Natchez Trace
Dusty Springfield · Classics & Collectibles [2009]
He rode into Virginia
Rollin' thunder, ridin' high
I was servin' table
Waitin' for that ride
My arms around his body
Well, we rode a thousand miles
He taught me how to love
He taught me how to fly, oh, ho, my
Hungry together
Racin' the weather
Into the Natchez Trace
Warmin' and feedin' him
All the way to Cumberland, oh, ho, yes
And I had his child in Memphis
And we watched him ride away
And now you know what a girl like me
Is doin' here today
I'm sorry mister, you can't stay
Hungry together
Racin' the weather
Into the Natchez Trace
Warmin' and feedin' him
All the way to Cumberland, oh, ho, yes
And when the piper gets to play
Somebody's got to pay
And now you know what a girl like me
Is doin' here today
Oh, I'm sorry mister, you can't stay
I'm sorry mister, you can't stay
Hungry together
Racin' the weather
Into the Natchez Trace
Warmin' and feedin' him
All the way to Cumberland, oh
When the piper gets to play
Somebody's got to pay
And now you know what a girl like me
Is doin' here today
Oh, I'm sorry mister, you can't stay
I'm sorry mister, you can't stay, oh, ho, ho, ho
Sorry mister, you can't stay
Sorry mister, you can't stay, no
Sorry mister, you can't stay, oh, ho, ho, ho
Sorry mister, you can't stay
Sorry mister, you can't stay, no
Sorry mister, you can't stay, oh
Sorry mister, sorry mister
Natchez Trace - Dusty Springfield
Dusty Springfield's 'Natchez Trace' stands as a quintessential example of her mid-1960s soul and pop fusion, showcasing her distinctive vocal range and emotive delivery. Recorded during the height of her career, the track exemplifies the lush production and intricate harmonies characteristic of the era's R&B-influenced pop sound. As part of her extensive discography, the song reflects her ability to blend personal vulnerability with polished studio craftsmanship, cementing her status as a pioneering female vocalist in British music history. The recording captures the essence of her work during a period where she was redefining the boundaries of the female pop voice through powerful, soulful expression.