Bette Midler Sings the Peggy Lee Songbook
Bette Midler · 2005
33 min · 10 tracks · jazz · disco
A lush celebration of Peggy Lee's classics, blending jazz inflections with Midler's charismatic vocal delivery.
Bette Midler Sings the Peggy Lee Songbook is an album by Bette Midler, released in 2005. A lush celebration of Peggy Lee's classics, blending jazz inflections with Midler's charismatic vocal delivery. This album is significant for its homage to Peggy Lee, a major influence on Midler's career. It received positive critical reception and helped reinforce Midler’s status as a versatile artist capable of crossing genres. The album also peaked at number 54 on the Billboard 200, highlighting its commercial appeal. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Bette Midler Sings the Peggy Lee Songbook sound like?
A lush celebration of Peggy Lee's classics, blending jazz inflections with Midler's charismatic vocal delivery. Rooted in jazz and disco.
What makes Bette Midler Sings the Peggy Lee Songbook by Bette Midler notable?
This album is significant for its homage to Peggy Lee, a major influence on Midler's career. It received positive critical reception and helped reinforce Midler’s status as a versatile artist capable of crossing genres. The album also peaked at number 54 on the Billboard 200, highlighting its commercial appeal. When Bette Midler released 'Bette Midler Sings the Peggy Lee Songbook' in 2005, she was enjoying a resurgence in popularity following her Broadway success in 'Hello, Dolly!' This album marked a return to her roots in music, showcasing her interpretative style and deep appreciation for classic jazz standards, particularly those made famous by Peggy Lee.
How many songs are on Bette Midler Sings the Peggy Lee Songbook?
Bette Midler Sings the Peggy Lee Songbook has 10 tracks, running approximately 33 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Fever Standout 3:38
- 2 Alright, Okay, You Win 2:49
- 3 I Love Being Here With You 2:47
- 4 Happiness Is a Thing Called Joe 4:53
- 5 Is That All There Is? 4:25
- 6 I’m a Woman Standout 2:29
- 7 He’s a Tramp 2:40
- 8 The Folks Who Live on the Hill 3:06
- 9 Big Spender Standout 2:19
- 10 Mr. Wonderful 4:32
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