Where Am I Going

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Where Am I Going? is the third studio album by singer Dusty Springfield, released on Philips Records in the UK in 1967. By now, firmly established as one of the most popular singers in Britain, with several hits in America as well, Springfield ventured into more varied styles than before and recorded a wide variety of material for this album. Rather than the straightforward pop of A Girl Called Dusty or the mix of pop and soul of Ev'rything's Coming Up Dusty, Springfield recorded a variety of styles from jazz to soul, to pop and even show tunes (the standout title track, from the musical Sweet Charity). While not the success that her previous two albums were, Where Am I Going? was praised by fans and critics alike for showing a mature and sophisticated sensibility, despite the many different styles of music. At the time of the release, Dusty was touring in Australia and making some cabaret appearances in the US. Therefore, the album didn't get much promotion in the UK. Consequently, it only peaked at No.40 on the UK albums chart and lasted 1 week on the chart. In the United State, the album was released in a quite altered form as The Look of Love, titled after a successful Springfield recording originally only released as a single B-side in Britain. Also included were two other singles — "Give Me Time," a U.K. and United States hit, and "What's It Gonna Be," a United States hit — not included on Where Am I Going?. The Look of Love also contained the UK single B-side "Small Town Girl," not on Where Am I Going?. Where Am I Going? was first released on CD in the early 1990. A digitally remastered edition was released in 1998, and included the bonus tracks "I've Got a Good Thing," "Don't Forget About Me" (a later version appeared on Dusty in Memphis), and "Time After Time." "Where Am I Going?" was sampled in the song "Zenophile," from the 2004 album Destroy Rock & Roll, by Scottish electronic music artist Mylo. "I Can't Wait Until I See My Baby's Face" was sampled in the song "Nothing Can Stop Us" from the 1991 album Foxbase Alpha by Saint Etienne. Personnel and production Dusty Springfield - lead vocal, backing vocals Lesley Duncan - backing vocals Madeline Bell - backing vocals The Echoes - accompaniment Alan Tew - accompaniment & orchestra director Arthur Greenslade - accompaniment & orchestra director Ivor Raymonde - accompaniment direction Wally Stott - accompaniment & orchestra director Peter Knight - accompaniment & orchestra director Reg Guest - accompaniment & orchestra director Pat Williams - musical arranger Jim Tyler - musical arranger Johnnie Spence - musical arranger Johnny Franz - record producer Roger Wake - digital remastering/remix (1998 re-issue) .

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