Riding High [#]
Peggy Lee · Other Songs - Peggy Lee
Future, all planned
No more, clouds in the sky
How I'm ridin' I'm ridin' high
Someone, I love
Mad for, my love
So long, Jonah, goodbye
How I'm ridin' I'm ridin' high
Floating, on a starlit ceiling
Doting, on the cards I'm dealing
Gloating, because I'm feeling so hap-hap-happy, I'm slap-happy
So ring bells, sing songs
Blow horns, beat gongs
Our love, never will die
How I'm ridin' I'm ridin' high
Someone, I love
Mad for, my love
So long, Jonah, goodbye
How I'm ridin' I'm ridin' high
Floating, on a starlit ceiling
Doting, on the cards I'm dealing
Gloating, because I'm feeling so hap-hap-happy, I'm slap-happy
So ring bells, sing songs
Blow horns, beat gongs
Our love, never will die
How I'm ridin' I'm ridin' high
Riding High
Peggy Lee's "Riding High" captures the effortless sophistication that defined her long and influential career. Known for her distinctive contralto voice and jazz-inflected phrasing, Lee mastered the art of conveying complex emotions with subtle restraint. This recording exemplifies her ability to elevate standard material into something uniquely personal, blending cool jazz sensibilities with a touch of swing. Throughout her discography, Lee demonstrated remarkable versatility, moving seamlessly between pop, jazz, and novelty numbers while maintaining a consistent artistic identity. Her work remains a cornerstone of mid-century American music, celebrated for its emotional depth and stylistic precision. "Riding High" stands as a testament to her enduring legacy as a vocalist who could command a room with both power and intimacy.