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‘Dusty…Definitely’: Dusty Springfield Co-Produces Herself
The 1968 album was the first to be co-produced by the singer herself.
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Features2 months ago‘Dream Weaver’: When Rick Nelson’s Dreams Were Unfulfilled
As the former pop idol adjusted his sound to suit more adult tastes, 'Dream Weaver' was one of his singles that missed the US bestsellers.
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Features7 months ago
‘I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself’: Dusty’s Delicate Ballad
In July 1964, Dusty reached into the Bacharach & David songbook for one of her classic covers.
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Features7 months ago
‘For Your Sweet Love’: Pastures New At Decca Records For Rick Nelson
The LP marked the star's debut at his new home of Decca Records.
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Features8 months ago
‘This Little Bird’: 18-Year-Old Marianne Faithfull Flies High
After initial Top 10 hits written by Jagger/Richards and by Jackie DeShannon, the teenage pop star's next success came with a John D. Loudermilk song.
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Features8 months ago
‘Ridin’ High’: Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Move On Up
The group were still 'Ridin' High' even without the help of Holland-Dozier-Holland.
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Features8 months ago
‘Hit Maker!’: Burt Bacharach Gets British Seal Of Approval
'Hit Maker!' completely missed the US charts, but became a significant success in the UK, where Burt recorded it.
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Features8 months ago
Best Songwriting Partnerships: The Dream Teams That Made The Hits
From the Jazz Age through to modern rock, great songwriting partnerships have provided some of popular music’s finest moments.
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Features8 months ago
‘Scott 2’: Secondary Steps Down Scott Walker’s Solo Path
Remembering the vocal stylist and songwriter's second solo sojourn.
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Features8 months ago
How Carpenters’ Self-Titled Album Defined 70s Pop Music
The duo’s self-titled third album is a superb piece of work, with hand-picked covers and equally striking originals.
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Features9 months ago
‘All The Time’: The Temptations Make A Soulful New Mark
The modern-day line-up of the Motown legends burnished their recorded legacy with their first new album in eight years.
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Features9 months ago
‘A Girl Called Dusty’: Dusty Springfield Makes Her Album Debut
With her first two hits already secured, anticipation was high for Springfield's album debut.
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Features9 months ago
‘Diana!’: Showtime In 1971 For Diana Ross
The newly solo Supreme charts with the album of her first TV special.
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Features10 months ago
‘Dusty In Memphis’: The Strange Story Of Springfield’s Indisputable Classic
Surprisingly unsuccessful at the time, the album has thankfully become a monument to the unique soulfulness of one of Britain’s finest-ever voices.
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Features2 years ago
From Herb Alpert To Quincy Jones: 20 Must-Hear A&M Albums
A small selection from the stunning archives of a truly great record label.
