Back in the very late 60's this was my life . God , such lovely memories. Were it possible to turn time on it's head, I would be the first in line, never looking back.
Originally composed by Michel Legrand (music) and Alan & Marilyn Bergman (lyrics) in 1968, “Windmills of Your Mind” is a shimmering POP GEM covered by peerless English interpreter Dusty Springfield for her seminal 1969 LP “Dusty in Memphis.” That was a strategic move on Springfield’s part to make a bona fide R&B record in the very heart of where some of the greatest soul music was created during that era. Dusty proved above all that she could sing anything and in any style, and make it all work on an LP that comes together in an outstanding way. “Windmills of Your Mind” isn’t strictly a soul piece. But if certainly has soul as Miss Springfield does it. IT FITS BECAUSE OF HER VOICE‼️ 💚💎💜 May you rest in peace, Dusty Springfield (1939 - 1999)… 🌹
Dusty Springfield is not mentioned enough as one of the preeminent vocal powerhouses of the golden era of pop. Her voice can go from soft and breathy to full-on belt without losing any loss of tone or clarity... and her enunciation is crystal clear. And to top it off, her gift for interpretation is simply unparalleled. The other singer who comes close is Dionne Warwick, but Dusty is just so special.
Great version by Dusty. She was a great singer and we're lucky to have these videos to show that to generations that were not around when she was alive.
That relaxed delivery of words , as if she's in the shower. Dusty has got that very calming tone of voice, she could tell you the world is ending, and you'd smile , close your eyes and sleep.
Both the song and Dusty herself are indescribably sublime. She made it into so much more than just another late '60s psychedelic pop tune. I understand Dusty actually didn't want to do the song, didn't like or understand it, but recorded it as per contract- it was the soundtrack of the original 1968 "The Thomas Crown Affair" with Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway, although it didn't seem to have much to do with the plot (wealthy man pulls bank heist just for kicks). No matter- both this amazing song and Dusty will live forever....
where did you get that this song was a 60's psychedelic pop tune? then admit it was written for the movie ^The Thomas Crown Affair..a movie about the relationship between a criminal and a theft investigator??
The song was a representation of Thomas's twisting and turning over his career as a high end thief and his relation with his near equal Vicki Anderson. An intricate game of chess which for him meant either loss of freedom and lifestyle or keeping both and finding a soul mate. For her, at the end, could be all sorts of interpretations of the final Faye Dunaway scenes, some of the most amazing displays of facial expressions be ng able to express verbal passions with the ability of people seeing different stories based on their own interpretations. I never thought of this as one of my " best movies of all time" yet I come back to watch it over and over. The remake is a nice but superficial representation of the original.
Voice of an angel ,the 60's and 70's was the era of real Soul music and sublime singing . The Temptations ,Four Tops,Isley Brothers, probably the most accomplished and dynanic boy bands ever. Gladys Knight ,Diana Ross,Dusty,Roberta Flack some of the best Soul singers. 👌
Same, it was one of my favourite songs before of Dusty's - and the many covers...but in grief I totally get the spiralling part of fractured thoughts....14 weeks is when he died for me.
IMO she did the best version of this beautiful song from "the thomas crown affair." she totally owned this song. i love the minimalist accompaniment - she is the focus and center of this ballad.
A hauntingly and captivatingly beautiful song! And sung by one of the best, greatest (and gorgeous!) singers in the UK and - of course! - in this whole world! Obviously her version of this "classic" song is simply the best; the most heart-felt, soul-moving, dramatic, appealing and never-fading song - interpreted by *the very talented, infinitely beloved Dusty* - ; in her so characteristic, divine, rich! and pristinely attractive voice! She left this earth wa-a-ay too soon; that d*mn!, indifferent "big C"; - as you most likely know already - (unfortunately!) took "care" of that... RIP, dear Dusty; you're still very much "alive" in the many, many hearts and memories of your (loyal) fans ánd a lot of ('just') music-lovers; spread all-over the entire globe!❤
Round Like a circle in a spiral Like a wheel within a wheel Never ending or beginning On an ever spinning reel Like a snowball down a mountain Or a carnival balloon Like a carousel that's turning Running rings around the moon Like a clock whose hands are sweeping Past the minutes of it's face And the world is like an apple Whirling silently in space Like the circles that you find In the windmills of your mind Like a tunnel that you follow To a tunnel of it's own Down a hollow to a cavern Where the sun has never shone Like a door that keeps revolving In a half forgotten dream Or the ripples from a pebble Someone tosses in a stream Like a clock whose hands are sweeping Past the minutes of it's face And the world is like an apple Whirling silently in space Like the circles that you find In the windmills of your mind Keys that jingle in your pocket Words that jangle in your head Why did summer go so quickly? Was it something that you said? Lovers walk along a shore And leave their footprints in the sand Is the sound of distant drumming Just the fingers of your hand? Pictures hanging in a hallway And the fragment of this song Half-remembered names and faces But to whom do they belong? When you knew that it was over You were suddenly aware That the autumn leaves were turning To the color of her hair Like a circle in a spiral Like a wheel within a wheel Never ending or beginning On an ever spinning reel As the images unwind Like the circles that you find In the windmills of your mind
Pravda!😉 It must be very hard, NOT to (fall in) love (with) Dusty Springfield!! Marvelous!; one of the greatest singers on earth🌏 to have ever lived!♥️ And the lyrics - that, fyi, were not hers! - but that she interpreted (in the very best possible manner!) in such a wonderfully beautiful way, in her amazingly magnificent and unique voice; are simply hauntingly and fantastically touching, meaningful and gorgeous! I'll love and cherish this song forever!💗 Kind greetings from San Diego, CA!🇺🇸
No one else sings this song as well as Dusty did. Barbara Streisand comes close but this song was just made for Dusty's velvety low notes and magestic high notes.
@billpennock8585 0 seconds ago The song was a representation of Thomas's twisting and turning over his career as a high end thief and his relation with his near equal Vicki Anderson. An intricate game of chess which for him meant either loss of freedom and lifestyle or keeping both and finding a soul mate. For her, at the end, could be all sorts of interpretations of the final Faye Dunaway scenes, some of the most amazing displays of facial expressions be ng able to express verbal passions with the ability of people seeing different stories based on their own interpretations. I never thought of this as one of my " best movies of all time" yet I come back to watch it over and over. The remake is a nice but superficial representation of the original.
Round like a circle in a spiral, like a wheel within a wheel Never ending or beginning on an ever-spinning reel Like a snowball down a mountain or a carnival balloon Like a carousel that's turning, running rings around the moon Like a clock whose hands are sweeping past the minutes of its face And the world is like an apple whirling silently in space Like the circles that you find In the windmills of your mind [Verse 2] Like a tunnel that you follow to a tunnel of its own Down a hollow to a cavern where the sun has never shone Like a door that keeps revolving in a half forgotten dream Or the ripples from a pebble someone tosses in a stream Like a clock whose hands are sweeping past the minutes of its face And the world is like an apple whirling silently in space Like the circles that you find In the windmills of your mind [Bridge] Keys that jingle in your pocket, words that jangle in your head Why did summer go so quickly? Was it something that you said? Lovers walk along a shore and leave their footprints in the sand Is the sound of distant drumming just the fingers of your hand? Pictures hanging in a hallway or the fragment of a song Half remembered names and faces but to whom do they belong? When you knew that it was over you were suddenly aware That the autumn leaves were turning to the colour of her hair [Outro] A circle in a spiral, a wheel within a wheel Never ending nor beginning on an ever-spinning reel As the images unwind Like the circles that you find In the windmills of your mind
Absolutely the best version…no one can even come close to to her singing
There's no one else that sings this song better than Dusty Springfield. No-one else.
There's no one that sings any song better than Dusty.
I agree! She sings this adorable song so deeply!
agreed!!!!
❤
How much was she beautiful like this
Back in the very late 60's this was my life . God , such lovely memories. Were it possible to turn time on it's head, I would be the first in line, never looking back.
So would I !!
Only if I knew what I know now . . .
@@BRIGANTIUM2 Only if I knew what I know now. . .
Me too!!!
She' s absolutely unique. What a great, extraordinary voice she has. She's my favourite singer. Love her.❤
I love her album Dusty In Memphis.
Originally composed by Michel Legrand (music) and Alan & Marilyn Bergman (lyrics) in 1968, “Windmills of Your Mind” is a shimmering POP GEM covered by peerless English interpreter Dusty Springfield for her seminal 1969 LP “Dusty in Memphis.”
That was a strategic move on Springfield’s part to make a bona fide R&B record in the very heart of where some of the greatest soul music was created during that era. Dusty proved above all that she could sing anything and in any style, and make it all work on an LP that comes together in an outstanding way.
“Windmills of Your Mind” isn’t strictly a soul piece. But if certainly has soul as Miss Springfield does it. IT FITS BECAUSE OF HER VOICE‼️ 💚💎💜
May you rest in peace, Dusty Springfield (1939 - 1999)… 🌹
Dusty Springfield is not mentioned enough as one of the preeminent vocal powerhouses of the golden era of pop. Her voice can go from soft and breathy to full-on belt without losing any loss of tone or clarity... and her enunciation is crystal clear. And to top it off, her gift for interpretation is simply unparalleled. The other singer who comes close is Dionne Warwick, but Dusty is just so special.
Wonderfully heart-warming, wonderfully historic ... may Dusty rest in peace....
I love her version of this classic. It is sad that Dusty lived such a tragic life.
That line "Like an apple whirling silently in space' always stuck in my mind as a child.
The one that gets me is
Pictures hanging in a halfway, and a fragment of a song
Half remembered names and faces but to whom do they belong
i just love her whisper bedroom voice so soft but so powerful when she hits the high notes. excellent singer.
No auto tune here, just a haunting song from a true goddess.
Great version by Dusty. She was a great singer and we're lucky to have these videos to show that to generations that were not around when she was alive.
Gone to soon…
That relaxed delivery of words , as if she's in the shower. Dusty has got that very calming tone of voice, she could tell you the world is ending, and you'd smile , close your eyes and sleep.
THIS SONG IS DEFINED BY THIS EXQUISITE IMMCULATE PERFECT INTERPRETATION
My absolute favorite version!
OMG...this song brings tears to my eyes, she is magnificent.
The award should have gone to Dusty. Fabulous.
Both the song and Dusty herself are indescribably sublime. She made it into so much more than just another late '60s psychedelic pop tune. I understand Dusty actually didn't want to do the song, didn't like or understand it, but recorded it as per contract- it was the soundtrack of the original 1968 "The Thomas Crown Affair" with Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway, although it didn't seem to have much to do with the plot (wealthy man pulls bank heist just for kicks). No matter- both this amazing song and Dusty will live forever....
It's the only song I like on that album.
Indeed, Dusty lives on through her music
where did you get that this song was a 60's psychedelic pop tune?
then admit it was written for the movie ^The Thomas Crown Affair..a movie about the relationship between a criminal and a theft investigator??
The song was a representation of Thomas's twisting and turning over his career as a high end thief and his relation with his near equal Vicki Anderson. An intricate game of chess which for him meant either loss of freedom and lifestyle or keeping both and finding a soul mate. For her, at the end, could be all sorts of interpretations of the final Faye Dunaway scenes, some of the most amazing displays of facial expressions be ng able to express verbal passions with the ability of people seeing different stories based on their own interpretations. I never thought of this as one of my " best movies of all time" yet I come back to watch it over and over. The remake is a nice but superficial representation of the original.
From the golden age of music: The 60s and 70s
Adorable 💜🤘🏿
Voice of an angel ,the 60's and 70's was the era of real Soul music and sublime singing . The Temptations ,Four Tops,Isley Brothers, probably the most accomplished and dynanic boy bands ever. Gladys Knight ,Diana Ross,Dusty,Roberta Flack some of the best Soul singers. 👌
My husband passed away 2 weeks ago. This song aptly gives examples of my confused stste of mind.
Sorry for your lost 💔
Condolences (:
Condolences
Same, it was one of my favourite songs before of Dusty's - and the many covers...but in grief I totally get the spiralling part of fractured thoughts....14 weeks is when he died for me.
IMO she did the best version of this beautiful song from "the thomas crown affair." she totally owned this song. i love the minimalist accompaniment - she is the focus and center of this ballad.
Owned? It wasn't The X Factor.
Fabulous song
She sounds incredible
Great voice
Sadly missed
Pure artistry. The singer, the arranger, the musician who turned the melody and the wonderful lyrics written by a husband and wife team.
My personal favorite of many gifted, a rare find, Dusty, another cat Lady ❤
A hauntingly and captivatingly beautiful song! And sung by one of the best, greatest (and gorgeous!)
singers in the UK and - of course! - in this whole world!
Obviously her version of this "classic" song is simply the best; the most heart-felt, soul-moving, dramatic, appealing and never-fading song - interpreted by *the very talented, infinitely beloved Dusty* - ; in her so characteristic, divine, rich! and pristinely attractive voice!
She left this earth wa-a-ay too soon; that d*mn!, indifferent "big C";
- as you most likely know already - (unfortunately!) took "care" of that...
RIP, dear Dusty; you're still very much "alive" in the many, many hearts and memories of your (loyal) fans ánd a lot of ('just') music-lovers; spread all-over the entire globe!❤
Well said George 👏👏👏
@@Irene-qe5hu Absolutely.
Magnificent voice, composition , arrangement , percussion, orchestra and guitar. Jewels.
A beautiful version of one of my most favorite songs
THE BEST FUTURE WAS IN THE PAST..... MAGNIFICENT SINGER, MAGNIFICENT SONG❤️🙏
Wow, so grateful to find this again.....wonderful
No one sings it better ,it's the saddest song I know in our sad lives and our sad world
Wow what a Woman what a performance❤❤❤ Greetings from Germany
adore! best version !!
truly sublime in the senses of the word
Dusty In Memphis.. her greatest album !! - Tom / Delaware- via Brooklyn Ny
Totally agree I think one of the top 10 albums by anyone ever especially a female artist
Great match of Dusty's voice and interpretation to the varied accompaniment.
Brilliant Dusty,!!! No one better....her instinctive interpretation of the complicated lyrics and music...she's superb!!
Round
Like a circle in a spiral
Like a wheel within a wheel
Never ending or beginning
On an ever spinning reel
Like a snowball down a mountain
Or a carnival balloon
Like a carousel that's turning
Running rings around the moon
Like a clock whose hands are sweeping
Past the minutes of it's face
And the world is like an apple
Whirling silently in space
Like the circles that you find
In the windmills of your mind
Like a tunnel that you follow
To a tunnel of it's own
Down a hollow to a cavern
Where the sun has never shone
Like a door that keeps revolving
In a half forgotten dream
Or the ripples from a pebble
Someone tosses in a stream
Like a clock whose hands are sweeping
Past the minutes of it's face
And the world is like an apple
Whirling silently in space
Like the circles that you find
In the windmills of your mind
Keys that jingle in your pocket
Words that jangle in your head
Why did summer go so quickly?
Was it something that you said?
Lovers walk along a shore
And leave their footprints in the sand
Is the sound of distant drumming
Just the fingers of your hand?
Pictures hanging in a hallway
And the fragment of this song
Half-remembered names and faces
But to whom do they belong?
When you knew that it was over
You were suddenly aware
That the autumn leaves were turning
To the color of her hair
Like a circle in a spiral
Like a wheel within a wheel
Never ending or beginning
On an ever spinning reel
As the images unwind
Like the circles that you find
In the windmills of your mind
Thank you for taking the time to put this down. A most haunting song.
Hi I'm
So beautiful voice...
Дасти просто замечательно исполнила эту знаменитую песню... 💥💥💥❤🧡💛💚💙💜💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
Сто тысяч лайков и подтверждений. Боже, она лучшая!!!
@@ТатьянаКрасильникова-ф9ы абсолютно и однозначно... )))
Immaculated pure song. Thanks ti Dusty Springfield, the 60's and my beloved parents ❤
Amazing, so touching. Thank's dear Dusty
Gorgeous Dusty!
Perfection ❤
Dusty, darling, forever you will be in my heart and in my mind
My favourite. I just love this.
très belle interprétation
what a class....
Dusty Springfield and Noel Harrison,both amazing. Really great!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
No words! Wao!!
Perfection of voice and music.
I had a crush on Dusty while I was in junior school when 'Island of dreams' came out, over 60 years ago. Still have it.
The Bergmans always wrote the most haunting songs ...they really take you back to that time and place....
Great song, like it so much
какой нежный и проникновенный голос!
There really are so many artists that sing or play this tune. How does one really know? All in the matter of taste in the windmills of your minds.
What a superb 🎁‼~your postℹng thℹs‼🤓 THANK YOU‼👍
Когда задыхаешься от боли и тоски , а время назад не вернуть и ничего не изменить самое то послушать вот это.
Pravda!😉 It must be very hard, NOT to (fall in) love (with) Dusty Springfield!! Marvelous!; one of the greatest singers on earth🌏 to have ever lived!♥️
And the lyrics - that, fyi, were not hers! - but that she interpreted (in the very best possible manner!) in such a wonderfully beautiful way, in her amazingly magnificent and unique voice; are simply hauntingly and fantastically touching, meaningful and gorgeous! I'll love and cherish this song forever!💗
Kind greetings from San Diego, CA!🇺🇸
ДА.
I agree.about this no can express it like the one and only Dusty Sringfield o how she is so missed. REST IN PEACE GREAT LADY
Дасти, спасибо за музыку. Мир уже светлее.
Hi duste you are outstanding singer 👩🎤 love ❤️ ❤🎉🎉😂😢😅
Excelente version del tema central del film EL CASO THOMAS CROWN.-
No one else sings this song as well as Dusty did. Barbara Streisand comes close but this song was just made for Dusty's velvety low notes and magestic high notes.
This voice is unreal✨✨✨❤️
Perfectly Said
Rest in peace Marilyn Bergman.
Прекрасно...
In my top 100 greatest tunes. Ever.
The best of the best.....
The only version...
Sehr schön.
She look beautiful
Dusty in Memphis is one good record!
Guitar from heaven ❤
Die süße DUSTY !!!
Something surreal about this song. Like a soundtrack for a movie by Hitchcock with dream sequences by Dali & Cocteau.
Fantastic 🥇
FAB :)
Best Version 🎉
Circle of fifths chord progression. Nice.
That tempo change at the end is so good to me🤌The classical🫶
Awesome
Big L and shyheim furious anger. They know a banger when they hear one 🎙️🔊🙅🔥💯
Dusty Springfiled owns this song. Apparently this is the only version of this by her, I've yet to find a "live" version.
Shall never forget JLR Will always be with me
@billpennock8585
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The song was a representation of Thomas's twisting and turning over his career as a high end thief and his relation with his near equal Vicki Anderson. An intricate game of chess which for him meant either loss of freedom and lifestyle or keeping both and finding a soul mate. For her, at the end, could be all sorts of interpretations of the final Faye Dunaway scenes, some of the most amazing displays of facial expressions be ng able to express verbal passions with the ability of people seeing different stories based on their own interpretations. I never thought of this as one of my " best movies of all time" yet I come back to watch it over and over. The remake is a nice but superficial representation of the original.
Awesome!
Heard this on "The Winchesters ", season 1, episode 5
Tina Arena does a great tribute to this recording too. Her version is clearly inspired by Dusty's performance here.
Vinyl brought me here.
Stunningly beautiful imagine loving this woman for a long time and then some
Great singer
This just surpasses Superb.
Round like a circle in a spiral, like a wheel within a wheel
Never ending or beginning on an ever-spinning reel
Like a snowball down a mountain or a carnival balloon
Like a carousel that's turning, running rings around the moon
Like a clock whose hands are sweeping past the minutes of its face
And the world is like an apple whirling silently in space
Like the circles that you find
In the windmills of your mind
[Verse 2]
Like a tunnel that you follow to a tunnel of its own
Down a hollow to a cavern where the sun has never shone
Like a door that keeps revolving in a half forgotten dream
Or the ripples from a pebble someone tosses in a stream
Like a clock whose hands are sweeping past the minutes of its face
And the world is like an apple whirling silently in space
Like the circles that you find
In the windmills of your mind
[Bridge]
Keys that jingle in your pocket, words that jangle in your head
Why did summer go so quickly? Was it something that you said?
Lovers walk along a shore and leave their footprints in the sand
Is the sound of distant drumming just the fingers of your hand?
Pictures hanging in a hallway or the fragment of a song
Half remembered names and faces but to whom do they belong?
When you knew that it was over you were suddenly aware
That the autumn leaves were turning to the colour of her hair
[Outro]
A circle in a spiral, a wheel within a wheel
Never ending nor beginning on an ever-spinning reel
As the images unwind
Like the circles that you find
In the windmills of your mind
Hector & Achilles at the Strawbridge & Clothier at Cherry Hill Mall now Macy's
Лучшее исполнение этой песни.
Однозначно !
Dios míooo!!!! ❤❤❤
Supremely moving and tragic version. As if Thomas Crown had been killed trying to "beat the system" a second time❤
❤️
Maravilha
I thought 💭 I did a good job singing this song, until I heard this version
❤absolutely
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