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Memphis
Wishing And Hoping


United Kingdom
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Posted - 28/06/2008 :  15:39:54  Show Profile Send Memphis a Private Message  Reply with Quote
http://thesonginmyheadtoday.blogspot.com/2008/04/breakfast-in-bed-dusty-springfield.html

A nice fun narrative which I found on a blog by Holly Hughes. She hears the country music aspect of Memphis (I can't unless I try hard). She takes it for granted that Dusty is talking to a man but I don't nowadays.

'You've been crying. Your face is a mess. Come in Baby, you can dry your tears on my dress.'

I've tried these lines out in home made pop quizzes. Is Dusty singing to a man or woman? You give everybody a point whatever their answer is. It's just an excuse to play this great track!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xG6GEb4D4Cw

Memphis
Ever since we met...

chrispld
Wishing And Hoping



United Kingdom
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Posted - 29/06/2008 :  00:05:42  Show Profile Send chrispld a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Thanks for that clip Memphis.Funnily enough I was just listening to 'Dusty in Memphis'on my MP3 player before coming onto the forum.
I think thats one of Dusty's best recordings,backed by the superb Memphis musicians.Personally I couldn't care less whether shes singing about a man or a woman.Just love hearing Dusty's divine voice.!!

Chris
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Memphis
Wishing And Hoping



United Kingdom
525 Posts
Posted - 29/06/2008 :  00:59:52  Show Profile Send Memphis a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Dear Chris

That's yet another correct answer! I think this track is great, and really quite erm...sensual if I might say...

I was going to play 'Memphis' all the way through in my car today but I pressed the wrong button and 'A Very Fine Love' came on instead which was very fine by me. I had a very happy ride.

Memphis
Ever since we met...
Edited by - Memphis on 29/06/2008 01:01:12
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douggie
Brand New Me



Australia
90 Posts
Posted - 29/06/2008 :  04:46:04  Show Profile Send douggie a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Well said Chris!!!

Douggie....

The Truth is out There!
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pandy063
Wishing And Hoping



USA
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Posted - 05/07/2008 :  21:37:13  Show Profile Send pandy063 a Private Message  Reply with Quote
I love this song. Very provocative and yet delicate. Dusty sings it so well... Thanks Memphis - for making us think about it again and the great Album it is on "DIM". Bravo.

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