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Who sang Son of a Preacher Man?

Dusty Springfield released the song Son of a Preacher Man. Date of release: 8/11/1968.

Release date: 8/11/1968

Duration: 02:29

Writer(s): John Hurley, Ronnie Wilkins

Producer(s): Jerry Wexler, Arif Mardin, Jeff Barry, and Tom Dowd

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The song tells the story of a girl who meets and falls in love with a preacher's son, and how their relationship is looked down upon because of their different backgrounds.

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Dusty Springfield - Short Biography

- The English singer Dusty Springfield had a distinctive mezzo-soprano sound
- She was popular for her blue-eyed soul, pop, dramatic ballads, French chanson, country and jazz songs.
- At her peak in the 1960s, she was one of the most popular British female artists.
- Her image included a bouffant peroxide blonde hairdo, heavy makeup and evening gowns.
- She was an icon of the Swinging Sixties for her stylish and gestural performances.

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The song "Son of a Preacher Man" was written by John Hurley and Ronnie Wilkins and first appeared on Dusty Springfield's album Dusty in Memphis, released in January 1969. The song tells the story of a young girl who falls in love with a preacher, but is unfortunately forced to leave him. The lyrics suggest that the girl had a child with the preacher, but it is not known if this is true or not. The song became a hit in Britain and the United States, reaching number 18 in the UK and number 9 in the US.

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