Written by Jack Rhodes and Dick Reynolds and made popular by the Springfields in 1962, "Silver Threads and Golden Needles" was first recorded in 1956 by Wanda Jackson. The Springfields' version features Dusty Springfield before she went solo and some very nice guitar work. Wanda Jackson's is a country rendition with slightly different lyrics. Most versions such as Linda Ronstadt's follow the Springfields' pattern.
The late Dusty Springfield was part of the 'British Invasion' of 1964. Here is her signature number.
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