Original Soundtrack Released in 1955 (Decca Records) LISTEN Peggy and Ella Fitzgerald perform songs from the Warner Bros. film, for which Peggy received an Academy Award nomination as Best Supporting Actress. Peggy’s numbers include “Bye Bye Blackbird,” “Sugar,” “Somebody Loves Me” and “Sing a Rainbow.” Track Listing: Oh, Didn’t He[…]
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Pretty Eyes
Original Album Released in 1960 (Capitol Records) LISTEN The much-praised Billy May arranged and conducted this collection of ballads. Includes “Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words),” “It Could Happen to You” and “Too Close for Comfort.” Track List 1. As You Desire Me 2. It Could Happen To[…]
The Quintessential Peggy Lee
DVD released in 2003 (Kultur/Warner Music Vision) BUY Recorded live in concert at Resorts International in Atlantic City on August 9, 1984, Peggy Lee is accompanied by her rhythm section and The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra performing 27 songs including “I Love Being Here With You,” “Big Spender,” “Just One[…]
Rare Gems and Hidden Treasures
Capitol, United States, #72435-27564-2-1 Released July 18, 2000 LISTEN 19 rarer Capitol recordings, 1946-1962 Every Night (4/13/57, Capitol single #3722) Please Don’t Rush Me (3/29/62, unissued, from Mink Jazz album sessions) Light of Love (9/14/58, Capitol single #4071) Ain’t Doin’ Bad Doin’ Nothin’ (11/26/47, unissued) Eight, Nine and Ten (3/28/47, unissued)[…]
Rendezvous with Peggy Lee
Vocalion, England, #CDUS 3008 Released September, 2000 LISTEN 26 Capitol recordings, 1946-1949. Rendezvous with Peggy Lee is Peggy Lee’s debut solo album released by Capitol Records in 1948 on three 78-rpm shallac records. Backed by husband Dave Barbour and his orchestra, the original record featured five jazz standards and one[…]
Sea Shells
Original Album Released in 1958 (Decca Records) (All songs recorded in 1955) LISTEN A departure from Peggy Lee’s jazz and pop albums, Sea Shells features a mix of love ballads and poems set to harp and harpsichord. Track Listing 1. Sea Fever 2. Nine Thorny Thickets 3. Little Old Car[…]