Brenda Lee
Also Known As: Brenda Mae Tarpley, Little Miss Dynamite
Biography: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Brenda Lee (born Brenda Mae Tarpley; December 11, 1944) is an American performer and the top-charting solo female vocalist of the 1960s. She sang rockabilly, pop and country music, and had 47 US chart hits during the 1960s, and is ranked fourth in that decade surpassed only by Elvis Presley, the Beatles and Ray Charles. She is known for her 1960 hit "I'm Sorry", and 1958's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree", which has become a Christmas standard. At 4 feet 9 inches tall (approximately 145 cm), she received the nickname "Little Miss Dynamite" in 1957, after recording the song "Dynamite" when she was 12, and was one of the earliest pop stars to have a major contemporary international following. In 1969, Lee returned to the charts with her recording "Johnny One Time". The song reached #3 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary Chart and #41 on Billboard's Hot 100. The song also earned Lee her second Grammy nomination for Best Pop Female Vocal. Later success came with a return to her roots as a country singer, with a string of hits through the 1970s and 1980s. She is a member of the Rock and Roll, Country Music and Rockabilly Halls of Fame. She is also a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Lee is the only woman to be inducted into both the Rock and Roll and Country Music Halls of Fame.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Birthday: December 11, 1944
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Gender: Female
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Brenda Lee: In Concert
Overview: Beloved 1960s pop-country star Brenda Lee thrills a live audience in Edmonton, Alberta, with a set of songs spanning her brilliant career. Tracks include "I'm Sorry," "Coming on Strong," "Too Many Rivers," "Silver Threads and Golden Needles," "Jambalaya," "Johnny One Time," "How Much Love?" "You're the One That I Want," "That's All You Gotta Do," " Is It True," "Mama Don't Dance," "My Whole World Is Falling Down," "I'll Fly Away" and more.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-01-01
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Legends in Concert: Brenda Lee
Overview: The iconic singer performs some of her catchiest hits, including “Coming On Strong” and “All Alone Am I,” showcasing her incredible range.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-01-01
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Ladies Night - Most Famous Hits
Overview: Video collection of songs by female performers.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-01-01
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Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II
Overview: The early years of rock and roll are revisited in a night club setting, with table conversations, old film clips, and stage performances by the stars.
Genres: TV Movie Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-11-25
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The Two Little Bears
Overview: Two little boys use a magic potion to turn themselves into bears.
Genres: Fantasy Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1961-11-01
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The Women of Country
Overview: Special on the history of women in country music, featuring music performances, interviews, and vintage footage.
Genres: Music TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-05-06
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Christmas at the Opry
Overview: Wynonna Judd hosts the holiday event, featuring performances by country music icons Mitchell Tenpenny, Kelly Clarkson, Trace Adkins and more in front of a live audience of country music fans at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-12-07
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Smokey and the Bandit II
Overview: The Bandit goes on another cross-country run, transporting an elephant from Florida to Texas. And, once again, Sheriff Buford T. Justice is on his tail.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-08-15
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Country: Portraits of an American Sound
Overview: 'Country: Portraits of an American Sound' is a documentary film that explores the history and culture of country music through the lens of photography, which has portrayed the ideals, lifestyle and personalities of country music artists for over 80 years. The film features imagery and commentary from Grand Ole Opry photographer Les Leverett, the late celebrity photographer Leigh Wiener, documentary photographer Henry Horenstein, iconic music photographers Henry Diltz and Raeanne Rubenstein, and contemporary photographers David McClister and Michael Wilson. Over a dozen country music artists also appear, including Rosanne Cash, Roy Clark, Merle Haggard, Lyle Lovett, Charley Pride, LeAnn Rimes, Kenny Rogers, Tanya Tucker, The Band Perry and Keith Urban. The film weaves iconic images, historical footage and over 25 country music hits into a dynamic look at this uniquely American sound.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-04-22
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Welcome to the Club: The Women of Rockabilly
Overview: Sure, Elvis was the King, but who was the Queen? The Women Of Rockabilly – Welcome To The Club is a documentary search for the "Female Elvis", as we meet the women of rockabilly music and explore the "what-if’s?" and "what-now’s" of their careers. Brenda Lee, Wanda Jackson, Janis Martin and a sassy cast of lesser but no less colorful pretenders to the throne describe their trailblazing days when they were the embodiment of exuberance, sexuality and defiance in a world that wasn’t quite ready for them. A rockin’ feature documentary by Beth Harrington.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-01-01
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My Music: A Classic Christmas
Overview: Gavin MacLeod and Marion Ross host a Christmas celebration that features classic performances of popular holiday standards and traditional carols performed, throughout decades past, by an array of artists, including Andy Williams, Bing Crosby, Perry Como, Johnny Mathis, Brenda Lee, Eddy Arnold, Nat King Cole, Judy Garland, Mitch Miller and the Gang, Gene Autry, Jimmy Boyd, the Supremes, Rosemary Clooney, the Lennon Sisters, Burl Ives, Mahalia Jackson, Mitzi Gaynor, Julie Andrews, the Beach Boys, the Carpenters, Jose Feliciano, the Drifters, Ronnie Spector, the Harry Simeone Chorale, and David Bowie.
Genres: Music Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-11-16
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Christmas at Belmont
Overview: Christmas at Belmont features performances that range from full orchestra and chorus to jazz, percussion, string quartet, bluegrass and musical theater ensembles, performed “in the round,” with musicians and singers as likely to be placed in the balconies and in the aisles as on stage. Hosted by Brenda Lee.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-12-25
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Disneyland's Summer Vacation Party
Overview: Disneyland's Summer Vacation Party (1986)
Genres: Comedy Music Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-05-23
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Women in Rock
Overview: All the legendary women of rock 'n' roll are brought together in this stunning collage of artists and their music. Through a music-driven mix of rare historical footage, music videos, riveting live performances and personal interviews, the lives and times of the greatest women in rock history are revealed.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-01-01
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Brenda Lee: Rockin' Around
Overview: Discover the story behind singer Brenda Lee’s iconic songs and explore how her early fame and life of poverty shaped her artistry across pop, rock ‘n’ roll and country. Known for her Christmas classic and Billboard hit “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree,” she is still a force in music today. The film features interviews with Keith Urban, Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo and many others.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-12-16
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