Sings the Blues

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By 1988, 68-year-old Peggy Lee did not have much of a voice left. Although she was still determined, physical problems had weakened her, and despite Gene Lees' absurd raving in the liner notes "Her work has never flagged, the quality of it has never faltered", this set finds her way past her prime. Actually, the material only half of which is actually blues is pretty strong -- mostly standards from the 1920s and '30s -- and the backup group a quintet with pianist Mike Renzi and guitarist John Chiodini does a good job of supporting Lee's quiet and often weak voice. This is one of the better releases from Peggy Lee's later years, but it ...
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All Music Guide - Scott Yanow
By 1988, 68-year-old Peggy Lee did not have much of a voice left. Although she was still determined, physical problems had weakened her, and despite Gene Lees' absurd raving in the liner notes "Her work has never flagged, the quality of it has never faltered", this set finds her way past her prime. Actually, the material only half of which is actually blues is pretty strong -- mostly standards from the 1920s and '30s -- and the backup group a quintet with pianist Mike Renzi and guitarist John Chiodini does a good job of supporting Lee's quiet and often weak voice. This is one of the better releases from Peggy Lee's later years, but it still pales next to her 1950s recordings.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 4/16/1995
  • Label: MUSIC MASTERS JAZZ
  • UPC: 016126500546
  • Catalog Number: 5005

Tracks

Disc 1
  1. 1 See See Rider (5:06)
  2. 2 Basin Street Blues (3:10)
  3. 3 Squeeze Me (2:47)
  4. 4 You Don't Know (4:09)
  5. 5 Fine and Mellow (5:13)
  6. 6 Baby Please Come Home (3:25)
  7. 7 Kansas City (3:43)
  8. 8 Birmingham Jail (4:15)
  9. 9 Love Me (4:10)
  10. 10 Beale Street (2:52)
  11. 11 'Tain't Nobody's Bizness If I Do (5:45)
  12. 12 God Bless the Child (3:14)
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Album Credits

Performance Credits
Peggy Lee Primary Artist, Vocals
Grady Tate Drums
John Chiodini Guitar
Mark Sherman Percussion
Jay Leonhart Bass
Mike Renzi Piano
Technical Credits
Gene Lees Liner Notes
Gregory K. Squires Producer
David Lartaud Cover Design
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