The Pioneer of British Soul: Celebrating Dusty Springfield’s Legacy, 25 Years After Her Death
Published by Q Magazine Shortly after her first solo single, “I Only Want To Be With You”, became a top five hit in the UK, Dusty Springfield was asked how she was enjoying her success. “It's marvelous to be popular,” she said. “But foolish to think it will last.” It was typically self-effacing remark from […]
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Shortly after her first solo single, “I Only Want To Be With You”, became a top five hit in the UK, Dusty Springfield was asked how she was enjoying her success. “It's marvelous to be popular,” she said. “But foolish to think it will last.” It was typically self-effacing remark from a woman who would go on to become one of the most important British singers of all time. Whether it was calling her classic album Dusty in Memphis “rather overrated”, cranking up the volume in her headphones in the studio to drown out the sound of her own voice, or anxiety over her appearance, Dusty could never see…
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