Peggy Lee wasn’t the first to record Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller’s “I’m a Woman,” but when she did, she owned it entirely. A classic example of the writing duo’s smart and sassy narratives, its bold and liberated lyrics depicted a woman who could take care of herself, and of[…]
Holly Foster Wells of the Peggy Lee Estate: “‘Happy Holiday’ is one of my favorite Christmas songs of my grandmother’s, not only because of its beautiful message about connecting with loved ones at holiday time, but also because of the joy that I hear in my grandmother’s voice. I can[…]
The centennial celebration of Peggy Lee’s birth wouldn’t be complete without a holiday song or two. Ultimate Christmas comes with 22 holiday classics, joining several releases that have been put out to honor the iconic singer’s legacy. Ultimate Christmas is drawn from her Capitol and Decca catalogs and from the[…]
Singer Banu Gibson: “Not only was Peggy a wonderful singer and a great songwriter, but she was also a savvy businesswoman. Peggy inspired me to work both the artistic and business side of music. There are so many songs I love that Peggy Lee sang, but at the moment I[…]
The Peggy Lee Centennial Tribute. Special guests: Holly Foster Wells and Stacy Sullivan are here! Holly is Peggy’s granddaughter and historian! Stacy Sullivan is an amazing vocalist with an amazing Peggy Lee album and tribute show. [Source: Quarantine, Cabaret and Cocktails/YouTube] Watch full episode here.
This week on Radar, we visit a truly golden age of Hollywood. Who better to join us on this journey than the always glamorous, sophisticated, beautiful and talented Peggy Lee? 2020 marks Peggy Lee’s 100th birthday—her centennial—and as such there are several projects to discuss: the Grammy museum hosted a[…]