“Surreal.” That’s how Michael Sticka describes his plum gig as the president of the Grammy Museum, which embodies a core mission to celebrate the music industry and impart musical wisdom on younger generations. “Everything about my job is surreal, whether it’s seeing the exhibits at the museum, meeting artists or[…]
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Black Pumas Speak of the Mysterious Pacing of Peggy Lee’s Voice in ‘Me and My Shadow’
Last song I couldn’t stop listening to is a song by Peggy Lee. Well actually I don’t know if it’s by Peggy Lee, but she sings a song called “Me and my Shadow.” The reason why I really dig it because has like this rhythmic execution in her vocal that[…]
A Peggy Lee Christmas Keeps the Fever at Bay
If you’re searching for a song that truly epitomises the magic of Christmas, then you’ll struggle to better Peggy Lee’s ‘The Tree’. There are no shortage of Peggy Lee Christmas recordings, but ‘The Tree’ stands tall among them. A joyous celebration of all things fun and festive, it’s an enduring[…]
Peggy Lee’s ‘Is That All There Is?’ for 50th Anniversary Digital Release
A digital-only, 50th anniversary edition of Peggy Lee’s Is That All There Is? album will be released by Capitol/UMe on 15 November. Issued in conjunction with the Peggy Lee Estate, the remastered set will feature three previously unreleased tracks. These are a remixed version and an alternate take of the[…]
Peggy Lee, the Singer-Songwriter
This week, I’m going to explore one the most successful songwriters in jazz, who also happened to be one of the biggest pop stars of the 20th century: Miss Peggy Lee. Peggy Lee got her start as the singer in Benny Goodman’s Orchestra, and went on to record dozens of[…]
The Voices Behind the Magic: Peggy Lee
Music which permeates the hearts of generations is a crucial aspect of the World of Disney from the parks, attractions, and resorts to films. The 1955 Lady and the Tramp has remained a classic of Disney animation, in part due to the memorable songs performed in the movie. Peggy Lee[…]