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Robert Strom lives in San Leandro, California.“what an absorbing book it is!”—<i>Big Band Jump Newsletter</i>; “genuinely worthy portrait...labor of love”—<i>Jazztimes</i>; “compiled with tender loving care...highly recommended”—<i>InTune International.</i>
Peggy Lee holds a special place in the history of American popular and jazz music. From her birth on May 26, 1920, to her final recording on August 26, 1995, to the New Yorker's obituary from February of 2002, this chronological record covers every moment of her professional life. Detailed entries describe recordings (both albums and songs), radio and television appearances, her work in films, and her songwriting efforts, drawing from interviews with Lee and others, nightclub and concert reviews, and a wealth of other sources. Appendices list CD releases of Lee's recordings and the songs she composed. Illustrated with many rare photographs.
Acknowledgments
Foreword by Keely Smith
Preface
1. If I Could Swing with a Band (1920 to 1940)
2. The Benny Goodman Years and the First Capitol Period (1940 to 1951)
3. Decca (1952 to 1957)
4. Return to Capitol (1957 to 1967)
5. Grammy Winner (1968 to 1972)
6. Becoming a Legend (1972 to 1982)
7. There’ll Be Another Spring (1982 to 1988)
8. Peggy Sings the Blues (1988 to 1995)
Epilogue (Nancy Franklin)
Closing Comments
Appendix A. Miss Peggy Lee on CD
Appendix B. Songs Written by Miss Peggy Lee
Bibliography
Index