I could listen to this woman's voice all day, all night. She was and is more than an icon or a talent -- hmmm. No words...I am so sad that I missed her last few years. I am so sad I never wrote her while she was alive and alone.
She was unique and fought for her say in the production studios when she was recording.People used to say she was hard t work for but she knew how to use her instrument to its best advantage. Read her book it is fascinating
I think Dusty enjoyed her life the most when she got her second big success with Pet Shop Boys, next put out Reputation and her last LP "A Very Fine Love." So she expresses caution in the interview but by this point she was able to handle the fame and insanity of it all. Actually, in the 60's she handled it well for the most part. A few rough years in the 70's coming down for the insane fame she had all through out the 60's. She was right when she sang, "There is no easy way down." Most folks couldn't have handled it.
Dusty Springfield and The Pet Shop boys worked really well together and I am so glad that she enjoyed working with them as much as what she obviously did.
April 16, 1939: Mary Isabel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien (a.k.a. Dusty Springfield) is born in London. September 1, 1962: The Springfields, a British folk trio that includes Dusty and brother Tom Springfield, has a Top Twenty hit in the U.S. with "Silver Threads and Golden Needles." October 11, 1963/The Springfields perform their farewell concert in London. Nine days later, Dusty Springfield debuts onstage as a solo artist. Bless her.
Dusty was considered a great singer in her time! Unfortunatly part of her career was overshadowed by the group frenzy of the 1960's and 1970's but her music was appreciated and her albums received critical acclaim but never sold huge numbers compared to the Beatles, Stones, Beach Boys, etc.
Hey Dusty was a legend i think she was born in Ireland and raised in ealing London, she spent ten years living in America does that make her American !? Dusty was teh white queen of soul R.I.P
i just loove how she still had her english accent! and not a international one! you can tell that she was always herself! (take note JOSS STONE! you dnt have to act american to be big)
That's a weird comment. People die, and people make records. That's life. Dusty was the best! Jessica may not be your cup of tea, but the world isn't a sad place because of her.
they say that underneath she was a very insecure person and what not.....but she created that whole Dusty Springfield persona which was the invisionment ( is that a word? doesnt sound right but...) of what she always wanted to be like. Dusty was always an exterior, you may be right, underneath she was never happy with herself.
Someone very close to Dusty stated that she had everybody fooled in the studio, "Dusty knew exactly how great a singer she really was, that's why it (laying down her vocal) had to be perfect." It seems when in the studio Dusty insisted on perfection and was never really satisfied, and yet she knew she could get close to vocal perfection. I think she achieved it on numerous recordings. But she was humble in interviews which made her all the more appealing. My favorites "Look of Love" and "Windmills of Your Mind" "What are You Doing With The Rest of Your Life" but there are so many wonderful songs she gave us.
Her parents were Irish but she was born in London Edgware and then moved to High Wycombe which in my opinion means she was Brtish as she was born in Great Britain. Where do you think she was born? All the books I have read say she was born in the UK
Boy, does she look normal! Beautiful nonetheless. Sorry for the expressions, but compared to her, Connie Francis and Dolly Parton look like aliens at that age.
I happen to know the Mother of Stephanie Pearson (she used to be my boss and who I know is a pretentious person, I'm being nice at this point) who is a friend of the Simpson family. Let me tell you, they are all phony, pretentious and they are not talented, or care a damn about anyone but themselves. People die, yes, but Dusty out classes them by millions and it's a shame that anyone would compare in any way...a Simpson to Dusty. I know first hand and it stinks!!!
She seems so sweet and smart and lovely. How much sadder the world is without her! Miss ya Dust!
I could listen to this woman's voice all day, all night. She was and is more than an icon or a talent -- hmmm. No words...I am so sad that I missed her last few years. I am so sad I never wrote her while she was alive and alone.
She was and IS the REAL THING. Gawd we loved her. And always will. She is IT
Gorgeous Woman..so honest sensitive and intelligent...
she was definitively,absolutely fabulous...
P.S. - Thank you so much for posting these videos of Dusty that catalog her life. I take comfort in being able to see her again.
I could listen to that beautiful smoky voice for ever...
Yes, for ever and ever. Simply the best voice in the world!
She sure was on top-form in this interview which is lovely to see/hear. You sure are an example! GOD bless ya x
She was unique and fought for her say in the production studios when she was recording.People used to say she was hard t work for but she knew how to use her instrument to its best advantage. Read her book it is fascinating
How nicely spoken and articulate Dusty was!
Thanks for posting this. Love her. Just love her.
THanks for posting. Always love hearing the interviews. Dusty did have happiness through her singing and music making, & also her cats!
I think Dusty enjoyed her life the most when she got her second big success with Pet Shop Boys, next put out Reputation and her last LP "A Very Fine Love." So she expresses caution in the interview but by this point she was able to handle the fame and insanity of it all. Actually, in the 60's she handled it well for the most part. A few rough years in the 70's coming down for the insane fame she had all through out the 60's. She was right when she sang, "There is no easy way down." Most folks couldn't have handled it.
When she talks, you can feel her sensitivity, her vulnerability, and her humor. I love these interviews.
i miss her sooo much....when she left us i felt devastated but her songs live on
Dusty Springfield and The Pet Shop boys worked really well together and I am so glad that she enjoyed working with them as much as what she obviously did.
April 16, 1939: Mary Isabel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien (a.k.a. Dusty Springfield) is born in London. September 1, 1962: The Springfields, a British folk trio that includes Dusty and brother Tom Springfield, has a Top Twenty hit in the U.S. with "Silver Threads and Golden Needles." October 11, 1963/The Springfields perform their farewell concert in London. Nine days later, Dusty Springfield debuts onstage as a solo artist.
Bless her.
Wise, wise woman!
Top one, Dusty, hope your destiny is to perform in your next life!
Your a star!! for posting this. More clips would be most welcome.
Dusty never got the acolaides of what a great singer she was during her time alivebut when you hear her music,They realized what they missed out on.
Gone to soon. RIP 👸 princess.
Love to Dusty.
How sad that's all you noticed about this wonderful, gifted soul.
Dusty was considered a great singer in her time! Unfortunatly part of her career was overshadowed by the group frenzy of the 1960's and 1970's but her music was appreciated and her albums received critical acclaim but never sold huge numbers compared to the Beatles, Stones, Beach Boys, etc.
Thanks!
Who cares about her nationality she was just a great singer.
Hey Dusty was a legend i think she was born in Ireland and raised in ealing London, she spent ten years living in America does that make her American !? Dusty was teh white queen of soul R.I.P
She was great! If you like her then also search the music of Japans greatest singer Nakajima Miyuki..thanks for the video!
i just loove how she still had her english accent! and not a international one! you can tell that she was always herself! (take note JOSS STONE! you dnt have to act american to be big)
i love articulate women.
Do a search on Amazon there are 2 really good books that have been written about her and her life and death.
She was British through and through
She was born in England and her parents were Irish.
This is a lesson to us all about why we shouldn't really pigeonhole people.🥴
That's a weird comment. People die, and people make records. That's life. Dusty was the best!
Jessica may not be your cup of tea, but the world isn't a sad place because of her.
She was English,born in London of Irish descent. As around 10% of the English population is...
and she confirmed it onseveral occasion in her own way still a nice person though unusal in this business
they say that underneath she was a very insecure person and what not.....but she created that whole Dusty Springfield persona which was the invisionment ( is that a word? doesnt sound right but...) of what she always wanted to be like. Dusty was always an exterior, you may be right, underneath she was never happy with herself.
Someone very close to Dusty stated that she had everybody fooled in the studio, "Dusty knew exactly how great a singer she really was, that's why it (laying down her vocal) had to be perfect." It seems when in the studio Dusty insisted on perfection and was never really satisfied, and yet she knew she could get close to vocal perfection. I think she achieved it on numerous recordings. But she was humble in interviews which made her all the more appealing. My favorites "Look of Love" and "Windmills of Your Mind" "What are You Doing With The Rest of Your Life" but there are so many wonderful songs she gave us.
Her parents were Irish but she was born in London Edgware and then moved to High Wycombe which in my opinion means she was Brtish as she was born in Great Britain. Where do you think she was born? All the books I have read say she was born in the UK
How come u've only just found out 11 months ago? She was diagnosed with Cancer in 1995 & has been dead since 1999.
My Gosh .... talent is the issue here. Not her racial origin or ethncity. She had enough VOICE for 2 or 3 Countries to claim ....
When exactly was this filmed?
Every1 stop arguing about wheather she wuz British or Irish! Does it REALLY matter?
R u saying u knew her? How did u get 2 know her?
Boy, does she look normal! Beautiful nonetheless. Sorry for the expressions, but compared to her, Connie Francis and Dolly Parton look like aliens at that age.
BTW Wat year wuz this interview?
June 1990 I think
I think in her heart she was a very unhappy lady...
can someone tell me when that interview was?
and physical abuse of herself and domestic.
No, she actually Puerto Rican, born and raised in Bronx, New York on Jerome Avenue.
stop arguing my friends! she's actually polish!
I happen to know the Mother of Stephanie Pearson (she used to be my boss and who I know is a pretentious person, I'm being nice at this point) who is a friend of the Simpson family. Let me tell you, they are all phony, pretentious and they are not talented, or care a damn about anyone but themselves. People die, yes, but Dusty out classes them by millions and it's a shame that anyone would compare in any way...a Simpson to Dusty. I know first hand and it stinks!!!
great singer, but like most of them: a real head case! that's why i don't care who they want me to vote for, lol
No, she actually Puerto Rican, born and raised in Bronx, New York on Jerome Avenue.