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APRIL SHOWER OF SONGS


SOMETHING WONDERFUL: PEGGY LEE SINGS THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK


Peggy Lee Peggy Lee is in the masterclass of female


vocalists. Along with Doris Day, Ella Fitzgerald and Judy Garland . . . she is simply the best. Her career spanned over 40 years. Lee gave the audience “Fever” and told them to think about it “Mañana” and proved she was “Something Wonderful.” So, what’s the excitement over enjoying her more . . . or discovering her brilliance for the first time? Because for the first time, some of Peggy Lee’s radio broadcast have been restored beautifully and released. These are recordings initially broadcasted from December 1951 through April 1952. There are 40 songs on a double-CD set and, as Frank Loesser says, it’s a “Hoop Dee Doo.” An exceptional singer isn’t inspired without good songs, and that’s another reason why this collection is so important. Lee worked with the best and it brought out the best in her. On these radio broadcasts the spotlight shines along with Johnny Mercer, Hoagy Carmichael, Cole Porter, Frank Loesser and many other sensational songwriters. Just consider me a “Lover” of Peggy Lee. Available April 9


24 ragemonthly.com | APRIL 2021


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