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REMEMBERING DUSTY . . .

[141] Dusty Springfield . . . A soul Diva. Now I have never said that about a white woman. But I am a music writer/music critic and I feel she interpreted music in such a soulful depth of feeling that I believe that an accurate statement. Since a young girl (who also sang as a child, started my first girl's group when I was 12, and I also sing today) Dusty was one of the best. I have often sang "Wishin' and Hopin'" - then and now! I listened to Dusty in Memphis last night and was moved anew! It hurt because I will never be able to hope to see her in concert someday to sing the wonderful music she did on this recording. I miss her more and more as the reality of her death sets in. My culture group of African American people loved her recording of "Brand New Me." She genuinely respected Black music and seemed to understand the intensity of the music; the joy, and upliftedness that exists in Black music as well as the suffering! I had known she had been ill for somr time - a year ago! I had asked on several occasions how she was, and wondered about her. Oh, sweet songstress . . . You sang your song . . . the melody . . . the notes flowed . . . did their kind of magic . . . Fly sweet songstress . . . fly . . . I will still be hearing you, Dusty . . . Love . . . Cosette.

Kafi Cosette Sondai
Duluth, Minnesota, USA (originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota)

[142] My first sight of Dusty was on the Ed Sullivan Show when I was just strolling thru my teen years. Love then, there, now, and always. Her voice sat in my mind well after the last note. Then my heart became involved. She was a very big part of my teen years. I am 49 years old now, and I still feel the same as I did when I was a teen. That's love. Goodbye for now.

William F. Coady
Boston, USA

[143] I must say that a little piece of me died when I heard the news of Dusty's passing. Whenever I think back on my teenage years, her music comes instantly to my mind. Her ability to translate a lyric and the brilliance of her talent will not be seen on the music scene for years to come. Fortunately, she has left us memories and her music that will carry us on. I truly will miss her.

Larry Ellis
Frankfort, Ky., USA

[144] Dusty, I love you more than any number . . . and numbers never stop.

Richard F. Pipes
Sydney, Australia

[145] Dusty Springfield is, was, and always will be a legend. "Son of a Preacher Man" to "Nothing Has Been Proved", and in between and beyond, Dusty was a pioneer in music and created a sound all her own. We miss you, Dusty.

Bill C.
Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA

[146] Dusty was a part of my life ever since the 1960s. Even though I'd never met her, or seen her in concert, I felt I knew her through her records. As long as I can hear her sing, Dusty will live on for me.

Bill Birch
Melbourne, Australia

[147] Ms. Springfield will be missed. After viewing Bravo's profile on the late pop singer, I was compelled to surf for more. Since I was a mere child in the '60s, it can be said that her music was not a part of my home, but I hope to make up for lost time. Her voice seemed to contain a dual-tonality; the melody along with a soft hue that placed her trademark on anything she performed. Thank you Dusty Springfield.

R. Walcott
Tampa, Florida, USA

[148] I love her music.

Edward Lewis
Burlington, New Jersey, USA

[149] I'm pretty sure I wore out my first record of "Wishin' and Hopin'" from 1964. I'm so happy that today I have the song on at least ten CDs. Dusty's influence on me remains strong. I think God must have needed a really good rock 'n' roll singer, because he just got the best! I miss you, Dusty.

David Mikelberg
New York City, USA

[150] Spent part of Saturday night dancing to Dusty with my god daughter aged 10 . . . late, loud and luscious. Dusty will be missed, but her music lives on with women of all ages.

Helenka
Brisbane, Australia

[151] What have I done to deserve this? Your death is a real pain for all Pet Shop Boys fans who love you and will never forget. Rest in Peace.

Rafal Podgorski
Warsaw, Poland

[152] I thank you for the dream . . . You are with us always! Love now and beyond.

Sue Elliston
Sacramento, California, via London, England

[153] I want to thank you for creating such an extensive and beautiful web tribute to an individual who has moved me like no other performer. I had to stop so many times and hold back the tears as I slowly unfold the story of the woman behind the songs. Your amazing site chronicles the struggle of a woman who had the guts to follow her intuition at a time when females where there as a mannequin vs. a thinking artist. To add to the blissful sadness of flipping through your site, Dusty's death makes it even tougher to read on - yet each picture and sentence I loved. Like crying my eyes out while I listened to Dusty in Memphis and longingly catching the heart-wrenching vocal inflections that Dusty is putting me through, I want to thank you so much for creating this website that is such a labor of love.

David Fish
California, USA

[154] Dusty, you were the sixties for me. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent with us. The pity is that we didn't see more of you. Rest in peace, knowing that we will never forget you. Your songs and voice will live forever.

Mike Palmer
Ickleford, England

[155] I remember when I was a young child seeing an old Motown Shindig-type show from the '60s. I was instantly captivated by this beautiful blond woman who sang with as much heart-and-soul as Aretha Franklin. As the years went by, I never forgot this lady named Dusty because I would hear her music from time to time on the Oldies radio stations. However, I never fully realized what an impact she made on me and the whole world until recently when I saw a documentary on her life. I am now in my early-twenties and I was so sad to learn that the beautiful voice of Dusty Springfield is silenced forever. But her music of hope and loss, pain and triumph will reach millions of new fans who never had the honor of seeing and hearing her live. Goodbye and God bless, Dusty . . . Thanks for everything!

M.R.B.
USA

[156] The loss of Dusty Springfield has caused an empty spot in my heart and soul. She was such a great person and singer. I believe that her single from 1964, "I Only Want To Be With You", is one of the greatest songs ever. Having played in rock and roll bands during the '60s, we used to play it several times a night. To this day, at the age of fifty, I still get a funny feeling every time I hear that song. Thank goodness Mr. Raymonde and Mr. Hawker wrote that song and most of all you, and only you, could have recorded it the way you did. Dusty, may you rock and roll forever in Heaven with the rest of the great ones. So as we say in Texas, rock and roll with the midnight sun, rock and roll till your days are done. A loyal fan forever.

Bob Sims
Breckenridge, Texas, USA

[157] Dear Dusty, just to say thank you. Find peace and happiness wherever you are. I can never forget you. You have been a part of my life for 30 years. Sing in peace . . . Jim

James Craig Heggie
Glasgow, Scotland

[158] How sad that so many should only now be reminded of such an extraordinary voice. Me, I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself. Bless you, Dusty.

Finch
Ireland

[159] Have a lot of fond memories of Dusty Springfield as a kid growing up in the 1960s. Her music added so much sophistication to the explosion of music that was taking place during the '60s with the Beatles, the Soul music scene, the beginnings of the Vietnam War, CCR, The Rolling Stones, and all the fluff one-hit wonders. The remarkable Dusty Springfield, who had such an incredible, beautiful, soulful sounding voice, gave me the best musical upbringing any one teenager of today could ever hope to ask for. All these years later, it's a sad time looking back at her career highlights.

Jeff Bilby
Massachusetts, USA

[160] Dusty was probably the best female crossover singer we've seem. Her ability to make both the music and lyric count is evident in her many recordings and performances. Her clear ability to inhabit the most wonderful and most sad experiences is now to be enjoyed by more people than ever. A fitting tribute.

Patrick
London, UK

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