She immediately creates a sense of intimacy like Southern. When Jeri Southern sings, you can almost hear the sound of her pouring her next drink as she sings alone in a dark studio. There's no such sense of self-pity with Peggy King. She may be hopeful and wistful but the gal has cajones. The similarities end there as King has none of Garland's theatrics, and for us, this is a fine thing.
Tonight is a clever selection of the Great American Songbook that avoids overdone standards.
The second half is a tribute to the great Jerome Kern. There are so many excellent numbers that picking highlights would be difficult. It's amazing that she can sing a song like Look for the Silver Lining in a contemporary setting without sounding like a member of Up With People, but that's part of her magic. If you have even a vague interest in classic pop, we suggest you get your hands on this disc. Just the other day we were preparing CDs to take on a short but boring car trip.