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Dusty Springfield


Dusty Springfield

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Pages: 160
Published: 2008
ISBN: 9781904750413
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9781904750413
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Dusty Springfield

Dusty Springfield – In the Middle of Nowhere deals with the idea of Dusty Springfield as cultural icon – partly promoted by the woman who went by that name, partly interpreted down the years by newspapers, magazines, television, books, websites and of course, by the author.
 
The book describes the cultural reception of Dusty Springfield when she was alive and since her death. What has been said and written about her music, appearance and celebrity is reviewed with the intention of building a picture of her place in Anglo-American culture. Although neither history nor biography in any conventional sense, the book may be viewed as containing historical and biographical features, as it narrates a life-in-text across nearly half a century. The writing also sets Dusty against the musical and social background of her times and provides theoretical perspectives against which to discuss her artistry.
 
This is the first book-length study of Dusty Springfield’s contribution to popular culture in terms of race, gender or sexuality and will appeal not only to Dusty fans, but also to readers with a general interest in popular music or cultural studies.

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