Dusty Springfield had already proven herself as a master of the chirping pop track and the dramatic torch song. But taking a crack at sultry American soul seemed like a stretch, with even Springfield herself doubting whether she could pull it off.
Despite her insecurities, Springfield rose to the occasion on “Son of a Preacher Man,” which would become the most famous track on her acclaimed 1968 album Dusty in Memphis. Here’s how Springfield recorded a track that was intended for none other than the Queen of Soul herself and made it indelibly her own.
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