60-Year-Old Songs: Wishin’ and Hopin’
By Four Walls
@FourWalls (65159)
United States
June 18, 2024 10:59am CST
Wow, was 1964 a great year for music!! The more I dive into these songs the more I realize it. And I wasn’t listening to pop music then, it was all country music! (Which is why there are four country songs in the top ten…sorry. 
) Let’s continue with another great song and performer.
Wishin’ and Hopin’ - Dusty Springfield
Dusty on vocals, and Bacharach/David on songwriting. What else could a song possibly need???
According to Picky Wedia, Burt Bacharach had to convince Dusty Springfield that this was a viable single, because she was unsure of her version. (She’d recorded it after hearing the Dionne Warwick version from 1963.)
Wow, I’m glad he convinced her! An amazing song, showcasing Springfield’s vocals as well as those pretty good songwriters. 
Enjoy this one again!
Wishin’ and Hopin’
Written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David
Recorded by Dusty Springfield
From Stay Awhile/I Only Want to Be With You, 1964
You will be his:
) Let’s continue with another great song and performer.
Wishin’ and Hopin’ - Dusty Springfield
Dusty on vocals, and Bacharach/David on songwriting. What else could a song possibly need???
According to Picky Wedia, Burt Bacharach had to convince Dusty Springfield that this was a viable single, because she was unsure of her version. (She’d recorded it after hearing the Dionne Warwick version from 1963.)
Wow, I’m glad he convinced her! An amazing song, showcasing Springfield’s vocals as well as those pretty good songwriters.
Enjoy this one again!
Wishin’ and Hopin’
Written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David
Recorded by Dusty Springfield
From Stay Awhile/I Only Want to Be With You, 1964
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12 responses
@kobesbuddy (78890)
• East Tawas, Michigan
18 Jun
Dion Warwick, Burt Bacharach, Dusty Springfield they are all legends,, shear talent at its best!
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@kobesbuddy (78890)
• East Tawas, Michigan
18 Jun
@FourWalls Petula Clark, she was another great singer, I loved all her songs:)
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@celticeagle (163925)
• Boise, Idaho
18 Jun
Great tune. She was a great performer.
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@FourWalls (65159)
• United States
19 Jun
No way to argue. She had an unbelievable voice.
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@RasmaSandra (77397)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Jun
I know the lady but this is not one of my favorites by her
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@FourWalls (65159)
• United States
19 Jun
Oh, yes she did. What an amazing singer.
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@Beestring (14085)
• Hong Kong
18 Jun
I like Dusty Springfield. But this is the first time I hear this song. Enjoyed it.
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@FourWalls (65159)
• United States
18 Jun
I’m so glad you enjoyed it. As with so many others, her radio play anymore is relegated to her biggest songs, “I Only Want to Be With You” and “Son of a Preacher Man.”
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@Beestring (14085)
• Hong Kong
19 Jun
@FourWalls "I only want to be with you" was very popular here.
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@FourWalls (65159)
• United States
18 Jun
I totally agree. She’s one who could’ve sung the phone book and made it sound great.
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@LindaOHio (170055)
• United States
19 Jun
And I lived through it all. How I wish I could revisit those years. Great song, great artist, great songwriters. Have a good day.
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@FourWalls (65159)
• United States
19 Jun
@LindaOHio — you looked pretty darn good to me last year. Bet hubby says the same when he gets home. 
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@LindaOHio (170055)
• United States
19 Jun
@FourWalls Yes, we certainly were. And I was skinny and attractive. Sigh.
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@dgobucks226 (34875)
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20 Jul
That distinctive voice of hers gave her the nickname "The White Queen of Soul." Springfield was versatile in numerous genres, including rock, pop, folk, and country. "I Only Want to Be With You" was my favorite but this one is a close 2nd.
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@FourWalls (65159)
• United States
20 Jul
Idk give the top spot to “Son of a Preacher Man” on my favorite Dusty songs list. “I Only Want to Be with You” is another fabulous tune by her!
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@dgobucks226 (34875)
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22 Jul
@FourWalls Another good one showing Dusty's versatility! 
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