English singer Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O’Brien OBE, well known by her stage as Dusty Springfield, lived from 16 April 1939 until 2 March 1999.
She was a well-known performer of blue-eyed soul, pop, and dramatic ballads, as well as French chanson, country, and jazz, all of which she sang with her unique mezzo-soprano voice. She was one of the most popular British female artists on both sides of the Atlantic during her 1960s heyday.
Who is Dusty Springfield husband Norma Tanega?
Norma Cecilia Tanega was an American folk and pop singer-songwriter, painter, and experimental musician who lived from January 30, 1939, until December 29, 2019.
She penned songs for Dusty Springfield and other well-known performers in the 1960s, having success with the tune “Walkin’ My Cat Named Dog.” Later on, Tanega mostly performed as a percussionist for the ensembles Baboonz, hybridVigor, and Ceramic Ensemble, playing a variety of musical genres. She also composed the song “You’re Dead,” which served as the theme song for both the television series and the movie What We Do in the Shadows.
