Peggy Lee
Peggy Lee
Peggy Leewas an American jazz and popular music singer, songwriter, composer and actress, in a career spanning six decades. From her beginning as a vocalist on local radio to singing with Benny Goodman's big band, she forged a sophisticated persona, evolving into a multi-faceted artist and performer. She wrote music for films, acted, and created conceptual record albums—encompassing poetry, jazz, chamber pop, and songs...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionJazz Singer
Date of Birth26 May 1920
CountryUnited States of America
Sometimes I want to revive a song or medley I did that went over with the crowd.
Is That All There Is?
I'm always happy when I'm cleaning, and besides, I had just found out that I was going to have a baby.
The thing that I always notice that dates a record is the rhythm section. With a good arranger the music can be timeless. But, rhythm can change, because heaven knows, we didn't know rock was going to come in, did we?
I really don't have that many run-ins. People by and large are very nice to me.
You cant beat The Beatles, you join em.
They weren't really weddings, just long costume parties. (on three of her weddings)
One day he went away and I thought I'd die, but I didn't. And I said to myself: 'is that all there is to love?'
I try to project not only a song but a personality.
I learned courage from Buddha, Jesus, Lincoln, Einstein, and Mr. Cary Grant.
I regard singing pretty much like acting. Each song is like playing a different role. I get very involved with my material. I feel a responsibility for the emotion it brings out in the listener.
If that's all there is, my friends, then let's keep dancing.
You should always look like a star. Otherwise people will lose a little of the esteem they have for you.
I knew I couldn't sing over them, so I decided to sing under them. The more noise they made the more softly I sang. When they discovered they couldn't hear me, they began to look at me. Then they began to listen. As I sang, I kept thinking, 'softly with feeling.' The noise dropped to a hum; the hum gave way to silence. I had learned how to reach and hold my audience -- softly, with feeling.