'Miss Peggy Lee: A Tribute to "The Queen" of Classic Pop Music' Webinar

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“Her wonderful talent should be studied by all vocalists; her regal presence is pure elegance and charm.” – Frank Sinatra, 1994

In a career that lasted over 50 years, Miss Peggy Lee (Norma Deloris Egstrom) was the woman who most consistently gave us all "Fever," and best demonstrated how the blues and jazz could be popular music. From her rise to stardom as a singer with Benny Goodman to becoming the #1 female vocalist on the nascent Capitol Records, this is the story of one of the most prolific American songwriters and entertainers of the 20th century.

Join New York Adventure Club as we delve into the incredible career and music of Jazz & Blues star Peggy Lee, a pioneering musical feminist whose professional and artistic talents as a musician, entertainer, and actor earned her the nickname of the "Female Frank Sinatra."

Led by Will Friedwald, Wall Street Journal music journalist and Grammy-nominated historian, our discussion of the legendary Peggy Lee will include:

• An overview of Peggy's early life from her humble origins as the daughter of a railroad man from North Dakota to moving to Hollywood at the age of 17
• An analysis of Peggy's original songs and why she was virtually the only female singing star of her day to consistently write great songs, such as her hits "Manana," "It's a Good Day," and "I'm Gonna Go Fishin'"
• A look at Peggy's movie roles, including her onscreen appearances with Benny Goodman in "Stage Door Canteen," her acting gigs in "Pete Kelly's Blues" and "The Jazz Singer," and her singing performance of original music for the Disney classic "Lady and the Tramp"
• A discussion of Peggy's amazing radio and television career, in which she shared the stage (and screen) with everyone from Bing Crosby, Perry Como, Dean Martin, Jimmy Durante, and even Johnny Cash
• Peggy's personal triumphs and tribulations, from her four husbands to daughter and grand-daughter, to her long-term struggles with poor health as well as her legal battle against a music business model that failed to provide for the artists it depended upon

Afterward, we’ll have a Q&A with Will — any and all questions about Peggy Lee are welcomed and encouraged!

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About Will

Will Friedwald is a featured arts writer for The Wall Street Journal and Vanity Fair, and the award-winning author of ten books on music and popular culture, including the new Straighten Up and Fly Right: The Life and Music of Nat King Cole, as well as A Biographical Guide To The Great Jazz And Pop Singers, Sinatra: The Song Is You, Stardust Melodies, Tony Bennett: The Good Life, Looney Tunes & Merrie Melodies, and Jazz Singing. He has written over 600 liner notes for compact discs, received ten Grammy nominations, and appears frequently on television and other documentaries. He is also a consultant and curator for Apple Music.

Testimonials

"I love the series of video clips with the singer performing." -Miranda

"Knowledgeable presenter, great videos of music." -Charles

"The original footage of her singing." -Susan

"Focus on the music and creative output. The video clips were great. Brought back memories of watching her on all the variety shows." -Ann

"The very knowledgeable post and the opportunity to chat with others." -Constance

"Extremely knowledgable presenter who definitely is passionate about the singers of my youth. Great trip down Memory Lane, though I actually never was as familiar with Peggy Lee as I was with her peers. So I enjoyed focusing on her for a couple of hours." -Leigh

"Will's knowledge and appreciation of his subject(s) comes through in his exposition." -Ilene

"Great info, pics, videos and information." -Paul

"Excellent chronological survey / bio with excellent clips." -Peggy

"Lady and the Tramp" -Michael

"Lots of clips, images, inside information." -Kathleen

"The presenter, the subject, the material and the presentation." -Anthony

"The videos and the information." -Cynthia

"The video content and Will's knowledge." -Wesley

"All the history of the subject and the clips." -Paula

"It contains video clips that I never would have seen were it not for this show." -Dick

"Classic Clips I've Never Seen Before." -KT

"Such great clips and brilliant commentary. Social history too. Such a great sense of humor too." -Sharon L

"I love his knowledge about Peggy." -Gerry

"Great distillation of Peggy Lee's musical career." -Ken

"...I learned a lot and really enjoyed the event." -Lisa

Disclaimer

This event is an Peggy Lee-themed educational webinar organized by New York Adventure Club. It is not affiliated with Peggy Lee, her estate, or any related entities. Our event is a fan-inspired experience, celebrating the cultural and musical legacy of Peggy Lee. Any references to Peggy are purely for educational and entertainment purposes, and no official endorsement or sponsorship is implied. Peggy Lee and related trademarks are the property of their respective owners, and this event is an independent initiative by New York Adventure Club.

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