Top tracks — play these first
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Hey, Look Me Over Start here — This opener sets a playful and confident tone for the album, highlighting Lee's charismatic vocal delivery and inviting listeners into her world.
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When He Makes Music — The track showcases Lee's ability to convey deep emotion through her nuanced phrasing, illustrating the joy that music brings to life.
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A Bucket of Tears — This song reflects a more introspective side of Lee, with lyrical poignancy that resonates with themes of heartache and longing.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends jazz and pop effectively but lacks standout compositions that elevate it beyond its era.
What we noticed
- The album features lush orchestral arrangements that complement Peggy Lee's vocals, with strings and brass prominently used throughout.
- Lee's vocal delivery often includes playful phrasing and subtle inflections, enhancing the emotional nuance of the lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful mood for lighthearted moments
- short bursts of joyful energy
- for cheerful gatherings
- quick pick-me-ups throughout day
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of long, immersive albums
- prefer serious and introspective themes
Where this album fits
- Themes
- 1960s pop sophistication· romantic jazz melodies· playful vocal charm
- Career context
- Released in 1967, Extra Special! came at a time when Peggy Lee was solidifying her status as a versatile artist in the pop and jazz genres. This album followed her successful run of hits in the 1950s and early 1960s, marking a continued evolution in her musical style, blending contemporary sounds with her signature delivery.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ella Fitzgerald· Julie London· Sarah Vaughan
Tracklist
- 1 Hey, Look Me Over Start here 1:55
- 2 When He Makes Music 2:50
- 3 Walking Happy 2:34
- 4 Oh! You Crazy Moon 2:48
- 5 So What’s New? 2:16
- 6 Call Me Darling, Call Me Sweetheart, Call Me Dear 2:38
- 7 A Bucket of Tears 2:18
- 8 The Shining Sea 2:48
- 9 A Doodlin’ Song 2:07
- 10 Amazing 2:38
- 11 I’m Gonna Go Fishin’ 2:08
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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