Baubles, Bangles, & Beads

[tomsaltsman]

The wild, almost uncontrolled "male" drumming gives it a very subtle but strong animalist sexual quality inside the polished outer sophistication. Of course, the strings add mystery.

[tomsaltsman]

Everything is sheer perfection! "Cotton candy!" Right! ( I would just call it cotton candy in bed.) Am I the only one who notices the super cool drumming in this exquisite video? Combined with the bass, it's great. Notice also touches like her looking into the camera as if to snag a guy when she sings, "so that some day, HE may (looks into camera) buy me a ring-ling-alinga! (winks)" Also note how she drops that unusual bracelet when the strings and winds flutter down from the heights.

[LeftofLife]

This song is killing me. I always stop breathing when I listen to it :)

Thanks so much for sharing.

[natentreyable]

beautiful thanks for posting

[zamusicza]

I've said it a million time while watching videos like this on youtube......I was born too late. I'd kill to have somewhere to go where I get to wear a getup like that.

[Shrimaneshwari]

wow, holly i have never seen this one.

[fosbury68]

3 people have tin ears.

[hootinouts]

Thank God we had women like Peggy who set the standard for excellence, class, elegance, and true talent. Today, you have trash like lady gaga.

[Prancer1231]

@hootinouts Please don't insult trash by comparing it to Lady Gag.

[pinkieldred]

@hootinouts I agree...! So much dammed trash out there...it's all in your face shocking image and little musical talent. I guess people hear what they see ? Today we can make cars that get 2-3 hundred thousand miles, magical electronics, wonderful medical improvements etc. Will there ever be a time when ..FINALLY we can overcome tin ears of the masses?

[StrictlyBG]

no deodato up in here

[kirko1954]

My very favorite female vocalist of all time. Often imitated (by Julie London, Sade, etc.), but never duplicated. Peggy invented that breathy (I call it "cotton candy") style of singing.

The big difference between her and her imitators: They all sang from the throat. Miss Peggy always sang from the diaphram. Listen to the deep resonance combined with the breathiness. Incredible!

[1961diaz1]

thank you J. this is lovely

[Romanticdance]

Sounds like Lovely Pearls dropping in your ear.

MMMmmmmmmmmmm

[ShirleyKentMusic]

The coolest singer to step a beat on this planet. Inspired me from an early age...Perfection..

[ClassicsWEREandARE]

i want that dress!

[talentpageant]

no voice tells a story like hers could.

[FRANCIS6189]

But neither one of them could pull of this dress!!!!!

[LisaJ4Liberty]

This woman knows how to deliver a song.

[xmariaeduardax]

BRIAN BADONE SHOULD DO A COVER OF THIS SONG!!!! :D

[dreamytextiles]

I love this song so much I am now forbidden to sing it at work or face instant termination. Is it my fault? I think not. It's addictive. I'm going to be at betty ford walking around humming this

[MusicLoverBrian1]

This Peggy Lee performance just oozes with class, elegance, sophistication, and sex appeal! I watch this video from time to time and it doesn't get old. What I love about her is the subtlety, sensitivity, and gentleness in her vocals yet it is still powerful! Many young performers who think being loud and yelling is powerful should defintely learn a little lesson from Peggy Lee here. Sometimes less is more and Peggy Lee certainly showed that in her performances.

[Jazsngr]

Judy Davis,Barbara Streisand's voice teacher could never figure out her popularity and then came up with "Oh! she was sexy."..........Hugh DUH! Ha! Don't forget she also composed songs too.

[frankstelt]

Oh my god. I have never seen or heard Peggy's version of this tune till now. Sublime!

[kkntoby]

Mit szólna ehhez Borogyin? :-) De a dal csodálatos, nem beszélve a művésznőről...

[LisaJ4Liberty]

she is excellent

[peppersax]

One of a kind lady. Miss Peggy Lee was a GEM!!!

[tennisc1]

What a fun one!! Met Peggy Lee's long-time manager (Harold Jovien -aged 93) in LA, who's now a friend. He's great photo's and stories. Thanks for the upload!!

[craignshari]

What a great song for any girl to dream with.... Peggy is the classest of them all. Thanks for posting.

[sunny35b2]

Well Peggy Lee was a little before my time..But when I was studing Dance & voice, We had a recital..called ( Bubbles, Bangles, And Beads) our custumes were awesome...like ( I dream of Jeannie)

[Juliatendre]

This beautiful song gives pleasure and smile! :)))

Magnificently..............Tha­nks!!!

[velvetnotes009]

Pure Class!

[isingjazz83]

great song and performance...but is it that hard to write "Peggy Lee" in the title? wow

[FRANCIS6189]

OK, seriously folks. WAS THERE EVER EVER EVER ANYBODY ''''''COOLER''''' THAN THE ONE, THE ONLY ''''MISS PEGGY LEE''''''? (no!!!!)

[chefdingo]

@FRANCIS6189 I agree, she was amazing, but I would have to say that Betty Hutton was greater. Don't get me wrong, I love Peggy Lee, they just had different styles.

[twochaudio]

@FRANCIS6189 Is why shes a Big Star

[Antiunfunktasticize]

@FRANCIS6189 Yes. Frank Sinatra and Fred Astaire come to mind.

[hippjoint]

@FRANCIS6189 There was not male or female cooler than Miss Peggy Lee. She was hip singing Christmas songs.

[pinkieldred]

@FRANCIS6189 ...NO period! So many wonderful female singers...but Peggy above all others topped the list

[Sincopare]

Exceptional arrangement! The presentation is incredible, too, with the flamboyant set. She looks fine in that dress! Oh, and that eyebrow at 1:18 clearly says the sentiment!

[zamusicza]

@Sincopare Even Peggy's eyebrows knew how to keep the beat.

[pholzer5]

Peggy Lee - a class act, a wonderful singer! What many don't know is that her early life was a true Cinderella story. She sang to escape the abuse of her stepmother who would pulverize her as a child. She first sang for pay on KOVC radio in Valley City, North Dakota. She was sponsored by a restaurant that paid her salary in food. She also waitressed and sang for pocket change on other radio stations. Her 1st big break was getting hired by Benny Goodman at 20.

[keefek]

Oh, HELL. She is the best.

[dawg9live]

Even if it is an old re-run...she still gives me FEVER!

[craignshari]

Awesome song and singer . So right way better than todays singers. Most of todays singers have this way weird sound, cant explain it but not like the singers since the sixties. Peggy is a first class act and we love her.

[guocos]

voice, music swing, beauty and sexy, what more ?

[swingtown53]

1 of the most powerful female voices in music history

[agent885]

Have song and singer ever been matched so perfectly? This is a hard song to sing, but she does it so naturally and easily. Peggy, you're the greatest.

[BrunoJazzmanLeicht]

Sweet, sexy and cool. Nobody did it better.

If you like, check out my blog for other swing & jazz gems. Link in my profile. Thx.

See you there and anywhere,

Brew

[Rango8]

Yes Peggy, you are as beautiful as ever, your sense of phrasing, and articulation are wonderful not to mention your musicality and beauty. Miss you baby, you are still number one on my list. RIP.

Rango8

[JohnRinNoHo]

What happened to music?

How was this kind of music replaced by modern no-talant singers and writers?

My guess is that music creation today is more driven by money than joy.

[chefdingo]

No offense to baby boomers, but I blame them for what happened to music.

[redrosebutterfly13]

One of the greats! I love Peggy! Legend!

[MartyInLa]

Ohhh sooo sexy!!!! And a way better voice than Brittany Spears.

[oohyllab]

anybody has a better voice than Brittany practically don't they?? her lyrics bother me anyway.

[chuckinla]

This is dedicated to my Baby......my sweetheart........my love

[oohyllab]

So elegant, she looks like a million here. Great post as I've never heard this song. Thanks.

[brittdeezy5]

I have to sing this song for a competition, she is killing it!!! =D

[thejalton1]

This rendition is about STYLE and CLASS. Not everyone could pull this off. Peggy Lee was a MASTER at those things.

[DeanMartinFollower]

she was smoooooth, like Dean and Nat, except for uh... he being a woman.

[eldo500]

One of the most amazing musical performances I've ever seen. Perfection seems to come so naturally to her, and she wears it well.

[hootinouts]

She's awesome.

[rougeboi]

the INIMITABLE Peggy Lee...lovely, sheer magic!

[sherom]

Sexy indeed, she's a rare breed.

[Jolene8]

Absolutely Awesome. Thanks :)

[idahovandal]

what a voice. she knows EXACTLY where she's going with this song.

A not just a singer - an artist.

[scarydragqueen]

I love this video, obviously the singing is perfect, but I think the fuzzy quality really adds a magical quality to it. :)

[weekendin]

PURRFECT !

thanks

G

[queenliz13]

I love her...she is enchanting! Thanks for the post!

[richard67groningen]

I love this performance by Peggy. Everything is perfect! thanks for posting.

[Metusaleh]

Fabsolutely fantastic. Sexy, smart, ryhthmic, musical. Good sound & picture quality, too; thanks for this!