Both are good - I think Susan's version shades it - an early Casino spin from Richard Searling. Try Dusty's - If it dont work out from the album Everything's Coming Up Dusty
@Minerva2244 No it's not. This was not meant to be a soul track, this is the original. And Dusty does not belt out the chorus with the same authority. Susan Barrett also has a greater range and can hold the notes much longer. I love Dusty but her version is less agrressive, packs less punch, and isn't one of her best tracks.
I think Dusty wears crown for this track, 'cos her voice has got this kinda very vulnerable quality to it that gives more meaning and expression to the great lyrics. Susan expresses lyrics far more aggressively, in my opinion she didn't have same to put into it. Thinks when Dusty cut her track she was singing specifically to someone, and that's why it cuts deep. The production on this was good, but again liked strings emphasis etc on Dusty's rendition. It's an interesting debate going here.
I totally love this version - I heard it for the first time today at Blackpool scooter rally blasting out. It made me dance my socks off in the carpark. utterly brilliant!
I didn't know myself, so i searched on the Net but cannot find a specific date other than the year of release being 1967 the same year as Dusty's version was released, but i don't know which came first?
@leigy Hi. Actually Dusty's version was recorded BEFORE Susan's. I have done a lot of research into the recording archives of both artists. Plus the writers personally offered it to Dusty. I'm away from home right now so don't have all the details to hand. So Dusty's is indeed the ORIGINAL version.
@leigy Hi again. Right this what was discovered by Dusty historian Paul Howes.
The jury's still out as to whose version came first. However Paul did say that as Jerry Ragovoy produced Dusty's recording of his own song, it's a fair assumption that it was to Dusty that he first gave the song and that she was therefore the first to record it. He added that presumably Ragovoy and his publishers would not have given authorisation for the release of the Barrett version ahead of Dusty’s.
@leigy This would have been a requirement as a recording of the song had yet to be released. (Goin' Back is a text book case.) Of course it's not a 100% certainty.
Dusty finished recording 'What's It Gonna Be' on 27th July & it was released on 22nd Sept 1967. Susan Barrett's version was issued on RCA 9296 but I don't know when. However Jefferson Airplane's single 'Ballad Of You And Me And Pooneil' was issued on RCA 9297 and that entered the Billboard Hot 100 on 2nd Sept 1967.
@leigy Did Susan release her version around late Aug 1967? She would have had to record it prior to 27th July but there is no proof either way. Given what we know I'm prepared to give it to Dusty by a whisker but I doubt we will never know for sure unless someone can access the RCA recording logs!
does anyone know the compilation lp that this was on it also had moonlight music and you, man with out a woman i thought it was called juming at the go go bout thirty years ago
Susie B all the way!!
Better production, bassline.....
patrictic 1 year ago
IN THE FINAL ... IT WAS DUSTY ON PENS 5 -4 ... SORRY SUSAN .. SOMEONE HAD TO COME SECOND ....
CharziiBabyy22 1 year ago
hey i love dustys version... but this more true soul...either way neither troubled the chart here in England
john111257 1 year ago
how can anyone compare this lame version to Dusty's ? Who is this broad anyway ?
BrenFtl 1 year ago
Both are good - I think Susan's version shades it - an early Casino spin from Richard Searling. Try Dusty's - If it dont work out from the album Everything's Coming Up Dusty
nsouldie 1 year ago
This original version is a northern soul classic .
Dusty's version is good but it cant match Susan Barrett's version
nov28gt 1 year ago
Sorry Susan...but Dusty's version is far superior - Dusty has true 'Soul' in her voice.
Minerva2244 1 year ago
@Minerva2244 No it's not. This was not meant to be a soul track, this is the original. And Dusty does not belt out the chorus with the same authority. Susan Barrett also has a greater range and can hold the notes much longer. I love Dusty but her version is less agrressive, packs less punch, and isn't one of her best tracks.
leigy 1 year ago
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@leigy Actually I have since discovered that Dusty got there first, by a whisker.
fannycraddock99 1 year ago
I think Dusty wears crown for this track, 'cos her voice has got this kinda very vulnerable quality to it that gives more meaning and expression to the great lyrics. Susan expresses lyrics far more aggressively, in my opinion she didn't have same to put into it. Thinks when Dusty cut her track she was singing specifically to someone, and that's why it cuts deep. The production on this was good, but again liked strings emphasis etc on Dusty's rendition. It's an interesting debate going here.
CHEWDwivTHEinCrowd 1 year ago
i think the production on Dusty's version is better, but I do like this vocal...
mnmcv1 2 years ago
Yeah!!! Anyhow, Susan also did a few jazz records, so it's real nice to see her adapt like this. I mean, this is spot on.
chuckdee121 2 years ago
i like both versions but i think this gets the edge on dustys!
brindlog 2 years ago
I totally love this version - I heard it for the first time today at Blackpool scooter rally blasting out. It made me dance my socks off in the carpark. utterly brilliant!
blackpoolrok 2 years ago
Dustys version any time..far superior
moodysoulwoman 2 years ago 5
Dusty Springfield is pretty much beyond criticism, BUT on this song, clearly Susan Barrett is MUCH better than Dusty...
onetopcookie 2 years ago
I need your help please. Do you know the actual release date of this version? Thanks.
fannycraddock99 2 years ago
I didn't know myself, so i searched on the Net but cannot find a specific date other than the year of release being 1967 the same year as Dusty's version was released, but i don't know which came first?
Xpinger 2 years ago
Thanks.
fannycraddock99 2 years ago
@Xpinger This one came first.
leigy 1 year ago
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fannycraddock99 1 year ago
@fannycraddock99 By a whisker? Susan Barrett's version was released MONTHS before Dusty Springfield's version.
leigy 1 year ago
@leigy Hi. Actually Dusty's version was recorded BEFORE Susan's. I have done a lot of research into the recording archives of both artists. Plus the writers personally offered it to Dusty. I'm away from home right now so don't have all the details to hand. So Dusty's is indeed the ORIGINAL version.
fannycraddock99 1 year ago
@leigy Hi again. Right this what was discovered by Dusty historian Paul Howes.
The jury's still out as to whose version came first. However Paul did say that as Jerry Ragovoy produced Dusty's recording of his own song, it's a fair assumption that it was to Dusty that he first gave the song and that she was therefore the first to record it. He added that presumably Ragovoy and his publishers would not have given authorisation for the release of the Barrett version ahead of Dusty’s.
fannycraddock99 1 year ago
@leigy This would have been a requirement as a recording of the song had yet to be released. (Goin' Back is a text book case.) Of course it's not a 100% certainty.
Dusty finished recording 'What's It Gonna Be' on 27th July & it was released on 22nd Sept 1967. Susan Barrett's version was issued on RCA 9296 but I don't know when. However Jefferson Airplane's single 'Ballad Of You And Me And Pooneil' was issued on RCA 9297 and that entered the Billboard Hot 100 on 2nd Sept 1967.
fannycraddock99 1 year ago
@leigy Did Susan release her version around late Aug 1967? She would have had to record it prior to 27th July but there is no proof either way. Given what we know I'm prepared to give it to Dusty by a whisker but I doubt we will never know for sure unless someone can access the RCA recording logs!
fannycraddock99 1 year ago
dusty has better vocals but what a great tune. ktf
midnightcandle 2 years ago
does anyone know the compilation lp that this was on it also had moonlight music and you, man with out a woman i thought it was called juming at the go go bout thirty years ago
rousse250 3 years ago
Jumping at The Go Go. Yeah, it was all RCA stuff.
xwsftassell 3 years ago
top top tune
billmm79 3 years ago
Awsome track !!!
leisali0203 3 years ago
I think Dusty Springfield's version has a better beat and vocals.
mrrk 3 years ago 11
@mrrk totally agree. it's my favourite Dusty track.
cubwithnoname 1 month ago
nice! 5+Stars....
mariecs1969 4 years ago
inclined to agree! dusty's is better but his was much bigger on the northern soul scene
alicetheactress 2 years ago
true northern
wufwufwufwuf 4 years ago
nice track
motown250 4 years ago
Fantastic record,brings back place`s like The Torch,Wigan & The Highland Room(Mecca),top blue eyed soul sound,ktf.
djdeitch 4 years ago