The Complete Recordings 1941-1947

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In 1941, Peggy Lee had just come down from her home state of North Dakota to join Benny Goodman's band in Chicago as a replacement for Helen Forrest. Lee was young, frightened, and forced to sing the band's songs in Forrest's keys. No surprise, then, that the earliest records in this anthology seem a bit stiff and without commitment. She had not yet narrowed her range nor begun to phrase behind the beat (both á la Billie Holiday), but the confidence and speed with which she began to form her style are documented here, and it's amazing to hear how quickly she advanced--keep in mind that all but three of these recordings were made in a one year period between 1941 and 1942. And even when her singing lacks interest, there are some stunning arrangements here by Eddie Sauter and Mel Powell. After six months with the band, Lee was flying: the second CD contains gems such as "Where or When" and "The Way You Look Tonight" with the Goodman trio; her hit cover of Lil Green's "Why Don't You Do Right"; a couple of duos with Johnny Mercer; and three songs from a little-known reunion with Goodman in 1947. By then she was on her own, the Holiday influence was fully assimilated, and her smoky, vibrato-less voice was assured and distinct. --John F. Szwed

The Complete Recordings 1941-1947, Music, Peggy Lee & Benny Goodman, Big Bands, Jazz, Pop, Popular Music, Swing, Traditional Pop, Vocal, Vocal Jazz
The Complete Recordings 1941-1947
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Peggy Lee & Benny Goodman 1941-1947
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 The Complete Recordings 1941-1947
Peggy Lee & Benny Goodman
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000JBDW
Release Date: 1999-06-15

Tracks:

  1. Elmer's Tune
  2. I See A Million People (But All I Can See Is You)
  3. That's The Way It Goes
  4. I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)
  5. My Old Flame
  6. How Deep Is The Ocean
  7. Shady Lady Bird
  8. Let's Do It (Let's Fall In Love)
  9. Somebody Else Is Taking My Place
  10. Somebody Nobody Loves
  11. How Long Has This Been Going On?
  12. That Did It, Marie
  13. Winter Weather
  14. Ev'rything I Love
  15. Not Mine
  16. Not A Care In The World
  17. My Old Flame
  18. How Deep Is The Ocean
  19. Let's Do It (Let's Fall In Love)

Tracks:

  1. Blues In The Night
  2. Where Or When
  3. On The Sunny Side Of The Street
  4. The Lamp Of Memory
  5. If You Build A Better Mousetrap
  6. When The Roses Bloom Again
  7. My Little Cousin
  8. The Way You Look Tonight
  9. I Threw A Kiss In The Ocean
  10. We'll Meet Again
  11. Full Moon
  12. There Won't Be A Shortage Of Love
  13. You're Easy To Dance With
  14. All I Need Is You
  15. Why Don't You Do Right
  16. Let's Say A Prayer
  17. The Freedom Train
  18. Keep Me In Mind
  19. For Every Man There's A Woman

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In 1941, Peggy Lee had just come down from her home state of North Dakota to join Benny Goodman's band in Chicago as a replacement for Helen Forrest. Lee was young, frightened, and forced to sing the band's songs in Forrest's keys. No surprise, then, that the earliest records in this anthology seem a bit stiff and without commitment. She had not yet narrowed her range nor begun to phrase behind the beat (both á la Billie Holiday), but the confidence and speed with which she began to form her style are documented here, and it's amazing to hear how quickly she advanced--keep in mind that all but three of these recordings were made in a one year period between 1941 and 1942. And even when her singing lacks interest, there are some stunning arrangements here by Eddie Sauter and Mel Powell. After six months with the band, Lee was flying: the second CD contains gems such as "Where or When" and "The Way You Look Tonight" with the Goodman trio; her hit cover of Lil Green's "Why Don't You Do Right"; a couple of duos with Johnny Mercer; and three songs from a little-known reunion with Goodman in 1947. By then she was on her own, the Holiday influence was fully assimilated, and her smoky, vibrato-less voice was assured and distinct. --John F. Szwed

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Peggy Lee & Benny Goodman 1941-1947.......2007-03-18

What a great collection. It has them all. I didn't have to buy ten CD's to get the recordings I wanted.

5 out of 5 stars Good pop music is not dead.......2007-03-08

Good pop music is not dead, it is just waiting for a new generation to discover wonderful romantic poetry set to music.

5 out of 5 stars AMERICAN CULTURE AT ITS BEST.......2006-04-07

Imagine. A Swedish girl from North Dakota pairing with a Russian Jewish boy from Chicago to play a musical genre created by New Orleans blacks. American culture at its best! The more I listen, the more I enjoy. Benny Goodman was a wonderful clarinetist. I levitate most times when he chimes in. And it is easy to understand why Duke Ellington asked Peggy Lee if she was sure she didn't have any "spade" in her. Her timing and intonations sound black.
I have seen film clips of a gorgeous young Peggy Lee fronting the band. I regret that I'm too young to have experienced them live.

5 out of 5 stars Peggy Lee + Goodman = Masterpiece and Success.......2006-02-24

Peggy Lee might just be my favorite big band singer after this CD. Goodman's orchestra, one of the best in the business, combined with Peggy Lee creates one of the best sounds during the era. Goodman's solo on the clarinet make this CD worthwhile, but with Peggy Lee's voice aswell...it is a MUST BUY for any big band or general jazz fans. This CD really opened my eyes, truly is big band music at its best.

5 out of 5 stars Heaven on Earth c.1941-1947.......2005-04-13

There's nothing like the sound of glorious big band and here with Peggy Lee, it's given a terrific showcase with a titan of the era, Benny Goodman. Every track here is perfection, great to have on while drinking your coffee, sharing time with a lover.

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