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Inductee: Brenda Lee (vocals; born December 11, 1944)Known as "Little Miss Dynamite," Brenda Lee – who stood all of four feet, nine inches tall - was blessed with a powerful voice that belied her size.
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Brenda Mae Tarpley (born December 11, 1944), known professionally as Brenda Lee, is an American singer. Primarily performing rockabilly, pop, country and Christmas music, she achieved her first Billboard hit aged 12 in 1957 and was given the nickname "Little Miss Dynamite".
- “I’m Sorry” When it comes to Brenda Lee, one of the first songs that come to mind is her iconic 1960 hit, “I’m Sorry”. This hit is a power ballad about regret and sadness that speaks directly to the soul.
- “Sweet Nothin’s” Picking up right where we left off, it’s time to talk about one of Brenda Lee’s classic hits – “Sweet Nothin’s”. This song has all the ingredients of a timeless hit: an infectious beat, a catchy chorus, and lyrics that tell the story of two lovers in their prime.
- “Jambalaya” Ah, “Jambalaya” few songs are as timeless and transportive as Brenda Lee’s version of this classic. With its infectious beat and carefree lyrics, this classic is sure to get everyone up out of their seat and dancing all night long.
- “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” It’s the holiday season and there’s no better way to get in the spirit than by “Rocking Around The Christmas Tree” with Brenda Lee!
- I Want To Be Wanted (1960) Lee’s second No. 1 song of 1960 cemented her status as a teen idol to beat – both because her songs gave voice to the torrid emotions of the growing teen music audience and because she was still just 15 herself.
- All Alone Am I (1962) Lee once again found herself being the English-language voice of a European melody with this hit, one of the final entries in her most dominant chart period.
- Too Many Rivers (1965) As her pop dominance waned, Lee slowly began to pivot back toward where she began: country music. Her efforts weren’t immediately embraced by the format, but this single – written by Harlan Howard and featuring a loping country shuffle below acoustic guitar licks – certainly gestured towards twangier sounds.
- (If I’m Dreaming) Just Let Me Dream (1960) The background sha-be-da-be-dos can only do so much to undercut Lee’s sultry approach to this doo-wop-rock song, complete with wailing sax and breathy interludes.
Brenda Lee is an international icon. The petite singer known for her big voice and even bigger heart rose from poverty to become a child star and then continued to achieve success over the next...
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