Baker's Dozen

Artists discuss the 13 records that shaped their lives

9. Peggy LeeIs That All There Is?

I had this song on a 45′ when I was a kid. It opened up something in me then because she is such a wonderful performer, and she sings so sadly with this deep melancholy and gravitas. It made me cry then and it makes me cry now. It gives me goosebumps, so chilling.

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