Son of a Preacher Man
Dusty Springfield
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Today I went out on a movie call I saw a million nervous faces I knew them all Hollywood movie girls We're all wearing our one good interview dress The one showin' our legs Aah, we're lookin' our best Now, who will be chosen for the screen test? It's your guess Hollywood movie girls And each and every potential star Drives home in the night in her economy car Whoever thought home would be a one-room flat? Well, as simple as that Hollywood movie girls Each morning up early to call on the 'phone Agents, producers, oh, they're never at home Like door-to-door salesmen, we are selling ourselves Ooh, nothing else Hollywood movie girls And each and every potential star Drives home in the night in her economy car Whoever thought home would be a one-room flat? Well, as simple as that Hollywood movie girls And just about bedtime each one of us asks Tell me, when will I make it to the big-time at last? Oh, small parts you're offered Aah, but those too shall pass Nothing lasts Hollywood movie girls Yeah, and each and every potential star Drives home in the night in her economy car Whoever thought home would be a one-room flat? Well, as simple as that Hollywood movie girls Oh, star light, star bright, won't you wish on me tonight? Wish I may, wish I might Shine your light for me
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Written by: John Hurley, Ronnie Wilkins
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11 facts about this song
Genre"Son of a Preacher Man" is a song that merges elements of pop and soul music genres.
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OriginThe song was written by John Hurley and Ronnie Wilkins and first popularized by Dusty Springfield in 1968.
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AlbumThe song is included in Dusty Springfield's fifth studio album titled "Dusty in Memphis".
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Chart Success"Son of a Preacher Man" was a chart success, reaching Number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US, and Number 9 on the UK Singles Chart in 1968.
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AccoladesThe song earned Dusty Springfield a nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 1969 Grammy Awards.
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Intended ArtistInitially, the song was intended for Aretha Franklin, who is also a preacher's daughter, but she turned it down. However, Franklin recorded it later in 1970.
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Cover Versions"Son of a Preacher Man" has been covered by many artists over the years, including Aretha Franklin herself, Janis Joplin, and Joss Stone.
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InspirationThe lyrics of "Son of a Preacher Man" tell about a young woman who falls in love with the son of a preacher, hence the title. It was reported that the songwriters were inspired by a boy they knew who was a preacher's son.
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Pop CultureThe song gained a new round of fame after its inclusion in the soundtrack of Quentin Tarantino's film "Pulp Fiction" in 1994.
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Previous ReleasesBefore gaining fame through Dusty Springfield, the song was first recorded by American singer, Gail Wynters, in 1967.
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Critical Acclaim“Son of a Preacher Man” is one of Dusty Springfield's most acclaimed songs, regularly included in 'best-of' lists for both the artist and 1960s music in general.
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