for me this not only it brings back memories of an england i loved so much but also the Best lady singer in Britain n Like good wine she was getting better with age now she is singing in heaven fr the angels love her too
Oh for a television show with acts like this, wonderful, and they look happy too. What was the last decent regular variety show we had?, X factor dose not do it for me, not enough talent and no variety. i'm over 60 so is it an age thing?.
My Dad died the year this came out it was his last "Pop song" so to me this was the best! OK Dusty made her mark but the Springfields where as good as you get!
RIP Dusty, what a bright shining star you were, gone far too soon. This song reminds me of my sister Elaine and my friend Anne, we used to sing it driving home along the motorway at 3.0am after a night out clubbing, desperately trying to keep ourselves awake. Happy memories.....
I just heard this for the first time since i was a spotty teenager...Dusty..YOUR VOICE..it's amazing! I'd forgotten just how good... and I sang with you and my bro' Paul (who's up there with you)..at Liverpool Empire Christmas Panto a million years ago ..... Barry (Ryan)xx
Dusty Springbok as we called her somehow made life growing up wonderful. We had this disc, and played it hundreds of times. She was so wonderful. Believe "Silver Threads and Golden Needles" was on the flip side, another great song, but then anything was with Dusty singing it.
@neil03152 Hi there, I have an original UK single No 326557BF, the "b" side is a track called The Johnson Boys written by Paul Campbell. Hope this helps? Regards Hillfold.
no prob with the info - must be early onset of senile dementia on my part- many many thanks. perhaps Silver Threads was on an EP so answers on a postcard pl.!!
IT WAS LOVELY HEARING THAT SONG AGAIN. ALSO SAD THAT DUSTY PASSED AWAY AT SUCH A YOUNG AGE. WHILST SHE WAS GOING THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME, LINDA MCCARTNEY WAS VERY SUPPORTIVE (HAVING HAD BREAST CANCER) WHEN SHE PASSED AWAY DUSTY IT SEEMS LOST THE WILL TO LIVE. STILL WITH SONGS LIKE THIS, HER MEMORY WILL LIVE ON. RIP LINDA AND DUSTY.
They could sing this in your front room, and it would still sound just as good,Dusty's magical voice clear as crystal, and the great harmonies, miss Dusty so much.
@selseyball i send you peace and healing , i believe your brother is home and ok play dusty and link with your bro. use your 6s sence you will feel him draw close XXX
What a lovely song and what terrific harmony. First heard it in 1961 when I was at Kings College, Durham University, UK and as a poor student, I could not afford to buy the record. So I would thrill every time I heard it on the radio. Now thanks to your kind post, I can hear it again and again, any time. Wonderful memories. Thanks
What a lovely song and what terrific harmony. First heard it in 1961 when I was at Kings College, Durham University, UK and as a poor student, I could not afford to buy the record. So I would thrill every time I heard it on the radio. Now thanks to you kind post, I can hear it again and again, any time. Wonderful memories. Thanks
What a lovely song and what terrific harmony. First heard it in 1961 when I was at Kings College, Durham University, UK and as a poor student, I could not afford to buy the record. So I would thrill everytime I heard it on the radio. Now thanks to you kind post, I can hear it again and again, any time. Wonderful memories. Thanks
The reason why Dusty spiralled into a black hole of substance abuse and domestic violence, Colindominy, had to do with the fact she was not straight. Had she grown up in more enlightened times, maybe she would have led a happier life. Then again, the sweetness and sadness of her voice would have probably disappeared without the bigotry she had to endure...
You're so right Colindominy. The Springfields were a mighty talented group of people and Dusty blossomed as a solo artist but she never had the soaring vocal talents of Judith Durham,surely one of the greats of this decade. I wonder if The Springfields aimed this at the U.S. market as the 'twang' is so accented it is almost nasal. I love The Springfields but I, too am with the Seekers on this one.
Dusty was SO : humble, sweet, talented, sensitive. Talented with a god-given singing voice. How sad that she befell to her later substance-abuse + related illnesses. It seems that so often the BEST talent gets undeservingly afflicted - ultra-talented artists of such-sweet deep-inside character. Take the Matchless Brian Wilson & his hell of the late 60s & even more so in the mid 70s to the mid 80s. But he was lucky - he was spared, he recovered - & look at the ace music he's given us since 2000
As an aside, notice Dusty looking suddenly uncomfortable at times. Because she was being hit on the bum by the bloke on the left by his fret and hand - very, very naughty boy! If only he knew that she is supposed to bark up another tree, or did he?
@NearAbbeyRoadOK. one and a half at a push, ok one, she was totally sapphic. I am happy with that, and I sense you are as well. Praise Dusty the singer, even if her chuff was reduandant apart from toys. It is better these days for said people, not many of us mind, especially in Europe. Come to Europe to be gay, but don't chat me up, nor accusing when I turn you down as a some sort of psychological denier, and all that gay crap talk. All the best anyways, gays, these days, praise, cheeky fucks.
Is this an intentional take off of a country western style. I love this song even though they aren't performing how I remember. Makes me want to grab a cowboy hat and shout "Yeee Haaaa".
Typical Cold war propaganda - "Far, far away from the mad Russian crowd" is a slur on the proletariat, The "Island of Deams" is clearly an offshore tax haven for the bourgoisee. Why can't people ever sing wonderful, innocent songs in beautiful voices? And where is my medication, ffs?
The one mike thing sort of creates a synergy between the members of the group...as opposed to moden rock groups scattered all over the stage..... but at first Dusty does seem a little annoyed.
In those days the bands had to group together to get in shot as the large cameras had no zoom lens' with only a few of them about. Not like today with tiny hand held jobs all over with massive zooms.
Dusty is being hit on the back by the guitar. He brother pulls her back by a nudge as she leans too far forward at one point.
love this prob not quite old enough to really remember it but reminds me of my mum who passed away 6 years ago she was a huge dusty fan just 1 question about yhis vid does anyone else think that dusty seems uncomfortable between the 2 guys i know 1 is her brother
Back on 18 March 1982 my wife was giving birth to our daughter at Newport Isle of Wight hospital. Some workers outside had a radio going and this song was played 30 minutes before our daughter was born. It was a very special song, played on a special occaision completely unbeknownst to the workmen Our lovely daughter is 29 tomorrow is getting married this year and gave us a beautiful grandson 18 month ago -how time flies
My Dad died the year this came out it was his last "Pop song" so to me this was the best! OK Dusty made her mark but the Springfields where as good as you get!
This is sucha lovely song and my boss is the beautiful Mike Hurst on the left. He is amazing and has been such an inspiration to me ever since i met him. He has taught me so much and can always make me smile. Lots of time respect and love for Mike Hurst! :) xxxx
Had a real soft spot for the verse - "Far far away...." we moved to Aust. 5 years later. As far as putting the girls in an order - Helen, Judy, Pet, Dusty & Sandie( had a kid crush on them all - well maybe not Helen! ) the one thing that Dusty had above the others was SOUL....just ask Martha, Gladys & Aretha. right on !
how beautiful it is to hear a song without all the shite that's generated from computers. this is a fine example of pure and simple, yet stunning vocals from the heart, without all the gimmicks. bless you springfields, it's certainly a lesson for the 21st generation to take heed of.
@IrisMG : Couldn't agree more. I still like a bit of good hard rock, but the older I get, the more I find I prefer proper singing (with feeling, REAL feeling, not just wandering all over the melody till it's totally lost), backed by just a few instruments (proper ones, not synths), preferably acoustic. BTW, if you like this style of singing: ever listened to some early Gallagher & Lyle? Check out Mrs Canatelli's, Willie, Seeds of Change ... all on here somewhere.
To say "Get another microphone"......then you don't realise that this sound comes from meeting at the mic which was the proffesional way of bringing harmony together.
So simple and beautiful. What lovely songs Tom Springfield wrote, and sang. No need for the pyrotechnics you see today; just plain, simple singing. Utterly lovely.
Bear in mind this is 1961 everything was single track mono sharing a mic was the norm far better and realist that the computer generated x factor crap we have today.. dusty as ever gorgeous and bang on pitch as tom and mike nothing fake here just pure harmony and a joy to behold the worlds a sadder place without her ...
@TheTruckman2010 Very well-put! I've loved Dusty ever since this group had their hit "Silver Threads"....her death was a loss for all of us who love good music.
@TheTruckman2010: 100% concur re your comments + the mega-talented musical virtues of The Springfields. This song was a smash for The Springfields .. but Tom actually wrote the song for his good pal, Athol Guy of the uber-famous Australian Folk-Group, the Seekers, if angelic Judith Durham is to be believed. Both of these groups' song versions are SUBLIME to the ear. But, Judith really was THE ONE who 'carried' The Seekers' - her voice was 100% A-Grade crystal. Dusty : I'd say 95%, side-by-side.
@TheTruckman2010:One more offering - before I go. You cognisantly refer to the effective old 1961 recording-studio technique of everyone - ALL the singers - lead + multi-background harmonies .. the lot - gathered around a single mike suspended down from above at just the HEIGHT from the singers' heads - making their THROATS face fully upward &, clear. THAT was the GREAT, legendary Brian Wilson's studio secret, as well - right thru'out the 60s. No wonder the Beach Boys Harmonies are priceless.
I think the Seekers studio version is better than the Springfields version because the Springfields studio version had the annoying string accompaniment. This live version however is better than both of the studio version, even though it is less sound quality. Anyone else agree?
@AcademicChallenger When first seeing this clip, I also did a ranking of all three recordings you mention, and yes, I'm definitely 100% in agreement with you.
foresburgers-i too had a problem in deciding which was the better version seekers,or springfields , a mate in aus did me a tape where a verse was done by seekers,then springfields etc to the end still couldnt decide,just loved them both ,now lost tape,so will never really make up my mind, all i know is they were two of the most tallented groups ever, in i hasten to add my humble opinion
@Usurped Yes Dan O'brien (Tom Springfield) was her brother. He wrote a couple of hits for The Seekers. The other guy Tim Feild was an author of more than a dozen books about Sufism and spirituality.
@dunbunter Hi Thanks! I though one was her brother, I saw then in concert in the 60's but Dusty had left then if I remember correctly, but they were great singers!
Strange how an old sow like Susan Boyle gets over 100 million views singing someone elses tune yet this has only has178k views. Shameful if you ask me.
Man, Tom was such a great songwriter (check out all of the hits by The Seekers), but Dusty seems a bit out of character here. She must have felt like a caged tiger or something singing this kind of stuff. We should all be thankful that she didn't pursue the folk music career route!
An absolute classic that I never get tired of hearing.
MartinCube42 2 weeks ago
what year is this from i know its early sixties
stumpydolphin 2 weeks ago
for me this not only it brings back memories of an england i loved so much but also the Best lady singer in Britain n Like good wine she was getting better with age now she is singing in heaven fr the angels love her too
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@polygamous1 couldn't have said it better myself
JOHNUK121 3 weeks ago
Ah jings this makes me feel good
stevies5 1 month ago
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stevies5 1 month ago
Brilliant harmony, great song, great singers.
mccawolaf59 1 month ago
I prefer the Seekers singing this
mountainrover 1 month ago
Oh for a television show with acts like this, wonderful, and they look happy too. What was the last decent regular variety show we had?, X factor dose not do it for me, not enough talent and no variety. i'm over 60 so is it an age thing?.
lightlycrazed 1 month ago
My Dad died the year this came out it was his last "Pop song" so to me this was the best! OK Dusty made her mark but the Springfields where as good as you get!
zonkozonko 1 month ago
RIP Dusty, what a bright shining star you were, gone far too soon. This song reminds me of my sister Elaine and my friend Anne, we used to sing it driving home along the motorway at 3.0am after a night out clubbing, desperately trying to keep ourselves awake. Happy memories.....
3moonriver 1 month ago
I just heard this for the first time since i was a spotty teenager...Dusty..YOUR VOICE..it's amazing! I'd forgotten just how good... and I sang with you and my bro' Paul (who's up there with you)..at Liverpool Empire Christmas Panto a million years ago ..... Barry (Ryan)xx
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Dusty was class, class, class. We miss you babes.
woffus 1 month ago
When was this released- about 1963?
reginaDeviant 2 months ago
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pzolsky 2 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
One "micrrophone" & they all crowed around it, back & forth!! Fantastic.
Little did "Dusty" know that in a year or so, She would "Explode" into a
"Super Star", an "Icon", never to be replaced!
RIP Dusty. You will always be remembered, in our hearts.
desert3347 2 months ago
Dusty Springbok as we called her somehow made life growing up wonderful. We had this disc, and played it hundreds of times. She was so wonderful. Believe "Silver Threads and Golden Needles" was on the flip side, another great song, but then anything was with Dusty singing it.
neil03152 2 months ago
@neil03152 Hi there, I have an original UK single No 326557BF, the "b" side is a track called The Johnson Boys written by Paul Campbell. Hope this helps? Regards Hillfold.
hillfold 2 months ago
@hillfold
no prob with the info - must be early onset of senile dementia on my part- many many thanks. perhaps Silver Threads was on an EP so answers on a postcard pl.!!
neil03152 2 months ago
Respond to this video... Great video, good to actually see them performing live.
hillfold 2 months ago
Dusty was really Mary O Brien, of Irish extraction I believe
solsticecelt1 2 months ago
Terrific Trio.
Bird on Wings.
BerryVamp 3 months ago
This really is a cracker.I have loved it for SO many years.
ppaulmorris 3 months ago
Wonderful, this was my favourite childhood song. I was in awe of Dusty then and still am. She was so beautiful.
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Great
billy123174 3 months ago
They were a great act. Dusty was the star, but their ahrmonies were very nice.
Jigaboo123456 3 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for The Springfields
she was/is rthe best female singer this country has EVER produced
gongadin1 3 months ago
IT WAS LOVELY HEARING THAT SONG AGAIN. ALSO SAD THAT DUSTY PASSED AWAY AT SUCH A YOUNG AGE. WHILST SHE WAS GOING THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME, LINDA MCCARTNEY WAS VERY SUPPORTIVE (HAVING HAD BREAST CANCER) WHEN SHE PASSED AWAY DUSTY IT SEEMS LOST THE WILL TO LIVE. STILL WITH SONGS LIKE THIS, HER MEMORY WILL LIVE ON. RIP LINDA AND DUSTY.
gilllew 3 months ago
Great old video!!..I remember this song so well from my early years!!..brings a lump to my throat!!!
MrSeventiesMan1 4 months ago
Dusty Springfield at her best - sad, sad loss
TV175mod 4 months ago
RIP Dusty. Beautiful voice consumate professional.sadly missed and always will be.
jonstann1 4 months ago 2
Tom was the songwriter for The Seekers if I remember right.
baird55aus 4 months ago
Loved this song from the first time I heard it all those years ago.
Often copied never bettered.
MegaSamas 4 months ago
Notice how in this live performance, very similar to live performances by The Seekers Dustys natural accent, like Judiths comes through.
Absolutely timeless music/songs amazing to think nearly 50 years old.
I think its worth noting that an awful lot of todays youngsters like this sort of music as well
dw69ful 5 months ago
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@dw69ful Magic - real magic - will always continue......
Factnotfictionpeople 4 months ago
Timeless, unlike music of today.
lordofthemanor67 5 months ago
@lordofthemanor67 Oh yes
old65rocker 5 months ago
Amazing watching this. Thanks so much for sharing.
dinarathirty 6 months ago 2
bloke on the left is right dirty wind up, notice when Dusty flinches when he touches her arse.
yippitydodah 6 months ago 2
They could sing this in your front room, and it would still sound just as good,Dusty's magical voice clear as crystal, and the great harmonies, miss Dusty so much.
MrMymanalishi 6 months ago 18
To think I used to bunk of school just to listen to this song and others like it, now I bunk off work to do the same thing.
17DJLOVER 6 months ago 2
I am gonna play this song every day as it reminds me of my beloved brother stephen hiscott who passed away on the 4th of july 2011 xxxxxx
selseyball 6 months ago 49
@selseyball I'm sorry for you. My brother passed away 27th of june 1997, way yo early.
dunbunter 5 months ago
@selseyball So very sorry to hear about your brother.
whiskey1951 4 months ago
@selseyball R.I.P. Stephen... this song reminds me of my childhood and my late parents ....xx
rosie15952 4 months ago
@rosie15952 It's funny how a great song make's you think of family member's who have recently departed!! i will never forget xx
selseyball 1 month ago
@selseyball god bless your bro
exxkaliber 3 months ago
@selseyball i send you peace and healing , i believe your brother is home and ok play dusty and link with your bro. use your 6s sence you will feel him draw close XXX
wilkevwilkev 1 month ago
@wilkevwilkev thank you my friend xx
selseyball 1 month ago
@selseyball :-((
janzatart 1 month ago
My Auntie Phillys was a total lesbo - a wonderful woman. More like an Uncle to me to tell you the truth...
She wondered when I caught an eel down the small river from her. She lived many happy years with her "friend" there.A wonderful person. Ladytron,
watch?v=z_BSfkTFQ4M
yippitydodah 6 months ago
leave my arse alone boys, says Dusty....
yippitydodah 6 months ago
I have loved this song for many many years. You can actually hear the words. This is real music to the ears.They were a great group.
brrynefin1946 6 months ago
More Seekers, watch?v=Mpd_9l9w4RI
yippitydodah 6 months ago
The Sekers were many years latter, it is said, but who knowns what songs were being sung Austrailia in Melbourne in late 1950's. Barbershop-like?
yippitydodah 6 months ago
Already Dusty was developing that unique solo sound of hers...
rasputin63 7 months ago
Taking nothing away from the much revered Springfields, Australian group The Seekers did a great job of Island Of Dreams here on Youtube
forsburgers 7 months ago 2
@forsburgers
The Seekers are brilliant,
watch?v=4Ga9Bs4fzSY
yippitydodah 7 months ago
Great song!
Kuekator 7 months ago
An inspiring song that touches something personal in each of us. The chord changes are splendidly haunting.
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What a lovely song and what terrific harmony. First heard it in 1961 when I was at Kings College, Durham University, UK and as a poor student, I could not afford to buy the record. So I would thrill every time I heard it on the radio. Now thanks to your kind post, I can hear it again and again, any time. Wonderful memories. Thanks
etransform 7 months ago
What a lovely song and what terrific harmony. First heard it in 1961 when I was at Kings College, Durham University, UK and as a poor student, I could not afford to buy the record. So I would thrill every time I heard it on the radio. Now thanks to you kind post, I can hear it again and again, any time. Wonderful memories. Thanks
etransform 7 months ago
What a lovely song and what terrific harmony. First heard it in 1961 when I was at Kings College, Durham University, UK and as a poor student, I could not afford to buy the record. So I would thrill everytime I heard it on the radio. Now thanks to you kind post, I can hear it again and again, any time. Wonderful memories. Thanks
etransform 7 months ago
Punchy song well performed. Dusty should have remained with the group rather than going sole...she might have then been still alive today!
PortsladeBySea 7 months ago
they sound pretty good ..... that guy on the right looks like he has a thin plastic mask on
frizzlefrap 7 months ago
@frizzlefrap
That is Dusty's brother.
NearAbbeyRoad 7 months ago
The reason why Dusty spiralled into a black hole of substance abuse and domestic violence, Colindominy, had to do with the fact she was not straight. Had she grown up in more enlightened times, maybe she would have led a happier life. Then again, the sweetness and sadness of her voice would have probably disappeared without the bigotry she had to endure...
nosferatudasvampir 8 months ago
You're so right Colindominy. The Springfields were a mighty talented group of people and Dusty blossomed as a solo artist but she never had the soaring vocal talents of Judith Durham,surely one of the greats of this decade. I wonder if The Springfields aimed this at the U.S. market as the 'twang' is so accented it is almost nasal. I love The Springfields but I, too am with the Seekers on this one.
forsburgers 8 months ago
@forsburgers
"I wonder if The Springfields aimed this at the U.S. market as the 'twang' is so accented it is almost nasal."
All English singers sang with American accents at the time, until the Beatles came along who sang with Liverpool accents - which is nasally.
In a southern English accent, sing, "save the larst darnce for me". It sounds ridiculous. Liverpudlians had no such hadicap. :)
NearAbbeyRoad 7 months ago
Awe Dusty ,,, you went away too soon
123kateboo 8 months ago
i cant believe 6 people dislike prob.love X factor manufactured rubbish
ronkeepfit2 8 months ago
Dusty was SO : humble, sweet, talented, sensitive. Talented with a god-given singing voice. How sad that she befell to her later substance-abuse + related illnesses. It seems that so often the BEST talent gets undeservingly afflicted - ultra-talented artists of such-sweet deep-inside character. Take the Matchless Brian Wilson & his hell of the late 60s & even more so in the mid 70s to the mid 80s. But he was lucky - he was spared, he recovered - & look at the ace music he's given us since 2000
colindominy 8 months ago
Wow Dusty looks great here.
MikeHudson65 8 months ago
Wo bekomme ich die Noten von dem Lied her?????
rammsteinthebest3 8 months ago
Dont they look cool...love it
manaiaz2 8 months ago
i think her brother on the left ate a hambuger with onions for lunch.
RJiminez51 8 months ago
Just a point in 1961 "Gay" meant happy! Just thought I should point this out.
zonkozonko 8 months ago
As an aside, notice Dusty looking suddenly uncomfortable at times. Because she was being hit on the bum by the bloke on the left by his fret and hand - very, very naughty boy! If only he knew that she is supposed to bark up another tree, or did he?
yippitydodah 8 months ago
@yippitydodah
She must have a very high bum then. :)
NearAbbeyRoad 8 months ago
@yippitydodah
Dusty barked up two trees. :)
NearAbbeyRoad 8 months ago
@NearAbbeyRoadOK. one and a half at a push, ok one, she was totally sapphic. I am happy with that, and I sense you are as well. Praise Dusty the singer, even if her chuff was reduandant apart from toys. It is better these days for said people, not many of us mind, especially in Europe. Come to Europe to be gay, but don't chat me up, nor accusing when I turn you down as a some sort of psychological denier, and all that gay crap talk. All the best anyways, gays, these days, praise, cheeky fucks.
yippitydodah 7 months ago
Absolutely stunning harmonies..such talent..brilliant.
ronninj 8 months ago
Is this an intentional take off of a country western style. I love this song even though they aren't performing how I remember. Makes me want to grab a cowboy hat and shout "Yeee Haaaa".
pragnerp 9 months ago
@pragnerp
No US. British folky music merging into pop at the time.
NearAbbeyRoad 8 months ago
@TheOmnibot Well spotted mate, I think irony is a bit beyond ajmab.
andygermaine 9 months ago
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Wonderful harmony.
Hair spray and leering brylcreemed backers.
Right on. Very period.
Vintage.
redoler 9 months ago
Wonderful harmony.
Hair spray and leering brylcreemed backers.
Right on.
redoler 9 months ago
@TheOmnibot - I posted because whether joke or not his silly comments insulted a great song. Looks like you fell for me being serious...mate
ajmab15 9 months ago
@ajmab15 You really are a doughnut mate. Can't you see the irony when I say "Why can't people sing wonderful, innocent songs in beautiful voices?"
You've been had three times.1) Yes I was joking and 2) yes I think it's really a wonderful, innocent song - sung beautifully.
3) You cannot fall for someone being serious.
andygermaine 9 months ago
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@ajmab15 You really are a doughnut mate. Can't you see the irony when I say "Why can't people sing wonderful, innocent songs in beautiful voices?"
You've been had three times.1) Yes I was joking and 2) yes I think it's really a wonderful, innocent song - sung beautifully.
3) You cannot fall for someone being serious.
andygermaine 9 months ago
@ajmab15 You really are a doughnut mate. Can't you see the irony when I say "Why can't people sing wonderful, innocent songs in beautiful voices?"
You've been had three times.1) Yes I was joking and 2) yes I think it's really a wonderful, innocent song - sung beautifully.
3) You cannot fall for someone being serious.
andygermaine 9 months ago
I used to listen to them on the Colgate Palmolive hit parade back in the '60's. They're great!
GilgilKenya 9 months ago
Still gorgeous,,I just love it, always have.
ronninj 9 months ago
So basic and so great. Can't behind effects like today.
pigjubby 9 months ago
Isn't it just "Far, far away from the mad rushing crowd"? That's what it says if you look up the lyrics of the song on the internet.
ajmab15 9 months ago
@ajmab15 Doh!!!!
andygermaine 9 months ago
Typical Cold war propaganda - "Far, far away from the mad Russian crowd" is a slur on the proletariat, The "Island of Deams" is clearly an offshore tax haven for the bourgoisee. Why can't people ever sing wonderful, innocent songs in beautiful voices? And where is my medication, ffs?
andygermaine 9 months ago
@andygermaine ,,,,,,you make I chuckle very muchly!!
woody7075 8 months ago
Loved this song as a child, and love it now.
241357 9 months ago
LOOKS, VOICES, TALENT!
DUSTY, A "Super Star" Being Born Here!!
desert3347 10 months ago
God, Do I Love "Dusty" or What!!!!
47yesican 10 months ago
Those were the days of "Two Way Family Favourites" every Sunday Lunchtime on BFN here in Germany. After that "The Clitheroe Kid". :-)Michael Wever
kofola1973 10 months ago
Already A SUPER STAR!! DUSTY Didn't Know Yet, But She Would Find Out
A Couple Of Years Later! RIP Dusty
Ilvcamusic 10 months ago
Super Song !
VideoClubMuenchen 10 months ago
You can not help but enjoy this singing and song.
brrynefin1946 10 months ago
The one mike thing sort of creates a synergy between the members of the group...as opposed to moden rock groups scattered all over the stage..... but at first Dusty does seem a little annoyed.
notsuretwo 10 months ago
@notsuretwo
In those days the bands had to group together to get in shot as the large cameras had no zoom lens' with only a few of them about. Not like today with tiny hand held jobs all over with massive zooms.
Dusty is being hit on the back by the guitar. He brother pulls her back by a nudge as she leans too far forward at one point.
NearAbbeyRoad 8 months ago
love this prob not quite old enough to really remember it but reminds me of my mum who passed away 6 years ago she was a huge dusty fan just 1 question about yhis vid does anyone else think that dusty seems uncomfortable between the 2 guys i know 1 is her brother
gotitnow88 10 months ago
Back on 18 March 1982 my wife was giving birth to our daughter at Newport Isle of Wight hospital. Some workers outside had a radio going and this song was played 30 minutes before our daughter was born. It was a very special song, played on a special occaision completely unbeknownst to the workmen Our lovely daughter is 29 tomorrow is getting married this year and gave us a beautiful grandson 18 month ago -how time flies
petelucas51 10 months ago
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My Dad died the year this came out it was his last "Pop song" so to me this was the best! OK Dusty made her mark but the Springfields where as good as you get!
zonkozonko 10 months ago
This is sucha lovely song and my boss is the beautiful Mike Hurst on the left. He is amazing and has been such an inspiration to me ever since i met him. He has taught me so much and can always make me smile. Lots of time respect and love for Mike Hurst! :) xxxx
DancerQueenGemz 10 months ago
Had a real soft spot for the verse - "Far far away...." we moved to Aust. 5 years later. As far as putting the girls in an order - Helen, Judy, Pet, Dusty & Sandie( had a kid crush on them all - well maybe not Helen! ) the one thing that Dusty had above the others was SOUL....just ask Martha, Gladys & Aretha. right on !
MrByrdbath 10 months ago
how beautiful it is to hear a song without all the shite that's generated from computers. this is a fine example of pure and simple, yet stunning vocals from the heart, without all the gimmicks. bless you springfields, it's certainly a lesson for the 21st generation to take heed of.
zes2104 10 months ago 2
God, Dusty Was So Young & Beautiful As Always! I Love How They Croud Around The "mike" Then They Start Swaying!!
Dusty, Can't Get Enough Of Her.
47yesican 11 months ago
Great song for ANY day. I'd love for folk songs - actual singing - to make a resurgence.
IrisMG 11 months ago
@IrisMG : Couldn't agree more. I still like a bit of good hard rock, but the older I get, the more I find I prefer proper singing (with feeling, REAL feeling, not just wandering all over the melody till it's totally lost), backed by just a few instruments (proper ones, not synths), preferably acoustic. BTW, if you like this style of singing: ever listened to some early Gallagher & Lyle? Check out Mrs Canatelli's, Willie, Seeds of Change ... all on here somewhere.
Krzyszczynski 2 months ago
Have to disagree there ...none have the range or clarity of J. Durham but anyway all damn good.
bazthehandyman 11 months ago
God, I can't stop watching this!
Dusty so beautiful and with the Voice of an Angel.
Ilvcamusic 11 months ago
"I wandered the streets and the GAY crowded places". How prophetic and sad. The very first words of one of her very first hit songs. RIP Dusty.
rorigiles 11 months ago
Dusty was absolutely brill but no one ever has topped Judith Durham.
bazthehandyman 11 months ago
@bazthehandyman Its very close but I rate Helen Shapiro number 1 followed by Judy Durham Pet Clarke Dusty and Sandie Shaw
burnley5960 11 months ago
To say "Get another microphone"......then you don't realise that this sound comes from meeting at the mic which was the proffesional way of bringing harmony together.
bazthehandyman 11 months ago
Wow.....awesome!!.....magic sound.
bazthehandyman 11 months ago
A very long time ago, but I still love it!!!!!!
sybillastube 11 months ago
Great song for the day...
BridgeFolkNavan 1 year ago
Beautiful!
flyingfrenchfifer 1 year ago
Talent. Pure talent. Simple
ThatMinidotCom 1 year ago
Love this song.
tesseract8 1 year ago
Love this song..
tesseract8 1 year ago
Love it , Love it, wonderful
TheNigelc8 1 year ago
Pure nostalgie, mooi toch!
grizzlyenskippy 1 year ago
got to love Dusty...........
theSupertonesurf 1 year ago 2
So simple and beautiful. What lovely songs Tom Springfield wrote, and sang. No need for the pyrotechnics you see today; just plain, simple singing. Utterly lovely.
pauline5248 1 year ago 10
@pauline5248 i agree with you ,,,, cried when i listened to this song ,,, so much lovely memories and hey , i,m not a soppy person honest
123kateboo 6 months ago
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this song makes a good lullaby, I used to sing this to my daughter at bedtime when she was a baby. I just missed being pregnant.
oiiiiiiiier 1 year ago
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oiiiiiiiier 1 year ago
the guy on the left looks a bit dizzy from the hairspray fumes
pzolsky 1 year ago
this actually looks to be about 1962 or 1963..great song.
underrated group
sps242 1 year ago
She rules the song wonderfully
yaakov4041 1 year ago
Bear in mind this is 1961 everything was single track mono sharing a mic was the norm far better and realist that the computer generated x factor crap we have today.. dusty as ever gorgeous and bang on pitch as tom and mike nothing fake here just pure harmony and a joy to behold the worlds a sadder place without her ...
TheTruckman2010 1 year ago 28
@TheTruckman2010 Very well-put! I've loved Dusty ever since this group had their hit "Silver Threads"....her death was a loss for all of us who love good music.
nicodagger 1 year ago
@TheTruckman2010 sad to hear she passed away, such a gorgeous voice.....
HITHEREFOLKS 11 months ago
@TheTruckman2010
It was 1963, not 1961. MIke Hurst is on the left. He became a big record producer, with many hits.
NearAbbeyRoad 8 months ago
@TheTruckman2010: 100% concur re your comments + the mega-talented musical virtues of The Springfields. This song was a smash for The Springfields .. but Tom actually wrote the song for his good pal, Athol Guy of the uber-famous Australian Folk-Group, the Seekers, if angelic Judith Durham is to be believed. Both of these groups' song versions are SUBLIME to the ear. But, Judith really was THE ONE who 'carried' The Seekers' - her voice was 100% A-Grade crystal. Dusty : I'd say 95%, side-by-side.
colindominy 8 months ago
@TheTruckman2010:One more offering - before I go. You cognisantly refer to the effective old 1961 recording-studio technique of everyone - ALL the singers - lead + multi-background harmonies .. the lot - gathered around a single mike suspended down from above at just the HEIGHT from the singers' heads - making their THROATS face fully upward &, clear. THAT was the GREAT, legendary Brian Wilson's studio secret, as well - right thru'out the 60s. No wonder the Beach Boys Harmonies are priceless.
colindominy 8 months ago
Pure class.
MrAlohashirt 1 year ago
just fantastic...
greatnovice 1 year ago
Tom Springfield was so talented and wrote some beautiful melodies, including this. But Dusty shone like a star..
pauline5248 1 year ago 11
Listening to Dusty makes me realise how lucky we were to grow up in the 60s, with a seemingly unending flow of really talented musicians and singers.
afmacdonald55 1 year ago 5
This is Milke Hurst on the left. Tim Field had left the group by then
barneswriter 1 year ago
Ich liebe Dusty Springfields Stimme!
filius44 1 year ago
I think the Seekers studio version is better than the Springfields version because the Springfields studio version had the annoying string accompaniment. This live version however is better than both of the studio version, even though it is less sound quality. Anyone else agree?
AcademicChallenger 1 year ago
@AcademicChallenger When first seeing this clip, I also did a ranking of all three recordings you mention, and yes, I'm definitely 100% in agreement with you.
60moo 1 year ago
@AcademicChallenger Not a chance! The Springfields versions win easily over the Seekers.
closedcircle1 1 year ago
seekers version was great but dustys voice is to die for
bikerdodge 1 year ago 3
Some funny looks for the guys from Dusty
Come on guys, give the lady some room...get another microphone ffs !
theplanetking 1 year ago
Mais c'est tout simplement génial !!!
Number ONE on Radio Bon Esprit 1512 Khz somewhere in Paris ...
radiotelebonesprit 1 year ago
love this great posting
kind regards
MASTERMIKY4 1 year ago 2
Perfection
waffoorn 1 year ago
brilliant song xxxx
lilnell4rip 1 year ago
Who is the author and who is the composer of this song ?
yaakov4041 1 year ago
@yaakov4041 The man on the right.
andygermaine 1 year ago
@andygermaine
Thank you very much. According to wikipedia his name is Mike Hurst.
yaakov4041 1 year ago
foresburgers-i too had a problem in deciding which was the better version seekers,or springfields , a mate in aus did me a tape where a verse was done by seekers,then springfields etc to the end still couldnt decide,just loved them both ,now lost tape,so will never really make up my mind, all i know is they were two of the most tallented groups ever, in i hasten to add my humble opinion
jackscholesbramall 1 year ago
What a gem
old65rocker 1 year ago
Does anyone know what happened to the two boys after Dusty left? and was one Dustys brother?
Usurped 1 year ago
@Usurped Yes Dan O'brien (Tom Springfield) was her brother. He wrote a couple of hits for The Seekers. The other guy Tim Feild was an author of more than a dozen books about Sufism and spirituality.
dunbunter 1 year ago
@dunbunter Hi Thanks! I though one was her brother, I saw then in concert in the 60's but Dusty had left then if I remember correctly, but they were great singers!
Usurped 1 year ago
Not sure whether I prefer this version or The Seekers. Both A1
forsburgers 1 year ago
Dusty was probably the best female popular singer ever.
terrypn 1 year ago
Strange how an old sow like Susan Boyle gets over 100 million views singing someone elses tune yet this has only has178k views. Shameful if you ask me.
lordofthemanor67 1 year ago 3
Dusty's voice was so beautiful, we lost a really good, talented singer when she died!
Random22222y 1 year ago
@Random22222y How about one of if not the greatest female singers ever...certainly by 1965-68 whenshe was at her peek imo
tinker1960 1 year ago
@tinker1960 Certainly. You know I read somewhere that it was artists like Dusty Springfield who paved the way for future female artists.
Random22222y 1 year ago
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Random22222y 1 year ago
Thanks for posting ...wonderful ... all unplugged ...great harmonies lovely progressions...these skills are being lost. No hard edges here !
Lisnageeragh 1 year ago
Man, Tom was such a great songwriter (check out all of the hits by The Seekers), but Dusty seems a bit out of character here. She must have felt like a caged tiger or something singing this kind of stuff. We should all be thankful that she didn't pursue the folk music career route!
LesbianVampireLover 1 year ago
I know the gal is Dusty, Which of the guy's is Tom Springfield?
4thstooge 1 year ago
@4thstooge Tom is the one standing on Dusty's left (our right).
TiMeCapsule123 1 year ago