Dusty Springfield

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Marian
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Dusty Springfield

Post by Marian » 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.
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Post by ROBERT M. » 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 :cry: :cry:
"My Tears Will Fall Now That You're Gone,
I Can't Help But Cry, But I Must Go On" :(
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Post by john » 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.
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Post by Gray » 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.

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Post by Lena & Harry Smith » 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. :lol:
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Post by Gray » Wed Apr 04, 2007 6:28 am

Hi Lena & Harry

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


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Post by michduncg » 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?
Michael

Here I go again, I hear those trumpets blow again.......
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