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Released August 01, 1960 Released in England on Brunswick Records as Miss Dynamite Brenda Lee (that label also issued a 78 RPM of "Dynamite" b/w "Love You Till I Die" in 1957), the Brenda Lee album followed Grandma, What Great Songs You Sang by exactly a year, debuting August 1, 1960, according to the singer's website. It launched three songs into the Top Ten, "Sweet Nothin's," the Ronnie Self tune that went Top Five a half a year before this album's release; the number one smash "I'm Sorry" in June of that year; and its follow-up, "That's All You Gotta Do," all three titles placed right in a row at the beginning of side two. "Dynamite" opens the album and it is -- rockabilly pop from a young dynamo some called "the female Elvis." She tears through "Jambalaya (On the Bayou)" in a way that keeps the song familiar, but allows the artist to pull it into her catalog. And that's the success of this phenomenal breakthrough album -- a young singer who took control of the mic and the material, calling it her own with an authority far beyond her years. The album is a treasure that can stand up to repeated listenings years after its creation. With the orchestra directed by Owen Bradley and backing vocals from the Anita Kerr Singers, the young singer has direction and a touch of class to give this phenomenal effort superb support. Just listen to her devour John D. Loudermilk's "Weep No More My Baby" and wonder why it wasn't a huge hit. "My Baby Likes Western Guys" could take on an entire new meaning decades after it was recorded, was it sly innuendo or total innocence? Songwriter Buzzy Linhart has stated that Brenda Lee's style and vocal tone mirror that of Teresa Brewer, the woman who did "Jingle Bell Rock" prior to Lee's seasonal hit "Rocking Around the Christmas Tree." That influence was no doubt an essential ingredient in this most successful formula. The '70s had Tanya Tucker, the '80s Debbie Gibson and Tiffany, while Britney Spears in the '90s brought the century to a close. They all had hugely popular releases, but this second album from Brenda Lee is the ultimate in a teen female performer writing the rules and retaining the crown. ~ Joe Viglione, All Music Guide
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 |  | Brenda Lee [MCA] | Let Me Sing/By Request (2006) | Softly and Tenderly (2006) | Greatest Gospel Songs (2005) | Little Miss Dynamite in Concert (live) (2004) | Miss Dynamite Live (live) (2000) | Live Dynamite (live) (1997) | Brenda Lee [Warner Brothers] (1991) | Love Songs Just for You (1984) | Kriss, Willie, Dolly and Brenda...The Winning Hand (1983) | Take Me Back (1980) | Even Better (1980) | L.A. Sessions (1977) | Little Miss Dynamite [MCA] (1976) | Now (1975) | New Sunrise (1974) | Brenda (1973) | A Whole Lotta (1972) | Johnny One Time (1969) | For the First Time (1968) | Let It Be Me (1968) | Call Me (1968) | Good Life (1968) | Reflections in Blue (1967) | Here's Brenda Lee (1967) | Bye Bye Blues (1966) | Coming on Strong (1966) | The Versatile Brenda Lee (1965) | Too Many Rivers (1965) | Let Me Sing (1964) | By Request (1964) | Songs Everybody Knows (1964) | All Alone Am I (1963) | Love You (1963) | Sincerely, Brenda Lee (1962) | Brenda, That's All (1962) | All the Way (1961) | Emotions (1961) | This Is...Brenda (1960) | Brenda Lee (1960) | Grandma, What Great Songs You Sang! (1959) |  | Rockin Around the Christmas Tree [Cassette Single] (1994) | 10 Golden Years (1966) | Merry Christmas from Brenda Lee (1964) | The Show for Christmas Seals (1962) | Miss Dynamite (1961) |  | I'm Sorry (1992) |  | Legends of Rock | Prime Concerts with Edmonton Symphony (live) (2007) | Gospel Duets with Treasured Friends (2007) | Best Selection (2006) | Country Music Legends [RCR] (2006) | Brenda, That's All/All Alone Am I (2006) | The Definitive Collection (2006) | All the Way/Sincerely, Brenda Lee (2005) | Have a Little Talk With Jesus (2005) | Greatest Rock and Roll Songs (2005) | Greatest Country Songs (2005) | Amazing Grace (2005) | Favorite Hits (2005) | Gospel Gold: Gospel Favorites (2005) | Country Gospel Classics (2005) | 16 Greatest Hits (2005) | Country Gospel Favorites (2004) | This Is...Brenda/Emotions (2004) | The Hit Collection (2004) | Grandma, What Great Songs You Sang!/Miss Dynamite (2004) | The Collection (2004) | Sings Her Greatest Hits (2004) | Gospel (2004) | For the First Time/Johnny (2004) | Best of Brenda Lee; The 20th Masters Christmas Collection (2003) | Brenda Lee Best Selection (2002) | Sweet Nothings (2002) | Little Miss Dynamite [Back Biter] (2001) | Universal Masters Collection: Classic (2000) | Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree (1999) | 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Brenda Lee (1999) | Little Miss Dynamite [Pegasus] (1999) | Wonderful Music of Brenda Lee: Live (live) (1998) | In the Mood for Love: Classic Ballads (1998) | The Best of Brenda Lee [Music Club] (1998) | 36 All-Time Greatest Hits (1998) | Little Miss Dynamite [Bear Family] (box set) (1997) | Jingle Bell Rock (1995) | EP Collection (1995) | Rockin' Around (1995) | Rock the Bop (1995) | Wiedersehn Ist Wunderschon (1994) | Brenda Lee Christmas (1991) | Greatest Hits Live (live) (1991) | Anthology, Vol. 2 (1961-1980) (1991) | Anthology (1956-1980) (1991) | Anthology, Vol. 1 (1956-1961) (1991) | Greatest Country Hits (1990) | The Early Years (1984) | 25th Anniversary (1984) | Little Miss Dynamite [Warwick] (1980) | In Concert: Recorded with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra [DVD] (live) (enhanced CD-ROM) (1978) | The Brenda Lee Story (Her Greatest Hits) (1974) | Memphis Portrait (1970) | Top Teen Hits (1965) |
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