If you are a Dusty fan, you owe it to yourself to see these live performances. If you like her recordings, you will love seeing her "live" and in her prime. Dusty was at her best when she was singing for a live audience. It's too bad that the BBC didn't keep an archive that would prove to be the ultimate memorial to a true music legend.
This DVD is of Dusty's solo performances. Unfortunately, there were some great duets and skits from the show that didn't make it to the DVD. I said "unfortunately" because some of these bits were great fun to watch.
October 25, 2008In my opinion this is for serious fans only. This is a series of TV programs (in black and white) with few if any of the popular songs we know about Dusty. While she is an amazing singer, if you expect the hits and a color video, look somewhere else. There are a couple of pieces in the extras of good sound and color images, but the BW TV shows are ok if you are looking for any material by Dusty, and the sound is just ok also.
October 1, 2008I have been a fan of Dusty from the time of the initial British invasion of the 60's thru the Pet Shop Boys of the 80's and was saddened to hear of her death in 1999, however I knew little about her so I purchased the DVD out of curiosity and it was a marvelous investment. It further motivated me to research her personal life. Unfortunately, the technology of the day is what it was, but it nonetheless left me wanting to hear more. A good investment for any fan.
June 27, 2008 |  | A Pop Vocal Legend At Her Peak |  |
What a great DVD release. I've been a Dusty fan for quite a while and have seen most of the compilation / documentary videos of her that are out there, much of which consists of either lip-synced performances or clutzily-edited snippets. Finally, we have what we've been waiting for and what she deserves; excerpts from her late 60s eponymous BBC show. Here we get to see Dusty Springfield looking and sounding her very best. For those who remember and love her from this period or for young people who should be introduced to a gifted song stylist, who didn't need backup dancers or jarring camera and light effects to mesmerize an audience, you can't go wrong buying this very generous (more than two-and-a-half hours) DVD which shows off Dusty's ability to sing almost any genre of popular music better than just about anyone. Best of all, there's no unwanted filler to have to click past; it's all Dusty and it's all good.
The DVD extras, all from shows of the 70s, are real gems too, demonstrating how a truly great singer, even as time and cigarettes diminish her instrument, can become an even greater interpreter of song. I only wish the sound and picture could have been better (more like the old Judy Garland TV show DVDs, recorded several years earlier but with obviously much better technology), but we're fortunate to have this invaluable document of a superb talent who faded too quickly and left us too soon.
June 12, 2008A must for Dusty fans. Rare footage of Dusty at her best -- and an extended interview of her at her most vulnerable.
Worth it all for the clip of her singing, "I Am Woman" with the ludicrously corporate amended lyric about how much she loves men.
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