She Got Deported From South Africa
In December 1964, Springfield was touring South Africa with her group, The Echoes, which ended up being controversially terminated, leading to her being deported. Why? Because they had performed for an integrated audience near Cape Town, which was, at the time, against the government’s segregation policy.
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Her contract had specifically excluded segregated performances, meaning she was one of the first British artists who dared to perform for an integrated audience. All in all, despite the tour cancelation, it was a good year for Dusty, who was voted Top Female British Artist of the Year by the NME. At times, Dusty Springfield was heard on US radio more than American singers.
She was becoming a real star, and with that comes media frenzy, and with the media comes many, many questions about your personal life…