Recent news highlights various aspects of Dusty Springfield's legacy, including a Halloween reinterpretation of her song 'Spooky' by Gregory Ackerman, revelations about the song's origins and the lengthy recording process for one of her major hits, and the passing of her former manager and 'Ready, Steady, Go!' producer Vicki Wickham at 87. Additionally, the enduring impact of her 1987 collaboration with the Pet Shop Boys and anecdotes from contemporaries like Martha Reeves underscore her influence on music and performance.