Eunice Kingsley
Ventura, California, USA
[262] First of all, thank you for creating this guestbook. I could hardly
keep my eyes dry at work (I wait tables) on the day I found out Dusty had passed away. I'd only
discovered her in recent years, but she was quickly earning a big place in my heart. I too am a singer, and if I can
reach people even a fraction of the amount that Dusty did, I will be happy. Bless you, Dusty.
What would it have been without you? Two of my aunts also died of breast cancer. It seems to attack the most
beautiful, dearest ones. Much love and many tears, Christina.
Christina F.
[263] I was Dusty's drummer (with the Echoes). She was a task master but a lovely lady.
She helped me a lot and taught me a lot. I toured South Africa with her, Ireland and cabaret across
England. I miss her terribly and hope that the final days were kind to her.
Johnny Dryden
[264] Dusty was the greatest female singer ever. I ran her Swedish fan club
for more than twenty-five years. She was simply the best. I will miss her a lot, but her voice
will live forever. Rest in peace, Dusty.
Dan Ersson
[265] You are the greatest popular singer of our time. I'm so sorry you're gone. But your
work will endure for those of us who have loved THAT VOICE from the beginning to others who are
just discovering you. I hope you are having a great time and that we will meet again.
Until then I'll listen to your music always. Much love, Jack.
Jack Donaghy
[266]
Athens, Georgia, USA
Kent, England
Malmoe, Sweden
New York City, USA
Stephen Parker
(Keene, New Hampshire, USA)
Mary Ann Owens
California, USA
[268] It was devastating for the world to lose a talented artist and human being such as Dusty.
She was an inspiration with her music. She was an inspiration as she fought for her life.
I never had the honor of meeting her. I LOVE YOU DUSTY.
Jeannie
[269] What a great site - not only for Dusty devotees but especially for those who've only heard a song or two and
whose curiosity has been piqued. Having been enamored of her since I first heard her voice in
1964, and first saw her on Sindig, I've followed her life and career as closely as I could,
considering her reclusiveness and sporadic recording career. When she died, it was to me a
loss felt as keenly as though a close friend or loved one had departed. She represented to many of us the
image of the slightly out-of-place personage - teetering on the edge and defying one and all to
topple her, following her own heart, creating her own niche - an inspiration to all of us who fell
outside of the mainstream. She defied categorization, refused to bend to anyone's whim but her own. Her
strength, her grace, her style, her elegance shall not be seen again, as there was only one
Dusty. They broke the mold as surely as she used to break those tons of crockery. To Our
Lady of the Flying Teacups: Godspeed, love and thanks for sharing your very special gift with us. In
our hearts your immortality is assured.
Allan Mason-Smith
[270] I mourn the loss of this truly great singer - she was my all-time favourite
female singer ever since I saw her on TV singing "You Don't Have To Say You Love Me". What a
stunning voice - incredible!!!! As for the record companies: Come on, re-release Cameo,
It Begins Again, Living Without Your Love and White Heat. RE-RELEASE THEM NOW!!!!!
Ian Morris
[271] I didn't know Dusty had cancer. My husband, Bill, and I both loved her music. Her
voice had such a special quality to it. Bill also died of cancer seven years ago, so I can
certainly sympathize with her family. Our favorite song was "A Brand New Me," but we loved all of her
songs. I will miss her. Warmest Regards and Deepest Sympathy, Lee
Lee Anderson
[272] I first started to listening to Dusty after getting a copy of Dusty in Memphis
about 10 years ago. After that amazing introduction, I bought other Dusty music to add to my collection
whenever I could. Wow, what a wonderful singer - understated soul. You hear something new in her
interpretations with each additional listen. I had hoped that the induction into the
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame would be the beginning of a comeback for her, but sadly she left us
too soon. I never had the opportunity to meet her or see her in concert, but I will always treasure the music she
made.
John
[273] Thank you for providing this excellent website to help me learn more about Dusty and her life.
I am surprised how her death has affected me, since I really lost track of her career
until just recently. When I heard she had passed, I was stunned and felt a void which I am still
trying to fathom. I lead an incredibly busy and full life with music a large part of it as an
entertainment attorney. After buying The Very Best of . . . CD and listening to it over
and over again, I am still emotional over the fact that I never saw her perform live and
never met her; and now she's gone. Maybe it's a reflection on getting older and realizing that we
are going to be "gone" some day, maybe soon, and sometimes life's opportunities often don't
repeat themselves. So now I am kicking myself that I lost track of Dusty and didn't know what I was
missing. She will live in my heart for reasons which I am only beginning to understand.
Bob Pearl
[274] When I first heard of Dusty's death I was too distraught to leave
a message - I didn't quite know what to say. I found out during school when my home room teacher said to me:
"So, did you hear the news?" I was shocked when she told me - I knew Dusty was battling but it never
occurred to me that she would actually die. So I laughed it off - half believing it and half not wanting to
believe it. Then I went to tell one of my friends what I had heard, and after the bell rang and I was walking up to my next
class over a dozen people came running over to me, some almost on the verge of tears, saying,
"Oh Lauren, I'm so sorry!" Everyone in the school knew Dusty was my idol - I constantly raved about
her, but it didn't occur to me how many people knew about her because of me! That week, teachers and friends alike
kept coming up to me saying, "I heard about Dusty. I'm very sorry." It's funny though, how you can
mourn so much over someone you never even met. It happened at a terrible time too - I would have
loved to see her go up there and collect her Rock and Roll Hall of Fame award and jam with
Bruce Springsteen and co. The tribute was great, but it certainly wasn't the same. The sad thing
is that during that week I was working on a research paper for English on, guess wgo? Yeah, Dusty. I
had to change all my is's to was's. It was very depressing. Also, I had just painted this huge mural of her on my wall
about a week before she died (I'm an artist) and was thoroughly convinced for a while that I was
the one who killed her. How eerie is that? It was pretty difficult sleeping right under the damn thing, too.
But I'm cool and collected now, and know that Dusty's legacy will forever live on.
Lauren Wanda Scott
[275] It is with sadness that I hear of the sad loss of Dusty. She was truly a magnificent
ambassador for the music industry - applauded through three generations, with many more to
come. Her music style and type is assured as being one of the greatest talents this
country has produced. Her name is now legendary.
M.A, Jackson
New York, USA
Richmond, Virginia, USA
The Netherlands
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
Newport, KY, USA
Westport, Connecticut, USA
Greenville, Rhode Island, USA
Warrington, England
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WOMAN OF REPUTE CONTENTS PAGE
DUSTY SPRINGFIELD: AN INTRODUCTION
EARLY SUCCESS |
SIXTIES ICON |
DIFFICULT |
TROUBLE MAKER |
AMERICA |
MEMPHIS |
PHILADELPHIA SOUL |
WILDERNESS YEARS |
IT BEGINS AGAIN? |
WHITE HEAT |
PET SHOP BOYS |
REPUTATION |
NASHVILLE |
THE VOICE
SELECTED DISCOGRAPHY
ARTICLES | REVIEWS
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