Pretty Eyes


Pretty Eyes is a 1960 studio album by Peggy Lee that was arranged by Billy May.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Dave Nathan awarded the album three stars and commented that "There's no brass in the orchestra, just flutes, woodwinds, and strings. The result is that the arrangements are tame compared to charts May turned out when he had trumpets and trombones to work with. On some tracks, one gets the impression that Lee got bored with some of the complacent arrangements and shows her indifference by having a bit of fun using overly broad vowel pronunciations on such tunes as "Pretty Eyes." But on the better stuff, such as the swinging "It Could Happen to You," "Too Close for Comfort," and "Fly Me to the Moon" done as a slow ballad, she holds nothing back. Although her bountiful vocal gifts are occasionally held somewhat in check, there's still enough here to satisfy Lee and vocal fans alike".
The Allmusic website's use of the title "Fly Me To The Moon" for track 11 is incorrect. This album uses the song's original title "In Other Words" on the rear sleeve and Side 2 record label.

Track listing

  1. "As You Desire Me" - 2:53
  2. "It Could Happen to You" - 2:27
  3. "Pretty Eyes" - 2:37
  4. "Moments Like This" - 1:57
  5. "Remind Me" - 4:24
  6. "You Fascinate Me So" - 2:12
  7. "I Wanna Be Loved" - 3:05
  8. "I'm Walking Through Heaven with You" - 2:41
  9. "I Remember You" - 2:32
  10. "Too Close for Comfort" - 2:34
  11. "In Other Words" - 2:23
  12. "Because I Love Him So" - 2:59

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