Dusty Springfield - Dusty In Memphis (Philips 1969) 24-bit/96kHz Vinyl Rip

Sometimes memories distort or inflate the quality of recordings deemed legendary, but in the case of Dusty in Memphis, the years have only strengthened its reputation. The idea of taking England's reigning female soul queen to the home of the music she had mastered was an inspired one. The Jerry Wexler/Tom Dowd/Arif Mardin production and engineering team picked mostly perfect songs, and those that weren't so great were salvaged by Springfield's marvellous delivery and technique. This set has definitive numbers in "So Much Love," "Son of a Preacher Man," "Breakfast in Bed," "Just One Smile," "I Don't Want to Hear About It Anymore," and "Just a Little Lovin'". It's truly a disc deserving of its classic status. Richie Unterberger AMG

Tracklisting:

A1. Just A Little Lovin'

A2. So Much Love

A3. Son Of A Preacher Man

A4. I Don't Want To Hear It Anymore

A5. Don't Forget About Me

A6. Breakfast In Bed

A7. Just One Smile

B1. The Windmills Of Your Mind

B2. In The Land Of Make Believe

B3. No Easy Way Down

B4. I Can't Make It Alone

B5. I Want To Be A Free Girl (US only single released 1970)

B6. I Believe In You (US only single released 1971)

B7. What Do You Do When Love Dies (US only single released 1971)

B8. Haunted (US only single released 1971)

A1-A7, B1-B4 & B7 produced by Jerry Wexler, Tom Dowd & Arif Mardin
B5 produced by Gene Dozier & Roland Chambers
B8 produced by Jeff Barry.