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Dusty In Memphis by Dusty Springfield

Dusty In Memphis

Dusty Springfield

1969
3.47
Rating
29032
Votes
1
2%
2
11%
3
38%
4
35%
5
14%
Distribution
Genres: Pop, Soul Styles: Pop Rock, Blue Eyed Soul

Reviews (page 8 of 14)

Favorite Track: Son of a Preacher Man

Seducing vocals, simple lyrics and excellent arrangements. All about love.

I expected this to be more poppy like Carly Simon but this is more soul than anything. I’m not sure I really picked up a theme of this album but perhaps there isn’t one. All in all it’s not a forgettable album. I can see why Dusty was a middle of the road household name. She pushes the songs along, not really leaving you with a weird look on your face as if to say “what the hell is this trash”. I don’t highly recommend this album and I don’t stand behind it being a well liked one by all. I do give it an “ok” stamp of approval. Choice cut: Son of a Preacher Man

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.

Yep, very nice one :) actually would go and listen to this in my own time. Son of a preacher man is of course an absolute banger, thanks dusty.

very enjoyable album. good listen. I respect this album. Liked this album. However didn't like it like tooo much. Maybe if there were more bangeroonies like son of a preacher man it would make it to a 4. Just barely misses out on a 4 for me icl no cap fr on god en jar.

Very enjoyable album 🙂 Not a huge amount to say, have a feeling this album would grow on me after a few more listens. Would give it a 3.5 if possible, some songs were very good, most were good. Fav song: Son of a Preacher Man

no denying she has the voice of an angel, the lyrics aswell have a soulful feel calming you into a joyful and mellow state.

Didn’t realize that song was her

Good, classic sound. She reminds me of Bobbie Gentry.

Very nice blend of jazz, country, and folk music. Makes me think of a white Ella Fitzgerald. It is very much of its time, but a great listen.

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.

I wasn't expecting to enjoy this one as much as I did. Pop-soul? A singer who I only knew the name of? Turns out this was a marvelous listen, like a proto-popstar record, with all the extra charm of the 60's. Key tracks: Son of a Preacher Man I Don't Want to Hear It Anymore Just One Smile The Windmills of Your Mind

Bueno, en esos años ha debido ser boom. Mis respetos

Such a beautiful voice.

Lots of great songs. A very smooth, low-key sexy sound. Sensual and easy.

A timeless classic.

She's obviously a talented singer but this is pretty generic and boring, overall. It was quite a drag and difficult for me to get through. Son a Preacher Man is a classic but the rest is pretty unremarkable, in my opinion.

Son of a Preacher Man is good, but I don't care for the rest of this album.

Asides from Son of a preacher man and windmills of your mind it's fairly standard blue eyed soul, little boring in parts but she does have a great voice. 3*

Not my thing, but it wasn't unlistenable. It was worth it just to listen to "Son of a Preacher Man" and her rendition of "You've Got a Friend".

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.

Gostei dos vocais dela. Mas nenhuma música me chamou muito a atenção. Talvez eu possa ouvir o álbum novamente depois.

Windmills of Your Mind is goated

it was okay

I like the vibes of the album. Her voice is very good. The songs are nice. All in all a very good album.

82% Best: Son of a Preacher Man; Don’t Forget About Me; The Windmills of Your Mind; In the Land of Make Believe Must-Hear? Sure

Very good, and Dusty is classic!

Top tier

Some good ol' Dusty blue eyed soul with a pop twist. I urge everyone to take a look at the writers and personnel involved with this album. Plenty of music industry royalty there. It all shows too, with wonderfully arranged orchestrations that pair nicely with Dusty's lusciously sweet voice. It's all pleasant and a little intimate too. Favorite tracks: Son of a Preacher Man, I Don't Want to Hear It Anymore, Breakfast in Bed

Really wonderful sounding album I like the slight bit of roughness in her voice.

I'm a sucker for this 1960s production. Nothing is over compressed and the panning choices are always fun. Noone puts the drum in one ear anymore! Dusty strikes me a bit as an older Taylor Swift. Awful lot of song about boys behaving poorly. It's great though. Breakfast in Bed is a favorite. where shes nailing a guy with a troublesome girl he wants to return to. Tragic but makes for a great song. The whole album is like that. Great arrangements and I love the purposeful bass playing. Just right.

Not really my type of music but definitely some of the best of its kind

01) Just a Little Lovin' - 8,0 02) So Much Love - 7,5 03) Son of a Preacher Man - 10,0 04) I Don't Want to Hear It Anymore - 8,5 05) Don't Forget About Me - 7,0 06) Breakfast in Bed - 7,5 07) Just One Smile - 7,5 08) The Windmills of Your Mind - 8,5 09) In the Land of Make Believe - 7,0 10) No Easy Way Down - 7,5 11) I Can't Make It Alone - 7,5 TOTAL: 7,86 (79/100) Current ranking: 165/428

Funkar som bakgrundsmusik, men inget som stack ut för mig

A really beautiful record

Good old music

Really good old pop.

This was a surprise. Way better than I expected. My initial reaction is a 3/5 but I could very easily be prepared to give this 4/5 after a few listens.

Some unexpected songs. I couldn't tell you who had made Son of a Preacher Man before so it was fun to hear some of those "I know these songs but I have never really listened to the original".

Pretty nice and vibey

can't say i expected her to be english!

Nice easy listening album with the obvious standout being “Son of a preacher man”. Not much else to say here..

Growing up I really didn’t know much about Dusty other than her duet with the Pet Shop Boys in ‘87. And then later as part of the crowd that got reintroduced to her when “Son of a Preacher Man” was included on the Pulp Fiction soundtrack. That track alone helps strengthen this listen. An overall really enjoyable album.

Some fine slow dancin’ music here.

She sings good.

This is a solid listen but doesn’t reach greatness level for me. Not much else to say. 3.5/5

a nice album. Had no idea she was behind "Son of a Preacher Man." I also enjoyed "Breakfast in Bed" and "The Windmills of Your Mind"

Good 60s pop. Nothing super grabbed me throughout it though

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.

I enjoyed this album,

Good album, Son of a Preacher man is a goat.

son of a preacher man - stays goated

If you asked me who Dusty Springfield was before this album came up on my list I would have said " I dunno, who is he?" Not sure how I've never heard of them. "Son of a Preacher Man" is a song I've heard before and feel it's pretty popular as well, but the name Dusty just doesn't ring a bell. Also surprised to hear she is from London when the album is called Dusty in Memphis. Fully expected a country album alongside Dolly and Reba, but this was a nice surprise all around. It makes sense that the Preacher Man song was originally planned for Aretha, as it just stands out amongst the other tracks. Apparently this album and the connection to Atlantic Records lead to Led Zeppelin getting signed. Such an interesting story hidden in this album and learning this tidbits is such a neat bonus on top of hearing great music id never hear otherwise. Favorite track "Son of a Preacher Man" 4/5

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

Solid 3.5

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

Fly me to Memphis! I want Dusty! This album started off strong for me with some very catchy tunes. But faded for me in the second half of the album. Son of a Preacher Man's opening sounds like the opening to Hits From the Bong by Cyprus Hill.

One of those artists that so strongly define the decade. Dusty really shaped the sound of pop/soul in the 60s. I enjoyed this a decent amount.

Sultry and beautiful. A perfect blend of pop, rock, and soul.

She’s got a very unique and pretty voice. I usually listen to these albums in private- or maybe on headphones so it doesn’t disturb anyone- but this time I listened to it with my wife, and she described the voice as sensual. I can get down with that description. I had a lovely listening time with this album and have nary a negative thing to say, but the only song I knew walking in was Son of a Preacher Man, and that was also the only song I can recall walking out. So I don’t think I can give it higher than three stars.

One hit wonder

Silky smooooth

Lovely!!

I mean, it's Dusty Springfield. It's what you think it is. Never been one for this type of ballad singing. Not bad, just not really my vibe

Begins with a pleasant, upbeat excitement - like the first days of summer - outside, live music playing, a cold beer, friends around. It's optimistic, you're not even hoping at this point - you know things are going to be grand. "Son of a Preacher Man" is the crescendo of this inspired feeling. Then, things shift into a sultry, almost-but-not-quite heartbroken place. There's confusion, but it's tender. There's sadness, but it's accepted as par for the romantic course. There's a breathy anticipation here that feels like swooning and falling. It's intoxicating - when you're in the throes of passion, you'll gloss over things that are upsetting in service of the overall experience. We have to keep going - do we even have a choice? "Windmills in Your Mind" shows up then, and shifts gears. Slightly psychedelic, my favorite track on the album. It's mesmerizing. When heartache gives way to introspection which gives way to enlightenment. How many spirals will it take to resolve this hurt? Back to wistful again, tender, a touch of mourning. But that gives way to empowerment. We're back on top, but we've gained a secure kind of resilience that was distinctly lacking in the delicate, naive beginnings. We're back on top, but we've gained strength, wisdom, and humility.

Every song is a standout.

Dusty has a very beautiful voice and I love the backing orchestra. This album sounds so warm and inviting and kind of nostalgic. The Windmills of Your Mind was excellent and bonus points for the sitar sounding instrument on In The Land Of Make Believe.

I liked this. Its probably not something I'll revisit often, but I like this take on pop. Its kind of folky and bluesy with a hint of r&b. Its definitely pop music and I can see why people love her. I like that she kind of had some fun instrumentals. Like in "In the Land of Make Believe" there is a cittar. "Son of a Preacher" is no doubt the high point of the album and is a song that everyone should revisit from time to time.

Frábær söngkona. Góður stemmari og falleg lög.

Frábær söngkona en líka með meistaradeildarlið með sér í lagasmíð. Mjög góð plata.

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

Typical of the Pop / R&B / Soul albums being made by white female singers in the late 1960s - it may have been historically relevant at the time, but I'm not sure if it deserves inclusion in this list. Largely unforgettable, apart from the hit "Son of a Preacher Man".

Even if some of the songs are a bit thin, Dusty’s voice carries them. She can give anything such warmth and soul.

Very sixties smokey bar with a cocktail vibe. Super smooth, beautiful voice.

Bangers on bangers. Great for certain moods.

Love her voice and groove.

- pretty good orchestration - nice vocals but i guess just not my thing - haven’t been paying much attention to lyrics - easy listening - boring; like elevator music

A singular voice of her generation singing a fine selection of great songs from the 1960s. "Son of a Preacher Man" still bangs almost six decades later.

Great singer, great voice

Love 'Don't Forget About Me'

2 Stars (5/15)

She’s got an amazing voice but there’s a coolness factor that is missing.

this album could be a soundtrack of a black and white romance movie her voice is golden

Didn’t know who wrote son of a preacher man before this. Quite enjoyed this.

I was prepared for Dusty Springfield to be a terrible male country singer from 1980. Just truly a blind spot for me. "Son of a Preacher Man"...is a perfectly arranged song that I enjoy. Then again...it's pretty funny to have actual black back-up singers make the song better in the chorus. Let Darlene Love sing that song and it's better. Truly crazy that wikipedia is telling me Elton John is calling her "the best white singer of all time". The rest of the album feels like I need a pack of Marlboro cigarettes and a failed Tupperware party to get through

I like this stuff. Great voice. Love the bass drums but really wish all the strings sections would be replaced with horns. Those strings really didn't age well and borderline ruin some of these for me.

So glad we got to do this album! Looking back, I actually listened to this immediately after we finished the last Dusty album. Most of the album is “good”, but there are 2/3 HITS. Son Of A Preacher Man is Dustys most popular, In The Land Of Make Believe shows off her vocals and sounds like a Brazilian song and I also loved Breakfast In Bed. Probably a 4.25 for me. Maybe on my third time through, ill bump this up, but 4 for now

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.

beautiful voice and very easy to listen to. other than “son of a preacher man”, nothing too special but “the windmills of your mind” was really good.

This was a tweener for me...3-4. A very memorable fun song ..and the rest of the album was a good listen, but probably will not go back and listen again.

Beautiful voice. I don’t love the tempo of Dusty In Memphis but her vocals are dreamy and otherworldly.

Thoroughly enjoyed it. 4

About as interesting as watching a drag race between a Toyota Camry and Ford Focus. I just wish it was as short.

Enjoyed this one a bit more than the previous Dusty record I was told to try, but still not terribly thrilling.

This is fine, I guess. No strong feelings either way. It has its moments.

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...")

Bella son of a preacher

Smooth, sultry, sexy

Highlights: 3: "Son of a preacher man" 5: "Don't forget about me" 7. "Just one smile" Overall the production is great. Lush strings with tasteful late 60's band sounds, including brass. Her voice is strong. Not an album I'll likely revisit in full, but was an enjoyable listen. Brill Building songs.

Classy performer

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.

2 great songs, some well-produced boring songs.

Not all to my taste, but some great stuff, and a couple all-timers.

son of a preacher man 5/5 rest of the album 3/5

Beautiful

Nice classic country

Really enjoyed. Some great late 60's pop and Dusty has a cracking voice/ presence.

It’s soulful without trying too hard. The sound is full but not overdone, leaving space to take it all in. It’s soft but has weight in the right places. Includes an absolute banger and a few great songs I've never heard.

I don't care much for romantic albums, but her voice is nice to listen to. I can work to this music.

Yebba coded. Especially liked So Much Love and Just a Little Lovin.

I can tell she was good but id probs never listen again

Man oh man, Dusty is just beautiful! She’s defo been one of the finds of this experience for me. Whole album is beautiful. Her voice is just *chefs kiss* exquisite!

I dig this. A lot.

Is thIs REALLY an album I NEED to hear??!

Son of a Preachermen - another Pulp Fiction top hit.

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

Neat little album. Nothing besides Son of a Preacher Man really stands out, but that's ok. Some review called this "white people soul", and I think that's fair. Would also add "old" to that nowadays. 3.5/5

This is #day123 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie challenge, and... this is actually some beautiful vocal music with delicate arrangements. But I'd never seek this out as a record to play... That's just not my kind of music. The cover of The Windmills Of Your Mind stole my heart, though. I'm giving this a 3 out of 5. Looking forward to #day124.

Solo work by members of the Pet Shop Boys is under appreciated.

It's pretty, Son Of A Preacher Man is an all time classic, but as a whole it's pretty dated and not in a good way.

Some good songs here Son of a Preacher Man of course, and a few others - but this feels more like a disparate set of songs than an album. Not bad but not excellent.

I thought this was terrific -- awesome combination of her voice with the strings.

Not bad, pretty easy to listen to

This album passed me by very quickly. Amazing voice, we all know the best song, the rest aren't up alongside it but it's certainly a vibe.

i fucking love 70s soul!!!

Very smooth

Favorite track: son of a preacher man other picks: just a little loving, don't forget about me, the windmills of your mind.

Just a lovely, lovely record from top to bottom. Sometimes auteurship is not all it's cracked up to be.

everyone who doesn't give this a 5 is a homophobe.

An unfortunate truth is that Dusty Springfield debut, which I heard a little over a month ago, wasn’t the least bit impressive to me. It being composed entirely of covers really didn’t do much for her. But thankfully, the aspect of that debut which stood out best was Dusty herself. As far as I was concerned, what she had going on there needed no real improvement. Her voice was beautiful, and it gave me hope that I’d hear an improvement on her sound in the future. I couldn’t have imagined how much of an improvement it would be. This takes every issue I had with the actual music backing Dusty and throws it out of the window. She not only sounds just as amazing as she did before, but somehow improves in many ways. And the instrumentals and orchestral arrangements are so good. Like I can’t stress enough how much depth they add. They are this nice blend of soul and jazz. I think the best example I can give is towards the end, with The Windmills of Your Mind. It starts out as this really serene, almost Bossa-nova like, introduction. But within the last minute, the tempo changes, everything ramps up, and it gets super dramatic. Dusty also just has an incredibly powerful and earnest way of describing love, longing, sadness, and desire with her voice. Of course most people have heard Son of a Preacher Man before. And I think it’s an absolute classic. This quickly worked its way to the top of my list for soul albums, and I think it is a considerably more worthwhile listen than anything else I’ve heard from her. Rating: 8/10

Solid record. She has a beautiful voice.

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.

Very solid album with some great tunes. "Son Of A Preacher Man" is an American classic that is so memorable that I can't say the title without singing it in it's great melody. She's got a wonderful voice and each time she's appeared on this list I've been excited to get to listen. The only downside is that it felt short at a little over 30 minutes. Impressive 4/5.

Ten album się wydarzył i tyle. Ładny, spójny, przyjemny głos i aranżacje, ale to zupełnie nie moja działka.

Great voice and few songs were really good but the overall album sounds like background music in a boring restaurant rather than part of the music history.

Hmm... mam problem z tą oceną, bo MNIE NIE BUJA. Co nie znaczy, że uważam Dusty Springfield za złą artystkę. IMO można ją uznać za brytyjski odpowiednik Anny German, ew. bardziej współczesnej Edyty Geppert. Jestem tbh zdziwiony, że brytyjski - jakoś z góry zakładałem, że to amerykańska wokalistka ("Dusty", tytuł płyty, gospelowe klimaty, itp.), może trochę się na taką stylizowała, ale z tego co czytałem, odniosła sukces głównie w UK. Czy Anna German i Edyta Geppert to kiepskie artystki? Nie, zupełnie nie. Ta druga to nawet ulubiona piosenkarka mojego 70-letniego ojczyma. No właśnie... wydaje mi się, że to może być znak czasów, albo mój personalny odbiór, bo to dla mnie taki boomer vibe. Piosenki były przyjemne, kilka nawet przykuło moją uwagę. Na wyróżnienie zdecydowanie zasługuje utwór "Son of a preacherman", który wydaje się być ponadczasowy. Imo dobre, szanuję, ale nie doceniam. 3-/3

Windmills of your minds jest cute? Nie moja muzyka, przeleciało przeze mnie. Słabe 2.

Lady with a pleasant voice sings songs someone else wrote. Not bad by an means, but nothing stood out.

I used to put Dusty Springfield in a wrong corner, namely that of the stupid American pop song. I'm glad to have been proven wrong here. I've liked the song Son Of a Pracher Man at least since Pulp Fiction. And here, too, I realized while listening that I already knew and liked other songs by Dusty Springfield. The music is soft and the voice is great. 4/5

About half these songs were amazing, and the other half were just good. That's not quite enough to get a 5 from me, but it was close. Great album!

some of the material is kind of boring but her voice & the production is just exquisite, what a vibe

Some good songs towards the end but overall I didn’t really like the style/genre and the audio quality was weird and kind of hurt my ears at times.

Dusty is a bit dated, but can still pack a punch.

It turns out Dusty is a woman.

This didn't really do anything for me. Maybe in a different time or a different place...

Son of a Preacher Man is a classic, the rest of the album does not measure up in my opinion.

Random thoughts… I had forgotten that Cypress Hill sampled Preacher Man for “Hits from the Bong” - normally think about Pulp Fiction when I hear it. The US album cover (Dusty with her hands on her face) looks like Keith Richards in drag. Don’t care for these mid 60s albums where a singer is backed up with an overwhelming helping of orchestration. Most folks aren’t Frank Sinatra and they can’t pull it off. Preacher Man is so different from the rest of this album. Would have been better to find more songs in that area.

I had forgotten which songs Dusty Springfield sang and was very pleasantly surprised by the album.

Wow ich kenn jo mehreri lieder. Has bim schaffe glost drum nöd sehr aktiv. I de richtige stimmig wür glaub es füfi drin ligge

das album isch glaub würklich essenziell und dusty isch e legeeende. lieb jerry wexler produktione aretha ihr musiker und backing sängerinne sind dra. just a little lovin und so much love sind beidi eehner seicht aber suuper cozy und so schön produziert und ihri stimm isch seeehr geil. son of a preacher man garantiert schomol es vieri de song isch so perfekt ich lieben sehr sehr fest. i dont wanna hear it isch suuuper schön und dont forget about me auuuu. breakfast in bed het soo gueti blöser und allgemeins arrangement isch so geil. De BASS ufem ganze album isch sooo geil. tommy cogbill de memphis jamerson fr fr. windmills of your mind und in the land of make believe sind beidi sehr cool aber ich glaub da isch e vieri da album. doch zu seicht und chli immer s glich zum e füfi sii. au wenns eigentli mega fest mini musig wär.

uhh uumega warmi musig! just a little lovin isch extrem schön son of a preacher man hani jz lustigerwiis weniger guet gfunde eifach wills echli too much gsi isch d blöder sind echli too on the nose gsi iwie allgemein glaub ich dass ich ihri dramatische/schöne lieder lieber han als s upbeat züg aber allgemein alles extrem schön jaa wnl di 2. hälfti het sehr vor sich hii plätscheret. immerno sehr schön und alles und striicher findi e super undermalig vode lieder aber jo. vlt bini au z fest vom gianni wyler abglenkt gsi vlt müsstis nomal durrelose aber isch es sehr starchs 4i

Loved her voice. 3.5

Unreal. Great great album

Dusty Springfield - Dusty in Memphis This is a very good album that has it's themes of heartbreak and love-pursuing. Even does there's the popular song "Son of a Preacher Man" on there, there are better songs than even that one itself, specially "The Windmills of Your Mind". Almost every song here has some of the best song-writing to offer in that decade, it sounds orchestral in a way. Very organized, nice and gentle, with a punch of harmonies going on every song. You can tell this album was made with huge respect towards music. 1.- Just A Little Lovin' = 8/10 2.- So Much Love = 8/10 3.- Son of a Preacher Man = 7/10 4.- I Don't Want to Hear It Anymore = 8/10 5.- Don't Forget About Me = 7/10 6.- Breakfast in Bed = 8/10 7.- Just One Smile = 8/10 8.- The Windmills of Your Mind = 9/10 9.- In the Land of Make Believe = 7/10 10.- No Easy Way Down = 8/10 11.- I Can't Make It Alone = 8/10 FINAL SCORE = 7.8/10

This album is very polished and well produced. Her vocals are soulful and sexy. She has such a lovely voice. It is a very easy listen.

Enjoyed this album. Just short of 5* because it's slightly boring at times

I really enjoyed this; it will go in the rotation. Favourites: Son of a Preacher Man (by far), Just a Little Lovin', Windmills of Your Mind.

Son of a Preacher Man, great voice. Good album was a really good lesson. Couple of these songs will probably get put into the rotation

Good album.

Pretty decent album, nothing really blew me away, but also nothing bad. Son of a Preacher Man and The Windmills of Your Mind are the best songs here, everything else is OK. High 3.

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 :-)

- Dusty Springfield hat eine unfassbar schöne Stimme - Nicht nur ist Son Of A Preacher Man einer der Lieblingssongs meiner Mutti und Teil des großartigen Pulp Fiction Soundtracks, sondern ist auch einfach ein soooo geiler Track - Insgesamt super moody und entspannt - Mach ich Rating: 3,5/5

Not my cup of tea, but she’s got a great voice. Always fun hearing Brits over accent the hard a sounds in words like man, can, etc.

No denying there's a wonderful distinctive voice here - you know it as soon as you here it. "Windmills" is, to me anyway, one of the most distinctive songs of the 60s, "Preacher Man" one of the most overplayed and overrated. Wanted to give it 4 stars, but such is my loathing for Preacher Man, I had to knock off another star. Sorry.

She's very calming.

Pretty good sound

It's nice but not super memorabele compared to some other stuff from the genre

I like preacher man, but the rest was bit too sugary for me.

Iconic songs on here, but over all it's a little whitebread vanilla.

Classic.

Great voice, great songs, great album.

还行，一边听美女唱歌一边学（）

Really nice. There's a nice blend of country and soul here that is fun to listen to and sweet to the ears. I had "So much love" and "son of a preacher man" in my head all weekend. Taylor and I went on a walking ghost tour downtown and we listened to this and she fell asleep on the ride home.

Knew the singles, but didn't realize she was white + English until this. Some of these lyrics are hilarious with that context. A blue eyed soul trailblazer for fellow lasses Amy Winehouse and Adele.

As far as soul singer albums go this is pretty average. She's a good enough singer but I don't really see what makes her stand out among the crowd of other soul singers of the time, and maybe before and after as well. "Son of a Preacher Man" of course is a big hit, but that's the songwriting doing the work. Her performance is certainly fine, good even, but it's not like someone else couldn't do the job on that song. I liked "The Windmills of Your Mind" the best. It was also the only song not in a basic major key, I think. Easy listening. Short, not bad, not really memorable.

Hard to believe this flopped when originally released.

certified banger

A bit short

Beautiful soft voice.

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.

I don't know, this felt too familiar to me. *Favorite track: Son of a Preacher Man

Nice voice and great orchestrations made for a really clean and nostalgic vibe. I think the songs got a little less engaging after the first half. If they'd all been as catchy as Son of a Preacher Man, it would have been at least a 4.

I enjoyed this one. Her voice is divineeeee. And her style reminds me of maybe a blend of Amy Winehouse (especially in "The Windmills of Your Mind") and Carole King.

That voice.

Actually, quite good!

Prior to listening to this I had only heard Dusty's Son of a Preacher Man. It also has a cover of Windmills of Your Mind who The Colourfield also covered. Pretty enjoyable album. I enjoy Dusty's voice.

Close your eyes. You're on a riverboat, gently drifting down a crystal still river, a mottled amber in the deepening sunset. In The Land of Make Believe is drifting upon the air. Upon the shore are quixotic monoliths, and that's when you realise you're navigating the Windmills of Your Mind. Honourable Mentions - The Windmills of Your Mind, Son of a Preacher Man.

It was good and pleasant. Some good songs

Honestly pretty unremarkable and underwhelming. Every song sounds almost exactly the same, and that gets old on what's already a really short album. A very pleasant listen, but doesn't really do anything for me outside of one really excellent and engaging song. Top tracks: The Windmills of Your Mind

- Made me nostalgic - Liked Just One Smile - Very nice album

Very standard soul music - didn't find it too catchy (apart from "son of a preacher man"), but a nice vibe that would fit a specific time lik driving in summer. "Don't forget about me" was another favourite from the album, high energy and catchy. A lot of forgettable songs overall

Two tracks of absolute gold in 'Son of a Preacher Man' and 'Windmills of your mind'. The rest is a great showcase of Dusty's lovely voice ... just without much impact.

Not a bad album, they knew that "Son Of A Preacher Man" would be such a good hit that they even put it twice in here. Pretty enjoyable, especially for a background listen, but slightly meh nowadays, as this is over 50 years old now. Overall, I did enjoy the vibes though, and I am sure people absolutely bopped to it back in the day.

I like Dusty. Her voice is only okay - but it's got a sultriness that I appreciate. Love the songs with horns, don't care for the ones with strings.

A beautiful “airy” album. I really like the musical palate. Best song: The Windmills of Your Mind Worst song: Just One Smile

Yeah this was good. I only knew Dusty Springfield from "Son of a Preacher" and "Spooky" so I wasn't sure what to expect. I don't think it was anything earth-shattering but there wasn't a song I didn't like, and I definitely enjoyed her unique voice. Even though this wouldn't be a go-to genre of music for me, I can see myself returning to this at some point.

I don't really get the hype around Dusty. She's not a great album artist and I would really rather listen to Aretha.

I didn’t get a chance to listen to the whole album but I was enjoying it

A beautiful album throughout. Some standout tracks for me, but the rest did not disappoint.

I love everything Dusty Springfield does.

(October 31st, 2024) Not sp00ky enough, unless one is afraid of British women. See you in November, Dusty Sunday, November 3, 2024 Groovy HL: "Son of a Preacher Man", "Just One Smile", "I Don't Want to Hear It Anymore", "Breakfast in Bed",

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.

мило, традиционно, качественно, успокаивающе. подойдет на ост для евангелиона

#52 Son of A Preacher Man is a classic, and her voice is gorgeous. Unfortunately a bit boring otherwise, will only listen to it as background music to a dinner party or something.

Lives up to the hype

Big n nice sound. Elegant, like bond tunes

Can't beat a bit of Dusty, classic, gorgeous

To preface, I listened to the original album sequence without bonus tracks. Overall this record is 11 songs full of soul and emotion. Springfield has a strong set of pipes and delivers this material well. Having listened to “A Girl Called Dusty” last week, this sounds like significant steps forward from that record that a few years earlier. The instrumentation is top notch. “Just a Little Lovin’,” “So Much Love,” and “I Can’t Make It Alone” are standouts.

A great album to stick on in the background and a great voice. Not a whole bunch of replay-ability but I liked it!

Вирутозно. Сочетание агрессии, нежности и безмерной любви.

I actually really like the soundscape of this album, it's very sprawling and conjures, for me, images of mountains and nature. Has a lot of depth to it, I dug it overall!

Now this is easy to listen to! Loved it

A name i had always heard but not someone who's music i had ever listened to! really beautiful stuff - I love covers!! the two randy newman covers kicked ass imo... really gorgeous and uplifting album

Dusty in Memphis can be a bit misleading at first glance—it sounds like it could be a live recording, but it’s actually a studio album. There’s no doubt that Dusty Springfield can sing, and her vocal talent is undeniable. However, aside from a few exceptions, I don’t feel like the songs live up to the standard her voice sets. This is surprising, considering songwriters like Burt Bacharach, Carole King, and Randy Newman are credited. The songs are still good, but it feels like Dusty deserves more than just “good.” Standout track: Son of a Preacher Man. Score: 3/5.

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.

Well produced for the time, but the songs do not stand out, this album just blends together

This is another one I would have never likely listened to an entire album, having heard a few isolated tracks. Its good overall, nothing amazing to me.

So I liked this but did I love it? Not really? So like 3.5… which is getting old tbh.

not bad but not my tea

Not entirely my tea but quite open to it :) enjoyed!

Nice vibe, chill and fun, I like it

1 incredibly good song in an unremarkable album

Ok background music but not very memorable, except the windmills from a remix and son of a preacher man

I heard of Dusty Springfield as a blue-eyed soul singer with her distinct mezzo-soprano singing voice. Earlier this year, I listened to her cover of Classics IV's "Spooky" which was pretty well done. This album of hers Dusty in Memphis was about as good as that cover was. Her voice carries throughout this album, elevating the songs with the lustrous instrumentation from the session musicians while Jerry Wexler cleaned up the sound nicely. Some of my favorite tracks were the ones that took more style deviations, particularly the anthemic Southern country tune "Son of a Preacher Man", and her cover of Michel Legrand's "The Windmills of Your Mind" which kicks up the tempo towards the end, and the sitar cadence of "In the Land of Make Believe". I understand that not everyone is into this style of music, with the performance relying solely on the singer with the instruments serving as a backdrop for her not helped by the number of covers present on this album. But Dusty in Memphis was a good outing, and in some respects, I can see how this album and by extension, Dusty herself inspired later female singers such as Adele and Amy Winehouse. Give it a spin.

There are so many albums in the world. Surely there is something out there that could replace this one. I get that son of a preacher man was a hit but that doesn’t mean it was important. It’s a bad song, all the other songs on here are mediocre at best.

Great album. Feels like you could listen to it in front of your fireplace on a rainy day.

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.

I surprisingly enjoyed this one, Springfield has a lovely voice and the instrumentation is good. Definitely an album I will revisit in the future. Favorite tracks: "Son of a Preacher Man" and "The Windmills of Your Mind."

four stars, who doesn't like a bit of Dusty

Musically satisfying front-to-back, and Dusty's vocals are really great. The lyrics get a bit repetitive, and you can tell that they were following some formula to try to get a hit, and in this case succeeded.

I like her! This entire album is me going omg, so this is who sings x

I am familiar with her and her music.

timeless yet somehow extremely memorable?? Windmills of Your Mind & son of a preacher man are fabulous. Her voice is striking and it's a shame she didn't write more of her own material... will revisit singles but not as an album

Some great songs.

I really liked windmills of your man (kinda reminded me of girl from Panama) and also son of a preacher man.

Very soulful and some excellent songs

“Dusty in Memphis” showcases Dusty Springfield’s sultry vocals against lush, soulful production. Her emotional depth shines on tracks like “Son of a Preacher Man,” and “Windmills..” blending pop and Southern soul with timeless finesse. Though not every song hits the same peak, it’s a classic, essential listen for any fan of 60s soul.

Dusty, hazy, summer of love. Sultry and confident.

I didnt kno white women were singing like this

dusty springfield has one of my favorite voices of all time. and here, it is employed at its best. gone are her days of banal pop music and given a more sophisticated avenue. this album is soulful, jazzy, catchy. of course, 'son of a preacher man' is the big tune off of this one, but to me there are several other highlights, including 'just a little lovin,' and her version of the french song 'the windmills of your mind.' just a really great album with a classic sound that i really enjoy.

Boringgggggggg. - Jon Bercow +1 point for preacher man

Fairly middle of the road stuff. A couple that raised themselves above average.

Too slow for my taste but she had an awesome voice!

Really liked this. She has a beautiful voice and the album is just really pretty. 8 / 10

Very enjoyable album. With genuine variety between songs and a form of music that holds up in the 21st century this deserves an easy 4/5.

Dusty Springfield is one of the greatest vocalists ever, but for me, despite her technical excellence, she never really "sold" most of her songs to me... Perhaps, because she didn't write them. The two most famous tracks on this album I already know from my love of films; Windmills of Your Mind, from the original Thomas Crown Affair, and the best track on the album, Son of a Preacher Man from Pulp Fiction.n Dusty in Memphis (although the vocals were recorded in New York) is considered one of the greatest flops of all time... And I can see why, there isn't anything on it that would have me rushing of to the record store to buy it.

ahhhh why are there SO MANY albums which are just the same soft blues jazz country on this list? shes singing great, the album is just boring tho

first listen just freakin timeless

Beautifully sung, well-produced, and surprisingly sexy. Highlights: Son of a Preacher Man, I Don't Want to Hear It Anymore, Breakfast in Bed

Son of a Preacher Man 👌🏻

buiten de ene hit, kende ik er niets van.. maar zeker niet onaardig... toch iets te kalm voor mij

Pleasant listening that comes across as little more than background music to my ears.

decent album but certainly not The Boss’ best. 63/100 ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Dusty's voice is great. The songs were okay. Not bad

Sterk soul album! Prachtige stem van Dusty Springfield met natuurlijk de grote hit Son of a preacher man. Dit heeft dus alles om 4 sterren te krijgen! Alleen... De rest van het album boeit me niet zooooveeel eigenlijk. De nummers blijven niet hangen, het voelt nogal makkelijk te vergeten. Jammer, want qua stem is Dusty echt top, maar de nummers zelf zijn gewoon niet sterk genoeg om te blijven hangen. Daardoor kom ik toch tot 3 sterren voor een prima album. FAVO: Son of a preacher man, Dont forget about me, Just One Smile, I can't make it alone

Beautifull

Son of a preacher man is a banger, the rest is pretty good 3.8

This album is amazing! She has some smooth grooves. Is it country? RnB? She also displays some mystical lyricism with “The Windmills of your mind”, which I love. Unfortunately there are some mundane tracks sprinkled in which stop me from giving it a 5.

Verrassend lekker

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.

Mega fajne. Son of a preacher man wiadomo, że najlepsze, ale znalazło się też kilka sampli do innych piosenek.4/5

If Carol King and Joni Mitchell had a boring-ass baby.

Great voice, good songs, not that interesting as a whole. Might need a re-listen.

There's so many musical references I get now. And did Annie Lennox just straight up steal her voice for much of the 90's? This needs to be on the list, I just personally like the people referencing her better.

Such a fabulous voice, like raw honey. A beautiful album from a fabulous singer.

Love the voice, overall solid album. Favorite songs were: 1. Just A Little Lovin' 8. The Windmills Of Your Mind 7/10

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 expected the album "Dusty in Memphis" by Dusty Springfield to be a live album by a country music man. I haven't knowingly listened to her before, but this album is really good. "Son of a Preacher Man" is amazing. I've heard it many times before and always enjoy it. "Don't Forget About Me" has me moving. Besides those two songs, the rest all felt a little boring. I'm not a big fan of slow paced crooning songs. The instrumentation wasn't very interesting, and the focus was largely on Dusty's singing and her lyrics. I can see the appeal for someone who loves that, but it doesn't quite do it for me. 6/10

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.

This was rather good. I completely forgot about Dusty Springfield. In fact, hearing some of these songs, I thought were performed and written by other artists. Very poetic. Very beautiful. Unsure of who her contemporaries would be... Without looking it up. Janis Joplin? Joni Mitchell? I don't know.. Anyways, I enjoy her over them I think. I dislike the Son Of A Preacher Man song though. This might be one of her Bette for more well known songs but I can't get past picturing the same people doing What's Up? By 4 non blondes in karaoke, doing this song. And that's irritating. But I also just don't care for the song.

Actually quite enjoyable!

It's...okay. She has a great voice, but most of the songs were just boring.

Heard a few songs from this album. It was a nice bluesy album. Would listen to it again

It's an alright late 60s rock album, could be more experimental or progressive for my taste, but that's being nit-picky

Muy delicioso

Very nice voice. Enjoyable listen without being mind-blowing. 2.5

Cool individual tracks but listening to them one after another makes the ones in the second part feel samey, pretty sure that once they come on shuffle in my playlist they will bang

Not bad for a white English woman, pretty classy. Soon of a Preacher Man is a classic. Lots of Memphis Horns. I like it, but I only 3 star like it.

Didn’t love it, but it does have Son Of A Preacher man.

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.

'Son of a Preacher Man' is a classic, and what a voice, but not my sort of music.