Released 61 years ago this October
Ev'rything's Coming Up Dusty
Dusty Springfield · 1965
55 min · 21 tracks · pop music
A rich blend of blue-eyed soul and pop melodies, infused with Dusty Springfield's signature emotive vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Oh No! Not My Baby — This track highlights Springfield's powerful vocal delivery and emotional depth, capturing the essence of heartbreak that permeates the album.
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If It Don’t Work Out — With its upbeat tempo juxtaposed against themes of uncertainty in love, this song reflects Springfield's versatility as an artist.
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Who Can I Turn To? (When Nobody Needs Me) — This poignant ballad showcases Springfield’s ability to convey vulnerability through her expressive voice, making it a standout moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production, with a mix of tempos and styles that highlight Springfield's vocal prowess.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong mid-tempo track and maintains a consistent tempo throughout the first half, before introducing slower ballads in the latter part.
- Dusty Springfield's vocal delivery is often layered with background harmonies, creating a rich texture that complements her emotive style.
- Several tracks feature orchestral arrangements that enhance the pop-soul blend, particularly on songs like 'Oh No! Not My Baby' and 'Who Can I Turn To?'.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove throughout
- rich orchestration for emotional depth
- for relaxed gatherings
- vocal-driven moments of nostalgia
- sing-along friendly choruses
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, energetic tunes
- seek experimental or avant-garde sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 8, 1965, Ev'rything's Coming Up Dusty was Dusty Springfield's third studio album. At this point in her career, she had already achieved significant success with her previous albums and was solidifying her status as a leading figure in the blue-eyed soul genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aretha Franklin· Etta James· Roberta Flack
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Won’t Be Long 3:23
- 2 Oh No! Not My Baby 2:48
- 3 Long After Tonight Is Over 2:39
- 4 La Bamba 2:36
- 5 Who Can I Turn To? (When Nobody Needs Me) 3:25
- 6 Doodlin’ 2:48
- 7 If It Don’t Work Out 2:45
- 8 That’s How Heartaches Are Made 2:46
- 9 It Was Easier to Hurt Him 2:45
- 10 I’ve Been Wrong Before 2:24
- 11 I Can’t Hear You 2:28
- 12 I Had a Talk With My Man Last Night 2:55
- 13 Packin’ Up 2:04
- 14 Live It Up 2:28
- 15 I Wanna Make You Happy 2:27
- 16 I Want Your Love Tonight 2:05
- 17 Now That You’re My Baby 2:10
- 18 Guess Who? 2:33
- 19 If Wishes Could Be Kisses 2:55
- 20 Don’t Say It Baby 2:25
- 21 Here She Comes 2:21
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