Every Day I Have to Cry [*] - Dusty Springfield, Alexander, Arthur
Can I Get a Witness [*] - Dusty Springfield, Dozier, Lamont
All Cried Out [*] - Dusty Springfield, Kaye, Buddy
I Wish I'd Never Loved You [*] - Dusty Springfield, Hawker, Michael
Once upon a Time [*] - Dusty Springfield, Springfield, Dusty
Summer Is Over [*] - Dusty Springfield, Springfield, Tom
Digitally remastered 1997 reissue, in full stereo, of her 1964 debut plus eight bonus tracks, 'I Only Want To Be With You' (Alternative Mix), 'Can I Get A Witness', 'Every Day I Have To Cry', 'Once Upon A Time', 'He's Got... more » Something', 'All Cried Out', 'I Wish I'd Never Loved You' & 'Summer Is Over'. 20 tracks total. A Mercury release. The original album was released on Philips.« less
Digitally remastered 1997 reissue, in full stereo, of her 1964 debut plus eight bonus tracks, 'I Only Want To Be With You' (Alternative Mix), 'Can I Get A Witness', 'Every Day I Have To Cry', 'Once Upon A Time', 'He's Got Something', 'All Cried Out', 'I Wish I'd Never Loved You' & 'Summer Is Over'. 20 tracks total. A Mercury release. The original album was released on Philips.
CD Reviews
I just want to rate it high
05/24/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"it's interesting to hear this album after some of her later works. for a 60s female debut album, this has some excellent tracks that can and has stood the test of time. dusty's voice is huge on most of these tracks, and although at this point she hasn't gained full control of her voice, it's still great to listen to because it captures a dusty springfield that is younger, more innocent and giddy, quite lovable actually, although even at this point her interpretation of songs are generally considered beyond her years (she was 25 when she recorded this album). in any case, there are some really swinging tunes in this one. personal fave is "mockingbird" (where she kind of duets with herself) and the 4th track with the really long name. it's very swingin'."
Stunning Debut
J. M. Zuurbier | Canada | 01/10/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"After leaving the Springfield's in the early 60's, Dusty Springfield sought out to make her own brand of blue eyed soul and the result is her debut album A GIRL CALLED DUSTY, which was released in 1964. I have no problem saying this is certainly the best pop album of that decade. It set the stage for Dusty, showing a soulful woman with much talent. Highlights among the album include the strong and upfront first single "I Only Want To Be With You". She does a wonderful cover of Carole King's "Will You Love Me Tomorrow", the lighthearted "Wishin' and Hopin", a country tinged "Twenty Four Hours From Tulsa", and dramatic songs like "I Wish I'd Never Loved You", "All Cried Out", "Anyone Who Had A Heart", and more. There's also a few remixes and some bonus tracks for added value, but its the true album which is the gem, and definately a good jumping point to start your Dusty Springfield collection, to get a feeling of where her solo career began."
Classic album
Jake Z | Canada | 01/27/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is the 1997 remaster of Dusty Springfield's breakthrough 1964 debut A GIRL CALLED DUSTY. The album features many bonus tracks, which were recorded around the same time as the album. Some of the bonus tracks are more contemporary like "Everyday I Have to Cry," " "Can I Get a Witness," and "All Cried Out," along with slightly less familiar songs such as the "I Wish I'd Never Loved You," "Once Upon a Time," and "Summer Is Over." Those songs, coupled with the original album tracks, make for an impressive release. The big hit from the album was "I Only Wanna Be With You", which was Dusty's first hit. The album features a diverse group of cover songs including "My Coloring Book" (Barbra Streisand), "Twenty Four Hours From Tulsa" (Gene Pitney), "You Don't Own Me" (Lesley Gore), "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" (Carole King), and others.The songs on this album are timeless, and Dusty made them her own. Some highlights include "I Only Wanna Be With You", "Mockingbird", "You Don't Own Me", "Twenty Four Hours From Tulsa", "Nothing", "Anyone Who Had A Heart", "Will You Love Me Tomorrow", and many others. Her first album, and one of the best of her entire career."
...and this girl's got SOUL!
Darren Gauthier | Baton Rouge, LA USA | 12/18/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Not soul in the bump-and-grind "unh! good god!" manner, and not this look how good I can sing manner favored by today's songstresses (Toni Braxton and Christina Aguilera couldn't hold a single note steady if their careers depended on it). DUsty can knock 'em dead. Points off for so much of the "top of the pops" of the time...who needs to hear "You Don't Own Me" again? Some of the choices are inspired, though...her version of Lee Dorsey's "DO-Re-Mi" is an unexpected surprise, and her hits "Wishin' and Hopin'", "I Only Want to Be WIth You" (in a different mix) and "All Cried OUt" are here."
Dusty's music is her legacy to us all
Matthew G. Sherwin | last seen screaming at Amazon customer service | 07/15/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"A Girl Called Dusty was the first record album released by Dusty Springfield; and it turned out to be quite a brilliant debut! Even in our times this music sounds so good; I can put this anytime into my CD player and enjoy it no matter what. Dusty's ability to sing so many types of ballads impresses me; she always gave blood to please and thrill her fans. The sound on this album is excellent and I like the artwork.
The CD starts with Dusty outdoing even herself on a cover of "Mama Said." "Mama Said" has a fine musical arrangement and Dusty never skips a beat--terrific! "You Don't Own Me" features Dusty squarely front and center, which is quite all right by me! "You Don't Own Me" gets quite a passionate delivery from Dusty; and her excellent diction enhances her singing all the more. "Do Re Mi (Forget About the Do and Think About Me)" has an awesome beat; Dusty sings this to perfection! She handles complex tempo and key changes like the pro she was and always will remain. "When the Lovelight Starts Shining through His Eyes" has a most spirited arrangement; and "My Coloring Book" is beautiful even if the lyrics aren't exactly all that happy.
"Mockingbird" sounds sweet when Dusty Springfield performs it so well; I love it! Listen also for "Nothing Has Been Proved." "Nothing Has Been Proved" has some nice backup vocalizing--not that Dusty truly needed it but they do sound good anyway. "Anyone Who Had a Heart" stuns me with its beauty; this Burt Bacharach and Hal David tune shines when Dusty sings it! "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow," a song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King, is quite powerful in Dusty's capable hands and I could never tire of hearing Dusty sing this song; it's truly awesome. "Wishin' and Hopin'" gets the royal treatment from Dusty and the percussion works wonders for the musical arrangement.
The alternate mix of "I Only Want to Be with You" is very creative; it all holds its own very well. "Every Day I Have to Cry" is another bonus track; and Dusty never sounded better! "Can I Get a Witness" is absolutely electric and that piano makes the music fit perfectly with Dusty's singing--she never falters, either. "All Cried Out" is very pretty even if it's not a happy song; and I also like "Once Upon a Time" with that music--what an arrangement! Dusty delivers this faultlessly and I like that the CD provides this as one of the bonus tracks. The CD ends with the last bonus track entitled "Summer Is Over." Dusty sings "Summer Is Over" with all her heart and soul and I'm very impressed.
Dusty Springfield lives on through her music; she will never be forgotten. This is a wonderful album for Dusty's fans; and people just discovering her magical artistry will not be disappointed."
Track Listings (20) - Disc #1