The Best of Peggy Lee [Import]

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Collection of her Greatest Hits Released on Popular EMI UK Serie.

Tracks:

Waiting For The Train To Come In
I Don't Know Enough About You
It's All Over Now
It's A Good Day
Chi-Baba, Chi-Baba (My Bambino Go To Sleep)
Golden Earrings
Why Don't You Do Right (Get Me Some Money Too)
Manana (Is Soon Enough For Me)
Riders In The Sky (A Cowboy Legend)
Happiness Is A Thing Called Joe
Fever
Alright, Okay, You Win
I'm A Woman
Pass Me By
Big Spender
Is That All There Is?

Customer Reviews:

Great performer.......2007-04-03

Peggy Lee has a smooth, rich voice, and her sultry style pairs beautifully with the lyrics.

if you like.......2007-03-21

Don't need to say much - I am not an audiophile but I love Peggy Lee so I am very pleased by this recording of many of my favorites. Can't really go wrong with this.

Mellow and sultry.......2007-03-09

I remember hearing "Fever" on the radio as a child, and thinking "are they allowed to play stuff like that on the radio?". The seduction in her voice was alluring and mysterious, you could almost see steam in the air.

While singing "Waiting for the Train to Come In", her super-laid-back drawl lets you see a woman by the tracks at the train station, the words being sung are the thoughts going through the woman's head, waiting for her man to come home.

Although I prefer the Mills Brothers' rendition of "I Don't Know Enough About You", with their wonderful harmony, Peggy's version still stands on its own merit, and is a welcomed addition to the CD.

The majority of the tunes on this disc are a sampling of the popular songs during the 40's and 50's, almost a condensed time capsule. "Happiness is a Thing Called Joe" is her cover of a song from the all-Black movie musical "Cabin in the Sky" (1943), starring Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson as Little Joe.

And last, and definitely not least, "Is That All There Is". A masterpiece in matching words to supporting music. I bought this CD specifically for this song. I remember hearing it when it was released in 1969, and it stopped me in my tracks. Stunningly written and performed, especially when compared to the mindless "bubble gum" pop music of that period. Even to this day, it's a creepy and beautiful song, and in my opinion, her best.

Peggy Lee's Greatest Hits.......2007-01-10

If you would like a CD that chronicles the greatest hits of Peggy Lee, this is it. THe sound is clear and great on all recordings. The songs are great, but some quite different than others, so it made me want (in some cases) the individual albums.

What a voice!!!.......2006-10-23

I first heard her amazing voice when a radio station played "Fever". Although I didn't get the name of the singer at the time, the song and the sultry voice stuck with me. Months later when I was checking out the CDs at my local library, I came across a CD named "The best of Miss Peggy Lee" and the song "Fever" was listed on the cover. I took CD the home and that song turned out to be the same song I had fallen in love with months earlier. I soon enjoyed that wonderful voice again in many more lovely tunes.

In addition to the timeless "Fever", the CD contains more great songs including "I will be seeing you", which I find incredibly sad. We all have heard songs that put tears in our eyes. This song, as sung by Miss Peggy Lee, does that to me. Now when I hear her captivating voice on the radio, I know it's the voice of Peggy Lee and I smile happily.

The Best of Peggy Lee - The Capitol Years

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Valuable historical perspective
Sure To Be A Favorite In Your Collection
PEG WITH CAPITOL THE SECOND TIME
Just Perfect

The Best of Peggy Lee - The Capitol Years
Peggy Lee
Manufacturer: Blue Note Records
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The Best of Miss Peggy Lee
The Complete Recordings 1941-1947
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The Best of the Singles Collection

ASIN: B000005GVE
Release Date: 1997-11-18

Tracks:

Why Don't You Do Right?
For Every Man There's A Woman
Fever
Alright, Okay, You Win
Blue Prelude
Hallelujah, I Love Him So!
Just For A Thrill
Goin' To Chicago
I'm A Woman
See See Rider
You Don't Know
Call Me
Whisper Not
The Thrill Is Gone (From Yesterday's Kiss)
Seventh Son
Please Send Me Someone To Love
Mama's Gone, Goodbye
I'm Gonna Go Fishin'

Album Description

From the 1947 hit "Why Don't You Do Right?" to "Fever" to her lyrics on Ellington's "I'm Gonna Go Fishin'," the 18 tracks are among Peggy Lee's finest. The stellar accompaniment comes from Goodman, Shearing, Benny Carter, Billy May, Quincy Jones, Lou Levy and Bill Holman.

Customer Reviews:

Valuable historical perspective.......2004-01-25

This album contains most everything you need to know and hear about Peggy Lee. It's a worthy addition for your collection if you like Diana Krall, Jane Monheit, Tierney Sutton, or Diane Schuur. All of these singers have their roots in and owe a debt of gratitude to Miss Lee, Frank Sinatra's favorite singer, as she was the pioneer of the cool, sultry, effortless sound. "All right, okay, you win" shows as well that she was respected by the instrumentalists she worked with. Recommended.

Sure To Be A Favorite In Your Collection.......2001-12-10

Although nothing short of a comprehensive box set can do full justice to Peggy Lee, this collection will be a welcome addition to any collection, for it includes a number of essential tracks as well several less often heard but equally impressive recordings.

In general, the collection focuses on recordings that have a distinctly bluesy undercurrent, such as "Why Don't You Do Right" and "Fever." At the same time, the collection also manages to find room for such light pop recordings as "Call Me," a killer live recording of "Well Alright, Okay, You Win," and a surprisingly effective cover of River's "Seventh Son."

Regardless of the specific track, Lee's vocals are superior on every recording and her interpretations--here ranging from the drop-dead restrait of "For Every Man There's a Woman" to the sassy "I'm A Woman"--are Peggy Lee at her finest, irreproachable throughout. Strongly recommended.

PEG WITH CAPITOL THE SECOND TIME.......2001-07-02

Generally interesting best of recordings of PEGGY with CAPITOL.What is MISS LEE's greatest strenght is that she can take ordinary songs and transform them so it seems they are better when she sings them.FEVER is a perfect example;this song was also recorded by ELVIS in the early sixties.You should not be disapointed if you buy that record.However be warned,if you need one collection from PEGGY,you must buy the 1952-1956 DECCA collection which really shows her wide range better than this.Long time fans will enjoy this side of PEGGY LEE.

Just Perfect.......1998-07-28

Peggy Lee's smooth,silky voice captures the essence of any song-be it ballads or swing. She sings from the heart and I could listen to her for hours.

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very good
Good Selection of songs
The Best of Prggy Lee
You gotta have heart !
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The Best of Peggy Lee
Peggy Lee
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The Complete Recordings 1941-1947

ASIN: B000002TFS
Release Date: 1995-11-01

Tracks:

Alright, Okay, You Win
Fever
The Man I Love
The Boy From Ipanema
(You gotta have)Heart
Unforgettable
I'm A Woman
My Man
I'm Beginning to see the Light
There is No Greater Love

Customer Reviews:

very good.......2007-03-11

This CD is very good. Peggy Lee sings wonderfully. The version of "The Boy from Ipanema" is exquisite. Excellent honoring to Brazil.

Good Selection of songs.......2007-02-19

Must tracks have been re mastered to current standards, its a pity some of the older tracks were not treated in the same manner

The Best of Prggy Lee.......2007-02-18

Have heard better performances of Peggy Lee's and most the the tracks I already have onother Cd's of hers Regards Barrie Mayes

You gotta have heart !.......2000-03-19

If you have never heard Peggy Lee this album is a great start. I have listend to her for a long time,but this to me is her the best overview & the range of songs in which she sang. It's electric & classy. Peggy Lee is indeed still the woman who has the fever !

Great.......1999-05-23

Im in a competition dane team fever is one of our dances! every time we do it the audiande and the judges start to bounce

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The Best of Peggy Lee and Benny Goodman
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Release Date: 2005-10-25

Tracks:

Why Don't You Do Right?
I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)
My Old Flame
How Deep Is the Ocean?
Let's Do It (Let's Fall in Love)
Somebody Else Is Taking My Place
How Long Has This Been Going On?
That Did It, Marie
Blues in the Night
Where or When
On the Sunny Side of the Street
Way You Look Tonight
Shady Lady Bird
Elmer's Tune
Somebody Nobody Loves
That's the Way It Goes
I See a Million People (But All I Can See Is You)
Not a Care in the World

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Senza Fine magnifica
Fever Hard to Bear
Creme de Capitol
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ASIN: B000095J5W
Release Date: 2003-06-10

Tracks:

You Was Right, Baby
It's A Good Day
Birmingham Jail
Don't Smoke In Bed
If You Could See Me Now
At The Cafe Rendezvous
Once Around The Moon
Life Is So Peculiar
Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!
Fever
I'm Lookin' Out The Window
I'm Gonna Go Fishin'
My Gentle Young Johnny
The Folks Who Live On The Hill
I Love Being Here With You
Moments Like This
Senza Fine
Come Back To Me
Something
Is That All There Is?
Let's Call It A Day
Fever (Gabin Remix)

Customer Reviews:

Senza Fine magnifica.......2007-02-27

Just saw the movie "Da Savoir", where the apropos finale song to that picture was Peggy Lee's "Senza Fine". Not only did that song punctuate the movie's ending, but her soulful, earthy, sultry and ever so understatedly gorgeous rendition of this song totally mesmerized me. The only problem with this version is that it doesn't go on forever, like the love mentioned in the song's lyrics. I have never been so touched by any of Peggy's vocal renditions as this one in particular. That is a heck of a statement for me to make, given her vast and glorious repertoire!

Fever Hard to Bear.......2004-05-06

Life is so peculiar. My interest in Peggy Lee was sparked by Maria Muldaur's tribute CD "A Woman Alone With the Blues (Remembering Peggy Lee)." Then I found an old LP at a garage sale and wanted to hear more. This disc is an excellent snapshot of her work. The remastering makes the tracks clear with the only exception some distortion on her wonderful teaming with Louis Prima on "Yeah Yeah Yeah." That track is a great rocking jazzfest with the horns mostly clear throughout and Peggy's great, "I say drive he says yeah. I say park he says yeah. I say neck he says yeah. He says yeah yeah yeah yeah all the time!" Of course, the most famous of her songs is "Fever" with its throbbing bass and finger snap percussion. The 2003 remix that closes the CD that tries to update her sound wasn't particularly needed from my perspective, but the original burns with that fever that's so hard to bear. Another highlight for me is "Life is So Peculiar." It's got a great swing, "The ocean's only got water, you never know where you stand." The liner notes are very informative, telling us that this was recorded as a duet with Bing Crosby in her first film "Mr. Music" but was recorded by Peggy without Bing since he recorded for Decca and she for Capitol. Peggy penned "I Love Being Here with You" that swings with a vengeance, "I like a dance by Fred Astaire, & Brando's eyes, Yule Brenner's hair, but I think to tell you's only fair that I love being here with you." This is an excellent way to discover or remember Miss Peggy Lee! Enjoy!

Creme de Capitol.......2003-07-17

Culled from the amazing Singles box-set, this is a good package to pick up if you don't want to shell out for the box, or if you just want a nice selection of rare sides & hits by La Lee. The final cut is a dance remix of "Fever" for the club kids!

Superb Overview.......2003-07-11

A great selection of Peggy Lee's best. Spans some of her best fron the 40s, 50s, and 60s.

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The best of the Decca Years
Peggy Lee -- Ultimate Mink Jazz
A great collection of Peggy's Decca years (1952-1957)
Beautiful Music
They don't make 'em like this anymore

The Best of the Decca Years
Peggy Lee
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ASIN: B000002P5A
Release Date: 1997-02-11

Tracks:

Lover
This Is A Very Special Day
Just One Of Those Things
Be Anything (But Be Mine)
Black Coffee
He's A Tramp
It Must Be So
Where Can I Go Without You
Somebody Loves Me
Sans Souci
The Possibility's There
I Hear The Music Now
Johnny Guitar
The Siamese Cat Song
He Needs Me
Me Wonderful

Customer Reviews:

The best of the Decca Years.......2002-04-14

Some people believe that the Decca years were Peggy Lee's finest. Whatever one believes, it cannot be denied that during her time with Decca she made a number of very fine recordings many of which are featured on this CD. From her original rendition of "Lover" through to the almost whispered "Mr. Wonderful" she displays her own inimitable talents. Peggy does not have a powerful voice in the conventional sense of the word and perhaps that is part of the secret of her success. Her voice has a quality with somehow compels her audience to listen and to concentrate on her singing. Once you do that, she has got you - like a femme fatale she tightens her grip and any attempt at escape is futile. This CD encompasses the complete spectre of human emotions from elation to blues as in her rendition of "Black Coffee". From the less serious side of her nature as portrayed in two of her tunes from "Lady and the Tramp" to a more contemplative mood in such classics as "Where Can I Go Without You" and I would thoroughly recommend it to those who enjoy nostalgia, or those like myself, born after these recordings were made, who just enjoy good music. The recent death of Peggy Lee in January 2002 leaves an empty space which will never be filled for she was, in the tradition of all truly great performers, unique. We can, however, take some solace in the fact she left behind a plethora of recordings covering half a century and keep her memory alive for many years to come.

Peggy Lee -- Ultimate Mink Jazz.......1999-11-13

This CD captures Peggy Lee at her most expressive. Containing many of her own compositions, including one great ditty with the Mills Bros., she tears out your guts right from the start. But this is no ordinary singer, this is Miss Peggy Lee. She makes you think you know where she's going, then-- BANG--you are taking ANOTHER magic ride! That's the mark of genius, and, of course, the mark of Miss Peggy Lee. This is a MUST HAVE!

A great collection of Peggy's Decca years (1952-1957).......1999-11-10

This superb collection will introduce you to some of Peggy's best work on the Decca label. When Capitol Records wouldn't record her amazing rendition of "Lover" she signed with Decca. This CD opens with her smash-hit "Lover" and includes her unequaled reading of "Black Coffee." It also has seven songs written by Peggy! "Johnny Guitar" and "Where Can I Go Without You" are Peggy Lee (lyrics) and Victor Young (music) classics! Then there's her wicked "Sans Souci," watch out! Truly a five star CD. For more info on Peggy please write to: The Peggy Lee Fan Club - 744 Collier Drive - San Leandro, CA 94577

Beautiful Music.......1999-11-04

Peggy Lee could sing the phone book & it'd be great..how I wish I were fortunate enough to have seen her perform live about 40 yrs. ago, I heard she gave the audience more than their money's worth, singing all her hit songs & more. Hers was one of the best voices in recorded music & I'm thankful Peggy has such a treasure trove of songs on both Decca & Capitol Records. This cd is an absolute must have if you're a true fan.

They don't make 'em like this anymore.......1998-08-07

This collection of Decca Hits by Peggy Lee is a must for any true fan of her music. Miss Lee was ahead of her time as she wrote quite a few of her hits (Johnny Guitar,Golden Earring,I Don't Know Enough About You,It's A Good Day and on and on)before it was common for women to do so. What an enormous talent! Makes you wish today's music sounded as good as this.

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Black Coffee: The Best of Peggy Lee
Peggy Lee
Manufacturer: Music Club Records
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ASIN: B000N39HJY
Release Date: 2007-02-19

Album Description

Two CD set compiled from Peggy Lee's heyday in the '50s and features some of her most distinctive performances. Peggy Lee remains one of popular music's most enduring stars: her recordings still a mainstay of radio programming, and many of her songs (which she co-wrote) are covered today. 50 songs including 'Black Coffee', 'My Heart Belongs To Daddy' and 'Mr. Wonderful' plus `He's A Tramp' and 'The Siamese Cat Song' (from Disney's Lady And The Tramp). Music Club. 2007.

Album Details

50 Tracks Compiled from her 50's Heyday and Including 'he's a Tramp', 'black Coffee', 'my Heart Belongs to Daddy', 'don't Smoke in Bed', 'mr Wonderful', 'summertime', Lover' etc.

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The Decca years

Black Coffee: Best of the Decca Years
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ASIN: B000024VSS
Release Date: 1997-10-31

Tracks:

Black Coffee
Lover
Mr Wonderful
Johnny Guitar
You Go to My Head
I've Got You Under My Skin
Baubles, Bangles and Beads
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
I Don't Want to Play in Your Yard
Love Letters
Apples, Peaches and Cherries
Sisters
Bye Bye Blackbird
He Needs Me
Sing a Rainbow
How Bitter My Sweet
They Can't Take That Away from Me
My Heart Belongs to Daddy
Love, You Didn't Do Right by Me
Sabs Souci - Peggy Lee
I Never Knew
I've Grown Accustomed to His Face [From My Fair Lady]
What's New?

Album Description

Full title - Black Coffee - Best Of The Decca Years. Budget price collection from Spectrum of undoubtably one of the great female vocalist's most creative periods between 1952 and 1958. 23 tracks. 1997.

Album Details

Budget Collection of Hits from her Decca Years.

Customer Reviews:

The Decca years.......2005-03-29

For most of her career, Peggy recorded for Capitol but there was a five-year spell during which Peggy recorded for Decca because Peggy had a major disagreement with Capitol (over the song Lover, which Capitol didn't want her to record) and switched labels in 1952 although she switched back in 1957. Thus, this compilation focuses on Peggy's recordings between 1952 and 1956.

Peggy's career on Decca began with Lover, originally written as a waltz but re-arranged as a dramatic up-tempo song. Upon hearing it, composer Richard Rodgers expressed his displeasure at the arrangement. Nevertheless, it got Peggy's Decca career off to a great start, making the top three in the American charts.

Despite this start, Peggy's years on Decca were not very successful on the singles charts. Nevertheless, Peggy recorded a lot of great music during those years including the albums Black coffee, Pete Kelly's blues, Sea shells and Dream Street. The title track of her first Decca album (Black coffee, a melancholy ballad about loneliness) is now regarded as one of Peggy's most memorable recordings (hence its use as the title of this compilation) although it was never released as a single. It is yet another reminder that singles charts, however useful or interesting, do not tell the whole story.

You will surely recognize Love letters, which Peggy recorded several years before Ketty Lester made the song much more popular in the sixties. Peggy's version of this 1940's song is more intimately romantic than most other versions I've heard. Of course, it is just one of many classic covers that Peggy recorded for Decca and they are always among the best versions of those songs.

Apart from the songs already mentioned, this compilation contains many outstanding examples of Peggy's artistry. Many of the songs are ballads at which Peggy excels though there are several brilliant mid-tempo and up-tempo songs to prove Peggy's versatility.

While not the strongest compilation of Peggy's music for Decca, this budget compilation contains all the essential tracks from the period cover and will be enough for most people.

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The one to buy
Best single-CD collection of Peggy's music

Very Best of Peggy Lee
Peggy Lee
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ASIN: B00004UDT4
Release Date: 2000-09-04

Tracks:

Fever
He's A Tramp
Things Are Swingin'
Alright Okay You Win
Caramba! It's The Samba
I Enjoy Being A Girl
Manana (Is Soon Enough For Me)
The Siamese Cat Song
Big Spender
I'm A Woman
Black Coffee
Don't Smoke In Bed
The Folks Who Live On The Hill
Till There Was You
Why Don't You Do Right (Get Me Some Money Too)
Golden Earrings
I Go To Sleep
I Feel It
I Get Ideas
Bali Ha'I
So What's New
You'll Remember Me
Walking Happy
Pass Me By

Album Description

International compilation incorporates the best of the jazz vocalist's Capitol recordings as well as her Decca/MCA recordings. 24 tracks including, 'Fever', 'He's A Tramp', 'Things Are Swingin'', 'Alright, OK, You Win' & her seminal version of 'Black Coffee'. EMI.

Album Details

This Collection Incorporates Not Just the Pick of Peggy's Capitol Recordings, Including Tracks Like 'fever', 'folks who Live on the Hill'& 'things Are Swingin', but also the Classic Disney Tracks from the Film 'lady and the Tramp'- 'he's a Tramp'(Howling Mutts Included!) and 'the Siamese Cat Song'. In Addition, from her DECCA/MCA Recordings, her Seminal Version of 'black Coffee'.

Customer Reviews:

The one to buy.......2005-12-28

I agree wholeheartedly with the previous reviewer--this really IS the best single-disc Peggy Lee collection. Not only does this disc represent Peggy Lee's best work from both the Capitol and Decca years--which you won't find on any of her other one-disc anthologies--but it also favors Lee's more timeless and enduring songs as opposed to the novelty hits.

Peggy Lee was so cool.

Best single-CD collection of Peggy's music.......2002-12-16

Many compilations are titled best of or very best of, but this one really is. Most of the collection is made up of Peggy's recordings for Capitol, but EMI (who own Capitol) got permission from other companies to include Black coffee, He's a tramp and Siamese cat song.

The rest of the collection includes all the essentials including Fever, the novelty song Manana and The folks who live on the hill. I find Peggy's version of Big spender much more appealing than Shirley Bassey's more aggressive version of the song.

This collection demonstrates Peggy's versatility -upbeat swinging songs, slow, sexy songs, Disney songs, Latin-flavored songs and so much more. Of course, it is not possible to do full justice to Peggy's vast legacy in a single CD, but for anybody new to Peggy's music, this is the best one to buy - it's easily the strongest compilation I've come across. Actually, I already had a lot of Peggy's music when I bought this, but it's nice to be able to have so many great songs together, especially as I didn't have the two Disney tracks.

Tracks:

Waiting For the Train To Come In
I Don't Know Enough About You
It's All Over Now
It's A Good Day
Chi-Baba, Chi-Baba (My Bambino Go To Sleep)
Golden Earrings
Why Don't You Do Right? (Get Me Some Money Too)
Maqana (Is Soon Enough for Me)
Riders in the Sky (A Cowboy Legend)
Happiness Is a Thing Called Joe
Fever
Alright, Okay, You Win
I'm a Woman
Pass Me By
Big Spender
Is That All There Is?

Tracks:

Why Don't You Do Right? (DVD)
It's A Good Day (DVD)
Maqana (DVD)
I Don't Know Enough About You (DVD)
Lover (DVD)
A Fine Romance [with Mel Torme] (DVD)
Pete Kelly's Blues (DVD)
He's A Tramp (DVD)
See See Rider (DVD)
I Love Being Here With You [with Judy Garland] (DVD)
I'm Gonna Go Fishin' (DVD)
Fever (DVD)
I'm A Woman (DVD)
Big Spender (DVD)
The Shining Sea (DVD)
A Doodlin' Song [with Bing Crosby] (DVD)
St. Louis Blues [with Andy Williams] (DVD)
Is That All There Is? (DVD)
Wind Beneath My Wings (DVD)
Here's To You (DVD)

Album Description

Bonus Material: * You Was Right, Baby * What More Can A Woman Do? * I Only Have Eyes For You * Danny Boy * Shampoo Commercial (television spot) * What's My Line (mystery guest segment) * Chat from The Judy Garland Show * Paul McCartney Greeting * Nancy Sinatra Tribute * Person To Person Television Show Interview

Customer Reviews:

Peggy Lee "The Entertainer" Best Of........2007-05-13

I have thoroughly enjoyed the CD Audio & Video. It was more than I expected. I never knew she was a song writer. She did a supburb job of both. I;ll buy more of her CD's

I didn't know enough about you !!.......2005-11-08

I didn't know enough about Peggy.

But after listen to these songs and watched this precious DVD, I do now.

Pity is the songs in the CD are not the best or the most famous versions. Like "Why don't you do right" is not Benny Goodman's version, and "I don't know enough about you" is also not the same arrangment from the DVD version. They are Peggy's ex-husband and song writting partneer Dave Barbour's arrangement, good, but not the best.

Overall it is a wonderful and informative collective of Peggy Lee's music life. And it is a good price !

The best introduction to Miss Peggy Lee!.......2005-09-18

The DVD contains exactly the same documentary as in "Fever: the Music of Peggy Lee", including the bonus material. So you'd better buy this one instead of the single DVD. The CD is a very good introduction to Miss Lee's music, with tracks from both her Capitol periods.

Ultimate Peggy Lee DVD and CD Collection!!!.......2004-04-21

This is the Peggy Lee collection to purchase for those starting their adventure into one of the great singers of the past century!! From her beginning in the 1940's with the classic "I Don't Know Alot About You", it was clear that this lady possessed one of the magical voices of the century and it is shocking that she did not receive a Grammy until 1969's "Is That All There Is?"!!! The DVD in this collection is a winner and will make a fan for life of anyone who really appreciates the best in vocalists!! Peggy Lee will go on long after we are all gone as her talent is truly extraordinary!!! Enjoy!!!!

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