Dusty In Memphis

The album with that iconic 'Son of a Preacher Man' cover that was used in 'Pulp Fiction'. Dusty Springfield's 1969 record 'Dusty In Memphis' is another fine document of Springfield's soulful vocals bringing her own flavour to a host of other songwriters' tunes, backed by a dynamic lineup of musicians. Despite selling poorly on release, it has since been hailed as Springfield's finest record, and given how confident her voice sounds, it's a fair comment. Although she didn't write the songs, her voice carries plenty of emotional weight to give them dimension and feeling, switching seamlessly from cool and relaxed to dramatic and heartfelt. 'Dusty In Memphis' is one of the best examples of the blue-eyed soul genre, proving Springfield's ability to wow audiences with her deep, soulful voice. Best songs: Son of a Preacher Man, I Don't Want to Hear It Anymore, Breakfast in Bed

35# I just know two songs from Dusty Springfield, Spooky and Son of a Preacherman and i really like those tracks Solid record, her voice is sweet and soothing but nothing that's remarkable really has place. I like the recent remastered version, well produced, but please someone explain WHY is everyone so in love with putting instruments just on one side of my head.

Classic sound.

Not bad. I finally figured out who sang Son of a Preacher Man.

Bon, c'est pas mon truc, mais c'est très classe, vocalement, elle est super. C'est très d'époque et ça a un vrai charme rétro ! Mais je pense que je n'y reviendrai pas tout simplement parce que c'est pas mon genre musical.

Beautiful voice and some cool tunes but quite same-y. I suspect if you really like this sort of thing it's great but it's not really my cup of tea.

Who doesn’t love Son of a Preacher Man? But I’m not sure this makes it into my top 30%

Enjoyed this a bit more than the other Dusty album on this list

Ok for the record, I enjoyed just about everything about "A Girl Called Dusty" back when I had it 100 albums ago, except for the songs. The production, Dusty's voice, were all great - but the songs were just terrible. I was hoping this album would correct that. And it does for the most part. These songs are much better, but I also found myself tuning them out. Nothing stuck with me. So is that better than an album full of songs that annoy the hell out of me? I don't know. All I know is - I thought I really liked blue-eyed soul and unfortunately, I do not. An extra star for the drum part in the chorus of "Son of a Preacher Man." That kills. So it's gotta be - THREE STARS

This is a good Dusty Springfield album. However it is HER album. It's got her name on it. She's the feature, the focal point. But she's also the weakest aspect of it too. Look, she has the head of Atlantic Records as a producer. She's got a legendary group of Memphis studio musicians. She's got great songs. She's got The Sweet Inspirations as backing vocalists. Dusty is great. She's a legend. But everything about this album is miles ahead of her. I think she got lucky with lightning in a bottle.

She has beautiful voice

This lady had so many hits. This album is mid.

Beautiful voice, but the songs descended from quite nice to very forgettable. Wouldn't go back to it.

Son of a Preacher Man and others! its alright, pretty mediocre, but enough soul to keep you listening, even though 19 tracks is wayyy too long.

It was fine. Only on here for “Son of a preacher man”

This album has 1 great classic “ Son of a preacher man”. Great song. The rest of the album sounded the same. Kinda churchy and easy listening soft

Chill vibe. A little mellow for my taste. Dusty's voice is beautiful.

Ok

Álbum bastante bueno sin canciones excesivamente largas y bastante sentimental

good stuff. Also learned that Sting covered Windmills

Not bad, had bangers

Cute! Not super thrilling and nothing necessarily stuck with me but I did smile.

Lovely voice. I don't know that I'd call it soul but it's enjoyable to listen to. Maybe a bit pedestrian for me? 3.5

Dusty Springfield's story makes me quite sad. It is tragic. But she blessed the world with some amazing music. On this album, the ballads are pretty, but very old fashioned. The upbeat songs with horns work much better for me.

The Good: We get to visit Memphis, home of Elvis and Beale Street The Bad: It’s a little dusty… The Ugly: When it started to rain the dust turned into muck… and that’s what we’re left with Yes, Son of a Preacher Man is a fucking classic song. Belongs on anyone’s Top50 song list. You could listen to the song once a week and not get bored… Yet, the rest of the song is just another version of a song that just isn’t that good, and it starts to rub you the wrong way. I compare this album to BB KIng and Eric Clapton’s record Riding wiith the King, on paper it should be worth gold, yet it just is the same thing over and over again and becomes boring too soon. So, I do apologize to all those Dusty fans out there… but I can’t give this one ounce more than 3*…

Of course "Sun of a Preacher Man" stands out. But the rest of the album is pretty solid too. An almost pleasant listen although it is not exactly my jam.

really good

Chill but not special

Lot of songs on here I liked way more than I expected to. That guitar lick at the top of Preachers Son is fire. Probably going to relisten to the mono mix at some point as the stereo mix in the car had some stuff distractingly panned.

Yeah I could listen to Dusty all day. 3/5 grade here, I'm not sure about the existential reasoning you might have to hear this before you die, but it wouldn't be time wasted.

First time I’ve listened to Dusty Springfield other than her Pet Shop Boys collaboration. I was impressed by her soulful voice and enjoyed the quality of the songwriting in the cuts selected for this album. The Windmills of Your Mind was a highlight, along with cuts by Carole King and Randy Newman. Preacher Man feels a little overrated to me. Not my style, but a good listen!

Nice album but one dimensional and I got bored. Rhythm section was my favorite part. —Noah ^^ -Ruby

Great voice. Very 60s. Not sure why the tracks were doubled up. I do like Dusty, but I wasn't going to listen to the same track twice, unless there were subtle differences, which to be honest I couldn't be bothered to find.

Pretty standard for music of the era. Nothing I couldn't have died without hearing.

I didn’t enjoy this as much as A Girl Called Dusty, which I got a fortnight ago. Everything just seems a bit tame on this - that over produced 60s sound with way too much orchestration. She’s still got a great voice, but it doesn’t shine in the same way it would do if everything was a bit more raw.

Honestly, this was a sleepy sort of album for a while. Everybody knows Son of Preacher Man, and Breakfast in Bed might have raised some eyebrows when it came out, but it was ho-hum background noise for me until I heard the mono versions of several songs in the latter half of the album on Spotify. Those had me imagining that I was listening on AM radio and really gave the tunes a new life for me.

Enjoyable album. Dusty Springfield vocals just bring you in. Most notable Just A Little Lovin’ and Son Of A Preacher Man. 3.7

1 legendary song, good start but a bit too soft in the end. Vocals and music was good overall but not my preferred style.

A nice quaint step through memory lane, a couple of bangers, overall pleasant to listen to and enjoy

this is not my scene but i thought this lady sang her country tunes okish

i must confess that i have never heard of dusty springfield, but i'm glad that this website gave me this album to review. the album started off strong with its first few songs, but after that, my initial intrigue plateaued. there is nothing wrong with any of the songs, but they aren't all songs that i see myself revisiting frequently. the songs from this album that i do like are very beautiful, however. her voice, the instruments, and the lyrics in those songs are gorgeous. in just about every song on this album, her soulful voice is the highlight of the song. 3 / 5 stars

Some good songs here. Love son of a preacher man.

Essential when it was released, tired and inessential now. I almost wish Tarantino hadn't lifted up Son of A Preacher to insane heights; the rest of her catalogue can't compare.

Not really anything to say about this. Didn't think it was anything special, but conversely not a bad album.

It's a poppy dusty album

Enjoyable (in small doses). Great voice doing justice to some fine, if slightly schmaltzy songs, and superb musicianship. Another one I can put on when mum comes over for a cup of tea.

Feels like richer orchestration behind her deliveries, but I kinda wish she had adopted a little more of the Memphis funk. A bit dated, but not unpleasant.

Beautiful voice, great late 60’s vibe.

3.5

Very trumpety and quite sad, but not necessarily my sort of listening. She has a good voice though.

It was ok, had hoped for more but no bad songs at least.

Good album for a quiet Monday morning. Better than I expected, very relaxing

This is good and very influential (eg, “Son of a Preacher Man”). But it’s not as snappy, fresh, or charismatic as A Girl Called Dusty. I’ll listen again because this album has such a reputation. But it's a 3 for now.

I know this album is beloved, considered a landmark release for women in rock, but after my first listen, I wasn't really sure what was so special. This happens for me sometimes, and I often feel compelled to try again. I did this for The Kinks' "Arthur..." and ultimately found myself loving it on the second listen. With Dusty in Memphis, my second listen only yielded similar results. It's nice, but I don't think I hear what others hear. I feel like I'm still missing important context to appreciate it in, but 1969 doesn't seem THAT early to me.

Obviously, like every other lesbian, I love Dusty Springfield. And there are of course stand outs on this album, and the cover is iconic…but this isn’t an album you MUST hear, it’s just not. I had to rate it 3* because of the quality of the singles otherwise I fear it would have been a 1*!

Aaah, this is the album with Son of a preacher man. And apparently where UB40 covered Breakfast in bed from. Much like the other Dusty Springfield album I got, it was ok. Enjoyable to listen to, but I am not rushing out to listen to more from her. It a pleasant 3 stars

Pretty, pretty, pretty good!

I struggled rating this. In its genre, it might be 5 stars, so how can I not give it at least 4 stars overall? But styles have changed since the ’60s, and I don’t feel the urge to come back to this like I do with other albums. I can see and hear how carefully it’s made, how influential it was (Adele and Amy Winehouse, for example), and how well Dusty fits this material. It’s impressive, elegant, and sometimes moving, but it doesn’t fully escape its era. I try to give albums credit for their innovation and influence, but ultimately I respect this more than I will reach for it, and that feels like the difference between a high 3 and a 4.

It’s fine

Dusty in Memphis is polished to perfection. The production is tight, the arrangements are smooth, and everything is executed with real craftsmanship. But in truth, only one track really sticks: Son of a Preacher Man. That song is an all-time classic, five stars without question. The rest of the album leans more toward refined background music. It’s good, but it doesn’t leave much behind once it’s over. Like many 60s records, it focuses on perfecting the sound rather than pushing boundaries, and it falls into that camp. A very respectable album overall. 8/10.

3.2

Bangers but not beast.

I don’t find this genre particularly enduring. This album is pretty good as far as the genre goes, but it still doesn’t really compel me.

Soft schmaltz, bouncy RnB bass, warm brass, and a masterclass in breathy hushed singing. Easy listening, effortlessly cool, warm and chill, an instant mood raiser. The jazzier flutey & bossa nova songs ruin the mood though, urgh.

Not as dusty as I expected.

3.5 Stars

Wow, what a great voice! I can’t even tell that she’s British! Great to hear these classic songs made with real musicians and sometimes quite a large ensemble of players. Also really love the warm analogue sound of these old recordings. It’s really too bad how cold and artificial most modern pop music sounds these days. I’m looking forward to more albums from this era on this list as this listen was great for my soul!

Just a little loving, windmills of your mind, son of a preacher

Some good stuff here Best Song: Son of a Preacher Man Rating: 6/10 Stars: 3

Never listened. Expectations: High - Verdict: Good - Dusty is a very nostalgic artist for me, one of mum's favourites. I like this a lot but there are better soul records out there.

dreamy and classic however made me very sleepy!

Very good vocals! Musicality was decent

Nice and pleasant, easy listening. Would the world be any different if this album never existed, probably not. But I'll listen to it again.

Beautiful voice, great orchestration.

Very 60s

This isn’t what I expected. One big hit, and a bunch of listenable others. Solid.

Great voice. Preacher Man is an all-timer. Otherwise not really my scene

She sounds so good here. The backing band is also outstanding. This was a treat

1/11 bekannt 6/10 Beste Songs: son of a preacher man, in the land of make believe, just a little lovin

Very good

Feels like a very well done but generic soft rock / pop album from the early 70's. Very inoffensive, but sometimes a bit boring. I do appreciate the uniqueness of this album - a White British singer singing soul ballads to an international audience but am not super captivated by it.

This was good. It sounded great and cozy. Unfortunately it just got boring after a few songs.

6.8out of 10

like this more than the other two i’ve listened to. 3.5/5

Only one song added to my playlist, hit and miss. A few god songs though

Easy to listen to

I’m not sure why I had an idea that it would be really standard pop. And then starting to listen and realise the depth and feel of her voice. Very pleasantly surprised as a start… ..what can I say that hasn’t already been said about ‘Son of a preacher man’ but again, didn’t know it was her and if I did, the rest of the album wouldn’t have been a surprise! She has such a soulful voice that I would assume is black otherwise. Kinda more struck by her voice and soul, rather than the songs grabbing me quite so much. Ahh and ‘Windmills of your mind’ another one I didn’t know was her! Another one close to 4* but probably (3.5)

Love Son of a Preacher Man but the rest of the album didn’t do it for me. I’ll try again when I’m in a different mood

Some real bangers. Overall sound is a bit big for my taste. Wanted to love it more.

Lovely, but most of the album is kind of uninspired. There are three bangers and the rest is meh. 3/5

Dusty In Memphis - Dusty Springfield Calling her, and I quote, “finest white soul singer of her era” is crazy work ngl! Of course she’s a British pop diva, as it should be, although this album has her best songs (thanks to the pen master, Carole King, writing her most personal lyrics ever). I think she encapsulates the 60s era with a great catalog, with a camp look (for the time period). I enjoy this body of work, with consistency and kind of intimacy, and beautiful vocals for a white lady, no shade! I’ll probably check out her other records. Great album!

Very good

I like the candlelight song

Who hurt you, Dusty?

*1969. French singer. *Ope, I guess Buffalo Springfield and Dusty Springfield aren't the same thing... *Combo of pop ala the Carpenters with a touch of soul. Very pretty. *Son of a Preacher Man is the big hit here. *Short, sweet songs. The website linked to a 56 min album with several repeats, which is waaaaay too much. But it looks like the official record is only 32 mins with 11 songs, which is perfect. RATING - 6.5/10

didn’t quite fit the day, but good album

Some solid and tasteful performances, if a little bit repetitive. I really enjoyed her rendition of “Breakfast in Bed.” Her version of “Son of a Preacher Man” is obviously badass on its own, but when I hear it I lovingly think of the sample in “Hits from the Bong.”

lovely voice

Couple of fantastic tunes but maybe a lot of it a bit samey.

This album sounds amazing unfortunately there’s not enough get tracks to keep me coming back

average

Lovely music and her voice is obviously gorgeous. Didn't totally captivate me though.

Strong 3, fell off abit in the middle but enjoyed the vocals and range of themes. Clocking that Cypress Hill had sampled the start of preacher man was abit jarring…

She obviously has a great voice, but the whole thing feels a little by rote - about what you'd expect from a 60s album focusing on the vocalist. 3.0/5.0: Good

Some songs feel a bit the same but overall really enjoyable

🆗

Old timey whimey pop, some solid tunes on here and Quentin Tarantino’s fave version of Preacher Man?

I have heard the name Dusty Springfield, but hadn’t sought her out until this album. Her music is just okay. Not revolutionary to me, but not awful either.

This album is a perfect example of why I wish we could give half stars. Some songs absolutely slay. Some make me wanna skip. Love a lot of this album but I'm not gonna spin it often.

It was aight

Dusty Springfield had a beautiful voice that made complicated-to-sing songs sound easy. It's not my favourite music, but I appreciate the voice and strong songwriting teams behind it. Liked Songs Added: Son Of A Preacher Man

enjoyed what i listened to, didnt get the chance to finish it. not really my cup of tea.

Nice bakgrundsmusik. Lugnt men med lite sväng ändå.

I didn't realise she sang son of a preacher man

I thought with a name like Dusty Springfield, she was surely American. Old timey album. Son of a preacher man goes pretty hard with the brass and backup vocals. Nice voice, but kinda bland album. 3* Highlights: son of a preacher man

A couple of amazing tracks, but not quite there as an album

This is an overall pleasant album to listen to. There aren't any great songs, but no truly bad ones either. Most of the good songs are towards the beginning of the album. In addition to original album, I also listened to the added tracks from the deluxe edition which are a little better. There's no song that really stands out on the original album, but if I was forced to choose, it'd probably be "So Much Love". Though "The Windmills of Your Mind" was interesting because it reminds me of the song "The Movie in My Mind" from Miss Saigon. If the deluxe tracks are included, "Goodbye" is the clear winner for me. I rate the original album 3 stars and the deluxe 3.5 stars.

Well i love dusty but i had hoped i would like this more.

Why’d I kinda think this was Tim Curry at first

I like this more than I thought because it wasn’t as country as I thought it was going to be. Son of a preacher man is an iconic song and she had some other hits in there that I enjoyed listening to.

Great voice and excellent production. She was just a bit too pop for me. Never did it for me.

Ok chill background

I do like that blue-eyes soul sound, even if the only track I know from this album is Son of a Preacher Man. There is something lazy, loungy, longing about the songs. It was interesting to read about the temper tantrums she had during the recording, and I didn’t realise she was English, or Irish descent (Mary O’Brien!). For me lots of the tracks feel a little flat, but I’d love to have it on in the background during dinner.

“Breakfast in bed and a kiss or three. You don’t have to say you love me” Dusty Springfield is not an artist who I had any great desire to listen to a full length LP from and I likely won’t prioritise her discography after this. However, I did enjoy this album thoroughly for what it is; a smooth, syrupy, and relaxing pop record. Dusty In Memphis isn’t desperately challenging but I can see how it laid the groundwork for powerful female voices that followed and it put me into a happy, laidback headspace. Dusty Springfield has an incredible voice which is wonderfully complimented by the instrumentation here. I can seriously imagine myself waking up late on a Sunday morning, making a coffee, spinning this record and having the absolute best time.

Good 1960’s pop. Son of a Preacher man a stand out track. A bit of magic.

Voice, band, and arrangements don't always hide a weak song, but they do their best. Son of a Preacher Man is a banger and a classic and most of the rest of the tracks are at least good, but there are a couple of weak ones. Mostly pretty good though.

Her voice only comes into full focus in the middle distance, beyond the beyond. This album is a side dish at nana and papa’s thanksgiving table I never chose to try but should have and can’t taste now. Very comforting and the mark of a time I find both familiar and never a part of.

sexy kind lf

So close. Very good.

Dusty Springfield’s A Girl Called Dusty was my fiftieth album to review, and here at album number 1010 is Dusty in Memphis. I think this is my largest gap between albums by the same artist, but Dusty could still be unseated by Hole by the time I’m done with this project. Looking back at my review for a A Girl Called Dusty, I think I was a bit harsh. I gave it three stars, but my written review basically says that the only thing that I enjoyed about the album was Dusty’s vocals. I see that “Son of a Preacher Man” is on this album, so that’s a good sign in my book. Let’s go to Memphis with Dusty! Well, in an odd twist, the vocals were one of my least favorite things about Dusty in Memphis, but I thought the album was fine overall, because it was bolstered my some really great arrangements. My biggest beef with the vocals on this album is that I felt like Dusty was pulling punches, and that her singing was too soft at times, making it feel like it didn’t line up with the themes or emotions of the lyrics. Dusty can sing well, but I felt like this album didn’t really showcase her talents very well. However, this album’s brightest moments really stood out, like “Son of a Preacher Man,” “I Don’t Wanna Hear It Anymore,” and “Breakfast in Bed.” On those songs, I thought Dusty’s voice fit the mood of the songs really well. On “Son of a Preacher Man,” her soft voice conveys the longing of the lyrics incredibly well. Even as the music builds and swells at times, Dusty’s singing stays steady and even, and I think it works really well. I love the horns and backing vocals on this song as well, it’s just an excellent, soulful song. I really loved the vocal storytelling on “I Don’t Want to Hear It Anymore.” Dusty’s voice conveys hurt and pain so well. It would have been easy to channel a wounded meekness on this song, but Dusty’s vocals express a desire to move on from the heartache of the narrator’s life. She sings with an exhaustion that never sounds weak. “Breakfast in Bed” was not the type of song I was expecting to hear on this album. Dusty’s voice exudes seduction so well, and the horns were really great. Dusty in Memphis is a fine album, but I felt like the vocals weren’t often in line with the themes and emotions of the lyrics.

Timeless voice. Obviously had Son of a Preacher Man on it. And Windmills. Feels like it would sound great on vinyl.

★★★½

This is the type of stuff I would have been exposed to as a child growing up before I was old enough to seek out and make music choices of my own so there's a stylistic general familiarity and comfort factor working here. The only song here I've heard before is Son of a Preacher Man. I like her voice. The best way to describe how I felt about this album is that I'm positively neutral.

Mange fine arrangementer, men litt forglemmelig og litt for 'hvitt'. En helt grei soul skive

Soulful, but I feel like something was missing here.

Pretty good all around album

this is a chill soul album. "son of a preacher man" is a classic but overall this track and the rest of the album are a bit dull.

If someone put this on to have in the background, then I wouldn't complain and I might even enjoy a few songs. But, I'm not sure I would ever ask for it. It's a 3.5-star-album for me, but not enough to round up to 4 stars

Dusty in Memphis is widely considered a classic, and Dusty Springfield’s smoky, airy voice really is lovely. Still, the album didn’t resonate with me as much as I expected. Maybe I just don’t quite have the ears to appreciate what makes this record so beloved.

good singing and good playing. just a bunch of songs that would be fine on a soundtrack or to set a mood. Not much of an album.

Some great classics, she has a great voice.

Not really my cup of tea. The notions on romance from this time period feel very dated today. Songs like Just One Smile that contain the notion of building your world around someone who is barely willing to notice you don't resonate with modern feminism. Also, even though Dusty was the first to sing Son of a Preacher Man, the song was originally offered to Aretha, who originally turned it down due to concerns of offending preachers. This is my personal opinion, but Dusty feels like a second-rate cross between Frank Sinatra and Aretha Franklin. I want more powerful vocals. So if it's my personal tastes, I give it a 2/5. But from an unbiased perspective, trying to listen critically, I would stretch to 3/5. I understand the influence she had, and I can appreciate she's maybe the definition of "Blue-eyed Soul", but I prefer my soul a little more powerful.

I won't listen to reason, this lady is trying to seduce me, and only me

Fun vibes, very sultry. I love these lush 60's pop arrangements. Everything is just very warm and cozy. Son of a Preacher Man a classic of course

hmm dur à juger vite car c’est une pop avec des influences très comédie musicale / fairy tale d’une part (jsp comment qualifier ça mais les cordes qui jouent la mélodie en écho, les petits xylophones, le vibrato un peu desserré et tout), et d’autre part des influences jazz/gospel/soûl qui me parlent bcp plus. Typiquement Son of a preacher man, un classique de mon enfance que je situais pas dans ce contexte et que j’aime vraiment bien. Dans l’ensemble je l’écoute sans grande stimulation, ça me sonne un peu soupe entendue, même si par moments j’apprécie la vibe des sons et des paroles, aidée par un timbre notable. Et de temps en temps je trouve ça vraiment bon, genre Son of a preacher man, où tout prend sens (les instrus, la rythmique, le chant, les chœurs).

En stark trio av låtar inleder skivan, sen blir det för mycket smörig stråkpop för min del. Det två avslutande spåren och Dustys leverans drar upp betyget till en trea.

This is a good album, very calming and soothing music. Probably very enjoyed by a lot of people, I can appreciate that at least

Schon wieder Pup Fiction. Und weil Mariah Carey nicht auftauchen wird

Not my usual cup of tea but can hear the quality

Trevlans

Great singer don’t care for the songs

I was today years old when I learned that Dusty Springfield was a woman. She had a nice voice.

Ah, another Dusty album, well, my last review (on "A Girl called Dusty") was pretty devastating, because I wasn't really impressed with the song collection (mostly covers) nor her singing, so I didn't expect much of this album either. Even so, this is so much better, well-balanced, beautifully orchestrated songs, and Dusty's singing somewhere between Aretha Franklin and Peggy Lee, gentle but with passion and soul. Can't say I disliked it, and I appreciate it a lot better than her debut, so 3/5.

Dusty er flott! 3,5

Næs hlustun.

Nice one. Easy to listen.

This was a pleasant surprise. Like probably 90% of my generation I knew Son of a Preacher Man from Pulp Fiction. I liked the song, and I do like the album. It sounds very relaxed and quite diverse. If you like Son of a... give it a spin!

3 stars. Didn't love it didn't hate it.

A pleasant, solid listen.

ehh

I can appreciate this type of music- it’s great for relaxing by a pool. Classic southern blues. However, it’s just not my cup of tea. In honesty, I’m giving it a 3 since it’s widely regarded. Maybe I’ll like it when I’m a bit older…

Not really my music, but gorgeous voice! It's still kinda fresh, and the mix of country/pop/soul does work. Nice.

Smooth and upbeat, a real treat for the listener

This is a time capsule of a record. The 'Memphis Sound' and strings are definitely 'of a time' and you can totally hear how she got 'Son of a Preacher Man' out of that session.

I knew Son of a Preacher Man (probably from hearing it in Pulp Fiction, I realized after reading more about Dusty) but none of the others. I liked the music, and Son of a Preacher Man is obviously a great song.

Dusty's always had a great voice. "Son Of A Preacher Man" is an all-timer, but most of the other tracks stand on their own also.

Surprisingly flirtatious.

High 3

A lot of very good elements come together on this album to make a final product that is merely good. Dusty is a great vocalist, but outside of "Preacher Man" and "Don't Forget About Me" she rarely reaches the passion of the soul this album was inspired by. In many places her singing is so subdued that the arrangements take center stage. Those arrangements are lush, almost bordering on baroque pop in places. But that's mostly in the hooks. Outside of those swelling hooks, the songs largely sound the same and are less interesting. It all adds up to sound like an album very focused on producing a certain sound but lacking in emotion; the fact that these are all covers also adds to the feeling that Dusty is a performer here, not someone feeling the weight of the songs. It's enjoyable to listen to, but not very rewarding.

Heavenly highs or is it just a cup of Dexamyl tea? 2.6

Quite a few recognizable and memorable songs.

I always enjoy hearing the context of a hit single within the larger album.

Great album, though a bit lopsided IMO.

This was fine for what it was. This would be this kind of easy listening my parents would have listened to.

Lowkey smoky.

A complete discovery for me. I had no idea “Son Of A Preacher Man” was originally sung by a British artist. Blue-Eyed Soul is not my favorite kind of soul, but Dusty Springfield has a charming voice, and the instrumentation is nice ; it feels cinematic and yet intimate at the same time. I enjoyed most of it. However, I can’t shake the feeling that it’s a sanitized version of American soul music. It somewhat lacks the grit and intensity that made me fall in love with Aretha, Ann Peebles or Roberta Flack, it's a bit too clean and polished for me. “Son Of A Preacher Man” and “Windmills Of Your Mind” are great songs, but the other ones didn’t move me that much. A nice listen overall, but it could have been better. Not memorable enough to deserve a 4*. 6/10

I discovered throught the "son of preacher" made famous by Pulp Fiction. Yet after this gem and Jacques Legrand's Windmills of your mind I am not too mooved. I like though the "back to the source" d ieda of coming to Menphis getting songs from the studio and working there for the already famous British singer.

Thanks to Pulp Fiction and the classic “Son Of A Preacher Man”, it deserves 3 stars otherwise 2 stars will be enough for this another sweet album but without much interest

Some recognizable tracks

This is def a highlight of the 60’s for me, great vocals paired with a wide and vast instrumentation but brings it all together very smoothly. The hit song is def the weakest off of the album.

She is an excellent singer, easy listening and soft album, which is nice. Doesn't connect to me the same way a lot of other women do in the 60s, a little surprised she is British.

Mellow, rainy day listening. Love her voice and her vibe.

Production was good! Solid album

Beautiful voice, some catchy tunes, but Son Of A Preacher Man and Windmills In Your Mind are the only ones that are gonna stick around in my memory.

The brass and the singing are nice, however, overall the album sounds dated.

-i adore Dusty Springfield’s voice. i’d only heard her version of Spooky which i have listened to religiously for years, so it was cool getting to dip my toes into her other work -could maybe use a relisten, none of it hit me all that hard but god damn her voice is just so nice -Favorites: Just a Little Lovin’, The Windmills of Your Mind

Hmmm it's pretty fine! Not much sticks out to me besides Windmills of your Mind, and Son of a Preacher Man on account of its popularity.

Great voice, cool atmosphere. Nothing overly remarkable.

Immaculate vibes but based on the rules of our group challenge I can only really give it a 3. The interplay of her voice with the instrumentation is really interesting, but it's not a regular listen for me. More of a nice background album.

Like son of a preacher but other songs I liked weren’t on this album.

3*

I’ve never heard of dusty spirngfield before, but her songs were ok. Just not really my speed

pretty nice

Beautiful vocals. 3/5

familiar with some songs! but wasn't the most keen on this album.

No doubt she's a good vocalist, but I guess I don't see what's worthy of this list.

Not everything aged well on this, but the hits are there and still solid. The Way I Am - that’s my jam on this album

Fun, good vibes. 6/10

6/10 Not really for me Highlights: The Windmills of your Mind Son of a Preacher Man

Franchement j’ai kiffé genre slow de fin de soirée

It was OK.

This is a very "easy-listening" album. She has an amazing voice and some great songs.

Great vocalist for the era. Best tracks: Son of a Preacher Man, Windmills of Your Mind

Son of a preacher man is an all time favourite and Dusty Springfield is a great singer. Most of the album is very mediocre though.

More country! Fav: I don't wanna hear it anymore

Couple of classic and timeless tunes.

Beginning to think she wasn't talking about eating pancakes... Supremely easy listening.

nothing especially moved me in here but it was pleasant the whole way through.

Hits from the bong

Feels like I'm at the part in a Rankin Bass movie where the lone female character starts singing her solo song and you would fast forward through it as child. A little bit boring, but she has a beautiful voice.

Enjoyed it more than I thought I would!

Breakfast in Bed is very good.

Pretty chill listen. Maybe a little too outdated but for the most part, enjoyable. 3.2

Her voice is very lovely and the songs have a generally good rate of lushness. Opener Just A Little Lovin' is particularly divine but after that there wasn't quite as many powerful highlights as I was expecting. Mainly the just two famous songs Son Of A Preacher Man and the chill Bossa-fied not quite as overplayed version of Windmills Of Your Mind. Looked like Dusty was doing a bit too much Sleepwalking in Memphis because this album ended up being a little bit lacklustre in terms of wall to wall classics. 3.5 stars.

I mean it’s Dusty

Dusty got a cracking voice but preacher man scraped this a 3. Very forgettable otherwise

Fine. Decent blue eyed soul. Wish she wrote some of her songs but her versions are done well.

Great debut album. 3.5 stars

A little tame for my taste but there's some soul behind her vocals that I appreciated.

Good voice, but album not quite my cup of tea overall. On Spotify the second half of the album is just mono versions of the first half.

Easy listening pop but “Son of a Preacher Man” will always get me going.

found it kind of boring

Liked this. She has a great voice and some pretty recognizable sings here.

Enjoyable record. Some standout songs like son of a preacher man and windmills of your mind. Soul isn't quite my genre, but there's some interesting, easy to listen to material here.

Soulful and classy. The harmonic colors are pretty simple and straightforward, but the melodies shine. Her voice is nuanced, intimate, and expressive—very impressive. Something about the record feels southern, maybe it’s because of the title. The arrangements of the songs got a little same-y for me; not many change-of-pace songs(the ones they had were the best of the album, imo). Easy to listen to, but a little too much filler holds it back. The high points are high, but between the peaks, I found a lot of the tracks to be inconsequential. 5.5-6/10 P.S. — I hate when songs fade out. Just end the song. Standouts: Just a Little Lovin’ Son of a Preacher Man The Windmills of Your Mind

I am familiar with her, but really just her one big U.S. hit ("Son Of A Preacher Man") which is one of my all time favorite songs of any genre. I've never listened to this album though. Sexy voice, no doubt. And I got laid this morning so I was laughing inside listening to the lyrics of "Just A Little Lovin'"! Off to a great start, literally. "I Don't Want To Hear It" was a snoozer. "Breakfast In Bed" is a classic track that has been covered by so many artists (UB40/Chrissie Hynde do it great!) but it's nice to hear the original. Overproduced - Lots of strings that I didn't find necessary, let her voice soar. The strings were distracting to me ("Windmills Of Your Mind"). The woman's got soul, and she should be much more revered today than she is. Mt Rushmore of women's vocalists. The Deluxe version includes "You've Got A Friend" by Carol King (James Taylor's version is the one we all know) which was released later than 1969 but it's a nice take. It also has her take on "Make It With You". I agree people should listen to her voice before they die, but this album was fairly vanilla outside of a couple tracks. It sounds dated, even older than 1969, because of the accompanying strings. The album is 3 stars, the voice is 5 stars.

Most of all though, i love this cover. But it's a fun cruising album too.

Hermosa voz. Lamentablemente una one hit wonder artist.

Besides the hit, which I really like, i didn't know any of the other songs. They were Ok, but nothing outstanding

Son of a Preacher Man is great. Probably the only song I knew in this album before I listened to it. Rest is okay and is standard soul music.

Iconic artist, Amazing vouce

Was expecting country when I got this, honestly, but happy that's not what it was. Pretty much this whole album is beautiful and perfect, just not a ton is jumping out at me. Every so often though, a song catches my attention and its fantastic, particularly The Windmills of Your Mind. I've definitely heard Son of a Preacher Man before. I might listen to it again, but right now feeling a very high 3 right now.

Songs: Son of a Preacher Man

Dusty in Memphis is polished to perfection. The production is tight, the arrangements smooth, and everything is done with real craftsmanship. But the truth is, only one track really sticks—Son of a Preacher Man. That song is an all-time classic, five stars without question. The rest of the album feels more like refined background music. It’s good, but it doesn’t leave much behind once it’s over. A lot of 60s records had this issue—aiming to perfect the sound rather than push boundaries—and this one falls into that camp. A very respectable album. 7.5/10.

70’s soft rock

Folk rock, good vocals and recognizable songs

It was fine. I just wasn't in the mood to listen to some rad woman simping over shitty, useless men.

This was ok — nice lineup of songwriters (Carole, King, Randy Newman, etc.) but the album wasn’t anything special.

Fabulous voice. Classic album

One of my Mom’s favorite albums. I liked it but just didn’t have the hits like her last one. There were a few great ones but not enough to make this album soar.

One of those albums that makes you go "Oh that's where that verse/chorus/line is from!" Great vocals and full band, but I'm hard pressed to understand what made this one stand out from other albums from the same era / genre. Could be my ignorance to the album's subsequent influence, but I just didn't find myself being pulled into the experience as whole, just a song or two stood out.

Good

I had high hopes for this after the last Dusty Springfield album that came up on this list, but this one didn't do it for me in the same way. Son of a Preacher Man is still a banger though

Very lovely to listen to honestly

not my cup of tea

3.5

Im no expert, im actually the opposite of an expert, but this is probably on the better sided of blue-eyed-soul. That being said, I'm about to contradict myself with my song recommendations for this project. "Son of a Preacher Man" is fine but I don't think it stands out THAT much to me. "Breakfast In Bed" was much more memorable purely for how fun of a listen it was. Now, "The Windmills Of Your Mind", THAT'S a track. So dramatic and vivid. That song, and "In The Land Of Make Believe" with its bossanova switchup, are standouts to my ears. Everything else gets a bit predictable. Soft 3/5 those standout tracks saved it

An enjoyable, mellow listen. She has a great voice. Instrumentals and backup vocals are simple but it's nice to be taken back to a simpler time. Includes the iconic Son of a Preacher Man.

Son of a Preacher Man kind of hit.

Solid vintage shit

Really liked a lot of these songs both technically and spiritually but i dont think ill be relistening much.

Perfect smoky lounge music, but I found the vocals to be mixed too quiet to enjoy

Good vibes! Not similar to what I usually listen to, but I still enjoyed it.

"Dusty in Memphis" is a good album. There are some neat songs to be found. Then again, it's just your standard '60s album. It's still better than those '80s pop songs. What a nice record to end the week with. 3 stars for "Dusty in Memphis".

J’ai écouté l’album, pour emprunter une expression au lecteur… « en diagonal ». Rien ne m’a fait accrocher, rien ne m’a fait décrocher. Je réalise qu’en 16 ans ++ de restauration, il y a plusieurs pièces que j’ai souvent écouté sans m’attarder au titre et l’artiste. J’ai plus étudié les producteurs de la carte des vins que les artistes du IPod!! 😄 Son of a Preacher Man était un classique de la playlist du brunch au Clocher Penché.

Cute, buen Soul Blanco. Contiene la famosa "Son of a Preacher Man"

I liked this more than I expected being that it’s a white British woman doing American traditional/soul stuff Son of a Preacher man hits as always and The windmills of your mind is such a specific vibes that goes absolutely crazy

Great album, but I also am unsure when I would listen to it.

Two days, two Dusty albums. It could be worse. She's a very talented singer. Son of a Preacher man probably has more listens than all of her other songs combined. It's a different sound than A Girl Called Dusty. She's great, but I prefer A Gril Called Dusty. She could definitely have done a 60s Bond theme.

Lovely singing voice and simple but effective drums. "The Windmills of Your Mind" might not have been original, but her take on it is pretty special. It would be easy to distill the album down to just that track and "Son of a Preacher Man", but there are some deeper tracks that are great in their own right.

Interesting mix, its like a 7

An album that sought to revive her career and that flopped on release despite the effort that must have been put into this, involving as it did, label head Jerry Wexler, producer Arif Mardin, and engineer Tom Dowd, all of whom had a stellar back catalogue. It's an albums of lush productions tinged primarily in soul, with elements of pop and country and Dusty's amazing voice. It features the classic tale of forbidden love,_Son of a Preacher Man_ but there's so much more on here, including the soulful R&B of _Breakfast in Bed_, written by the Muscle-shoals writing team Hinton and Fritz; the French chanson influenced _The Windmills of Your Mind_, as well as several tracks co-written by Carole King. Short and sweet, the album has since been somewhat reappraised and its influence can be heard from Phili-soul to trip hop as well in many, particularly UK, singers of the 2000s. I find it so easy to listen to stuff like this, it's timeless and I'd happily return to it anytime.

Not something I'd actively seek out to listen to, but it's an iconic album of the era. Well produce, strong arrangements, great vocal performance. For what it is, it's solid.

Good soul/pop music with fun melodies, back up vocals, and orchestral flourishes. On the opening track she makes the case for more morning sex. 2nd half of the album gets a little too sappy for my tastes and drags towards the end.

Pretty soulful, especially for a British lady.

I liked this album! It’s not music I generally gravitate towards but I still enjoyed myself while listening to it. I’m pretty sure the only song I knew was Son of a Preacher Man which is a bop. Overall, I’m not sure this is an album I would listen to again but I always enjoy listening to new artists and albums.

A treasured voice, a hit beyond the years and a solid album from top to bottom.

Huh....who?

Lovely voice - really like son of a preacher man and windmills of my mind is best version I’ve heard of that, but the rest of the songs were unexceptional 3/4 - went 3

A smooth, sensual little 60's soul record

very good.

poderia ser pior poderia ser melhor

maybe stretch to 3.5, pretty good not mind blowing

La verdad que lindas letras pero en general me dieron ganas de rajarme un tiro. Nota: 2.8

Dusty records with R&B musicians and sounds closer to Scott Walker. Her powerhouse vocals, accompanied by seasoned session musicians, make for a breezy soul/R&B record. Powerful performances galore.

It was aight

Such a smooth voice. Sounds like early Motown. Feels like the music for a James Bond song.

Nostalgia en todo su esplendor. Orquestación hermosa y la voz de Dusty preciosa.

Ja fand ich gut, hab’s eher als Hintergrundmusik gehört, dafür ist es auf jeden Fall gut. Für mich ist kein Lied besonders herausgestochen, klangen alle recht gleich

grand so

Dustyn biisiä kaksinkappalein tällä albumilla son of a preacher man jaha

Sweet little soul album with a couple stand out tracks.

Didn't resonate with me

My favorite Dusty track (“Wishin annd Hopin”) isn’t here, and I’m not the biggest fan of “Son of a Preacher Man”. But otherwise, this is nice.

Son of a Preacher Man and The Windmills Of Your Mind are great and the rest is fine.

Listened to this one with my oldest daughter in the car. We were both kinda bored but there is something clearly special about her voice. Very calm and natural that’s what made this good.

It’s hard to believe this album wasn’t a big critical success when it was first released because it definitely sounds like it could’ve been. Now, it’s been rightfully looked back on as one of the best albums ever. This was my first time listening to it, and I thought it was a really solid album. The orchestration stood out to me a lot, and while Dusty Springfield’s voice is fantastic, I found myself appreciating the musical elements even more.

Great singing, kept reminding me of Joni Mitchell

Yes I guess

This album was pleasant to hear. I had forgotten about her.

This one was a bit of a slog to get through. She has a great voice, just none of the songs really spoke to me

3/5.

She has a nice voice. This wasn't really my favorite though - I think I found it a little boring. 3/5

Short and sweet. The song production sounds a bit dated, but that didn’t detract too much.

Nice moments, totally fine. Just kinda boring overall, but generally quite nice. Dusty’s vocals are still great.

What a voice. Not much super grabbed me but an enjoyable record no doubt. 6/10

3,5

Pretty good. A couple of standouts. But overall just easy listening.

She has a pleasant voice. This is good morning music, very sleepy and slow. Besides “son of a preacher man” there is nothing outstanding to say about the content of this album.