Son of a Preacher Man

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Written by: John Hurley, Ronnie Wilkins
Produced by: Jerry Wexler
Released: Nov. '68 on Atlantic
Charts: 12 weeks
Top spot: No. 10

Springfield was white and English but sang as if born with black American soul. In 1968, with producer Wexler, she went to Memphis, the mecca of Dixie R&B, to record Dusty in Memphis. She ended up doing her vocals in New York, but no matter: On this gospel-tinged jewel, her deep, heated voice captured the carnal fire of the South.

Appears on: Dusty in Memphis (Rhino)

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