Catherine Springfield
British singer (1939–1999)
1939 — 1999
Quick Facts
Profession
British singer (1939–1999)
Born
April 16, 1939
Died
1999 (age ~60)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
singer, television presenter, recording artist
United KingdomBorn in LondonDied in Henley-on-Thames
1939
Born in London (1939-04-16)
1999
Died in Henley-on-Thames
1999
AwardOfficer of the Order of the British Empire
1999
AwardRock and Roll Hall of Fame
About
Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien, better known by her stage name Dusty Springfield, was an English singer. With her distinctive mezzo-soprano voice, she was a popular singer of blue-eyed soul, pop, and dramatic ballads, with French chanson, country, and jazz also in her repertoire. During her 1960s peak, she ranked among the most successful British performers on both sides of the Atlantic. Her image – marked by a peroxide blonde bouffant/beehive hairstyle, heavy makeup and evening gowns, as well as stylised, gestural performances – made her an icon of the Swinging Sixties.
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Who is Catherine Springfield?+
Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien, better known by her stage name Dusty Springfield, was an English singer. With her distinctive mezzo-soprano voice, she was a popular singer of blue-eyed soul, pop, and dramatic ballads, with French chanson, country, and jazz also in her repertoire. During he
What does the name Catherine mean?+
The name Catherine means "unisex given name". It is of French origin.
When was Catherine Springfield born?+
Catherine Springfield was born on April 16, 1939.
When did Catherine Springfield die?+
Catherine Springfield died in 1999, at approximately 60 years of age.
Name Meaning
unisex given name
The name Catherine is of French origin, meaning "unisex given name". It is traditionally a female name.
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Catherine — April 16, 1939
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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Legend.
— anon
Your music got me through the hardest year of my life.
— a listener
The world is a little different because you existed.
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