Peggy Lee was famous for her sultry sound that revolutionized swing music. Perhaps, the tune she was most famous for was “Fever.” This video grants you a whole new way to watch one of the masters of swing.
In this rare VCR recording from the 1960s, Peggy Lee is accompanied by Max Bennett on the bass and Jack Sperling on the drums. Sperling starts off the beat, and Bennett joins in.
Peggy takes the stage with her own addition to the rhythm before starting to sing. She snaps her fingers and swings her hips. She smiles a winning smile and begins.
The crowd recognizes the song and begins to cheer. As her grin grows broader, Peggy continues to sing. Her story tells of the fever that girls give boys and vice versa.
She gives some prime examples of the influence of fever from classic literature and history. Meanwhile, she sways to the beat, and you realize Peggy is giving everyone a fever!
Peggy wasn’t the first to sing this catchy song, but she was the one to make it popular. Her voice is immediately recognizable as soon as she starts to sing.
After the conclusion of her performance, she waves to the audience in thanks as they respond to her act with loud cheers. What an incredible video to find of such a musical treasure!
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