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Mary WilsonPop Queens on Different Paths
Today on Soundcheck, a look at two women who left their mark on American music. First, Peggy Lee sang swinging party songs that lit up the 1950s and '60s and was an accomplished songwriter. A recent book details the personal struggles behind a giant of pop and jazz. And later: soul icon Mary Wilson talks about The Supremes and life after Motown.
This is a repeat broadcast. [A program correction: An episode about new releases from late songwriters will air on Oct. 31.]
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Fever
Singer Peggy Lee sold 20 million records by the 1960s and unlike most of her peers, was also an accomplished songwriter. But she also never overcame a deeply troubled childhood. Peter Richmond, author of "Fever: The Life and Music of Miss Peggy Lee," joins us to talk about her life and musical legacy.
"Fever" on Amazon.com
Video: Walt Disney on Peggy Lee and "Lady and the Tramp"
Video: Peggy Lee and Benny Goodman, "Why Don't You Do Right"
The Original Dreamgirl
Mary Wilson was the only member of the Supremes who remained in the group from the very beginning in 1959. As a part of the Motown label's heyday, she sang on dozens of hit records the group made in its various incarnations. She joins us to talk about being a Supreme and her solo career.
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