About this album
Where they were
Released on March 19, 1948, 'Rendezvous with Peggy Lee' was pivotal in establishing Peggy Lee as a leading figure in the jazz-pop crossover scene. This album followed her successful stint with Benny Goodman’s orchestra, marking her transition to a solo artist and showcasing her unique vocal style that would define her later career.
Why it matters
This album is significant for its innovative blend of jazz and popular music, which helped shape the sound of the late 1940s. It received critical acclaim and contributed to Peggy Lee's rise in popularity, influencing subsequent generations of female vocalists in both genres.
Essential tracks
- "Why Don't You Do Right?" — This track features an iconic performance by Lee, combining playful lyrics with a smooth jazz arrangement that became one of her signature songs.
- "I Can't Give You Anything but Love" — Lee's rendition transforms this classic into a captivating showcase of her vocal prowess and emotional delivery, making it a standout on the album.
- "Stormy Weather" — Her interpretation of this standard highlights her ability to convey deep emotion through song, enhancing the album's overall thematic depth.
- "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" — 'Swing Low' showcases Lee's versatility as she blends gospel influences into her performance, adding a rich layer to the album's diverse sound.
Release Date
March 19, 1948
Artist Origin
United States
Tracklist
- 1 I Can't Give You Anything but Love
- 2 Why Don't You Do Right?
- 3 Stormy Weather
- 4 Them There Eyes
- 5 'Deed I Do
- 6 Don't Smoke in Bed
- 7 There'll Be Some Changes Made
- 8 A Nightingale Can Sing the Blues
- 9 Everything's Moving Too Fast
- 10 It's Lovin' Time
- 11 Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
- 12 Linger in My Arms a Little Longer, Baby
- 13 Laroo Laroo Lili Bolero
- 14 Aren't You Kind of Glad We Did?
- 15 Caramba! It's the Samba
- 16 Bubble-Loo, Bubble-Loo
- 17 It's All Over Now
- 18 Please Love Me Tonight
- 19 Riders in the Sky (A Cowboy Legend)
- 20 Love, Your Spell Is Everywhere
- 21 She Didn't Say Yes
- 22 I'll Dance at Your Wedding
- 23 Golden Earrings
- 24 Everybody Loves Somebody
- 25 It Takes a Long Train With a Red Caboose
- 26 Just an Old Love of Mine
