“This musical prodigy was singing
professionally at 7, recording for Decca at 11. Unlike most child performers,
Lee relied neither on cuteness nor a wispy, little-girl voice. Listeners were
amazed to hear a tiny child (who hit only four nine an adult) belt out a song
with a full-throated, booming tone. According to one writer, Lee was blessed
with the power of Mahalia Jackson and the hillbilly heart of Hank Williams” (Kirkus Reviews, 2002).
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