Day In Day Out/Moments Like This/Fever/The Second Time Around/One Kiss-My Romance-The Vagabond King Waltz (Medley)/I Got A Man/Peggy Lee Bow Music/I Love Being Here With You/But Beautiful/Them There Eyes/Just For A Thrill-Yes Indeed (Medley)/Peggy Lee Bow Music
Basin Street East Proudly Presents captures live performances by the Queen of Jazz Peggy Lee, at the legendary night spot, recorded in January and February 1961. (US:77)
“Her appearances at Basin Street East are part of showbiz legend. She always sold-out the club. This LP captures her at her live best. Every song is a gem. My personal favourite is I Love Being Here With You. Peggy wrote the lyrics and it was her opening number for many years. If you ever wondered why Duke Ellington called her 'The Queen' this will remove any doubts.”
“This live album has got to be up there with the top of Peggy Lee at Capitol. Every track is wonderful, the orchestrations top-notch, and even the crowd is in a great mood. From the opening Day In Day Out to a great live version of Fever, her voice was never better. The haunting But Beautiful ranks up there as one of the best treatments of this song, and surely Them There Eyes, with its incredible brass arrangement, will keep you spellbound. The selections are terrific.”
“Here is Peggy, completely relaxed and at ease with her music, her orchestra, and her fans, showing her range of styles.” “A true live recording of the inimitable Miss Peggy Lee, at her best, joyfully interacting with the audience and responding to their appreciation.”
“While she was never a 'belter' in the grand Garland style, her appearance at Basin Street East certainly proved she could delight an audience with upbeat, faster tempo numbers. I Got A Man, Them There Eyes, and of course Fever are all standouts.”
“It doesn't get much better than this. A terrific live recording at the legendary night club. The Second Time Around is one of my favourite tunes, and no one sings it better than Peggy Lee.”
“Peggy Lee is the consummate performer, knowing that she and the band are one, and we get to experience her singing in an intimate setting.”
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