Dusty Springfield - Complete BBC Sessions
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Music CD Cover Artist: Dusty Springfield Edition: Music CD Audio: English (Original Language) Format: Import CD Release Date: 2007-06-11 Music Label: Universal I.S. Soundtracks:
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Free Music Notes for Complete BBC Sessions Album
Free Music Review: An Unexpected Treasure...
Hit: 5 Stars
The BBC Sessions were a rare pleasure- one that was TOTALLY unexpected.
Considering the nature of the recordings themselves, I just didnt anticipate enjoying it THAT much. Not to mention, I've never been much of a fan for live albums- they almost always seem to let me down.
Well, first of all, there is no audience here, which gives the set this unusual intimacy- you know you're hearing raw, live takes on these songs...but there's no applause.
We discover Dusty Springfield was truly a human dynamo in her early years, and these recordings are a testament to that. She gives such a rowdy performance on "Tossin' and Turnin'" that her voice is noticeably hoarse by song's end. We get several enjoyable renditions of her hits, ranging from merely good ("In the Middle of Nowhere") to great ("Little By Little", "Wishin' & Hopin'") to phenomonal ("I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself", "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" and a take on "Son of a Preacher Man" that is probably my new favorite live version).
A bunch of notable covers are mixed in between, many of which she never recorded for vinyl.
My favorite song here is probably Dusty's wild, rollicking cover of Charlie & Inez Foxx's "Mockingbird", featuring one of the Echoes singing with her (Douggie Reece?). For me, this trumps the album version she did of the song. It's that good.
if you're a casual Dusty fan, you'll enjoy it.
if you're a serious Dusty fan, this is essential.