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
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.
Retire? Not on your life. I have no plans to stop singing. What are you going to do when you love music? It's a terrible disease. You can't stop. Of course, I'd like to get off the road.
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.
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.