Sea Shells cover

Sea Shells

Peggy Lee · 1957

40 min · 16 tracks · jazz

A whimsical blend of jazz and pop, filled with playful melodies and evocative storytelling.

Why this album works

Best for
whimsical storytelling through melodies playful tunes for light-hearted moments short tracks for casual listening
Context
Released in 1957, 'Sea Shells' marked Peggy Lee's transition into a more experimental phase after her commercial success with hits like 'Fever'. This album showcases her artistic versatility, as she explored a mix of folk influences and classical adaptations, solidifying her reputation as an innovative vocalist in the jazz and pop genres.
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Sea Fever".

  • 1 Sea Fever Start here 2:03
  • 2 Nine Thorny Thickets 4:59
  • 3 Little Old Car 1:12
  • 4 Greensleeves Standout 1:58
  • 5 Chinese Love Poems: The Fisherman / Autumn Evening 2:19
  • 6 The Happy Monks 1:01
  • 7 The White Birch and the Sycamore 4:01
  • 8 Of Such Is the Kingdom of God 3:13
  • 9 A Brown Bird Singing 3:00
  • 10 I Don’t Want to Play in Your Yard 2:32
  • 11 The Maid With the Flaxen Hair 1:01
  • 12 The Wearing of the Green 2:32
  • 13 Chaconde (Le Bon Petit Roi D’ Yvetot) 1:38
  • 14 Chinese Love Poems: Going Rowing / Like the Moon / The Musicians 2:47
  • 15 The Riddle Song Standout 3:55
  • 16 The Gold Wedding Ring 2:17

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