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Definitely Dusty

Documentary looking at the life and work of soul and pop diva Dusty Springfield, using archive footage and interviews with fellow musicians including Elton John and Burt Bacharach.

Documentary looking at the life and work of soul and pop diva Dusty Springfield, singer of such classics as You Don't Have to Say You Love Me and Son of a Preacher Man, who was equally famous for her trademark panda eyes and blonde beehive.

Using archive footage and interviews shot in the UK and the US, it charts her progress from plain Catholic schoolgirl to glamorous star and ventures behind the extravagant image to reveal a complex and vulnerable character.

Featuring interviews with fellow musicians from a career spanning four decades, including Elton John, Burt Bacharach, Neil Tennant, Lulu and Martha Reeves.

Dusty's protective inner circle of friends have never spoken about her on camera before. Pat Rhodes, Dusty's personal secretary for her entire solo career, her manager Vicky Wickham, ardent fan-turned-backing singer Simon Bell and others talk about the highs and lows of the woman they knew and loved.

1 hour

Last on

Sun 27 Oct 2024 00:05

Music Played

  • Dusty Springfield & Barry Manilow

    Look of Love

  • Dusty Springfield

    Son of a Preacher Man

  • Dusty Springfield

    Goin' Back

  • Blossom Dearie

    Dusty Springfield

  • Dusty Springfield

    You Don't Have To Say You Love Me

  • Dusty Springfield

    All I See Is You

  • Dusty Springfield

    See All Her Faces

  • Dusty Springfield

    (Love Is Like A) Heatwave

  • Dusty Springfield

    Am I The Same Girl

  • The Lana Sisters

    Seven Little Girls Sitting in the Back Seat

  • The Lana Sisters

    Tintarella Di Luna

  • The Lana Sisters

    Buzzin'

  • The Springfields

    Silver Threads And Golden Needles

  • The Springfields

    Island of Dreams

  • The Springfields

    Maracabamba

  • Dusty Springfield

    Anna/El Baion

  • Mel Torm茅 & Dusty Springfield

    Let's Get Away From It All

  • Jimi Hendrix & Dusty Springfield

    Mockingbird

  • Dusty Springfield

    I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself

  • Dusty Springfield

    Gonna Build a Mountain

  • Dusty Springfield

    You Don't Have To Say You Love Me

  • Dusty Springfield

    I Only Want To Be With You

  • The Springfields

    Get Ready

  • Dusty Springfield

    Dancing in the Street

  • Dusty Springfield

    Wishin' and Hopin'

  • Dusty Springfield

    Can I Get A Witness

  • Dusty Springfield

    I Close My Eyes and Count to Ten

  • Dusty Springfield

    You Don't Own Me

  • Dusty Springfield

    Won't Be Long

  • Dusty Springfield

    Some of Your Lovin'

  • Dusty Springfield

    In the Land of Make Believe

  • Dusty Springfield

    Don't Forget About Me

  • Dusty Springfield

    Just A Little Lovin' Early In The Morning

  • Dusty Springfield

    I Don't Want To Hear It Anymore

  • Dusty Springfield

    Breakfast in Bed

  • Dusty Springfield

    Closet Man

  • Dusty Springfield

    Quiet Please There's A Lady On Stage

  • Dusty Springfield

    Packin' Up

  • Dusty Springfield

    Sandra (Pop Promo)

  • Dusty Springfield

    Soft Core

  • Pet Shop Boys & Dusty Springfield

    What Have I Done To Deserve This?

  • Pet Shop Boys & Dusty Springfield

    Nothing Has Been Proved

  • Dusty Springfield

    Where is a Woman to Go

  • Dusty Springfield

    Am I The Same Girl

  • Dusty Springfield

    No Easy Way Down

  • Dusty Springfield

    Son Of A Preacher Man

  • Pet Shop Boys

    What Have I Done To Deserve This?

  • Dusty Springfield

    Nothing Has Been Proved

Credit

Role Contributor
Producer Serena Cross

Broadcasts

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Dusty Springfield at the 麻豆社

A selection of Dusty Springfield's performances at the 麻豆社 from 1961 to 1995