Friday, February 15, 2013

Record #0261: You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me / Little By Little – DUSTY SPRINGFIELD



Philips 40371 (original) USA, May 1966
Words & Music by:  Side A – Donaggio, Pallavicini, Wickham, Napier-Bell; Side B – Verdi, Kaye, Gin
Musicians: Dusty Springfield (vocals) and an orchestra conducted by Ivor Raymonde
Recording sessions: Philips Studio, London, UK, Mar. 9, 1966
Highest chart positions:  US #4, UK #1, Canada #4, Australia #2

This was Dusty Springfield’s biggest hit, if we don’t count the one she recorded with Pet Shop Boys in 1987 (“What Have I Done to Deserve This”, US #2, US Dance #1, UK #2).

The title song (the original release in English) has been covered by too many artists to mention. The flip was covered by Tracey Ullman on her 1984 album “You Caught Me Out”.

List price:  Very Good+ is $5, Near Mint is $10

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