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Miss Peggy Lee Sings the Blues

Peggy Lee · 1988

47 min · 12 tracks · jazz

A smoky blend of jazz and blues that showcases Peggy Lee's sultry vocals and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • smoky barroom ambiance
  • steady emotional exploration
  • sultry vocals for late nights
  • reflective moments with friends
  • intimate gatherings and conversations

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of upbeat tempos
  • prefer standalone catchy singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1988, 'Miss Peggy Lee Sings the Blues' came at a time when Peggy Lee was rejuvenating her career later in life, following a period of relative quiet after her earlier peak in the 1960s. This album marked her return to a more traditional jazz sound, focusing on classic blues interpretations that hark back to her roots, allowing her to reconnect with both long-time fans and a new audience.
Stylistic neighbors
Ella Fitzgerald· Julie London· Sarah Vaughan

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 See See Rider 5:06
  • 2 Basin Street Blues 3:10
  • 3 Squeeze Me 2:47
  • 4 You Don’t Know 4:09
  • 5 Fine and Mellow 5:13
  • 6 Baby, Won’t You Please Come Home 3:25
  • 7 Kansas City 3:43
  • 8 Birmingham Jail 4:15
  • 9 Love Me 4:10
  • 10 Beale Street Blues 2:52
  • 11 Ain’t Nobody’s Business If I Do 5:45
  • 12 God Bless the Child 3:14

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