Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien was born on April 16, 1939,
in London, England and was already in the recording studio at the
age of eleven. Prior to becoming a solo artist, Mary joined her brother
Dion to form the Springfields. He became Tom Springfield and
Mary became Dusty Springfield.  With her “blue eyed soul,” she would
become one of England’s most popular female singers ever.

Following successes in England, the Springfields landed on the
American Hit Parade with “Silver Threads And Golden Needles”
in 1962.  Two years later as a solo artist Dusty made her debut with
0 “I Only Want To Be With You,” followed by million seller,
“Wishin’ And Hopin’.” In 1966 “You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me”
was top five and in 1968 “Son-Of-A Preacher Man” gave her still
another gold record award.  Teaming up with the British pop group the
Pet Shop Boys in 1987, Dusty Springfield peaked at #2 in both the
states and in England with “What Have I Done To Deserve This.”

Following a battle with cancer, Dusty Springfield died at
59 years of age on March 2, 1999.