Bobbie Gentry or Dusty Springfield?

@bdp24 : I’ve never been into either one of them but I completely get what you’re saying.

Off topic but I do like Jack White's cover of Dusty Springfield's  "I Don't Know What to Do With Myself" written by Burt Bacharach.

@n80, if you're interested enough, give a listen to Dusty In Memphis, considered her best album. Prior to that, she, like almost all Pop singers, was a "singles" artist, not an album one. Her voice has a subtle, exquisite quality of heartbreak and longing. She's one of my five or so favorite female singers of all time.

@pehare  I’ve been enjoying the MV album.   

I don't have an opinion on the vs. question, but sort of on topic, I recommend checking out Shelby Lynne's Just a Little Lovin' record.  It's her tribute to Dusty Springfield and a great listen.

Best part of this is I don't have to choose, I can revel in the glory of both of them (plus, of course Shelby's tribute recording to Dusty).  Bobbie wrote great songs and made great records.  Dusty sang great songs and made great records.  And the Mercury Rev, WOW.  Lucinda's vocal on that record is wonderful to these ears.