Top tracks — play these first
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Ready to Begin Again (Manya’s Song) Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its hopeful message and showcases Lee's warm vocal delivery amidst an engaging arrangement.
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I’ve Got Them Feelin’ Too Good Today Blues — A clever play on traditional blues, this track highlights Lee's ability to infuse humor into her songwriting while maintaining a soulful essence.
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Longings for a Simpler Time — This poignant ballad captures nostalgia through evocative lyrics, revealing Lee’s introspective side and lyrical depth that resonates throughout the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like emotional evolutions
- nostalgic reflections on simpler times
- inviting sing-along moments
- short bursts of playful energy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer constant high energy
- want longer, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Represents a strong release in Peggy Lee's later years, showcasing her enduring talent.
- Themes
- nostalgic longing· blues-infused humor· introspective warmth
- Career context
- By the time 'Mirrors' was released in 1975, Peggy Lee had already established herself as a prominent figure in jazz and pop music. This album came after her commercial peak in the late 1960s and early 1970s, marking a period of artistic experimentation following her earlier hits and collaborations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ella Fitzgerald· Julie London· Sarah Vaughan
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I Remember
The song reflects on cherished memories with a sense of longing and bittersweetness as it subtly shifts from past to present tense.
Tracklist
- 1 Ready to Begin Again (Manya’s Song) Start here 3:20
- 2 Some Cats Know 4:22
- 3 I’ve Got Them Feelin’ Too Good Today Blues 2:20
- 4 A Little White Ship 3:04
- 5 Tango 5:44
- 6 Professor Hauptmann’s Performing Dogs 5:58
- 7 The Case of M.J. 3:04
- 8 I Remember 2:50
- 9 Say It 4:03
- 10 Longings for a Simpler Time 3:54
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Come Away with Me
Norah Jones
Shares a lush, introspective sound with jazz-inflected pop and warm vocals.
Lady in Satin
Billie Holiday
Features rich vocal delivery and emotional depth, blending jazz with poignant themes of longing.
Tapestry
Carole King
Combines introspective lyrics with sophisticated arrangements, creating a warm, nostalgic atmosphere.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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