This makes me think of her singing "IF" at the London Palladium concert in the early 70's-72 I think. Another gentle lovely performance, a shame there appears to be no recording of her singing this song. ( I remember flirting with 3 audience members in the foyer, Jackie Trent, Barbara Windsor and Marion Ryan (mother of Paul & Barry and a star in the 50's and early '60's) > Ms Trent was aloof and dowdy, but Barbara And Marion were in sparkling form and Marion was charming and flirtatious back-exceptionally so.
What a treasure! Dusty of course and that this performance exists. Such a well known and loved song..... But WOW! Dusty makes it 💯 percent her own....and blows away all other versions. THIS, soulful, slow tempo, steamy rendition brings a feeling of true reflection and emotion to this song. It goes from being a casual piece about escaping, to a deeply felt emotional journey. Dusty takes you to rooftops you never knew existed. This woman is simply PHENOMENAL.
UP ON THE ROOF Sung by Dusty Springfield on the Rolf Harris Show 1971 July 23 When this old world starts getting you down And people are much too much for me to face I get away from the hustling crowd And all my cares just fade right into space On the roof It's peaceful as can be And there the world below Can't bother me Let me tell you now When I get home feeling tired and beat I go up where the air is fresh and sweet I climb way up to the top of the stairs And all that rat-race noise Down on the street On the roof The only place I know Where you just have to wish to make it so O-Oh, let’s go Up on the roof Oo-ooh, oo-oo, h-hmm Yeah, come, baby At night the stars put on a show for free And darling, you can share it all with me Come on, let’s go Keep a-telling you Right slap there in the middle of town I've found a paradise that's trouble-free So if this world starts getting you down There’s room enough for two up on the roof Up on the roof Everything is all right Up on the roof Oh, come on, baby Up on, up on the roof Up on the roof Songwriters: Carole King / Gerry Goffin
the most beautiful rendition of this song! PERFECTION
Dusty and Carole King - an irresistible combination.
Absolutely
It's so beautiful in it's sadness. I'd be a liar if I said this never made me cry
Nice! Best version of this song I ever heard.
THE best version of this song.............gorgeous!
Absolutely sublime cover of such a well known tune, Dusty was one soulful girl.....
This makes me think of her singing "IF" at the London Palladium concert in the early 70's-72 I think. Another gentle lovely performance, a shame there appears to be no recording of her singing this song. ( I remember flirting with 3 audience members in the foyer, Jackie Trent, Barbara Windsor and Marion Ryan (mother of Paul & Barry and a star in the 50's and early '60's) > Ms Trent was aloof and dowdy, but Barbara And Marion were in sparkling form and Marion was charming and flirtatious back-exceptionally so.
The truest interpretation of this song. It does not even need accompaniment.
Very true - she was at her best interpreting the wonderful Carole King.
Yes..thank you 💖
I love Dusty Springfield Love her music love the way she sings this song miss you Dusty.💖❤💗👏😽🌈💐💝
The tempo slowed down is genius. The mood is different from escapism to loving🙂well done Dusty always a legend
check out Laura Nyro's version if you haven't already
Love dusty and this version. This incredible talent and captivating performer.
Simply beautiful, thanks Dusty for sharing your God-given talent with us. R.I.P. sweet lady
Such a shame Dusty never recorded this.
I miss her eye make-up, she is so talented and gorgeous......RIP Mary........
should have stayed home, forget USA...her people loved her......
Some of us Americans loved her too. I was a little girl and loved her the first time I heard her in the 60s.
What a treasure! Dusty of course and that this performance exists. Such a well known and loved song..... But WOW! Dusty makes it 💯 percent her own....and blows away all other versions. THIS, soulful, slow tempo, steamy rendition brings a feeling of true reflection and emotion to this song. It goes from being a casual piece about escaping, to a deeply felt emotional journey. Dusty takes you to rooftops you never knew existed. This woman is simply PHENOMENAL.
I was there, laying on the floor in our front room in 1971 AND I've never forgotten Dusty singing this on her TV show. Lovely to hear it again!
Me too
Superb 💃💃💃💃💃
😭😭😭 this doesn’t get boring at all . Miss her ❣️
True Dusty , pure talent!!
Absolutely sublime rendition of this song. Miss Dusty so very much. So glad to have this to listen to now.
She sings 'honour roof' mid way like the backing vocals do on The Drifters version.
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, that’s wonderful
Superb
This quiet version of this song - only Dusty... Love her.
She's been gone 25 years, yet I just discovered her. I remember hearing her most famous hits when I was a teen. She was exquisite.
Just love this version. Thanks for sharing it.
What a jewel. RIP
Absoutely peerless - as usual.
I never knew she recorded this song. Blissful as ever.
Absolutely Awesomeness Dusty. RIP 💕 🙏 ❤🧡💛💚💙💜
Dusty's greatest gift she could interpret and rearrange any song and make it her own.
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Is this from the BBC July 23rd ot Tom Rolf Show, January 2? This is the same video as another on here that says the latter.
Rolf Harris show, that is.
UP ON THE ROOF
Sung by Dusty Springfield
on the Rolf Harris Show 1971 July 23
When this old world starts getting you down
And people are much too much for me to face
I get away from the hustling crowd
And all my cares just fade right into space
On the roof
It's peaceful as can be
And there the world below
Can't bother me
Let me tell you now
When I get home feeling tired and beat
I go up where the air is fresh and sweet
I climb way up to the top of the stairs
And all that rat-race noise
Down on the street
On the roof
The only place I know
Where you just have to wish to make it so
O-Oh, let’s go
Up on the roof
Oo-ooh, oo-oo, h-hmm
Yeah, come, baby
At night the stars put on a show for free
And darling, you can share it all with me
Come on, let’s go
Keep a-telling you
Right slap there in the middle of town
I've found a paradise that's trouble-free
So if this world starts getting you down
There’s room enough for two up on the roof
Up on the roof
Everything is all right
Up on the roof
Oh, come on, baby
Up on, up on the roof
Up on the roof
Songwriters: Carole King / Gerry Goffin
Grand version of a King/Goffin original.
Beautiful
ALWAYS GREAT SONG ONE OF MY FAVORITS
It's a good thing for the Temptations that they sung this first. Dusty would've walked away with the honors.
The Temptations? I think it was a hit for The Drifters....?
@@JKMMOC You're correct. I apologize.
Dusty , & Ronnie Spector vocals, send me into orbit. Pure heaven.
An absolutely beautiful performance by Dusty! A wonderful song! ❤️💖
Beautiful.
Red hair and green eyes is the rarest combination in the world
this is the Dusty I remember, the one that hadn't yet lived in the U.S. and fell into to drugs and alcohol, so beautiful so amazing
Just fabulous
J Decker, I couldnt agree more.
I don't want to know what the colour was before!
Do love this so must.... I saw it first time around ...old am I... still love it to bits and pieces xxx fantastic 🎼🎵🎶🎵🎵🎼🎵🎵🎶🎶🎵🎼☘💚☘
Simply beautiful xxxxxx
RIP Kenny Lynch. I wonder what he made of this treatment of his classic. I love it!
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Is there a large video compilation of songs she sang like this never appeared on record.
Hello, This version is on a CD of rarities called Heart & Soul which i have. 💜
It was alive?
Still think Kenny Lynch is far the best version of this song 🎶🎼🎼🎼🎵🇬🇧
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