Peggy Lee
‘I Go To Sleep’: Long Before The Pretenders, Peggy Lee Sang Ray Davies
Long before the Pretenders made 'I Go To Sleep' their own, there was the 1965 version by the great vocal stylist.
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Features1 month agoWitchcraft: The Come-Hither Songs Of Broadway Royalty Cy Coleman
Coleman co-wrote two Frank Sinatra staples, 'Witchcraft' and 'The Best Is Yet To Come,' and his songs and scores became a Broadway fixture.
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Features1 month ago
Shelly Manne, Remembering A Jazz Drumming Giant
One of the greatest jazz drummers ever, Shelly Manne appeared on countless records and enjoyed a celebrated career as a Hollywood movie musician.
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Features1 month ago
100 Of The Best 50s Songs: Essential Tracks From A Decade That Changed Music Forever
This list of the best songs of the 50s celebrates far-ranging sounds that changed music forever.
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Features2 months ago‘Is That All There Is?’ The Peggy Lee Classic That’s More Than Enough
A standout album in a remarkable career, ‘Is That All There Is?’ dared to be different, revealing a new versatility to Peggy Lee’s singing.
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Features2 months ago
‘FM (No Static At All)’: Steely Dan Ride The Airwaves
With the band riding the huge success of their sixth studio album 'Aja,' a new film soundtrack single emerged.
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Features2 months ago
Best Peggy Lee Songs: 20 Essential Tracks To Give You Fever
The best Peggy Lee songs range from chaste declarations of love to vampy, seductive come-ons, reflecting the singer’s wide ranging skills.
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Features2 months ago
The 50 Best Jazz Singers Of All Time
From loud, robust voices to delicate and refined ones, vocal gymnasts and smooth balladeers, the 50 best jazz singers ever is a varied and stunning list.
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Features3 months ago
‘Black Coffee’: Peggy Lee’s Darker Exploration Of Love
One of the greatest vocal albums in jazz history, Peggy Lee’s ‘Black Coffee’ marked a defining moment in the legendary singer’s career.
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Features3 months ago
100 Of The Best 60s Songs: Classic Tunes From A Decade That Changed Music Forever
This list of the best songs of the 60s celebrates wild and far-ranging sounds from all around the world.
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In-Depth4 months ago
Cover To Cover: The Story Of The Great American Songbook
Everyone from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga has sung from The Great American Songbook – classic songs so familiar they are woven into our cultural fabric.
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In-Depth4 months ago
When Jazz Ruled The World: The Rise And Reign Of America’s One True Art
We look back to a time when jazz was the dominant form of popular music and could be heard emanating from radio stations and concert halls around the world.
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Features4 months ago
The 25 Best Female Jazz Singers Of All Time
There is no shortage of talented vocalists, but the best female jazz singers possess unique voices which hold their own against their male counterparts.
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Features5 months ago
Did Peggy Lee Really Inspire The Margarita?
It’s said the margarita has been named after many stars, among them Peggy Lee, who some have claimed inspired the drink in Galveston, Texas.
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News5 months ago
Find The Perfect Playlists, Artist E-Cards, And More For Your Valentine
UMe launches themed content from Peggy Lee, Kenny Rogers, Def Jam Recordings, and more.
