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"Dusty in Memphis" is the fifth studio album by English singer Dusty Springfield. She recorded the album at American Sound Studio in Memphis with a team of musicians and producers that included Jerry Wexler, Arif Mardin, Tom Dowd, conductor Gene Orloff, backing vocalists The Sweet Inspirations, bassist Tommy Cogbill, and guitarist Reggie Young. It featured one of her top-10 UK hits, "Son of a Preacher Man". Although Dusty in Memphis sold poorly when it was first released by Atlantic Records in 1969, the album has since been acclaimed by critics as one of the greatest records of all time and Springfield's best work. The album received a Grammy award in 2001.

"Dusty In Memphis" is the seminal masterpiece by one of the best female rock artists of all time. The album was produced by Jerry Wexler, Arif Mardin and engineered by Tom Dowd. "Dusty In Memphis" soared onto Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”, Rolling Stone’s “50 Coolest Records,” VH1’s “100 Greatest Albums of Rock & Roll” and Mojo’s “100 Greatest Albums of All Time”. It is one of music’s true classics.

Sometimes memories distort or inflate the quality of recordings deemed legendary, but in the case of Dusty in Memphis, the years have only strengthened its reputation. The idea of taking England's reigning female soul queen to the home of the music she had mastered was an inspired one. The Jerry Wexler/Tom Dowd/Arif Mardin production and engineering team picked mostly perfect songs, and those that weren't so great were salvaged by Springfield's marvelous delivery and technique. This set has definitive numbers in "So Much Love," "Son of a Preacher Man," "Breakfast in Bed," "Just One Smile," "I Don't Want to Hear About It Anymore," and "Just a Little Lovin'" and three bonus tracks: an unreleased version of "What Do You Do When Love Dies," "Willie & Laura Mae Jones" and "That Old Sweet Roll (Hi-De-Ho)." It's truly a disc deserving of its classic status.

"Dusty In Memphis" is the seminal masterpiece by one of the best female rock artists of all time. The album was produced by Jerry Wexler, Arif Mardin and engineered by Tom Dowd. "Dusty In Memphis" soared onto Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”, Rolling Stone’s “50 Coolest Records”, VH1’s “100 Greatest Albums of Rock & Roll” and Mojo’s “100 Greatest Albums of All Time”. It is one of music’s true classics.

Recorded at American Sound Studio in Memphis, Dusty in Memphis, is her greatest LP. Dusty worked with a stellar team of musicians and producers that included Jerry Wexler, Arif Mardin, Tom Dowd, conductor Gene Orloff, backing vocalists The Sweet Inspirations, bassist Tommy Cogbill, and guitarist Reggie Young. Initial reaction and sales were disappointing on release, but the album has since been rediscovered and critically lauded as one of the greatest records of all time. In 2001, it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Features songs by the cream of 20th century songwriters - Barry Mann/Cynthia Weil, Goffin/King, Randy Newman & Burt Bacharach/Hal David. Includes Dusty's classic takes on Son of a Preacher Man (a top-10 hit in the UK), Breakfast in Bed, Just One Smile, I Don't Want to Hear About It Anymore, So Much Love and Just a Little Lovin' - in all cases improving on the originals! This 50th anniversary edition has been remastered at half-speed at Abbey Road Studios.