This 1959 album features Peggy Lee in a swinging, jazz-oriented setting, showcasing her sophisticated vocal delivery and interpretive skills. It captures her versatility beyond her more famous pop ballads.
- The album was recorded on January 22 and 23, 1959, at the famed Van Gelder Studios in Hackensack, New Jersey.
- The release coincided with Lee's return to the charts after a brief period of fewer mainstream hits.
- While not her most commercially successful album, "Things Are Swingin'" is often cited by critics as a strong example of her jazz chops and her ability to inhabit a song.
Peggy Lee was a versatile American singer, songwriter, and actress, best known for her intimate jazz and pop vocal stylings. In 1959, she was an established star, having achieved major success in the previous decade with hits like "Fever."
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