Dusty: The Classic Biography Revised and Updated

This illuminating biography chronicles the life of pop legend Dusty Springfield, told through the voices of those who knew her best. It traces her journey from a difficult childhood to her reign as a 60s mod queen and ultimately, an enduring music icon.

Dusty Springfield was undoubtedly one of Britain's greatest pop singers. From her iconic 60s hits like 'I Only Want to be With You', 'Son of a Preacher Man', and 'You Don't Have to Say You Love Me', to her influential 80s collaboration with the Pet Shop Boys and beyond, she was a true musical pioneer and the very essence of authentic white soul. A revered member of both the US Rock and Roll and UK Music Halls of Fame, international polls have consistently named Dusty among the finest female pop artists of all time. Even twenty-five years after her passing, she continues to fascinate and inspire.

This classic biography is meticulously based on over forty-five original interviews with close friends and collaborators, including Sir Tom Jones, Lulu, the legendary arranger Ivor Raymonde, and the late, great Atlantic Records trio, Jerry Wexler, Tom Dowd, and Arif Mardin, with whom she recorded her seminal album, Dusty In Memphis. The book comprehensively explores her life and lasting legacy, from a troubled Home Counties childhood to her ascent as a 60s mod queen and solo star, through her struggles with addiction and mental health, to her enduring status as an influential LGBT heroine and pop icon.