| If You Go | ||||
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| Released | 1961 | |||
| Recorded | June 22, 24, 27, 1961 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 31:49 | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
| Producer | Dave Cavanaugh | |||
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| New Record Mirror | [2] |
If You Go is a 1961 album by Peggy Lee. [3] John Engstead was the front cover photographer. [4]
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