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Forever Dusty: Homage to an Icon

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An associate, Jennifer Delaney, and I (Rebekah Radisch) conceived and produced the first recorded tribute to Dusty Springfield, featuring 17 independent-minded female artists and bands sharing inspired cover versions of songs Dusty did. Forever Dusty was released in April 2000 to enthusiastic reviews. This is its long overdue web page.

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If you’re asking, “Why a tribute to Dusty Springfield?” keep reading. If not, feel free to skip this and just enjoy the music. I’Ave never heard anyone question tribute to Frank Sinatra. Despite his many talents…as a song stylist, entertainer, actor, Frank was no songwriter. That doesn’t stop fans from loving his music or fellow musicians from honoring him with recorded tributes. So it should be with Dusty...and so it is with Forever Dusty: Homage to an Icon.

Beyond possessing one of the most expressive voices ever heard, Dusty was an unwitting pioneer. She refused to play a whites only show in South Africa in the '60s, boldly discussed issues of sexuality in the '70s, stayed musically relevant in the '80s and waged a battle with breast cancer in the '90s. Through it all, when asked about her stands, statements and stardom, Dusty remained modest about her talents and downplayed her contributions as a role model.

To fans far and wide, Dusty remains a timeless and powerful pacesetter. Forever Dusty's impressive roster, which spans several generations of women, discovered inspiration in Dusty. These seasoned artists spoke of how natural and effortless Dusty sounds—an intimidating discovery to some as they recorded their own versions of her songs. Nevertheless, perseverance paid off with musical breakthroughs, epiphanies, and a wonderfully surprising collection of songs. Listening to each of these tracks for the first time is like opening a gift—something desired, yet far better than possibly imagined.

Besides being wonderful artists in their own right, the exceptionally talented women of Forever Dusty are a creative, energetic, generous and kind group who deserve your unselfish support of their own musical projects. I hope you will take the time to know them and their music just as they took the time to know Dusty. For those of you who are already fans of these women, I hope you will discover the timeless talent of Dusty Springfield.