Miss Wonderful cover

Miss Wonderful

Peggy Lee · 1959

35 min · 12 tracks · jazz

A lush orchestral pop sound embraces Peggy Lee's sultry vocals with a playful sophistication.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful sophistication in every track
  • steady pacing for relaxed listening
  • ideal for intimate gatherings
  • sultry vocals with lush arrangements

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer high-energy upbeat tracks
  • seek experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1959, 'Miss Wonderful' marks Peggy Lee's continued evolution as a solo artist following her successful stint with Benny Goodman and earlier hits. By this time, she had established herself as a prominent figure in jazz and pop music, showcasing her ability to blend genres seamlessly and captivate audiences with her unique vocal style.
Stylistic neighbors
Ella Fitzgerald· Julie London· Sarah Vaughan

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Mister Wonderful 3:21
  • 2 They Can’t Take That Away From Me 2:59
  • 3 Where Flamingos Fly 2:31
  • 4 You’ve Got to See Mama Every Night 2:48
  • 5 The Comeback 3:05
  • 6 Take a Little Time to Smile 2:38
  • 7 I Don’t Know Enough About You 2:59
  • 8 Joe Sings Joe, Joe, Joey 2:47
  • 9 Crazy in the Heart 2:58
  • 10 You Oughta Be Mine 3:09
  • 11 We Laughed at Love 3:17
  • 12 That’s Alright, Honey 3:08

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata