Dusty Springfield - The Complete Atlantic Singles 1968-1971 - 2 x Vinyl LPs

2 LPs

In 1968, Dusty Springfield was already an international superstar with 15 hits under her belt for the Philips label when she decided it was time for a change. What followed was one of the most legendary and momentous label moves in pop music history: Dusty decamped to Atlantic Records, where, under the tutelage of Jerry Wexler, Tom Dowd, and Arif Mardin, she recorded one of the greatest albums of all time, Dusty in Memphis, and scored such indelible hits as "Son-of-A Preacher Man" and "The Windmills of Your Mind" before moving on to Philly soul ("A Brand New Me").

Real Gone Music have closely examined this crucial period in Dusty's career over the years, with three previous releases. But there remains one facet of her Atlantic period which has remained largely untouched: her singles.

The Complete Atlantic Singles 1968-1971 presents the A and B-sides of all dozen singles she recorded for the label in their original mono single mixes. These singular sides highlight how the move to a more R&B sound at Atlantic (also aided by producers Gamble & Huff and Jeff Barry with such players as The Memphis Boys and The Sweet Inspirations) brilliantly capitalized on the smoky tones of Dusty's mezzo-soprano to create some of the most potent blue-eyed soul ever recorded.

Mastered by Mike Milchner from original tape sources, annotated by Joe Marchese, and featuring copious photos, The Complete Atlantic Singles 1968-1971 is an absolute must for any Dusty devotee or any soul fan to boot.

Features:

    Both Sides of All Dozen Singles Recorded for Atlantic
    Hard-to-Find Original Mono Mixes
    Mastered by Mike Milchner from Original Tape Sources
    Annotated by Joe Marchese
    Gatefold Jacket
    Liner Notes & Photos

Selections
Side One:

    Son-of-A Preacher Man
    Just a Little Lovin' (Early in the Morning)
    Don't Forget about Me
    Breakfast in Bed
    The Windmills of Your Mind
    I Don't Want to Hear It Anymore

Side Two:

    Willie & Laura Mae Jones
    That Old Sweet Roll (Hi-De-Ho)
    In the Land of Make Believe
    So Much Love
    A Brand New Me
    Bad Case of the Blues

Side Three:

    Silly, Silly Fool
    Joe
    I Wanna Be a Free Girl
    Let Me Get in Your Way
    Lost
    Never Love Again

Side Four:

    What Good Is I Love You
    What Do You Do When Love Dies
    Haunted
    Nothing Is Forever
    I Believe in You
    Someone Who Cares