Dusty Springfield recorded the original version on her 1968 album "Dusty In Memphis". Bobby Gentry recorded it the following year and Aretha Franklin, to whom the song was originally offered laid her version down in 1970.
Dusty Springfield
"Son of a Preacher Man" was written by John Hurley and Ronnie Wilkins and was popularized by Dusty Springfield when it was released on her 1969 album "Dusty in Memphis."
Just Shoot Me - 1997 Son of a Preacher Man 7-19 was released on: USA: 9 August 2003
Dusty Springfield
Never,..Dusty Springfield did.
The Preacher's Son was created on 2003-11-04.
"Son of a preacher man" was released as a US single on 9 November 1968, and as UK single on 29 November 1968. Source: Paul Howes - The Complete Dusty Springfield
BEATPORT
Either your son or your nephew is the man.Your father's son is either you or your brother (including half-brother).If your father's son is you, then the original man is your son, (you are his father).If your father's son is your brother, then the original man is your nephew, (your brother is his father).Obviously if you have no brothers, than it must be your son.
A singer did express his feeling and experiences of life to his son and to do if he likes.
Chester A. Arthur
"tarcy thomason" was there original lead singer but he had a son so he left.. then the guitar player " Joe Kirkland " became the lead singer.