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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.
- Black Coffee
"Black Coffee" is a song with music by Sonny Burke and words...
- Rendezvous With Peggy Lee
Rendezvous with Peggy Lee is the debut solo album by Peggy...
- Fever
Peggy Lee's 1958 rendition became the best known version and...
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Christmas Carousel is a 1960 studio album (see 1960 in...
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History. In 1871, a Northern Pacific Railroad work crew set...
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- Why Don't You Do Right
"Why Don't You Do Right?" (originally recorded as "Weed...
- Black Coffee
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. With its smooth jazz-inspired melody and lyrics filled with passion, Fever has a deeper meaning than what meets the ear.
Peggy Lee recorded the most famous version of this song. She was born Norma Deloris Egstrom on May 26, 1920 in Jamestown, North Dakota. Her break came when she was discovered by bandleader Benny Goodman.
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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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