Matt Monro Forum

Posted: **Sun Feb 04, 2007 3:47 pm**

I thought we'd discussed Dusty Springfield on this forum before, but I couldn't find her on the list.
Anyway, I see from today's paper there is going to be a musical based on her life story in the West End, when a suitable theatre becomes available.
Apparently, it has been a great success in Australia.
I nearly got to care for Dusty close to the end of her life when there was talk of her coming to the hospice where I worked at the time. However, she eventually decided to stay at home until the end.

Marian.

Posted: **Sun Feb 04, 2007 5:29 pm**

Yet another tragic ending, after the likes of Lillian Board and Alma Cogan, who we talked about a few weeks ago

Posted: **Sun Feb 04, 2007 9:25 pm**

Yes, I couldn't believe it when they announced on the radio she had died, I didn't even know she had been ill. Love classics like LOSING YOU, STAY AWHILE, I CLOSE MY EYES AND COUNT TO TEN and of course YOU DON'T HAVE TO SAY YOU LOVE ME. She also made a single with Richard Carpenter about 4 years after Karen's death called SOMETHING IN YOUR EYES. Another great classy singer.

Posted: **Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:37 pm**

Hi All

I'm glad to see the spotlight feature is on Dusty Springfield this month.
'Dusty In Memphis' is a super album, and I think 'I Just Don't Know What To Do Myself' is one of the saddest songs ever, beautifully arranged and sung, and is my favourite Dusty song.

Gray

Posted: **Wed Apr 04, 2007 12:15 am**

We agree with you Gray. That is a great lengthy write up on Dusty. There are some nice Video clips on YOUTUBE.
" You Don't Have To Say You Love Me" is a favourite of ours.

Posted: **Wed Apr 04, 2007 6:28 am**

Hi Lena & Harry

Thanks for the YOUTUBE tip, I shall go and have a look now.

Gray

Posted: **Sun Apr 08, 2007 5:02 pm**

Indeed - another sad story and seemingly tortured life. But what a tremendous talent. 'Son of a preacher man' is sensational, as were her many other classics. 'Just don't know what to do with myself' is a wonderful track, even after you've heard Cameron Diaz murder it (on purpose) in 'Best Friends Wedding'!

I always remember my Mum commenting on 'another Dusty comeback' - she never stopped trying to get back on top, and her songs with the the PSBs were a great swan-song - I think they produced 'In Private' for her?