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It's a risky move for any singer to attempt a direct ascent on the towering peaks of Dusty Springfield's evergreen legacy. (Rolling Stone once called Dusty in Memphis the third most "essential" rock album by a woman.) Just a Little Lovin' achieves the unlikely: a tribute to an immortal artist which both glorifies its subject and elevates the worshipper kneeling at her altar. Lynne's 2001 breakthrough, I Am Shelby Lynne, was both utterly fresh and nostalgically infused with a Memphis-like spirit. Much of Just a Little Lovin' is as familiar as an old pair of shoes. Lynne's original contribution, "Pretend," fits snugly between the classics, but it's the loose, practically improvised vibe of this recording that breathes new life into Bacharach and David's "Anyone Who Had a Heart" and, especially, Randy Newman's "I Don't Want to Hear It Anymore." Genius producer Phil Ramone lends the entire collection the kind of intimacy he brought to Paul Simon and Billy Joel's most atmospheric 1970s recordings. Restrained instrumentation--often simply guitar, upright bass, a sprinkling of piano, and light percussion--turn even the teenage bubble-gum anthem "I Only Want to Be with You" into a sultry meditation. It's hard to imagine another recent album more successful in melding retro-reverence with contemporary moderation. The result arouses emotion even as it enchantingly relaxes. --Ben Heege

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Outstanding	Customer Rating: 5 out of 5
What a fantastic C.D! Shelby Lynne did a great job with the songs that were originally popular by previous artists! You'll love it!
Look out, Diana Krall!	Customer Rating: 2 out of 5
I like the story of an immensely talented woman overcoming personal hardships to make a success of herself, as Shelby Lynne did in the world of country music. But there's very little country in "Just a Little Lovin'." I'm not feelin' it. Unfortunately, the song arrangements are almost all slow tempo, soft, and sterile, with no brassiness. There's probably no way to improve on Dusty Springfield, and any attempt to redo songs Dusty made popular will either sound redundant or sterile. Hiring heavyweight producer Phil Ramone, Shelby's label was obviously pushing her into an adult contemporary niche. Shelby could sing the telephone book gorgeously, and sings this album beautifully, and she has sung over far better arrangements (i.e., "I Am Shelby Lynne") so we can only infer a minimum of creative control. In spite of these problems, Ms. Lynne's version of "The Look of Love" almost (ALMOST) redeems the album, and a dramatically-slowed down version of "I Only Want to Be With You" is an additional highlight. As for "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me?" Snooze. I didn't think it was possible to make that sweeping, dramatic song boring.
A great tribute to Dusty Springfield	Customer Rating: 5 out of 5
I was very surprised when I first heard about this album at the time of its release. I knew that Shelby had great taste in music, but I hadn't seen Dusty listed among her influences or favorite singers, so her choice of Dusty surprised me, though I was very pleased too as I'm a huge Dusty fan. My second surprise came with the track listing. I thought maybe Shelby would go mostly for the early stuff, perhaps including some of the earlier country/folk songs that Dusty recorded as lead singer of the Springfields. But no, it was the Dusty in Memphis album that impressed Shelby and made her a Dusty fan; that album accounts for about half of Shelby`s selections for this album. So while some of Dusty's early solo material is represented, no Springfields tracks are covered. Finally, Shelby surprised me by the way she chose to cover Dusty's songs. Very different from Dusty's original versions, Shelby has opted for a starker interpretation, which is difficult to classify but I suppose it could be described as bluesy folk. Because of my financial situation, I didn't buy the album until I found it at a suitably discounted price. Ironically, when I saw it at such a price, it was in a store that was having its own financial problems. By the time I bought the album, I knew exactly what to expect as I'd listened to several tracks on the internet. If you are familiar with Dusty's music but you haven't heard anything from this album, I'd advise you to listen to samples. I expect there are some fans of Dusty's music who will love this album as I do, while others will hate it. Two of Dusty's most famous songs (You don't have to say you love me, I only want to be with you) are included; the former actually originated as an Italian ballad. Shelby also included the famous Anyone who had a heart, though this was not a hit for Dusty anywhere as far as I know. It was an American hit for Dionne Warwick, a British hit for Cilla Black and a French hit (with translated lyrics) for Petula Clark. Dusty's version is brilliant and at least as good as the hit versions. Among the other songs is one song, Pretend, that Shelby wrote especially for this album and it, too, is brilliant. By choosing to do radical re-interpretations rather than faithful cover versions, Shelby has created a real masterpiece that can only enhance Dusty`s legacy. Indeed, I know of at least one Shelby Lynne fan who bought and enjoyed some of Dusty's music (who otherwise would not have done so) after playing this album several times. It is a pity that Dusty didn't live long enough to hear Shelby's tribute.
sublime	Customer Rating: 5 out of 5
Just A Little Lovin' highlights the vocal talents of Shelby Lynne as she pays a very special tribute to Dusty Springfield. Shelby is a fine singer with a great voice and her talents have carried her far. This is a "must-have" for Shelby Lynne fans and it's also a good CD to pick if you're just discovering the artistry of Shelby Lynne. Even Dusty's fan may like this one! The artwork is really nice and the quality of the sound is excellent. "Just A Little Lovin'" gets a mighty fine treatment by Shelby and the musicians; "Just A Little Lovin'" is a strong start to this CD and Shelby sings with passion and a sensitivity that's really great. Shelby's incredible sense of timing also helps bolster her performance, too. "Anyone Who Had A Heart" carries on with a classic Bacharach and David love song with lyrics that aren't so pleasant but this type of torch song proves Shelby Lynne really can do a ballad very professionally. When I hear "Anyone Who Had A Heart" it quickly became clear to me why Shelby became so famous. "You Don't Have To Say You Love Me" is a song I first heard sung by Dusty Springfield; and Dusty would be mighty proud of Shelby's rendition of this outstanding ballad! The guitar works very well on "You Don't Have To Say You Love Me" and the music overall complements Shelby's vocals perfectly. Great! "I Only Want To Be With You" is another great tune that gets a fine interpretation by Shelby; Shelby takes this tune and manages to actually put her own stamp on it with her timing and her excellent diction. "The Look Of Love" is one of my very favorites on this album; it's so romantic and I love every minute of this rendition by Shelby Lynne. The percussion enhances the number even further--not that Shelby needed it but because it just makes the number sound "extra sophisticated." "Breakfast In Bed" has Shelby right in the spotlight; and I really like "I Don't Want To Hear It Anymore." "I Don't Want To Hear It Anymore" is a love ballad with a touch of country to make it shine. Shelby takes this number and makes it a major highlight of this album with a beautiful interpretation. The album ends with two numbers: We get "Pretend" by Shelby herself then there's "How Can I Be Sure." Both songs have a pensive flavor to them and it leaves me wanting more. Shelby masterfully executes both of these songs to again show off her prowess as a true blue polished, professional vocalist. Shelby Lynne's tribute to Dusty Springfield works well and this will be an album that sells well for some time to come. Shelby's sensitive renditions of classic ballads make this one awesome CD.
Gorgeous vocals and a sureness of touch.	Customer Rating: 4 out of 5
This is a meticulous record, each note weighed and measured, where Lynne and producer Phil Ramone favour the standards. Thankfully, at its heart is a singer who has already demonstrated - on I Am Shelby Lynne and Identity Crisis - that she instinctively understands how to communicate emotion. She has carefully harvested some of the hallowed singer's deepest, and often saddest, material, investing it with captivating sparsity. In general, she adopts a 'less-is-more' approach and casts a hush of melancholy over everything. On "I Only Want to Be With You" this means ditching the endearing, parping cheesiness of the original for soft, sultry bossa nova, unsure whether to relish or resent her surrender; on "Breakfast in Bed" it simply means teasing out the real desperation in the lyrics. This approach is not flawless. "Just A Little Lovin'" would benefit from the occasional upward gear change - Tony Joe White's swampy "Willie and Laura Mae Jones" is the only real mover. Shelby brings a new original composition to the table but the rather presumptuous interjection of "Pretend" is an unnecessary bump on the Dusty Springdfield road. Such minor mis-steps are a fair trade-off for an album that doesn't simply doff its cap in tribute. The strength of "Just a Little Lovin'" lies in its refusal to jump through hoops; the emphasis throughout is on an under-expressed sadness that owes far more to Lynne's interpretative gifts than to Dusty Springfield. Shelby doesn't do big or showy, no Mariah Carey or Selline Dion whoops and soars, but certainly displays great vocals and a sureness of touch. Dusty in Memphis The Very Best of Dusty Springfield Ultimate Collection The Definitive Collection

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