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Dusty: The Classic Biography Revised and Updated
Dusty: The Classic Biography Revised and Updated
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Dusty Springfield was a pioneering pop singer and a musical pioneer. This classic biography is based on over forty-five original interviews with close friends and people who worked with her, exploring her life and legacy from a troubled childhood to 60s mod queen and solo star, to her struggles with addiction and mental health issues, and her status as an influential LGBT heroine and enduring pop icon.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2024
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
Dusty Springfield was a legendary pop singer who left an indelible mark on the music industry. Her career spanned several decades, from the 1960s hits like "I Only Want to Be With You," "Son of a Preacher Man," and "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" to her 80s collaboration with the Pet Shop Boys and beyond. She was a musical pioneer and the epitome of authentic white soul.
A member of the US Rock and Roll and UK Music Halls of Fame, international polls have consistently ranked Dusty among the best female pop artists of all time.
Twenty-five years after her passing, Dusty continues to fascinate and inspire. This classic biography is based on over forty-five original interviews with close friends and people who worked with her, including Sir Tom Jones, Lulu, legendary arranger Ivor Raymonde, and the late, great Atlantic Records trio, Jerry Wexler, Tom Dowd, and Arif Mardin, with whom she recorded her classic album "Dusty in Memphis."
The book delves into every aspect of Dusty's life and legacy, from her troubled childhood in the Home Counties to her rise to fame as a 1960s mod queen and solo star. It explores her struggles with addiction and mental health issues, as well as her status as an influential LGBT heroine and enduring pop icon.
Dusty Springfield's music and persona have had a lasting impact on popular culture, and her influence can be heard in the work of countless artists today. This biography provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the life and career of one of the greatest pop singers of all time.
Weight: 290g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789295863
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