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    Norma Deloris Egstrom (May 26, 1920 – January 21, 2002), known professionally as Peggy Lee, was an American jazz and popular music singer, songwriter, composer, and actress whose career spanned seven decades.

  2. May 22, 2024 · Stephen Holden. Peggy Lee was an American popular singer and songwriter, known for her alluring, delicately husky voice and reserved style. The writer of more than 250 songs, she is regarded as the first important female singer-songwriter in the history of American popular music, noted for her brazen and sensuous lyrics.

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  4. Fever, originally recorded by Little Willie John in 1956, became a timeless hit when it was covered by Peggy Lee in 1958. Lee’s sultry and seductive rendition of the song has captivated audiences for decades.

  5. "Fever" is a 1956 written by Eddie Cooley and Otis Blackwell and was originally recorded by Little Willie John. It went to number 27 in the United States and has been covered by numerous artists including Peggy Lee in 1958 and was nominated for 3 Grammy Awards in 1959.

  6. Jul 24, 2023 · In July of 1958, nearly 20 years into her career, 38-year-old Peggy Lee scored her 48th Billboard hit with “Fever.” Known for her sultry delivery, impeccable timing, and bluesy intonation,...

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