... but not Lee, says her granddaughter, Holly Foster-Wells: "She saw it as absolutely life-affirming and hopeful, that bad things are gonna happen and that you can ...
In 1970 Peggy Lee won a Grammy for "Is That All There Is," a song that many heard as an anthem of ennui … ... but not Lee, says her granddaughter, Holly Foster ...
In 1967 the songwriting team of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller already had a string of hits in their book, from Big Mama Thornton and Elvis Presley‘s hit “Hound Dog,” the chart-topping “Kansas City,” ...
Peggy Lee’s songs have a way of pulling you in with smooth vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and enduring charm. From jazz classics to soulful ballads, her music continues to connect with listeners across ...
“What are you going to do when you love music,” Peggy Lee once asked. “You can’t stop.” Throughout her 70-year career, Peggy Lee became one of the most influential songwriters of our time, writing ...
Peggy Lee was a remarkable singer and songwriter, but to some listeners, deeply enigmatic. Her time, often well behind the beat, conveyed a subtle sense of irony. "Are you getting this?" she sometimes ...
Here's a cool clip from a late 60's TV special. Peggy Lee sings one of her hits “Fever" backed by Max Bennett on bass, who later became more well-known when he switched to electric bass and played ...
Singer Peggy Lee died yesterday at her home in Calif. at the age of 81. She was born on May 26, 1920, in Jamestown, N.D. She said her childhood was pretty bleak and the only solace she found was music ...
Peggy Lee had four failed marriages during her life, but her first romance with a NDSU student showed young observers in 1930s Fargo that "true love was possible." A page from the little booklet that ...
If you go What: Peggy Lee Tribute Concert When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: Jamestown (N.D.) College Reiland Fine Arts Center Info: Tickets range $10 to $50. (701) 252 ...
4 NYC's Best Free Outdoor Concerts: June 29-July 5 – 4th of July, Dance & More As Ann Hampton Callaway prepares to premiere the Peggy Lee tribute, she graciously took time out of her day to chat with ...
Holly Foster Wells traveled with her grandmother, singer Peggy Lee, around the world, watching her sing hits like “Fever” and perform in beautiful gowns. Wells has made it her life’s mission to keep ...