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
What are you going to do when you love music? You can't stop.
If that's all there is, my friends, then let's keep dancing.
They weren't really weddings, just long costume parties. (on three of her weddings)
I learned courage from Buddha, Jesus, Lincoln, Einstein, and Mr. Cary Grant.
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?