Son of a Preacher Man
Posted on | February 1, 2010 | No Comments
by Cat Johnson
“Son of a Preacher Man,” widely considered one of the greatest singles of all time was first recorded in 1968 by Dusty Springfield and included on the landmark album Dusty in Memphis. Written by John Hurley and Ronnie Wilkins, they originally offered the song to Aretha Franklin, who turned it down. After hearing Dusty’s version, Aretha reconsidered and included it on her album This Girl’s In Love With You, but the deal was sealed. Many have tried, but no one has outdone Dusty with this one. Even Aretha.
It became an mega hit in the United States and Springfield’s native UK, but was to be Dusty’s last top-ten hit for twenty years, until her collaboration with The Pet Shop Boys on 1987’s “What Have I Done to Deserve This?”
Cypress Hill sampled “Son of a Preacher Man” on their chart-topper “Hits From the Bong” and the song received a major revitalization when it appeared in the film Pulp Fiction. Director Quentin Tarantino said that he probably would not have done that scene (with Uma Thurman and John Travolta) had he not been able to use Dusty’s song.
“Son of a Preacher Man” is a little piece of musical perfection with it’s sexy story, spot-on horns and a groove that just won’t quit. If you want to pick it up, get the album Dusty In Memphis. It is a true masterpiece.
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