I was going to make an April Fools joke, but instead of that this year:
I am taking time to remember Dusty Springfield, who Elton John called:
"The greatest white singer ever."
I didn't know her or her music until 1987 when the "Pet Shop boys" song what have I done to deserve this-- brought her to my attention.
Her style of singing was close to what Amy Winehouse has today. I didn't know it until later but Dusty also sung "Give me the night" The song was part of the "Corvette Summer" movie soundtrack. If you watch that movie its in the credits in the end of the show and appears in the movie during some scenes.
Dusty began her career in 1963, sang with many of the stars of that era, including Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross and Aretha Franklin.
She was not without scandal and controversy, but then again who isn't ?
Dusty passed away, of breast cancer March 2, 1999 aged 59. She passed away on the same day she was to be presented with the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth.
More info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dusty_Springfieldhttp://www.dusty-springfield.com/"Even though I never met you (Dusty) I could tell you were a class act".
Thank You Dusty for singing and touching many people's lives, including mine.
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When my Fiero acts up, I always think "What have I done to deserve this..."
[This message has been edited by htexans1 (edited 04-01-2009).]
