The trailblazing Peggy lee

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Peggy Lee (1920-2002), known for such hits as "Fever" and "Is That All There Is," demonstrated an alluring command over an audience with her sultry voice and precise stagecraft. Correspondent Mo Rocca talks with biographer Peter Richmond and with Lee's granddaughter, Holly Foster-Wells, about the singer's artistry, and her rise from a painful childhood in North Dakota, to becoming a leading writer and vocalist of jazz, pop and torch songs. (This story was originally broadcast on February 6, 2022.)
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  • @jimmybuffet4970
    @jimmybuffet4970 Жыл бұрын

    Her granddaughter looks almost EXACTLY like her!

  • @cate1657

    @cate1657

    Жыл бұрын

    So, question: how does someone look "almost" exactly like....one either does or doesn't look exactly like....

  • @Jasonstreamline
    @Jasonstreamline Жыл бұрын

    Peggy Lee was one of the absolute best vocalists ever.

  • @ancal7573

    @ancal7573

    Жыл бұрын

    I have to agree with this statement

  • @wanderinggeri8477
    @wanderinggeri8477 Жыл бұрын

    To have a wonderful granddaughter that loves and speaks so beautifully about you when you”re gone …that has to mean more to Peggy Lee than any of her accomplishments when alive.

  • @D__Lee
    @D__Lee Жыл бұрын

    “Cool, but never cold” is the best description of Peggy Lee.

  • @craigathonian
    @craigathonian Жыл бұрын

    i remember when i was first introduced to Peggy Lee. It was 1982 and i was a college student in Manhattan who was a punk rocker lover, but when a PL fan named Nelson turned me on to her, i was mesmerized by her voice and have been a fan ever since. The epitome of being an elegant lady, that's Peggy Lee ❣

  • @VNExperience
    @VNExperience Жыл бұрын

    Peggy Lee was the gateway to great music for me. When I was 12, I only listened to pop music - then happened to hear my friend's dad listening to Fever. I was hooked right away. The next day I went through all Peggy Lee records in his collection and then discovered other great jazz artists. I was soon enthralled by bluegrass, folk, blues, rock'n'roll and Algerian rai. My sincerest thanks to the heavenly Peggy Lee for my discovery of the multitude of music that exists as well as setting off my own journey into playing instruments.

  • @thisis.michelletorres444
    @thisis.michelletorres444 Жыл бұрын

    I love Mo's reporting, he's such an emersed interviewer, that genuine curiosity, awe and respect he has going in creates great work!

  • @MsLindarae
    @MsLindarae Жыл бұрын

    I saw her live in NYC in 1971. That song “is that all there is” was so powerful.

  • @nspector

    @nspector

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh my God, it must have been. Wow.

  • @aquajuwel7098
    @aquajuwel7098 Жыл бұрын

    I’m Norwegian and is related to her, her mother was Norwegian American and her father Swedish American. I think she got the music gene from her mother, many relatives here is very musical. She must have been a strong character getting out of that abusive childhood. Her talent was a blessing.

  • @goinxnginx
    @goinxnginx Жыл бұрын

    Peggy Lee was even more versatile than illustrated....She could really belt when it was called for in live performances and in a few recorded songs. She had so much vocal power that she rarely used, but it was there when required. Peggy Lee was absolutely amazing.

  • @NellieKAdaba

    @NellieKAdaba

    Жыл бұрын

    👍🏿

  • @sonofroderick4255
    @sonofroderick42553 ай бұрын

    She was performing with the big bands in the 1940's. I'm 61 and she was gorgeous and i loved to see her when she would perform on TV in the 60's 70's

  • @rebeccaroseland7931
    @rebeccaroseland7931 Жыл бұрын

    Peggy Lee’s granddaughter favors her

  • @temureviewer33
    @temureviewer334 ай бұрын

    Her voice never changed she always had that buttery smooth tone to it I've been a fan since I was little. I wanted to be like her

  • @user-fm5nf6um7u
    @user-fm5nf6um7u3 ай бұрын

    Her talent is proven to be stronger as time goes by.

  • @steveflor9942
    @steveflor9942 Жыл бұрын

    I love all "versions" of Peggy Lee. Recognition richly deserved. An excellent tribute.

  • @NellieKAdaba

    @NellieKAdaba

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too

  • @stevekonbass
    @stevekonbass Жыл бұрын

    Fever, a simple but genius bass line.

  • @larrysouthern5098
    @larrysouthern5098 Жыл бұрын

    She was an ICON of American music 🎵 Billie Holiday and Peggy Lee were eerily close in their delivery...

  • @williamhoffman7009

    @williamhoffman7009

    Жыл бұрын

    I never thought of that - but how right you are,.

  • @direfranchement

    @direfranchement

    Жыл бұрын

    Vocally Billie and Peggy have very little in common other than that both of them had rather small voices and didn't scat. Billie was all feeling and warmth. Peggy was cool. Their approach to lyric and rhythm are completely different. No one links Peggy Lee and Billie Holiday.

  • @thomasopdahl1873

    @thomasopdahl1873

    Жыл бұрын

    @@direfranchement William Hoffman does. And that is ok. You don't have to.

  • @ria1636

    @ria1636

    Жыл бұрын

    @@direfranchement Rather small voices is not how I would describe Billie Holliday or Peggy Lee!

  • @TheLillianYoung

    @TheLillianYoung

    20 күн бұрын

    I noticed that too. I’ve honestly not heard of Peggy Lee until now although I’ve heard her popular songs in pop culture. Watching this, I was reminded of Billie Holiday.

  • @rubyredd6366
    @rubyredd6366 Жыл бұрын

    Love her! 💃 What a beautiful resilient talent woman with incredible grace and style! One of the greats then and now; her music will live on til the end of time! Her granddaughter resembles her! What a lovely snip it of her life! Rest In Your Glory Ms. Peggy Lee! 💜

  • @horseygurl143
    @horseygurl143 Жыл бұрын

    When I was a young teenager, I remember my parents getting all gussied up one Saturday night in Kansas City to go to a Peggy Lee concert at some fancy club. I wanted to go, because I loved "Is That All There Is?" and "Fever," but my parents told me I was too young! They had a blast and I have always LOVED Peggy Lee!!! Loved seeing this!!!

  • @margo3367

    @margo3367

    Жыл бұрын

    They should have taken you.

  • @horseygurl143

    @horseygurl143

    Жыл бұрын

    @@margo3367 Thanks! I agree!

  • @maryannkochanski5777
    @maryannkochanski5777 Жыл бұрын

    I’m old enough to Remember Peggy Lee. She has a velvet voice! And very cool person!

  • @mikeletaurus4728
    @mikeletaurus4728 Жыл бұрын

    Miss Lee's voice can move me to tears of rapture. She made life more worth living, despite and amidst the hardship and heartache each one of us experience. You have our thanks and gratitude, Miss Lee.

  • @d2d2d28
    @d2d2d28 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! Heard of her, knew the song “Fever” but never really knew anything about her. Thank you for this story of a woman whose songs we should all know.

  • @Seabasstien
    @Seabasstien Жыл бұрын

    Love that Folks who Live on the Hill is her favorite song. Her version is mesmerizing.

  • @jeffbassin630
    @jeffbassin630 Жыл бұрын

    Peggy Lee was and is a brilliant singer and songwriter!

  • @MLStanleyK
    @MLStanleyK Жыл бұрын

    There's nobody today on the level as was PEGGY LEE!!! I remember when I was a kid hearing "Fever" & "Is That All There Is?" So cool....so Hip......so Smooth.....such Heart!!! Thanks to her lovely Grandaughter for this and.....THANK YOU PEGGY LEE!

  • @janelightning73
    @janelightning73 Жыл бұрын

    Peggy is immortalized in her mysterious, smoky music.

  • @johnnystir9796
    @johnnystir9796 Жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love Mo Rocca's reports.

  • @NJ-Cathie
    @NJ-Cathie Жыл бұрын

    Peggy Lee has impeccable timing.

  • @Nighthawk-8050
    @Nighthawk-8050 Жыл бұрын

    Peggy Lee . This lady was the ultimate cool back in the day

  • @jerrijobarkerlove3613
    @jerrijobarkerlove3613 Жыл бұрын

    I've watched this before but def worth a re-watch.

  • @libbycampbell2557
    @libbycampbell2557 Жыл бұрын

    Boy her granddaughter sure looks like her! Wow! Such beauties!

  • @francanino6865
    @francanino6865 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful story from Mrs. Peggy Lee, whom I always admired even in my 50's now.... Her voice is so unique and relaxing to listen to. And documentary today by Mr. Mo Rocca, what is NOT to like?? Thanks! "What a dog!" lol

  • @RaymondHng

    @RaymondHng

    Жыл бұрын

    *Miss* Peggy Lee.

  • @ashleygreen6277
    @ashleygreen62773 ай бұрын

    In my opinion, what made Peggy Lee such a great singer was that she was a great artist. She brought the mindset of an artist to her singing. Not just any artist, but a great and innovative artist who could be bold and subtle at the same time.

  • @greeneyedwarlock882
    @greeneyedwarlock882 Жыл бұрын

    PEGGY WAS AND FOREVER WILL BE A STAND ALONE JAZZ, BALLAD AND POP GODDESS‼️. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @la7079
    @la7079 Жыл бұрын

    "She had the philosphy Less is More" what a wise woman!!

  • @corinnenorton8781
    @corinnenorton8781 Жыл бұрын

    Peggy Lee's sister Della and her husband were my neighbors in California!! They were very nice people. My mom and Dad and us kids would spend a many days and nights around the pool. Great memories ❤

  • @1006kathleen
    @1006kathleen Жыл бұрын

    MS Peggy Lee was my favorite singer growing up , such a smooth beautiful voice and she knew how to use it .Priceless & class 💖

  • @1600raymond
    @1600raymond Жыл бұрын

    This is just so amazing I just got finished watching the story and I think she has such a beautiful unique voice.

  • @edithlazenby5839
    @edithlazenby5839 Жыл бұрын

    Love her and her music..thank u!!❤️🎶🎶🎶

  • @vintagevinylvets1187
    @vintagevinylvets1187 Жыл бұрын

    Love Mo Rocca, always does an amazing job with anything he does. He and Anthony Mason are our go to guys, no one out there can do what these two gentlemen can. Not even close. #justsayin🎧

  • @sharonmickey4566
    @sharonmickey4566 Жыл бұрын

    My dads favorite female singer... RIP dad... I love you.

  • @naturesfriend812
    @naturesfriend812 Жыл бұрын

    Swept away always by Peggy Lee's songs. Frying pan smacking the head of a child by adult...my mom's story by a step parent.

  • @gailwebb9619
    @gailwebb9619 Жыл бұрын

    She was fabulous.

  • @cynthiacopland8634
    @cynthiacopland8634 Жыл бұрын

    Is this a rerun? I’m having Deja Vu! Fantastic tribute to a beautiful legend 🥰

  • @thomasopdahl1873

    @thomasopdahl1873

    Жыл бұрын

    yes

  • @buffalochic1974
    @buffalochic1974 Жыл бұрын

    Love, love, love Peggy Lee.

  • @cadicorniche
    @cadicorniche Жыл бұрын

    The sexiest singer who ever lived. Period. Full stop.

  • @angelinalozada189
    @angelinalozada189 Жыл бұрын

    Always loved Peggy Lee's Music. Thank You.

  • @vbplayer50
    @vbplayer50 Жыл бұрын

    Legend...........that's the word for Peggy Lee. She was brilliant!

  • @lorilori3
    @lorilori3 Жыл бұрын

    Great story about a true music legend!

  • @graveyg
    @graveyg Жыл бұрын

    Excellent report. Mo Rocca and the professionals behind the camera should get Emmys for this one. Really well done.

  • @AidanCasserlyHome
    @AidanCasserlyHome Жыл бұрын

    Amazing review. Absolutely loved seeing her early life and her development. Astonishing Peggy

  • @ahcdiva1
    @ahcdiva110 ай бұрын

    Congratulations to Mo Rocca and Holly Foster Wells-this is one of the best features on the great Peggy Lee anywhere. And it is also one of my favorite segments you've ever done, out of the countless portraits on artists I've seen on CBS Sunday Morning. Bravo to you two and to one of the finest, most uplifting shows in America.

  • @kattiethomas4687
    @kattiethomas4687 Жыл бұрын

    Love this woman's singing all my early childhood .🤩

  • @APG-fu6gk
    @APG-fu6gk Жыл бұрын

    Peggy Lee was the ultimate DOLL!

  • @d.virgallito3490
    @d.virgallito3490 Жыл бұрын

    I never had anyone who wanted to grow old with me, but I have had numerous angels by my side, all women!

  • @wanderinggeri8477

    @wanderinggeri8477

    Жыл бұрын

    Did you not have anyone that wanted that or did you not want that with those that did?

  • @janyceparks8326
    @janyceparks8326 Жыл бұрын

    I loved her music.

  • @mollieanne
    @mollieanne10 ай бұрын

    Oh my gosh, she looks just like her grandma, gorgeous.

  • @AtlantaGymFan
    @AtlantaGymFan Жыл бұрын

    I loved her voice … silky and perfect

  • @StatsJedi
    @StatsJedi Жыл бұрын

    I know I saw this exact same segment before. Thank you for re-releasing it.

  • @cynthiacopland8634

    @cynthiacopland8634

    Жыл бұрын

    Me, too! Is this a rerun? I know I’ve seen this before on Sunday Morning.

  • @andyroo9381
    @andyroo9381 Жыл бұрын

    She is mesmerizing.

  • @nomiharper
    @nomiharper Жыл бұрын

    Fascinating life and woman!

  • @earthart2010
    @earthart2010 Жыл бұрын

    She is sublime

  • @cleatusbarncoat8642
    @cleatusbarncoat8642 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful segment, thank you. I will certainly track-down that book. I want to know more, especially how she escaped her small, childhood hometown.

  • @Papin47
    @Papin47 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant indeed!

  • @Greenygal3
    @Greenygal3 Жыл бұрын

    So happy to watch this!!

  • @williamhoffman7009
    @williamhoffman7009 Жыл бұрын

    One of the all tine greats.

  • @steveconn
    @steveconn Жыл бұрын

    Sang at mom's HS graduation!

  • @horseygurl143

    @horseygurl143

    Жыл бұрын

    Cool memory!

  • @birdsfan57
    @birdsfan57 Жыл бұрын

    Peggy Lee and "Old Cape Cod"...two of my, and my late mother's " favorites"...when one needed REAL talent to be annointed A SUPERSTAR...

  • @akrenwinkle

    @akrenwinkle

    Жыл бұрын

    That was Patti Page.

  • @birdsfan57

    @birdsfan57

    Жыл бұрын

    @@akrenwinkle Yes, it was...so sorry for the mix up...

  • @akrenwinkle

    @akrenwinkle

    Жыл бұрын

    Understandable. Both blonds, kind of dreamy style.

  • @thekaerichtexas
    @thekaerichtexas Жыл бұрын

    Wow. Heardb9f her name but never took the time to research her other delvebinto the history. She had an amazing voice, very chill and soulful

  • @jillrossiter8757
    @jillrossiter87572 ай бұрын

    love Love Peggy Lee

  • @LMays-cu2hp
    @LMays-cu2hp Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing...

  • @XX-gy7ue
    @XX-gy7ue Жыл бұрын

    MISS PEGGY LEE - SO GREAT !

  • @anaabendroth3460
    @anaabendroth3460 Жыл бұрын

    The absolute epitome of CLASS and TALENT.

  • @grokeffer6226
    @grokeffer6226 Жыл бұрын

    My two favorite songs from Peggy Lee are Why Don't You Do Right? and Bali Ha"i. She's one of my favorite singers.

  • @fullplate100
    @fullplate100 Жыл бұрын

    The original tempo to "Fever" is MUCH brighter than I would've ever thought.

  • @The-Portland-Daily-Blink
    @The-Portland-Daily-Blink Жыл бұрын

    I've always adored Peggy Lee. She has been an inspiration to me since I was a teenager...

  • @cbryde1234
    @cbryde1234 Жыл бұрын

    So lovely and what a voice!

  • @alexwells9948
    @alexwells9948 Жыл бұрын

    That was Grammy winning singer songwriter who made music hits with Fever and Is That All There Is and her image is part of our Sunday Best our weekly rebroadcast of memorable Sunday Morning segments which will lead to our 45th anniversary in January 2024

  • @alexwells9948

    @alexwells9948

    Жыл бұрын

    Mo Rocca has a Sunday Profile of a singer who shows no signs of slowing down

  • @ianbarrows6207
    @ianbarrows6207 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent interview. Thank you for sharing.

  • @nursemedic17
    @nursemedic17 Жыл бұрын

    OMG thank you! I know Fever, but saw/heard it sang by other people. Thank you for posting. I'm going to do more research on Miss Peggy Lee....this is a GOOD thing. :)

  • @gloriataylor6868
    @gloriataylor6868 Жыл бұрын

    What a remarkable woman!

  • @acme.videos
    @acme.videos Жыл бұрын

    Peggy Lee is so deserving of this bio feature story, she was the original Diva! 😌

  • @gatorjay7972
    @gatorjay7972 Жыл бұрын

    Maybe someday, another lady will come along, with a fantastic voice and the class and charm to sing Ms. Lees songs to a new generation of listeners.

  • @marthalogan2770
    @marthalogan2770 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful lady, beautiful spirit ❤️ 💖 💕 😍

  • @joseperez1085
    @joseperez10859 ай бұрын

    Peggy, true legend…

  • @laraoneal7284
    @laraoneal7284 Жыл бұрын

    Her singing is so relaxing.

  • @RaymondHng
    @RaymondHng Жыл бұрын

    Lee was born Norma Deloris Egstrom on May 26, 1920, the seventh of the eight children of Selma Emele (née Anderson) Egstrom and Marvin Olaf Egstrom. Her father was Swedish-American and her mother was Norwegian-American.

  • @ziggy33399
    @ziggy33399 Жыл бұрын

    Love ❤️ Peggy Lee.

  • @bambinomalle37
    @bambinomalle37 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful talent.

  • @bySterling
    @bySterling Жыл бұрын

    And the World benefitted from all her loss Forever more 🙏🏻❤️🎶💪🏻⚡️🎶👏🏻

  • @deguilhemcorinne418
    @deguilhemcorinne418 Жыл бұрын

    Ça fait longtemps que je ne me suis pas fait un "moment Peggy Lee", à refaire! J'ai tout ce qu'il faut à la maison ! Beau document

  • @Mrfairchap
    @Mrfairchap11 ай бұрын

    If I could have just one wish for a female vocalist to come back from beyond the grave to entertain us again, it would be Peggy Lee.

  • @paulabaker8403
    @paulabaker8403 Жыл бұрын

    I love your Grandmother more all the time. She is fabulous.❤️

  • @carmaela2689
    @carmaela2689 Жыл бұрын

    Very cool lady

  • @deselhair1714
    @deselhair171411 ай бұрын

    There is nothing I can say but I hurt for you. Big healing hugs to you a survivor.

  • @linda1541
    @linda1541 Жыл бұрын

    This is the second time in a few days that I heard of a famous person who had a step parent beat them. So sad.

  • @TheLillianYoung
    @TheLillianYoung20 күн бұрын

    I’ve heard her songs but not the name. Thanks to Palm Royale on Apple TV for hipping me to the late, great Peggy Lee.

  • @irishmermaid4
    @irishmermaid4 Жыл бұрын

    If I could request a gift at birth, it would have been Lee's beauty, talent & intelligence

  • @dbeckwith19
    @dbeckwith19 Жыл бұрын

    COOL but not cold. You have to pay attention. ❤️❤️❤️ House on the Hill. #hypnotic #peggylee

  • @tomdegan6924
    @tomdegan6924 Жыл бұрын

    Wow.