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Lindakron
Sweet Inspiration
Canada
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 Posted - 15/08/2007 : 14:21:08
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I was wondering how this song was initially introduced to Dusty. Did she stumble across it or did someone bring it to her attention? Who wrote it? Did she like it immediately? It seems to be one of those anthem-like songs, and timeless too... it can't be pinpointed to a particular decade as a lot of her work can.
No, my Paul Howes book hasn't been shipped yet. 
Linda
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treking
Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15/08/2007 : 14:53:51
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It was written by Bruce Roberts and Carole Bayer Sager and was of course on Living without your Love.
Can't answer your other questions I'm afraid
Trek
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Carole R.
Higher and Higher
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15/08/2007 : 23:03:22
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Oh for goodness sake, Linda!...
Don't tell me I gotta check out the Bible again!.. 
Carole xx |
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Lindakron
Sweet Inspiration
Canada
2527 Posts |
Posted - 16/08/2007 : 00:44:42
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quote:
Originally posted by Carole R.
Oh for goodness sake, Linda!...
Don't tell me I gotta check out the Bible again!..
Carole xx
I know, Carole, it's painful for me too. 
Linda |
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Carole R.
Higher and Higher
United Kingdom
12633 Posts |
Posted - 16/08/2007 : 16:41:00
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There is quite alot written about this song, Linda.
I'll try and narrow it down to my own understanding of the text:
It was decided to release the song as a single because it was appropriate in view of Dusty's return to the UK.
Some critics obviously thought that it was a cynical ploy to appeal to the sentimentality of her fans.
Carole Bayer Sager , one of the writers, issued her own version of the song on her 1978 album called 'Too'...in which there was an extra verse.(Paul Howes includes some of the lyrics)
My own feelings are that it was good that Dusty left that out, as it would have sounded very mawkish.
The piece goes on to say that Dusty gave a brilliant live TV performance of the song, just after she found out that her provincial tour dates had been cancelled.
This performance is on the 'Good Times' a CD produced by the Dusty Springfield Bulletin.
I just realised Linda, that hardly any of your question was answered!
....But, I did my best!..
Carole xx |
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Lindakron
Sweet Inspiration
Canada
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treking
Moderator
United Kingdom
5315 Posts |
Posted - 16/08/2007 : 19:55:34
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I didn't produce all that Carole cause it don't answer the questions --but it makes interesting reading all the same!
My up to date copy of Paul Howes hard back book arrived last Friday and its brilliant Linda--something to look forward to!
Trek
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Mark
Sweet Inspiration
United Kingdom
2630 Posts |
Posted - 16/08/2007 : 22:15:53
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Not to keen on this song to be quite honest, I remember Dusty performing it on TOTP circa April '79, it all seemed a little sad, the audience were looking at Dusty as if to say 'who's this then?', thank goodness for the Pet shop boys a few years later!
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Sara
Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 16/08/2007 : 22:41:06
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I love the live version on the 'Good Times' CD even more than the album version
Thanks for posting that, Linda, is that the same on that's on 'Good Times'? I think it may be..
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Carole R.
Higher and Higher
United Kingdom
12633 Posts |
Posted - 16/08/2007 : 23:15:55
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Originally posted by Lindakron
Thanks Carole!! This song is on youtube, the link was posted here not too long ago. Likely the performance mentioned in the book?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXue-YrOj48
Linda
This is from the Shirley 'HUGE TONSILS' Bassey Show...
The show which Paul Howes refers to is, The Pebble Mill Show, which used to be screened at lunchtimes I think.
I love this song, by the way.
Carole xx |
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Sara
Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 16/08/2007 : 23:36:45
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She sang it nearly exactly the same It sounds great live.
Sara x |
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