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"Son of a Preacher Man" is a song written and composed by American songwriters John Hurley and Ronnie Wilkins and recorded by British singer Dusty Springfield in September 1968 for the album Dusty in Memphis. Springfield's version was produced by Jerry Wexler, Tom Dowd, and Arif Mardin for her first album for the Atlantic Records label.
Dusty Springfield’s 1968 hit “Son of a Preacher Man” is about a boy who sneaks off with a girl every time his preacher father visits her house.
This "Son of a Preacher Man" woos her and teaches her about love. He is the only boy she has ever loved. This was written by John Hurley and Ronnie Wilkins. Dusty's version is the most popular, but it has been covered by many artists, including Elvis Presley, Bobbie Gentry, Foo Fighters, Chet Atkins, Joss Stone, and Natalie Merchant.
by Dusty Springfield. Album: Dusty In Memphis ( 1969) Charted: 9 10. License This Song . songfacts ®. artistfacts. Billy Ray was the preacher's son. And when his daddy would visit he'd come along. When they gathered 'round and started talkin' That's when Billy would take me walkin' Out through the back yard we'd go walkin'