Top tracks — play these first
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Something Stupid Start here — This duet with Frank Sinatra became a major hit, highlighting Lee's smooth vocal interplay and emotional depth, making it a standout on the album.
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Makin’ Whoopee — Lee's playful interpretation of this classic song showcases her ability to bring humor and charm into her performances, making it memorable.
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(Our) Love Is Here to Stay — Her rendition of this Gershwin standard emphasizes Lee’s jazz roots and emotional delivery, embodying the timeless quality of the song.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends jazz and pop with sophisticated arrangements, highlighting Lee's vocal style but lacks standout compositions.
What we noticed
- The album features lush orchestral arrangements that complement Peggy Lee's vocal style, with strings and horns prominently used throughout.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful sing-along moments
- steady light-hearted grooves
- for afternoon gatherings
- short bursts of joy
- uplifting vibes for celebration
Maybe skip if you
- prefer intense emotional depth
- seek long, complex narratives
Where this album fits
- Themes
- playful duets· 1960s pop charm· smoky jazz clubs
- Career context
- By 1967, Peggy Lee was already an established artist, known for her unique vocal style and contributions to popular music. 'Somethin' Groovy!' followed her successful album 'Is That All There Is?' and showcased her ability to seamlessly merge jazz with pop sensibilities, further solidifying her place in the music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ella Fitzgerald· Julie London· Sarah Vaughan
Tracklist
- 1 Something Stupid Start here 2:33
- 2 Makin’ Whoopee 4:23
- 3 You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby 1:52
- 4 I Can Hear the Music 1:58
- 5 It Might as Well Be Spring 1:48
- 6 Two for the Road 2:51
- 7 Release Me 2:58
- 8 Sing a Rainbow 2:33
- 9 No Fool Like an Old Fool 4:43
- 10 (Our) Love Is Here to Stay 2:43
- 11 I’m Gonna Get It 2:51
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
The Astrud Gilberto Album
Astrud Gilberto
Shares the same sultry vocal style and bossa nova influence with lush arrangements.
How Glad I Am
Nancy Wilson
Combines jazz and pop in a smooth, sophisticated style with emotive vocal delivery.
Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Songbook
Ella Fitzgerald
Features playful interpretations of songs with rich orchestral arrangements and jazzy flair.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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