Ladies Who Know How to Sing American Soul Invasion began with this talented lady.
An absolute classic
Dusty Springfield had such a great voice, and these songs and arrangements suit her perfectly. Is the "being good isn't always easy, no matter how hard I try" verse in Son of a Preacher Man the sexiest delivery in pop?
This album is totally new for me as a singer. And it feels like I found something amazing for me. 5/5
The greatest blue eyed soul album ever recorded. Absolutely flawless in all ways and probably the best album of 1969 if you don't count The Beatles' Abbey Road. Majestic stuff.
Great ballads, great vocals, great arrangements!
fijn, wil ik vaker luistern
Dusty Springfield isn’t typically my thing, but this album was undeniably great. Her voice is so pure, and the songs are really well constructed. Love the orchestral backing on a lot of these tracks. Highlights: The Windmills of Your Mind - This sounded almost like a Bond theme to me at the beginning. Love the way her voice moves through this song, soft and subtle at the beginning and more strong at later points as the song grows. Don’t Forget About Me - This could have easily been a song that Aretha Franklin was singing. Just a very full song, with some cool guitar work in it too. Son of a Preacher Man - the biggest song off this album and for good reason. Very soulful with a great blend of different instruments hitting at just the right points opposite her voice. The closer, I Can’t Make it Alone, is another excellent tune. Dusty’s voice is pitch perfect on this one. This was a revelation. Exactly the type of thing I hoped to get out of this project. While I wouldn’t say I loved every song on this, there are no bad ones. A truly great album, which I never would have expected to say prior to listening to it.
Love songs
Sublime
I had pretty positive feelings about Ms. Springfield already, but I was surprised by how much I liked the whole album.
For all the absolute slop this list has suggested, every now and again it recommends something great. This is regarded as a classic masterpiece and rightfully so.
This was honestly a jaw dropper. Amazing album, hit song feel yet its under rated.
great voice, great instrumentals, awesome stuff. Need this vinyl
9/10 Favorite: Son of a Preacher Man
A timeless classic. Chilled AF in parts. Fun and uplifting in parts. I’ve never tired of this album, and likely never will.
What an album. That voice! That playing! Those songs! Misery has never sounded so good. Best Tracks: Son of a Preacher Man; Don't Forget About Me; Breakfast In Bed
I can only think I'll like this more on more listens and I already liked it. Perfect in the sun.
Really enjoyed this one! Incredibly well mixed, and Dusty's voice does wonders to make this feel so warm and rich.
I like the beginning, jazzy and smooth. i actually like the whole album so far. nice smooth voice. relaxing.
Dusty Springfield has this sweet, unique voice! As I was listening to it, I thought "I think I have heard this voice before." When "Son of a Preacher Man" played, I said to myself, "Yep." Fantastic album, fantastic voice. Loved it!
10/10 morning album
I love Dusty Springfield's voice, and this album was so, so good, mainly for that reason. The songwriting was just absolutely spot on and the performances were just perfect. I especially loved the wistful minor key and delightfully melancholy classical acoustic of Windmills of Your Mind. I listened to it twice -- five stars.
Truly a masterpiece. Before listening to this album, I was familiar with “Son of a Preacher Man,” which is a great song. Her version of “The Windmills of Your Mind” is truly haunting.
Classic soul pop sound, but if we’re being honest, the whole record floats on Dusty’s vocals (although Aretha’s bassist, Tommy Cogbill is the other standout on this record). Is it dated to 1969? Yeah, it’s the definitive “this is the sound of 1969” album. Those strings did not hold up. The horns did. It’s the kind of album a cynic might point to in a contrast to Blonde on Blonde or the Velvet Underground, without any appreciation for the undeniable probability that Lou Reed and Bob Dylan probably both loved this record. Are there better albums doing what it does? Sure, Aretha herself, for one. Is it great, an all time classic, a necessary part of any collection? Can’t be denied.
Windmills in your mind was enough to be. 5 star
Every track hit. Not the live album I expected, but the intimacy and emotion made it feel like she was singing right in the room. Stunning vocals, gorgeous arrangements, and not a single misstep.
Fiver
Magnificent
never heard of her and now i'm obsessed. the songs, the lyrics, her life story. she gave an interview in fucking 1970 saying she was "capable of being swayed by a boy or a girl". omg a truly queer icon who wasn't afraid!! although i know this cost her a lot. son of a preacher man changed my brain chemistry. as someone else said here, breakfast in bed is so gay! i wish i knew this song when i was living the same. the windmills of your mind starts so lana del rey coded. i'm listening to this album nonstop as if i had nothing else to do with my life
White Aretha Franklin killed ts
Sure, one of the greats. But the recording and playing is just incredible. With the band in Memphis and Dusty in New York, just an incredibly well produced record.
This hit right in my sweet spot for sensual, soulful singers of the 60-70s. Really enjoyed the last Dusty-album I had as well, but this takes it up a notch. Top notch arrangements, big sound and it all starts with a beautiful ode to morning sex - what’s not to like? A new fave.
Iconic. One of my absolutely favorite albums, incredible from top to bottom. All hits, no misses.
Her voice was so soulful and soothing, perfect drive for a sunny morning weekend drive!
PUTAIN la découverte d’une vie bonus pour les 5ères le reste est presque tout aussi incroyable après façon
This is a gem of an album. Hauntingly beautiful vocal work and excellent instrumentals. Listened to it twice, having never heard anything from it before! 'The Windmills of Your Mind' is *chef's kiss*
pre album: scared, i dont like whatever style this is. had a little peek and it may be FIRE song 1: hold on TS writing fire. much liked, very lovely style. album gave conservative farmer, but i feel like this is southern soul style sum shi song 2: instrumentals are EATING, and vocals are very nice song 3: slightly different beat, a little more jazzy, lwk chasing the beat but catching it in the end of each line??? song 4: we are starting slower, BIG FAN, feels like italian jazz song 5: upbeat but lwk too much upbeat from 4th song, slowed down but still ehh song 6: pretty nice, similar to 2nd and 3rd ish mix, a lot going on song 7: kinda tiana esque, very princessy and the lyrics are very fitting, gets upbeat and then dies down song 8: very slow lana del rey type start, slower with latin influence, goated guitar, climax so cutie, love song great lyrics song 9: we getting MORE latin w this one, with some orchestra too. song 10: hawaii guitar notes intro??? slow dance style song, turns more soul esque song 11 - gone, 12 is repetition of 3, 13 is GONE RAWR rest of album are mono audios OVERALL RATING - solid 7.9/10, its not my genre but its growing on me lots
What a fantastic album! And what a contrast with Adele I had to listen to less than a week ago. This lady knows how to sing and knows how to use her voice. But perhaps even more important: the instrumentations are fantastic. The highlight of this album (no, certainly not preacher man) is the astonishingly beautiful 'The windmills of your mind'. That song has more variation and more instrumental interesting elements than a whole disc of Adela. Probably: more than the entire discography of Adele. 'Breakfast in bed': that singing is truly magnificent. Yes, I can truly like pop music.
I'm sure that all who rate albums here have an album (or two) that they have bought more than once or twice over the years as new versions (re-mastered, vinyl, sacd, blu ray, extra tracks, etc) are issued. This is the one for me - it's so good that I'm always keen to find another version in case it introduces a new sound, a surprise that I may not have picked up on before. Just an all-time classic!
Having "Son of a Preacher Man" on an album is enough to warrant a 5-star review. The fact that the rest of the album and Springfield's vocals are as great as they are is just a wonderful bonus.
Such a sweet album!! Her voice is so warming
THAT'S WHY SHE'S THE GOAT
The strings!! ❤️
5/5 Heartfelt Haze Ballads This isn’t just one of the greatest vocal performances of the 20th century. It’s the template for every soft, slow, emotionally intelligent heartbreak that came after it.
Dusty Springfield singing a lot of beautiful cover versions of some of the most iconic songs of the 60's. Son Of A Preacher Man is the big hit, but I actually prefer a lot of the other, more orchestrally expansive songs on this album. The Windmills Of Your Mind and No Easy Way Down are my favorites here. It's quite reminiscent of Elvis in Memphis in that its a solid collection of orchestral 60's pop covers. Just a beautiful album and a joy to listen to.
++*: Son of a Preacher Man, Breakfast in Bed +: Just a Little Lovin', So Much Love, Don't Forget About Me, Just One Smile, The Windmills of Your Mind, In the Land of Make Believe, I Can't Make It Alone +: I Don't Want to Hear It Anymore, No Easy Way Down 9,7/10
Springfield’s vocal performances are amazing. Full of a wide range of emotion and beautiful tone. She cements her status as a high-level interpreter of terrific songs. https://open.substack.com/pub/richcain/p/project-1001-dusty-in-memphis-by?r=4ztyq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
I feel like I’ve made this mistake before, but I was expecting country music from Dusty Springfield, but this is good old classic R&B. This was such a lovely listen. Dusty’s voice is fantastic and engrossing, and the music itself is interesting and a little sedating. If you haven’t heard Son If A Preacher Man before, then you’re probably not from this planet. This is an album that is hard to find any faults with, so I’m going to stop trying.
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Stimme wie Frühsommerregen
This really captured my soul. Way to go Dusty!
Her voice is sublime and the musicians compliment it perfectly. Although this is cloying to my taste, it is a great record. Also Son Of A Preacher Man has a place in my heart after being introduced to me in the 90's thanks to Pulp Fiction.
Epic, emotive, vocals coupled with great arrangements. Puzzling that it undersold and was poorly reviewed on release. Glad that it achieved its place on many ‘best of’ lists.
Great album, easy listening, but some classic tunes
This is a great album right here! Dusty Springfield is a name that I've definitely heard before, but I didn't really know anything about her until today. I mean, I didn't even know she was English! But now I know a few things about here, with there being one in particular that's really important. She knows how to make a good album. Dusty in Memphis was her fifth album, and it's apparently her best. It's also amazing. I have no real complaints. Dusty's singing is very nice. She brings some solid character to each song to make them feel original, despite her not having written any of the songs herself. Still, many of these are the definitive versions of these songs, and for good reason. The aforementioned singing as well as the excellent instrumentation makes this album a delight to listen to. The songs all work well together to form a complete package. It feels like a cohesive listen. The album's also pretty short, but that's not a bad thing. I think the 34 minutes are spent well, and there really isn't much more I'd ask for from it. I've seen comparisons to Aretha Franklin that aren't completely unwarranted. I think I like Aretha more, but Dusty definitely has a talent for musicianship. Also, I can't believe this was in 1969! Dusty in Memphis is an absolute classic album that has aged very gracefully. I love it. Light 5/5.
A beautiful sweet and sorrowful soul album. 9.1/10 Best Track: “Son of a Preacher Man”
Lightning in a bottle.
So many hits here! And they seem to keep building until the end. 4+ but I’ll round up because of the unexpected pleasure of the album. Thank you, Memphis, for filling out these great songs.
A schmaltzy British torch singer and TV presenter whose career is on the skids signs with a new label and goes to Memphis to try to emulate her idol, Aretha Franklin, recording songs by a random grab bag of writers, including Randy Newman, Carole King and Burt Bacharach. Why is it that things that really shouldn’t work seem to end up being the most sublime when they actually do? Because this weird nonsense is easily one of my favorite albums of all time. There is hardly a bad second on the entire record. Just sheer greatness from start to finish.
Great album! Can't think of a better way of spending a spring Sunday walk listening to Dusty Springfield. Some big hits as well, son of a preacher man, breakfast in bed and windmills of your mind, clear favourites. 5 stars all the way.
I don’t listen to this album enough. Every time I do I realize that I’ve been neglecting this masterpiece. Hopefully this is a cycle I can end now. The orchestration on this album is so lush and expansive. All the musicians give top notch performances supporting Dusty’s beautiful voice through these well written songs. DJ Muggs for the win with the “Son Of A Preacher Man” sample for “Hits From The Bong.”
Beautiful album!!! So classic, soulful and sultry. Instant 5.
Excellent album. Soulful and a bit gospelly, with a hint of country. Her vocal performances are great
Wish we got yesterdays and todays in reverse order. Without this there’s certainly no Amy Winehouse or Adele. Dustry Springfields voice is smooth but it still has a ton of soul. The arrangements underneath her are lush, but never distract from her singing, which is the focal point for a reason.
Wow I really loved this album- her voice, the instruments, the music… all of the songs are pretty solid to me - but especially: The windmills of your mind Just a little lovin Son of a preacher man Just a really special album
pfff
que sonido este sesentoso con esa voz
I had never heard of Dusty Springfield before, so I was not sure what to expect. I didn’t have anyone in my life that was a big enough fan to show her to me, but she is wonderful. Her voice is so pleasant and soothing without being showy or dramatic. Genuinely love this album from start to finish there was almost no skips at all. Plus the production on this album is insane, it sounds so heavenly and also mildly psychedelic at moments. Also I had actually heard one of her songs before, the song called “son of a preacher man” is actually super popular and you might have heard it before it’s very old school but that works in its favor. Definitely check this album out, it made me a big Dusty fan.
A couple of top tier songs, definitely a powerful album.
Goddamn I love this album. The quintessential blue-eyed soul album. Every song is a gem. This is a desert island disc for sure. Only wish the unreleased “Have a Good Life Baby” was part of the original album (appears as a bonus track on the deluxe edition).
Fitting for Valentine's day. A soulful album about kissing and fucking. I loved it! What a voice and the album has such a cool vibe. Maybe I'll put it on if I ever get another date ha!
Every time I listen to Dusty, I remember that I mean to listen to more Dusty. My standouts: Just a Little Lovin', Son of Preacher Man, Don't Forget About Me, No Easy Way Down
Short and sweet. Dusty has a great voice
Loistava! Kyllä Dusty on rautaa! 5/5
LOVE. the deluxe bonus track version has some gems too.
very smooth vintage soul music. it's a bit of an acquired taste for a lot of people, but i thought it was a very pleasant listen all the way through. from her breathy, mildly raspy and emotional voice to her soft pop instrumentation, fans of aretha franklin and the carpenters will appreciate this collection of tracks. again, it's a niche, but for those who understand, understand. it's love music, but it doesn't feel too sappy or risque. it's very... choral-like and pure. white people sure can make good soul when they want to!
Bashful Brit tries to make a name for herself in America, but too bashful to sing in front of the soul greats. All-time case of imposter syndrome?
Undeniable classic. It's a great record and a token album for anyone who collects physical media. I would say 4.5, I rounded up for this review.
Gewoon goed
British Blue-eyed soul singer Dusty Springfield recorded in Memphis in 1968 as an attempt to revive her singing career, unfortunately the album was not as commercially successful as Atlantic records had hoped. But, it has achieved posthumous acclaim for the "Wishin' N Hopin'" and "I Only Want To Be With You" vocalist who was trying to cope with the shifting pop cultural paradigm from girl group sound to Soul. Her sultry delivery seems a bit restrained at times, perhaps out of fear of being unfavorably compared to her idol Aretha Franklin (the inspiration for her signing to Atlantic Records). And the band has an interesting combination of Soul, pop and odd flourishes of rock and roll. "Son of a Preacher Man" would be recorded by Aretha after the quasi-success of Dusty's version. "The Windmills of Your Mind" is a bossanova ballad, also recorded by Petula Clark. "So Much Love" and "Don't Forget About Me" could easily be Northern Soul, proto-disco hits of yearning. The bonus tracks are stunning including "Willie & Laura Mae Jones" (a soul song about impoverished rural neighbors gathering together to sing and celebrate life across racial differences), "All the King's Horses" a faster paced song based on the nursury rhyme about never being put together again after falling in love, and her version of Carole King's "You've Got A Friend" are all iconic.
Wow. I had no idea. Of course I’ve heard “Son of a Preacher Man”, but I had no clue that the rest of this album was FIRE. Her sweet, sultry, sexy voice puts you in a trance as she covers topics from falling in love, to lust, to breakups, and even some psychedelics. The accompanying music is also amazing, with a jazz feel, but it also draws from several different styles as well. What a ride, I love it when I discover an album like this. 10/10.
Top tier
Just A Little Lovin'" and “Breakfast in Bed” aren't the only reasons this is right up one's alley, though those super-sexy cuts certainly contribute. The voice is lovely and well balanced, the singing beautifully balanced, never too much, never trying too hard or reaching farther (or higher or lower) than she can go. The yearning vibes are fully effective (see "I Don't Want to Hear It" and "No Easy Way Down" and "I Can't Make It Alone." She certainly overcomes the limits (and psychedelic schmaltz) of The Windmills of Your Mind” which never sounded so good. The arrangements are a tad much but offer memorable grace notes (sitar on "In the Land of Make Believe"). And anyway any saccharine in the strings is easily overcome by the voice ... oh the voice.
5/5 Dusty's graceful vocals float above fantastic, lush production. Such a relaxing, enjoyable experience. The ballads are touching and emotional, but the odd moment like on Don't Forget About Me can go hard as well. Overall, one of the tightest, best albums of the 60s. Just A Little Lovin' 4.5/5 (LEAST FAV) So Much Love 5/5 Son Of A Preacher Man 5/5 I Don't Want To Hear It Anymore 5/5 (FAV) Don't Forget About Me 5/5 Breakfast In Bed 5/5 Just One More Smile 5/5 The Windmills Of Your Mind 5/5 In The Land Of Make Believe 5/5 No Easy Way Down 5/5 I Can't Make It Alone 5/5
Chill and beautiful music. Wonderful voice from Dusty. I find that a lot of slower music can get a little stale for me but with the average song being only ~3 minutes long, nothing gets old or repetitive. Didn't expect to find the origin of a sample I've been listening to for 10+ years. Easy 5/5
Lovely!!
Every song is a standout.
OK, so Dusty has an absolutely amazing voice. Its sooooo smooth and just makes you feel good to listen to her sing. This album isnt super amazing or anything (except for preacher man, which is just perfect in every way) but her vocals carry it to 5 stars. Worth the listen for the whole thing. 5/5
this album could be a soundtrack of a black and white romance movie her voice is golden
So damn good. This was even better than her last one. Dusty is up there for top new-ish discovery from this for me. I would listen to her sing just about anything, and helps that these songs are excellent. Just a Little Lovin, Preacher, Don’t Want to Hear It, Breakfast in Bed, Windmills - okay I like them all. The deluxe album runs a little long and definitely has some filler, but the original track list is perfectly chosen. Some fun notes: The Memphis Boys backed the Elvis record too. Need more Memphis albums. Reggie Young rises above standard studio guitarist. Carole King wrote a few of these. JPJ toured with Dusty before LZ was big, and Dusty vouched for them to Atlantic records. Discovering LZ is a pretty insane credit and probably deserves a rating bump.
I've been at this for a week and this is my second Dusty Springfield album, a coincidence I'm sure. I've heard this album many, many times, although I haven't revisited it in quite a while. It's excellent. And it turns out I'm cited as a source on the Wikipedia page! Well, huh. Obvious best track: "Son of a Preacher Man," obviously. Stealth best track: "I Don't Want to Hear It Anymore," an early Randy Newman composition that demonstrates his gift for the lyrical specificity that lends credibility to the story he's telling. ("I saw them in the front yard, said the boy in room 149...")
Dusty, surely dusty, her voice is air, gravel, and reality. She does it better than almost everyone. This album, like her, is a book I'll always be reading.
Really enjoyed. Some great late 60's pop and Dusty has a cracking voice/ presence.
I don't care much for romantic albums, but her voice is nice to listen to. I can work to this music.
Precioso álbum de principio a fin. Nada que decir. Canciones a destacar: TODAS PERO SOBRE TODO DONT FORGET ABOUT ME Y NO EASY WAY DOWN
i fucking love 70s soul!!!
everyone who doesn't give this a 5 is a homophobe.
A gorgeous collection of beautifully arranged songs sung with passion and vulnerability by Dusty Springfield. "Son of a Preacher Man" is the indisputable highlight. It's one of those magic songs. But the whole album is filled with excellent performances. "Don't Forget About Me" stood out as another highlight and "Breakfast in Bed" was a touching song. I love her sultry, smoky voice. She can sound heartbroken and sad one moment, and triumphant and empowered the next.
Unreal. Great great album
Wonderful. Dusty Springfield is one of the finest musical talents Britain (via Ireland) has ever produced. Every song here, even the most straightforward and mundane, is a showstopper with her voice added to it. Anyone else with these songs, it would be 3 stars, maybe 4, tops. I can't hear Son of a Preacher Man without thinking of Cypress Hill's Hits From the Bong though :-)
Classic.
certified banger
A bit short
Great voice. My favourite tonal range. Intentional musical structure which encourages anticipation of chorus, sing-a-longable. I do love a near-church choral arrangement. Son of a Preacher Man is a classic for the ages. Windmills of Your Mind a nice revisit.
That voice.
I love everything Dusty Springfield does.
Another huge surprise. She's an amazing singer and the songs are so smooth and lush. Son of a Preacher Man is fantastic but Windmills of Your Mind was a real stand-out too.
de_dust
Can't beat a bit of Dusty, classic, gorgeous
Yes
Вирутозно. Сочетание агрессии, нежности и безмерной любви.
Some of the songs were a little depressing which i didn't need, but that's a me thing. Her voice is terrific and the songs were too. I was really blown away by how good this was. I think it's a 5.
Absolutely incredible album - Dusty is a star. I've been listening to this nonstop over the weekend and for a 30 minute album I'm in awe of how rich it is. It's sexy and brooding and dazzling and existential and more. The tracklist flows really well from different moods, with such luscious orchestral instrumentation that compliment Dusty's husky voice so well. Best Track: Windmills of Your Mind Worst Track: No way
Best Song: The Windmills of Your Mind Worst Song: In the Land of Make Believe
wtf, why'd no one tell me about this album - this was GORGEOUS. Admittedly, I've always been a sucker for dusty, Spector-esque wall-of-sound backed '60s pop-music - groups like the Ronettes for example. And this scratches every single itch in that particular book - helped by the hefty serving of soulful Aretha Franklin-inspired vocals. For starters, the string arrangements here, especially on songs like 'In The Land Of Make Believe' and 'The Windmills Of Your Mind', are so unbelievably intricate and lush, but also in a plane of their own, one quite distant from the vocals. And god the vocals and melodies here are flawless - not super unique or anything, but just super well done. It's weird that the song 'Son Of A Preacher Man' is so much more popular than any other song here (I looked it up, the song is in 'Pulp Fiction' apparently, which I don't even remember) - it's a bit more upbeat, groovy, and immediate than most of the songs here - I quite enjoyed it, but not as much as the string-backed ballads. My favorite has to be 'So Much Love', I've listened to this one song like four times while writing this review. I love that string melody at the beginning and those harmonized vocals are everything I love about this type of music. This entire record is also the perfect length...like I was perfectly content with my listening experience by the time the final track 'I Can't Make It Alone' ended. For an album that constantly revisits similar sounds (NOT a bad thing), it would've risked sounding repetitive if it had gone on any longer. Or maybe I'm completely wrong in making that assumption - I did enjoy like every single song after all. I mean this is just perfect '60s pop - nothing more to say. It's so blissful and brightened up the otherwise dismal day I've been having. It takes a pretty special album to do that.
four stars, who doesn't like a bit of Dusty
I am familiar with her and her music.
I didnt kno white women were singing like this
Beautifull
I was positively surprised by this album. Who doesn't know "Son Of A Preacher Man" featured in Pulp Fiction? But often these songs, and I love "Son Of A Preacher Man", are the only likable songs on the album, on which they are to be found. In this case it is totally different. This album is fine soul singing with a bit of pop. Not all songs are top but enough to make this (in my opinion) one of the best albums of this 1001 albums list.
Billy Ray was a preachers son, and Dusty's as good as they get. It's saying something when you're a white woman from England, and your version of a soul song is arguably the definitive version over Aretha Franklin's. Anyway I've loved Dusty since childhood, as this was a big Castagne family album (specifically for my Uncle Pete). I've not listened to it for a long time, but I loved every bit (except for breakfast in bed, cause I thought that was kind of a corny line). Album cover: (B+)
I don't normally listen to this kind of music, and even though I knew some of Dusty's songs, I wasn't familiar with her. The album was great and I liked almost every song. Such a great listen.
What a fantastic voice. Knocked my socks off! She had a couple of hits in the 70's but I hadn't heard the whole album before. Mix of Motown and Blues. Well done.
One of my favourites. Have listened many times 5/5
amazing album : vocals are top tiers, instrumental as well and the lyrics are beautiful, great discovery i'll definitely will listen again
One of my all-time favourite albums. I would listen to Dusty Springfield sin g the telephone book, and she was never better (or with better band and production) than this record. Dusty in Memphis is probably the greatest blue-eyed soul record ever. Son of a Preacher Man was the big single, but it is the softer, sexier tracks that I really dig (Breakfast in Bed, A Little Loving, I Don't Want to Hear it). I think that A Little Lovin' is one of the Sexiest songs I have ever heard (possibly only equaled by Mitty Collier's I Had A Talk With My Man). Dusty doesn't try to compete with Aretha, but leans into her more tender, more intimate, more sensual style. This is a wonderful blend of Bacharach and the funky Memphis sound. A-grade repertoire throughout, with the possible exception: Windmills of My Mind, which I will forgive, it being 1969. She managed to make even this nonsensical song sound like it means something. Maybe that is the real genius of this record; you believe everything Dusty sings. The heartbreak is real, the sensuality is real. She was almost too intimidated to record these songs, but thank god she did. I love this album. I own a lot of Dusty Springfield records, but this is the best, and the one I always play.
Shout out to all the lesbians!!! Only a dyke could sing 11 majestic, melodramatic songs about the one guy she knows who is a somewhat decent person, which makes her believe her comp-het is justified (it isn’t). I love this goddamn album, it speaks to my lesbian heart so deeply. Like, yes, strong arrangements and amazing songwriting from a stacked roster and I adore her voice and yes to all that. But sometimes it’s more about the vibe. And Dusty in Memphis is such a good queer vibe! It transports me to the living room of every lesbian couple of the last 50 years, and how can that not make me feel warm and cozy and safe? One of the best albums ever 🧡🤍🩷
Good.
I got "A Girl Called Dusty" (her debut album) about 50 albums ago on here. I liked it a lot, but it was mostly covers and felt a bit unpolished to me. This is the follow-up that I didn't know I needed, this thing was great. This album came 5 years later and is really impressive. A white British woman doing a pop-soul thing really shouldn't work as well as it does, but it does. Dusty's voice is phenomenal, she really puts a ton of emotion into it, it's really great. The background instrumentals are really strong here too, it feels varied and consistently interesting for the time. If I'm going to knock anything it's that she didn't seem to write much herself (Carole King wrote a few of these), and there are still a handful of covers on here. But so what, that's kind of how it was back then, hard to knock her too much. Coming out in 1969, this is a bit of a callback to an earlier time as things were shifting more to rock music. Dusty manages to make this still feel pretty fresh though, and it feels like a precursor to something like Amy Winehouse many years later. This also has one top-tier song, "Son of a Preacher Man" is a classic. I was on the fence, but I really enjoyed listening to this and I think it's enough for a 5 for me. Awesome album. This is definitely making its way into the Sunday morning rotation. Favorite song: Son Of A Preacher Man Other: Just A Little Lovin', So Much Love, Don't Forget About Me, Breakfast In Bed, The Windmills Of Your Mind, No Easy Way Down, I Can't Make It Alone 8/21/24
- enjoying it a lot - mellow, relaxing - beautiful voice & nice instrumentals ^-^
An album full of greats songs. I love Dusty's recognisable voice and the music/orchestration is great too. Listening to this album I feel like it sounds just right. There are no bad songs. Is it a 4 or a 5? Go on then, a 5.
What an incredible voice, so much Soul. I love "Son of a Preacher Man" and always think of that Pulp Fiction scene when I hear it but there's alot more to the album than just that one song. Super quick album and right to the point; don't bore us, get to the chorus! 9/10
The best thus far.
Beautiful record from the best blue-eyed soul singer to ever do it. Some great less-known King/Goffin tracks as well. “Preacher Man” merits 5 stars on its own!
Very relaxed and short album. Love her voice and this style of music!
DUSTY I WAS UNAWARE OF YOUR GAME. Son of a preacher man is NOWHERE near the top of this list. i want to listen to this every day for the rest of my life 1.) no easy way down 2.) breakfast in bed 3.) windmills of your mind
Dusty börjar starkt 5 av 5. Har hört Just a little Lovin på svenska med Lisa Nilsson. Originalet är bättre men Lisas är inte dålig. Son of a Preacher Man droppade som en bomb i mitt liv när jag såg Pulp Fiction första gången. Förövrigt ett riktigt bra soundtrack. Don't Forget About Me, Breakfast In Bed och Just One Smile är 5or. Man kan säga att jag gillar Dusty Springfield en hel del. Rösten är mycket bra. Lättlyssnad skiva med bra sound och fina stråkpartier. Den är värd 5 tycker jag.
I AM A DUSTY LOVER SHE CAN DO NO WRONG
apart from the famous track in this album... reminds of 70s movie vibes, easy going and travelling on long endless roads. i.e. vanishing point, easy rider
Wonderful album. Tremendous voice.
Second album I've listened to of DS. Love her voice, the arrangements, and the album would get 5 stars just for Son of a Preacher Man but it has other good songs on it. The hype is not hype- she is amazing.
Great songs
Perfect example of that very specific genre, nice to listen to in the morning
I'm a little sad I didn't know about Dusty Springfield sooner! I really loved this album. I could listen to her warm voice a long while. The lyrics and the music has this great bittersweet quality to them. This is definitely something I want to return to. On first listen, Son of a Preacher Man was really excellent, also really enjoyed Don't Forget About Me, Breakfast In Bed, and The Windmills of Your Mind.
This is a fantastic album -- four Goffin-Kings, two Randy Newmans, and a Bacharach! And "Son of a Preacher Man"! Plus Dusty!
Loved it!!
Wonderful voice, great songs, good instrumentals. I honestly really dig this. 5/5
Love this
Dusty has such a wonderful voice. In a way, precursor to Linda Rondstat
Dusty has one of the greatest voices ever. Unfortunately, I have to be in the mood for this style…it’s just a little too slow for me some days. However, there’s never a bad time to hear Son of a Preacher Man. That song alone gets an album four stars.
Basically perfect not a song on it that I dislike. Icon!!
Great voice. Blast from the past.
Fantastic album, all of the songs were great. Amazing soul sounds of the 60s!
Very nice
I love the instruments from the spacious guitar licks on Don't Forget About Me to the orchestra sounds on I Don't Want to Hear It Anymore. I enjoy Dusty's voice, there is something that feels really nice hearing it. I think everything comes together to make a really good album.
Much to my surprise I find out that the person that sings Son of a Preacher Man is a white lady. The whole album was great it's definitely a keeper
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.
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
This is a classic and it shows.
She has such a great voice, also the orchestration on some the songs reminds me of James Bond themes
Absolutely sublime.
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.
Phenomenal voice, I really enjoyed this. I'd argue son of a preacher man is potentially the weakest song (although still great)
She has a beautiful voice and this is a really nice 60s album.
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!
such a great morning driving album. Well, anytime, really but especially great at the break of dawn :)
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.
The quintessential blue-eyed soul album.
Smooth, soulful, enjoyable. beautiful voice
Fucking great
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.
I listened to this in its entirety while making dinner on a Saturday night and it was such a vibe. What a great record.
i freaking loved it. probably won’t listen to it all the time but i got some good songs added to the playlists
Classic! Brilliant!
Definitely not what I expected because of the name, but this was fantastic soulful 70s music.
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.
Great vocals
This chills me out
One of a kind.
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.
Best Dusty. Powerful voice & songwriting as I have enjoyed many times. IYKYK. But again, is it jazz? It came up in my jazz project.
great album-- front to back
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.
Great album for late night listening with a glass of wine.
Son Of A Preacher Man is the best - real yeehaw vibes haha
So, so good. The songs, orchestration, and production all frame the vocals perfectly.
Love it! Brings back good memories!
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.
Sultry, nightclub
One of my favorite singers with one of my favorite songs, happy to finally listen to this album. It was incredible
She's amazing and I love her sound. I had no idea she sang so many hit songs.
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.
Truly one of the greatest singers ever, by emotion. Nobody can sell heartbreak like Dusty. There would be no Taylor Swift without her!
Absolute classic.
Glorious
Swinging Sixties, alle nummers goed.
I only listened to the 11 tracks of the original version, but this is just fantastic. Amazing voice, amazing band.
this was delightful!!!
Wow what a pleasant surprise. So much more than "Son Of A Preacher Man", this was a joy from start to finish. Leads off sensually with "Just A Little Lovin'", ends with a deeply emotional "No Easy Way Down" R&B track. This is pop done right. Absolutely beautiful singing, well-constructed backing music, engaging lyrically.
Muy dulce disco Muy buena voz
What’s not to like? The eternally recognisable and incredible vocal tones from Dusty. Love it 🥰
God its so good?! And Dusty is so horny. We love it. 10/10
It was a good album but I don’t really like the old Rnb style tunes cus imo it’s too quick for RnB
Great folk singer with a real distinctive style on her best work.
And the world is like an apple.