My 100 Favorite Charted Pop Songs: Son of a Preacher Man
By Four Walls
@FourWalls (67737)
United States
November 14, 2024 10:55am CST
What do you know, I left my bag at home, so I have to type this by finger. Or, I can dictate it. We’ll see how that goes. Meanwhile, here’s today’s pop song, definitely a top 20 pick. Enjoy this, because you’re going to hate me for the country song!
Son of a Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield
Dusty!! Do I really have to say anything else? They call it “blue eyed soul“ when a white person does R&B really well. And believe me, Dusty did it exceptionally well.
The song’s writers had Aretha Franklin in mind to record this, and she eventually did. Not before Dusty made it her own.
This was Springfield’s last top ten hit for nearly 20 years, until she teamed up with the Pet Shop Boys in 1987. Her legacy is this song…and just about everything else she sang.
Son of a Preacher Man
Written by John Hurley and Ronnie Wilkins
Recorded by Dusty Springfield
From Dusty in Memphis, 1968
Peak chart position: #10
Today’s country song: “Sweet Dreams”
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@wolfgirl569 (105884)
• Marion, Ohio
14 Nov
I have heard the song but I think by Aretha
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@FourWalls (67737)
• United States
15 Nov
It was! Probably made preachers a little scared about what their sons were doing. 
@FourWalls (67737)
• United States
15 Nov
Well, it’s the truth, so it bears repeating!
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@LindaOHio (177977)
• United States
15 Nov
Dusty has a great voice. This song is not one of my favorites. Have a good weekend.
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@luisadannointed (6094)
• Philippines
1h
I guess I love the version of the boy than this one, but I love the voice... it is just that the boy version have a better vocals.
@Orson_Kart (6765)
• United Kingdom
2h
Dusty had a great husky voice and sung some great songs. I loved her collaboration with the Pet Shop Boys. Did they sing ‘How Much is that Doggie in the Window’? If not, they should have.
I think my favourite of hers is possibly I Close My Eyes and Count to Ten, but as you say, they were all good. 
I think my favourite of hers is possibly I Close My Eyes and Count to Ten, but as you say, they were all good. 
@RasmaSandra (79687)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
14 Nov
Yes to Dusty and yes to the song,
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@FourWalls (67737)
• United States
15 Nov
Oh, now you’re just proofing my tail like your cat’s! 
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