Is This The Sexiest Song Of All Time? | Peggy Lee - Fever

Is This The Sexiest Song Of All Time? | Peggy Lee - Fever | Vocal Coach Reacts & Analysis

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@BethRoars 2 ай бұрын

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@thomasjamison2050 2 ай бұрын

Kudo's to Eddie Watson who was Peggy's vocal coach. I got to study with Eddie in the early 1970's and the first thing he did was check to see if I could walk and click my fingers at the same time. I think he was just trying to get me to relax. After a couple lessons i told my choir director about seeing Eddie and so the director asked me to sing some exercises for him. After just a few minutes the director stopped and cried out 'how the fuck does he do that!" Eddie introduced me to bel canto methodology and over time, following on what he had shown me, I extended my baritone range up through the tenor into the counter tenor range without losing the baritone. Peggy introduced Frank Sinatra to Eddie, but Frank didn't want to risk doing anything that might have changed his singing voice even though he had already lost his upper tones.

@oscararzate7956 Ай бұрын

Mi güerita hermosa ❤

@carolmartin4413 2 ай бұрын

Sixty years of performing...from the Big Band Era to the turn of the century (including roles in Lady and the Tramp and co-composer of the score)...sultry and sexy Peggy Lee was a true class act for the war generation and after. Hard for today's youth to relate to her...but she was adored by her peers.

@scottkossack5155 2 ай бұрын

Rita Moreno did a great version of this song on The Muppet Show

@philipbunney9445 2 ай бұрын

‘That’s my kind of woman’!

@garysmith9823 2 ай бұрын

I remembered the same thing.

@davidscott129 2 ай бұрын

Diana Krall has also covered this very nicely.

@HotelPapa100 2 ай бұрын

I don't remember a lot of the Muppet show (I'm an old fart). THAT I do rememeber well enough to have recently sought it out on KZbin. watch?v=bIjC6Ajv238

@HotelPapa100 2 ай бұрын

@@philipbunney9445 "It's not nice!"

@MiriamMillen Ай бұрын

This is one of those songs that will never go out of style. It's as vibrant, sultry, melodic, and dynamic as the first time Peggy Lee sang it. It's practically vocal and musical perfection. The dancers were also incredible. I'm surprised you didn't mention Mette Linturi, one of the lead dancers in the Jungle album choreography. She is also a fantastic artist. Thank you for this lovely video honoring the unforgettable songstress, Peggy Lee. 💗

@jrdlabs 2 ай бұрын

Another great reaction, Beth! And, you actually talked about Otis Blackwell and Little Willie John!! There's a hint of Mae West in her delivery. It's as if you almost expect her to say..."why don't you come up and see me sometime". I first heard this song when I was a baby (almost) and, even then, I though it was sexy. Peggy was a sexy woman and her singing a song about...well...'fever', was unusual for the time, which made it even sexier. And the recording...I would bet that this was done at Capitol Records in Hollywood, the home of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and other heavy hitters. If I'm right, it explains the high quality of the recording. It was done in 1958 and sounds like it could've been done yesterday (except it's not compressed to foolishness and it's not 'pitch corrected)!. And, man! That warm, analog reverb! That's why I suspect it was done at the Capitol Records tower, where they had an entire floor dedicated to the reverb unit. Ooops!..... I just chuckled at the thought of Peggy Lee using pitch correction (lol).

@RabbiSteve1 2 ай бұрын

Great reaction to this classic by the iconic Peggy Lee. My parents grew up with her hits in the 40’s and 50’s. And then I grew up with her through LADY AND THE TRUMP, and her final hit, “Is That All There Is?”. What a class act! BTW, cool lingual difference between your cultural English and ours here in the US. What you call “clicks”, we call “snaps”. Sort of like “crisps” vs “chips”.

@thomastimlin1724 Ай бұрын

"Why don't You Do right "by Peggy and the Bennie Goodman Band. I love it when she sings that line "And gimmie some money too..." it cracks me up laughing...it's her delivery of that one line that struck my funny bone...she was a cool cat interpreter of song for sure

@marialuizaneves1166 Ай бұрын

This song has been the ringtone on my cell phone for years 😂

@mccaine1 2 ай бұрын

I fell in love with this song the first time I heard it. Thanks for the work on this analysis!

@garysmith9823 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for shouting out The Fairy Voice Mother. Lover her work.

@SD-mw1hz 14 күн бұрын

There is power when singing softly and not always belting or doing monotonous runs. Peggy is very good at enuciating her words, making sure you get the point and she paints a picture in your mind. The calm bass player and bongo drums just add to the intrigue. Love it.

@blortmeister 2 ай бұрын

Excellent deep dive. I'd never come across the "softly, with feeling" quote before.

@carlanderson7618 2 ай бұрын

Another good "clicks" song is Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford

@RabbiSteve1 2 ай бұрын

Definitely! 💯%!

@dantreadwell7421 2 ай бұрын

He had one heck of a voice.

@v2gbob 2 ай бұрын

Lol--Peggy Lee and the Adams Family. Now that's a comparison I would have never imagined! I'm even surprised you have heard of the Adams Family, Beth. :)

@biggmaqq 2 ай бұрын

You are the only reactor whose interruptions add to appreciation of the song.

@VivaLaDnDLogs 2 ай бұрын

Didn't know this song until I heard it in Queen's Gambit. Hooked me instantly.

@WilliamScavengerFish 2 ай бұрын

My grandparents had her 1969 album (I kept all of their vinyl). They had most of Herb Alpert's albums (I added a couple).

@bmbirdsong 2 ай бұрын

I was just listening to your song "Wicked Game" on Spotify. I had to come here to say how amazing your voice is. The more I listen to your song, the more I love it.

@BethRoars 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@jamescronan7220 2 ай бұрын

next up - "Is That All There Is?" - iconic

@Jeff_Lichtman 2 ай бұрын

Another sexy song is Cole Porter's "You'd Be So Nice to Come Home to", especially as sung by Dinah Shore.

@richardryan8462 Ай бұрын

To be honest when it comes to songs with finger snapping in it, the Addams Family theme is not as famous as Roger Miller's "King of the Road" which itself is about as famous as "Fever". It has a more laid back swing than "Fever" so it has a different feel but its melody is as catchy and its lyrics are as witty. And of course Roger Miller was a good singer. It's worth a listen. If you don't want the finger snapping thing again then try "Dang Me" by Roger Miller which is different in a fun way and he found a way to rhyme with "purple".

@michaelwright2986 Ай бұрын

I came to Peggy Lee late in life. One thing I find great about her is that, unlike alleged virtuosa jazz singers who do absurdities with phrasing and over-ripe melismas, first of all she sings the song. Also, consonants. Now I have some high-frequency hearing loss, I'm very conscious of how important consonants are for the recognition of words in English; I've long thought of Roberta Flack as someone I could tell mumblers to listen to so they can learn how to speak intelligibly, but I'm not sure she sings the consonants as Peggy Lee does--thank you for showing me that.

@mcs1113 Ай бұрын

A darker piece, but always riveting is Hey Big Spender from Sweet Charity. Fosse, jazzy, dark...

@P-M-869 2 ай бұрын

I suspect that I heard Peggy Lee sing this on TV. For a young lady Allison Young does a fair cover of Fever. Fever - Peggy Lee Cover (Feat. Allison Young).

@jonathanwetherell3609 2 ай бұрын

That subtle blend of playful and intimate, that's sexy.

@Jworonow Ай бұрын

Great insights into the song, as you always do. I do like the video cuts and production of this musical analysis.

@BethRoars Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@Blues444 9 күн бұрын

Some Track Infomation: Personnel: Peggy Lee: Vocals Joe Mondragon: Bass Shelly Manne: Drums Arranged by Peggy Lee Produced by Dave Cavanaugh Recorded: @ The Capitol Records Studios in Hollywood, California USA on May 19, 1958 Released in June of 1958 on Capitol Records Peggy Lee's version of the song featured significantly rewritten lyrics from those of the original, composed by Ms Lee herself.

@kimnesvig254 2 ай бұрын

Although no longer widely known, Peggy Lee was one of those performers who managed to carry their professional career through several decades and genre. Aside from being well regarded in the 40s jazz and big band era, she continued with the Disney soundtrack and recording success into the late 60s, with her last charted song “Is that all there is?” And I doubt the Governor will agree, I think Peggy Lee’s last hit really would make a great license plate slogan for the state of North Dakota. “Is that all there is?”

@michael0.770 Ай бұрын

I am impressed you know the Addams Family theme 🙂 Love your analysis of the vowels, Beth!

@mrtveye6682 2 ай бұрын

The vocals and the reduction down to the baseline and a few percussive elements is great. I just think it's a notch to fast. Having heard the Elvis version of this song first, I'm just accustomed to the slower tempo of his version, and I think the reduced tempo gives the song even more room to breath, more intimacy and "sexiness". I think her version in the tempo of the Elvis version would be the perfect mix for me.

@thomasschmidt1836 2 ай бұрын

There are others that may qualify for sexy. Several by Sade. Anita Baker as well. Even the smoky vocals of Diana Krall with "S'wonderful" or "Peel me a Grape"

@terrybrett467 Ай бұрын

Fascinating. Thank you Beth

@1dkappe 2 ай бұрын

Great cover. The original by Little Willie John is also good.

@frankmartinez4856 Ай бұрын

Little Willie John! Also did a Fantastic version too! Must listen 🙏🤗😬

@robs-journeys 2 ай бұрын

Beth & Lolli? I'm so in.

@oscararzate7956 Ай бұрын

Ooooooooh que Gran tema y maravillosa reacción bien señorita Beth 👏👏🍀🍀

@RelaxWithLia 2 ай бұрын

Please react to: While she sleeps -to the flowers 🥺 I am begging you ❣❣

@thepayne7862 7 күн бұрын

Bow Wow Wow the 80's band that covered I want Candy also does a good cover of Fever as well.

@danielmachado7256 2 ай бұрын

Sensacional! Recomendo muito o "Quarteto Gileade" cantando a música "nova Jerusalém" é um show de afinação à capela. Abraços do Brasil.

@digitig Ай бұрын

I've always thought that bassist - Joe Mondragon, I think - could play a C major scale in straight quarter notes and still have me hanging on to every one of those notes.

@wintermoonomen 2 ай бұрын

I love the Addams Family!!!!

@kipster9 2 ай бұрын

Great selection. I'm not sure if you do this sort of thing, but have you ever considered doing a compare/contrast with the original version by the late Little Willie John. I'd be interested in hearing your opinion.

@daveflegel6261 2 ай бұрын

Insight, with a snappy side of sizzle. Gracias ....and yeeee-ow.

@TurtleDave Ай бұрын

Hi! Quick comment…. The Original Video link in the extended notes is to a different song than is being analyzed.

@artursandwich1974 Ай бұрын

So.. 11 247 artists have covered (or versioned) this song so far. Most are obscure, some are famous, iconic, legendary. Probably the most outstanding - to me at least - would be Peggy's, Elvis's, Madonna's, and Rita Moreno's. Which is your favourite? I have to go for Elvis, but if I heard it done by Amanda Lear, Donna Summer, or Hanna Banaszak, or you - I might be forced to charge my choice. BTW, people, seriously, if you still haven't got Beth's album - you're missing out on a wonderful experience.

@nyllabarreto9146 Ай бұрын

Ana Carolina canta um pouco dessa música em um dos seus Shows/DVD "Dois Quartos". Foi assim que conheci "Fever". Muito boa. Parabéns por seu trabalho. Gosto demais de suas reações e do conhecimento passado 🍀🖤✨

@stephenreiner1523 2 ай бұрын

Gotta break this fever, whew.

@atizu 12 күн бұрын

essa música é incrível!

@muhmadar98 2 ай бұрын

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@dmytryk7887 Ай бұрын

Here is another contender, kzbin.info/www/bejne/epekf3mHhLF6gaMsi=QTe-IUk9gwDtR4M7 It's Bye Bye Blackbird by Julie London, like Fever it gives a prominent place to the acoustic bass. There is another version available on youtube as well, in color, from a different performance.

@robertchristian6910 2 ай бұрын

There is a playful teasing in the ending.

@57too 24 күн бұрын

I wonder what kind of mic Peggy used? Sounds like a ribbon mic but I dunno. Very clear and immediate.

@57too 22 күн бұрын

Thx Beth, love your insights. I'm on Bandcamp as The Hereafters if you are ever bored....ha!

@russelldenbleyker2885 2 ай бұрын

I'd love to hear you sing this!

@luistrejo2434 2 ай бұрын

You need to check it out this new song , abrázame - Felipe botello and Angela Aguilar 👌🏽

@loulame 2 ай бұрын

Haven't seen you react to U2 yet. I bet you're going yo love this one. Deep, somber and dramatic. Beautifully performed: The unorgettable fire.

@Ikaris265 2 ай бұрын

HI Can you break down and analyse Story of my Life by One Direction. I have been singing it for years but I can never seem to get it quite right, I was just wondering how did they manage to make the song so easy on the ears? Also how could I manage to recreate that tone and beauty? Any advice you can give me would be helpful, Thank you. Thanks JW

@michaeldowson6988 Ай бұрын

Why Jessica Rabbit was based on her.

@YovanniHernandez-gk9vf 2 ай бұрын

Hi Beth can you please react too lil peep”s og version of I’ve been waiting with ilovemakonnen 🙏 keep up the good work in your KZbin channel

@Edward-ej9ub Ай бұрын

The "Watch the original video without interruptions" link does not appear to take to that video?

@thomastimlin1724 Ай бұрын

Finger snappin' songs include King of the Road by Roger Miller....

@thomaskline Ай бұрын

Now listen to Otis Blackwell, the writer’s original version!

@EconAdviser Ай бұрын

Disney cheated her out of lots of residuals, so she sued and eventually won. Lady and the Tramp wouldn't have been the same without her participation; she co-composed all of the original songs, and supplied the singing and speaking voices of four characters. The vamp character in the Who Killed Roger Rabbit hit in the 1980s was based around her Why Don't You Do Right?" aura. Many of compositions she wrote have become standards, performed by singers such as Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Natalie Cole, Bing Crosby, Doris Day, Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland, Diana Krall, Queen Latifah, Barry Manilow, Bette Midler, Nina Simone, and Sarah Vaughan.

@RyanTan-c8i Ай бұрын

Hi coach , could you please react to in where it talks about his life, KATRINA VELARD & TROY LAURETA 'Araw Gabi' Live Performance with their band some of the vocals in this are simply out of this word!!!😁 and his biggest achievments, I'm sure you will like it, thank you😘😘😘

@SD-mw1hz 14 күн бұрын

What Peggy did to get her audience to quiet down and listen to her works in the real world today. If someone is being loud, argumentative etc, even children, just lower your voice and speak very quietly and calmly, they will quiet down to hear what you are saying.

@SonicProfessor_a.k.a._T._Andra Ай бұрын

I can't hear it called "a click." It is a snap. Period.

@inthekeyofc Ай бұрын

This a great version too. Alison Young has a great voice watch?v=e_0XSTQ61UI

@wattheheck6010 Ай бұрын

Welcome to our sexy past, Miss Future!

@oldprankster7606 2 ай бұрын

Peggy Lee's rendition of "Fever" was sultry. And as hot as the lyrics implied. Contrast her subtle and understated performance to today's music - super-hyped with lyrical and musical histrionics, so un-melodic and frankly, annoying. The phrase "Less is more" used to refer to post-WWII architecture that abandoned ornament. But it aptly describes what Lee did with "Fever".

@bfvinyl 2 ай бұрын

You have the most interesting by far, channel of this ilk ..I’m a long time fan of vocal, pop/jazz/rock, since as a boy in the 1940s.. check out young, 24, Samara Joy’s latest song from a new album coming out next week.. she’s a young Sarah Vaughan.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXbXXpZ9lLKkrLcsi=ca4W24WwgCrIiihe. .. 0:06 ..Bruno