Original released on LP Atlantic SD 8214
(US 1969, January 17)
(US 1969, January 17)
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 marvelous 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'" and three bonus tracks: an unreleased version of "What Do You Do When Love Dies", "Willie & Laura Mae Jones" and "That Old Sweet Roll (Hi-De-Ho)". It's truly a disc deserving of its classic status.
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There are several versions of this on CD with different selections of bonus tracks. My copy, which I picked up on eBay, is signed by Jerry Wexler.
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This classic album is part of the history of rock, according to "Rolling Stone" reviews it introduces a new kind of Soul music; more "poppy" and polished from my personal point of view
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