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Dusty Springfield
1 catalogued object connected to Dusty Springfield.
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Biography
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Dusty Springfield (1939–1999) was a British singer whose records connected pop songwriting with American soul. After success with the folk trio the Springfields, she began her solo career with I Only Want to Be With You in 1963. Later singles included I Just Don’t Know What to Do With Myself and Son of a Preacher Man.
Her 1969 album Dusty in Memphis brought her together with Atlantic producers Jerry Wexler, Arif Mardin and Tom Dowd. In 1987, What Have I Done to Deserve This?, recorded with Pet Shop Boys, returned her to the charts.
Reviewed 2026-09-06Selected sources
- National Portrait Gallery — Dusty SpringfieldLife dates, early group, solo singles and Pet Shop Boys collaboration.
- Rhino — Dusty in MemphisAlbum date, Atlantic affiliation and producers.