It is a sultry down-tempo anthem boasting a curiously modern production despite its 1970-origins. “Spooky”, by contrast, couldn’t be more different. Springfield wrings the emotion and desperation of being haunted by the memory of a lost-love or love you could never have from this song, demonstrating her full range and emotive qualities as a singer. It is an authentic southern soul rave-up featuring lots of electric piano, a tight arrangement, soaring strings and backing vocals, and a truly-inspired lead vocal. It is a real shame that the song has largely been lost to obscurity because “Haunted” is one of Springfield‘s very best songs. “Haunted” is a Springfield rarity, having only been released as a single that never really charted in support of an album that was never released. Known for her sultry delivery, butter smooth voice, beehive hairdo and willingness to experiment with her sound, Dusty Springfield was one of the better UK exports of the mid-60s British Invasion era. We are kicking off a month of seasonally-themed songs with a two-fer from the great British blue-eyed soul singer, Dusty Springfield. Song of the Day (Shocktober): Dusty Springfield “Haunted” & “Spooky”
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