Why this album works
This album is significant for its critical reception, showcasing Lee's enduring vocal prowess and artistry as she interpreted timeless blues standards. Critics praised the album for its authenticity, and it solidified her reputation as a versatile artist capable of crossing genres even late in her career.
- Best for
- smoky barroom ambiance steady emotional exploration sultry vocals for late nights
- 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
- Nancy Sinatra· Harry Nilsson· Bob Dylan· Elvis Presley· Aretha Franklin· Dean Martin· Kenny Rogers· Willie Nelson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 See See Rider 5:06
- 2 Basin Street Blues Standout 3:10
- 3 Squeeze Me 2:47
- 4 You Don’t Know 4:09
- 5 Fine and Mellow Standout 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 Standout 3:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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