DuffyBritish soul singer Duffy has said she’s flattered by comparisons to 1960’s icon Dusty Springfield and to Amy Winehouse but she doesn’t want to be seen as an imitator.

The ‘Mercy’ chart-topper said recently: “It’s flattering to be compared to Amy. She has done really well. I love the Dusty Springfield sound and to be compared to her is something to be proud of.”

“But I want to be known as Duffy, not the new anyone. I think I have worked hard for what I have achieved and want to be known for my talents, not anyone else’s.”

She added that she doesn’t want her commercial success to mean she has to change her sound to one that’s more heavily produced: “I think it’s sexy to be rough. I’m aiming for rough, the rougher the better for me.”

“That’s what it’s all about - things that are too polished are boring.”