Germany Release Date: 02 September 2011
UK Release Date: 05 September 2011
USA Release Date: 2 December 2011

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1. Hurry, It’s Lovely Up Here (Written by Alan Jay Lerner & Burton Lane) +
2. Daydream (Written by John Sebastian) +
3. Way I Dreamed It (Written by Bruce Johnston & Terry Melcher) +
4. Heaven Tonight (Written by Bruce Johnston) +
5. My One & Only Love (Written by Robert Mellin & Guy Wood)
6. My Heart (Written by Bruce Johnston & Terry Melcher) +
7. You Are So Beautiful (Written by Billy Preston & Bruce Fisher) +
8. Life Is Just A Bowl of Cherries (Written by Ray Henderson & Les Brown)
9. Disney Girls (Written by Bruce Johnston) +
10. Stewball (Traditional Song) ~ [US ONLY TRACK]
    [Duet: Doris Day with Terry Melcher]
11. My Buddy (Written by Walter Donaldson & Gus Kahn)
12. Happy Endings (Bruce Johnston & Terry Melcher) +
    [Sung by Terry with introduction by Doris Day]
13. Ohio (Betty Comden, Adolph Green & Leonard Bernstein)

+ Previously Unreleased Song
~ Previously Unreleased Song – Exclusive Track for the USA Edition Only

Doris Day’s 29th original album features previously unreleased song material which she cut after a brief return to the recording studio during the mid-1980s.

Day’s late son Terry Melcher – who is best known internationally as the producer and songwriter for folk-rock pioneers The Byrds (“Mr. Tambourine Man”) – convinced his dear Mom to undertake these recording sessions under his guise. Six of the new songs contained on “My Heart” originate from these very sessions. Although a few of these recordings were aired during the eighties on Ms. Day’s American chat show, “Doris Day’s Best Friends“, the majority were left in an “unfinished” state until they were polished and perfected by the multi-platinum selling British producer Ted Carfrae who recorded additional orchestrations to complete the songs.

Doris remarks about her new songs: “I had to sing some modern songs…because I had already done all the old ones.”

Ms. Day was fully involved in the music selections for ‘My Heart’ which is notably her first original album for over 17 years (the last being “The Love Album“). As well as the eighties recordings there is also a studio recording taken from one of Day’s 1970s US TV specials plus a trio of other Doris Day classics lifted from the vaults at Columbia – each of these were hand picked by the star for sentimental reasons. The album is dedicated to the memory of  Ms. Day’s son Terry Melcher.

Executive Producers: Bob Bashara and Sam Trust
Original Recordings Produced by: Terry Melcher, Bruce Johnston, Don Genson, Martin Melcher and Irving Townsend
Additional Recording Produced by: Ted Carfrae
Label: Sony Music (Europe) & Arwin Productions (USA)
Format: Audio CD (UK/Germany #88697927752 & USA #ARW-5060)
Highest UK Chart Position: #9

The British division of the recording giant Sony Music has today unveiled to this site the full release details for Doris Day’s new album of original song material.

The stunning new collection of songs is entitled “MY HEART” and will be released in the United Kingdom on Compact Disc format on the 5 September 2011. A digital-download edition will also be available in the UK only. Fans are encouraged to support its release now by placing an advance order for the album via amazon.co.uk.

In June 2010, we reported how Ms Day’s new album will feature “previously unreleased” songs which she cut after a brief return to the recording studio during the mid-1980s. Day’s late son Terry Melcher – who is best known internationally as the producer and songwriter for folk-rock pioneers The Byrds (“Mr. Tambourine Man”) – convinced his dear Mom to undertake these recording sessions under his guise. Six of the new songs contained on “MY HEART” originate from these very sessions. Although a few of these recordings were aired on Ms. Day’s eighties chat show for cable television, “Doris Day’s Best Friends“, the majority were left in an “unfinished” state until they were polished and perfected by an all-new production team.

Ms. Day was fully involved in the music selections for her new release which is notably her first for over 17 years to actually feature new studio recordings (the last being “The Love Album“). As well as the eighties recordings which we know you are going to absolutely adore there is also a studio recording which was cut for one of Day’s 1970s US TV specials plus a trio of other DD classics  from the vaults at Columbia.

The album’s full track listing is now exclusively revealed below. As you will see five of the new songs were co-written by Terry and  Beach Boys member Bruce Johnston: these include the dreamy title track ‘My Heart’, the romantic ‘Way I Dreamed It, the Beach Boy hit ‘Disney Girls’, the haunting ‘Happy Endings’ – sung by Terry (with a newly recorded spoken-word introduction by Day for her fans) – and the catchy ‘Heaven Tonight’ which we understand from Sony Music will be Day’s lead single for British radio (no physical or download release is planned!).

Also on the set list are three classic rock-era favourites: the Lovin’ Spoonful’s joyful 1966 hit ‘Daydream’, The Beach Boys’ nostalgic ‘Disney Girls’ (written by Bruce Johnston, who co-produced various recordings on “MY HEART”) and what is for us the absolute highlight of this entire project Day’s outstanding rendition of Joe Cocker’s ballad ‘You Are So Beautiful’. The other gem to receive its first official music release is Day’s delightful rendition of Streisand’s  ‘Hurry!, It’s Lovely Up Here’  (from the musical ‘On A Clear Day You Can See Forever’) – Day’s version was recorded especially for her 1971 TV special “The Doris Mary Anne Kappelhoff Special”.

Doris remarks about her new songs:

“I had to sing some modern songs…because I had already done all the old ones.”

Now we have to admit we did hope for more of the long-lost eighties recordings but thankfully there are enough present to make the wait very, very worthwhile. We must say though we were a wee bit surprised to see some old classics creeping into the track list of what is primarily an album of new material. These additions were however hand-picked by Ms. Day for sentimental reasons and boy does she pick some good tunes from her back catalogue, these include ‘Ohio’ (from the 1960 LP “Show Time“), ‘Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries’ (from the 1994 LP “The Love Album“), ‘My One And Only Love’ (from the 1962 LP “Duet” with Andre Previn) and ‘My Buddy’ (from the 1951 LP “I’ll See You In My Dreams“) – the latter track Ms. Day included as a dedication to her beloved son Terry, who died of melanoma in 2004.

No sleeve artwork has yet been released as this is still awaiting final approval. Also as yet there is still NO American release confirmed for this album. We can only therefore encourage fans overseas to offer their FULL support to the British release which we fully believe deserves a place in the British ‘Top 20′ chart.

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MY HEART
Label: Sony Music UK
Release Date: 5 September 2011
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1. Hurry, It’s Lovely Up Here (Written by Alan Jay Lerner & Burton Lane) +
2. Daydream (Written by John Sebastian) +
3. Way I Dreamed It (Written by Bruce Johnston & Terry Melcher) +
4. Heaven Tonight (Written by Bruce Johnston) +
5. My One & Only Love (Written by Robert Mellin & Guy Wood)
6. My Heart (Written by Bruce Johnston & Terry Melcher) +
7. You Are So Beautiful (Written by Billy Preston & Bruce Fisher) +
8. Life Is Just A Bowl of Cherries (Written by Ray Henderson & Les Brown)
9. Disney Girls (Written by Bruce Johnston) +
10. My Buddy (Written by Walter Donaldson & Gus Kahn)
11. Happy Endings (Bruce Johnston & Terry Melcher) +
    [Sung by Terry with introduction by Doris Day]
12. Ohio (Betty Comden, Adolph Green & Leonard Bernstein)

+ Previously Unreleased Song

UK Release Date: 15 Sep 2008

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CD 1:
Tracks 1-13 are from show date 9 May 1952
Tracks 14-25 are from show date 16 May 1952

1. Introduction and It’s Magic (Doris Day & Orchestra) [from the film Romance on the High Seas]
   (Jule Styne & Sammy Cahn)
2. It’s A Lovely Day Today (Doris Day)
   (Irving Berlin)
3. Just You, Just Me (Doris Day)
   (Jesse Greer/Raymond Klages)
4. Mary Wickes Introduction
5. Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered (Doris Day)
   (Richard Rodgers/Lorenz Hart)
6. I Could Write A Book (Doris Day)
   (Richard Rodgers/Lorenz Hart)
7. “Amos & Andy CBS Radio Show” advertisement
8. Gordon MacRae introduction
9. If Someone Had Told Me (Gordon MacRae) [from the film About Face]
   (Peter DeRose/Charles Tobias)
10. Cuddle Up A Little Closer (Doris Day & Gordon MacRae)
    (Karl Hoschna/Otto Harbach)
11. Till We Meet Again (Doris Day & Gordon MacRae)
    (Richard Whiting/Raymond B. Egan)
12. Love To Be With You [Closing theme] (Doris Day & Orchestra)
    (Paul Francis Webster/Martin Broones)
13. National Association of Mental Health Appeal
14. Introduction and It’s Magic (Doris Day & Orchestra) [from the film Romance on the High Seas]
    (Jule Styne & Sammy Cahn)
15. ‘S Wonderful (Doris Day)
    (George Gershwin/Ira Gershwin)
16. Harry James introduction
17. I May Be Wrong [But I Think You're Wonderful] (Doris Day & Harry James)
    (Henry Sullivan/Harry Ruskin)
18. With A Song In My Heart (Doris Day & Harry James)
    (Richard Rodgers/Lorenz Hart)
19. CBS Radio show “Stars Over Hollywood” advertisement
20. Guy Mitchell introduction
21. Gently Johnny (Doris Day & Guy Mitchell)
    (Fred Wise/Ben Weisman/Kay Twomey)
22. Western Comedy Sketch with Doris Day & Guy Mitchell
23. A Little Kiss Goodnight (Doris Day & Guy Mitchell)
    (Bob Merill)
24. Love To Be With You [Closing theme] (Doris Day & Orchestra)
    (Paul Francis Webster/Martin Broones)
25. National Girls Club Week Announcement

CD2:
Tracks 26-37 are from show date 23 May 1952
Tracks 38-49 are from show date 1 Jun 1952

1. Introduction and It’s Magic (Doris Day & Orchestra) [from the film Romance on the High Seas]
   (Jule Styne & Sammy Cahn)
2. Moonlight Bay (Doris Day)
   (Percy Wenrich/Edward Madden)
3. Ray Noble introduction
4. Save A Little Sunbeam [For A Rainy, Rainy Day]
   (Doris Day & Ray Noble)
   (Irving Gordon)
5. The Very Thought Of You (Doris Day)
   (Ray Noble)
6. CBS Radio series “My Friend Erma” advertisement
7. Dennis Day introduction
8. I Hear A Rhapsody (Dennis Day)
   (George Fragos/Jack Baker Jr./Dick Gasparre)
9. ‘Paris’ Comedy Sketch with Doris Day, Dennis Day & Ray Noble
10. A Guy Is A Guy (Doris Day)
    (Oscar Brand)
11. Love To Be With You [Closing theme] (Doris Day & Orchestra)
    (Paul Francis Webster/Martin Broones)
12. The History of American Conventions advertisement
13. Introduction and It’s Magic (Doris Day & Orchestra) [from the film Romance on the High Seas]
    (Jule Styne & Sammy Cahn)
14. Who Who Who (Doris Day)
    (Johnny Bradford/Ross Black)
15. “Rexall” advertisement
16. Lullaby of Broadway (Doris Day)
    (Harry Warren/Al Dubin)
17. Bob Crosby introduction
18. Just A Little Lovin’ (Bob Crosby)
    (Zeke Clements/Eddy Arnold)
19. Be Anything [But Be Mine] (Doris Day)
    (Irving Gordon)
20. Ronald Reagan introduction
21. Take Me Out To The Ballgame (Doris Day, Ronald Reagan & Bob Crosby)
    (Jack Norworth/Albert Von Tilzer)
22. ‘Baseball’ Comedy Sketch with Doris Day, Dennis Day & Ray Noble
23. Ol’ Saint Nicholas (Doris Day)
    (Buddy Pepper/Inez James)
24. Love To Be With You [Closing theme] (Doris Day & Orchestra)
    (Paul Francis Webster/Martin Broones)

This is the second CD instalment of Doris’s radio shows from the early 1950s, courtesy of the British music label, Zone Records. Volume 2 indulges us to many more magical moments from Doris’s time on American radio station CBS. As per the first volume, the new CD set contains a total of four full-length shows. These have nothing edited out, therefore giving today’s listener the same experience to that of its original audience. The recording techniques of the time do have some flaws but have been painstakingly restored to ensure that they sound as crisp and as clear as is possible (taking into account these limitations). This series of CDs offers Doris Day collectors a golden opportunity to own star-studded duets and other solo performances of songs which are not available anywhere else. My favourite rarities on this latest release are the pretty duets with American singer and actor Gordon MacRae. Having just played both CDs from start to finish I am pleased to tell you all that Zone Records have delivered yet another 1st class product. The set is comprised of two full colour picture disc CDs as well as an 8-page booklet of detailed liner notes and rare photographs.

Conductor: Various
Label: Zone Records (UK)
Format: 2x Audio CDs (#ZONE1017)

The Recording Academy® is to honour Doris Day in 2008 with a long overdue and much deserved Lifetime Achievement Award.

The songstress that we all know and love shot to fame in the 1940s as a sultry big-band vocalist and by the end of the decade had become a Hollywood movie star. It was however in the 1950s that Doris Day “The Singer” became one of the most successful female solo recording artists of all-time. Her singing & film career then continued with gusto until the late 1960s.

Doris Day’s legacy of song comprises of over 600 recordings. She also released 29 studio albums and charted more than 76 singles on the American Billboard (these include million-sellers: “Sentimental Journey” (1945) “Love Somebody” (1948), “It’s Magic” (1948), “A Guy Is A Guy” (1952), “Secret Love” (1954) and “Que Sera, Sera”). In the late 1990s, her recordings of “Sentimental Journey” and “Secret Love” were inducted into the GRAMMY Hall of Fame.
It is the fore-mentioned outstanding contribution to popular music that is now to be acknowledged at the 50th GRAMMY Awards. The ceremony will take place in Los Angeles on the 10 February 2008. Other recipients of this award are Burt Bacharach (composer), The Band (rock band), Cab Calloway (jazz singer), Itzhak Perlman (violinist), Max Roach (drummer/composer) and Earl Scruggs (banjo player).

“These profoundly inspiring figures are being honoured as legendary performers, creative architects and technical visionaries. Their outstanding accomplishments and passion for their craft have created a timeless legacy.” – President/CEO of The Recording Academy.

Although not yet officially confirmed it is not expected that Ms. Day will likely be able to attend the ceremony. Also please be aware that the actual televised show is usually edited and does not of norm include the Lifetime Achievement Awards.

The Recording Academy® was established in 1957 and is internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards. These prestigious awards are given for musical excellence and are the most credible brand in the music industry. Most notably the recipients are decided by the respected and accomplished musicians, producers, engineers and recording professionals that form part of this organisation.

*** Stop Press: The Grammy Museum will open 8 December 2008. Doris will be nicely featured in the Lifetime achievement Section and also the Hall of Fame for her two winning songs. ***

During the mid-1980s, Doris Day returned to a recording studio for the first time in over a decade to do a project that was driven by her son Terry Melcher, along with his buddy Bruce Johnston (Terry’s former music partner in the early ’60s and a long-time member of The Beach Boys). The big drive was to create some songs that could feature on the soundtrack of Doris’s 1985-86 cable TV show, “Doris Day’s Best Friends“.

In Monterey (California), Doris laid vocals to a selection of some new songs written by Terry, as well as several pop classics, including many with lyrics pertaining to animals, giving the material a tie-in with the TV series content. Doris did not actually perform any of these songs on camera for the show but rather the recordings were played over a variety of scenes featuring animals and Doris.

At the time, there was also the expectation that Doris would record further songs so that a selection of appropriate tunes could be pulled together for what would have been her first all-new album release in 20 years (her 1967 Love Album had yet to be released). Unfortunately, this idea was never fully executed although some very lovely, worthwhile songs were committed to tape. One such song, “My Heart”, remained unheard until 1991, when it debuted over the closing credits of the 1991 PBS documentary, Doris Day – A Sentimental Journey.

The versions of these 1980s recordings which were aired were produced on a relatively low budget for television exhibition, a few suffered from the now dated sounding synthesizers that were commonly used at the time. Terry Melcher had however mentioned he hoped to go back and replace some of those make shift backing tracks with richer sounds from a real and fuller array of real instruments. Sadly, he passed away before this became a reality.

The recordings listed below have taken on quite a mythical status among Doris Day devotees as excluding Doris’s various live performances given for radio (including her own show) these are now the only ones yet to be released commercially. There is still hope that some day they will emerge from the vaults as Doris’ vocals are truly impeccable (standout tracks are “Disney Girls”, “Everyone’s Gone To The Moon”, “My Heart” and “You Are So Beautiful To Me”).

1. At The Zoo
   (Paul Simon)
2. Best Friends
   [Theme tune from TV show Doris Day's Best Friends]
   (Terry Melcher/Bill House)
3. Crocodile Rock
   (Elton John/Bernie Taupin)
4. Daydream
   (John Sebastian)
5. Disney Girls
   (Bruce Johnston)
6. Everyone’s Gone To The Moon
   (Jonathon King)
7. Let’s Visit Heaven Tonight
   (Bruce Johnston)
8. Make It Big ( Terry Melcher solo)
   (Bill House/Mike Love/Terry Melcher)
9. My Heart
   (Terry Melcher/Bruce Johnston)
10. Octopus’s Garden
    (Starkey aka Ringo Starr)
11. Rescue Me
    (Carl Smith/Raynard Miner )
12. Ryan’s Roundup
    (Bill House/Terry Melcher)
13. Stewball
    (Traditional/Arranged by Terry Melcher)
14. This Way I Dreamed It
    (Bruce Johnston/Terry Melcher)
15. Wildfire
    (Michael Martin Murphey/Larry Cansler)
16. You Are So Beautiful
    (Billy Preston/Bruce Fisher)

Producer: Terry Melcher & Bruce Johnston
Recordings Owned by Doris Day

Doris and guest star John Denver sing their hearts out in Doris’s 1975 variety-entertainment special “Doris Day Today”.

Many of you were eagerly counting down the days to the 20 November 2007 as it was the grand occasion that Doris’s only remaining TV special came to DVD format in the USA. It was also that very same day that the final DVD box of Doris’s cheery sitcom was released featuring ALL-NEW commentary from dear Doris. What an absolute joy!

For me “Doris Day Today” has always held a special place in my heart as it was Doris’s last major-league production that she made before exiting Hollywood for the quiet surroundings of Carmel. In essence this was the star’s fond farewell to her singing and acting career of the last 30+ years.

It was 10 years ago, that I first had a glimpse of this show on a poor quality “bootleg” VHS tape. This however didn’t dampen the experience of seeing all the fun comedy sketches and magical musical performances. Doris’s included renditions of “The Way We Were” and “Day by Day” were and still are for me simply breathtaking. Also Doris’s fashions, compared to her 1971 special, seem to age better over time as she still looks very contemporary. All of these pluses are then multiplied by ten when country-legend John Denver makes his guest appearance. John is the epitome of everything that is so wonderful about Doris as he too exuded happiness, warmth and charm. The pair together perform some very harmonious duets are simply stunning!

There’s no doubt that the 2007 DVD of this bright and cheery spectacular is alone worth every cent of its purchase price. The fact it is impeccably remastered and comes with a generous helping of bonus materials ensures it claims the title as one of the “Best releases of 2007″.

STOP PRESS: The good news for European fans is Sony BMG (UK) have exclusively licensed this DVD for release in the United Kingdom. The British edition released on the 21 April 2008 comes in digipak packaging with slightly different/adapted artwork. It does however still contains all the same wonderful footage as its American cousin.

Doris Day Today
DVD Running Time: Approx. 65 Minutes
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Bonus DVD Extras:-

• Doris’ entire appearance on The John Denver Special (1974)
• Doris Day Album Discography
• “Doris In Hollywood” episode of The Doris Day Show
• Original Kraft sponsor billboards for Doris Day Today
• “My Lost Horizon” (1940s Music Short of Doris & Les Brown)
• Animal Shelter Promo (1971) (previously included on The Doris Day Show Season 4 DVD set)
• The Doris Day Show on DVD promo
• The Love Album Promo

UK Release Date: 14 May 2007

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CD 1:
Tracks 1-12 are from show date 11 April 1952
Tracks 13-24 are from show date 18 April 1952

1. Introduction and It’s Magic (Doris Day & Orchestra) [from the film Romance on the High Seas]
   (Jule Styne & Sammy Cahn)
2. Just One Of Those Things (Doris Day) [from the film Lullaby of Broadway]
   (Cole Porter)
3. Frank Loesser introduction
4. Around The Corner (Marais & Miranda, Frank Loesser & Doris Day)
   (Songwriter TBC)
5. My Darling, My Darling (Doris Day with Frank Loesser) [from the musical Where's Charley?]
   (Frank Loesser)
6. If I Were A Bell (Doris Day) [from the musical Guys and Dolls]
   (Frank Loesser)
7. “The Jack Benny Show” advertisement
8. Ray Bolger introduction
9. Once In Love With Amy (Ray Bolger)
   (Frank Loesser)
10. Singin’ In The Rain (Doris Day) [from the musical Singin' in the Rain]
    (Arthur Freed/Nacio Herb Brown)
11. Love To Be With You [Closing theme] (Doris Day & Orchestra)
    (Paul Francis Webster/Martin Broones)
12. Advertisement for The Cancer Crusaid for 1952
13. Introduction and It’s Magic (Doris Day & Orchestra) [from the film Romance on the High Seas]
    (Jule Styne & Sammy Cahn)
14. [Why Did I Tell You I Was Going To] Shanghai (Doris Day)
    (Milton deLugg/Bob Hilliard)
15. I’ve Got A Feeling You’re Fooling (Doris Day)
    (Arthur Freed/Nacio Herb Brown)
16. Mary Wickes introduction
17. Tell Me [Why Nights Are Lonely] (Doris Day)
    (J. Will Callahan/Max Kortlander)
18. I’m In The Mood For Love (Doris Day)
    (Jimmy McHugh/Dorothy Fields)
19. CBS Radio series “Suspense” advertisement
20. Ray Bolger introduction
21. I’m Glad I’m Not A Rubber Ball (Ray Bolger)
    (Songwriter TBC)
22. With A Song In My Heart (Doris Day) [from the film Young Man with a Horn]
    (Richard Rodgers/Lorenz Hart)
23. Love To Be With You [Closing theme] (Doris Day & Orchestra)
    (Paul Francis Webster/Martin Broones)
24. Farm Products Appeal

CD2:
Tracks 25-36 are from show date 25 April 1952
Tracks 37-48 are from show date 2 May 1952

1. Introduction and It’s Magic (Doris Day & Orchestra) [from the film Romance on the High Seas]
   (Jule Styne & Sammy Cahn)
2. Oops (Doris Day) [from the film The Belle of New York]
   (Harry Warren/Johnny Mercer)
3. A Guy Is A Guy (Doris Day)
   (Oscar Brand)
4. Marais & Miranda introduction
5. Old Johnnie Goggabie  (Marais & Miranda)
   (Songwriter TBC)
6. “The Bing Crosby Show” advertisement
7. Gordon MacRae introduction
8. 900 Miles From My Home (Gordon MacRae)
   (Songwriter TBC)
9. Ma Says, Pa Says (Marais & Miranda, Gordon MacRae & Doris Day)
   (Josef Marais)
10. Tea For Two (Doris Day & Gordon MacRae) [from the film Tea for Two]
    (Vincent Youmans/Irving Caesar)
11. Love To Be With You [Closing theme] (Doris Day & Orchestra)
    (Paul Francis Webster/Martin Broones)
12. Inflation advertisement
13. Introduction and It’s Magic (Doris Day & Orchestra) [from the film Romance on the High Seas]
    (Jule Styne & Sammy Cahn)
14. Nobody’s Sweetheart Now (Doris Day)
    (Billy Meyers/Elmer Schoebel/Gus Kahn/Ernie Erdman)
15. Canadian Capers [Cuttin' Capers] (Doris Day) (from the film My Dream is Yours)
    (Gus Chandler/Bert White/Henry Cohen)
16. Liberace introduction
17. Mama Yo Quiero [I Want My Mama] (Liberace)
    (Al Stillman/Jararaca & Ratinho)
18. Please Mr. Sun (Doris Day)
    (Sid Frank/Ray Getzov)
19. “Stars Over Hollywood” advertisement
20. Donald O’Connor introduction
21. Merrily Song (Doris Day & Donald O’Connor)
    (Songwriter TBC)
22. Singin’ In The Rain (Doris Day) [from the musical Singin' in the Rain]
    (Arthur Freed/Nacio Herb Brown)
23. Love To Be With You [Closing theme] (Doris Day & Orchestra)
    (Paul Francis Webster/Martin Broones)
24. Red Cross Appeal

There are very few CD releases that I greet with genuine interest as over the last 10 year all of Doris’s studio-recorded work has been released in this format. This CD set however from Zone Records (UK) offers something new. It instead turns the spotlight on another important part of Doris’s career which was her time on radio. It was between 1952-3 that the actress and singer was given her own variety entertainment spot on American radio station CBS (aka The Doris Day Show). Each episode recorded in Hollywood would be full of comedic banter and general chit-chat between Doris and some of her movie and music co-stars (e.g. Kirk Douglas, Ronald Reagan, Howard Keel, Frankie Laine and Guy Mitchell). It would also offer the star a perfect vehicle to perform many of her single releases, tunes from her motion pictures and other songs that she adored but simply did not get to record in the studio. The first of these shows to receive a digital makeover originate from April and May 1952. Zone Records include in their first volume four consecutive episodes from this period. Each show remains unedited and as it was originally broadcast to audiences some 50 years ago (i.e. with introductions and commercials intact). As touched on before what is significant about this series and indeed the first volume is there are songs which Doris did not get to record for her record label Columbia. In fact due to contractual reasons Columbia did not allow Doris to cut studio recordings with many of her movie co-stars as they were signed to rival labels. It is therefore a great joy to hear in the first release collaborations with people such as the adorable Gordon MacRae. Other guests who appear in this set include Ray Bolger (April in Paris), songwriters Frank Loesser (“If I Were A Bell” & “Baby It’s Cold Outside”), Marais & Miranda (“Ma Says Pa Says”) and Donald O’Connor (“Singing In The Rain”). Although the recording techniques of the time do show some flaws this is compensated by the overall time and care that has gone into this project (i.e. the sumptuous packaging that features rare photographs, detailed song information, liner notes and 2 picture discs). It truly is a shame that some of the major labels out there can not learn from the standards set by this independent record label. My advice is don’t miss out on this nostalgic trip back in time!

Conductor: Various
Label: Zone Records (UK)
Format: 2x Audio CDs (#ZONE1015)

UK Release Date: 29 January 2007

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1. Whatever Will Be, Will Be [Qué Será, Será][from the fim The Man Who Knew Too Much]
   (Jay Livingston/Raymond B. Evans)
2. Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps [Quizas, Quizas, Quizas]
   (Joe Davis/Osvaldo Farres)
3. Move Over Darling [from the fim Move Over, Darling]
   (Terry Melcher/Hal Kantor/Joe Lubin)
4. Pillow Talk [from the fim Pillow Talk]
   (Buddy Pepper/Inez James)
5. Teacher’s Pet [from the fim Teacher's Pet]
   (Joe Lubin)
6. Bewitched, Bothered & Bewildered [from the musical Pal Joey]
   (Richard Rodgers/Lorenz Hart)
7. When I Fall in Love [from the film One Minute To Zero]
   (Victor Young/Edward Heyman)
8. It’s Magic (1952 version) [from the fim Romance on the High Seas]
   (Jule Styne & Sammy Cahn)
9. Lullaby of Broadway (with Harry James)
   (Harry Warren/Al Dubin)
10. Secret Love [from the fim Calamity Jane]
    (Sammy Fain/Paul Francis Webster)
11. The Deadwood Stage [Whip-Crack-Away] [from the fim Calamity Jane]
    (Sammy Fain/Paul Francis Webster)
12. The Black Hills of Dakota [from the fim Calamity Jane]
    (Sammy Fain/Paul Francis Webster)
13. A Very Precious Love [from the fim Marjorie Morningstar]
    (Paul Francis Webster/Sammy Fain)
14. Everybody Loves A Lover
    (Richard Adler/Robert Allen)
15. Love Me Or Leave Me [from the fim Love Me or Leave Me]
    (Walter Donaldson/Gus Kahn)
16. Fly Me to the Moon [In Other Words]
    (Bart Howard)
17. Dream A Little Dream Of Me
    (Gus Kahn/Wilbur Schwandt/Fabian Andre)
18. Close Your Eyes (with André Previn & His Trio)
    (Bernice Petkere)
19. You’ll Never Walk Alone [from the musical Carousel]
    (Richard Rodgers/Oscar Hammerstein II)
20. Sentimental Journey [with Les Brown & His Orchestra]
    (Bud Green/Les Brown/Ben Homer)
21. Medley:
    - Secret Love [1970 remake] [from the fim Calamity Jane]
    (Sammy Fain/Paul Francis Webster)
    - Who Will Buy? [from the musical Oliver]
    (Lionel Bart)
    - 59th Street Bridge Song [Feelin’ Groovy]
    (Paul Simon/Art Garfunkel)
22. The Way We Were [from the film The Way We Were]
    (Alan Bergman/Marilyn Bergman/Marvin Hamlisch)

In 2007, Sony BMG (UK) released this TV-advertised CD with a DVD of Doris’s first televised music special. On its first week of release the CD charted at #20 on the UK album charts (its highest position). The Magic of Doris Day features a nice mixture of international hit singles and essential album recordings from the vaults at Columbia. The real bonus for collectors is the inclusion of two songs that make their CD debut. This includes a song medley that opened Doris’s 1971 special and her heartfelt rendition of Streisand’s “The Way We Were” which she taped live on her final 1975 special. Both gems were recorded after Doris had departed Columbia and embarked on a successful career in television. If there is one criticism of this project that would be the absence of any actual photographs as the packaging relies solely on cartoon drawings. On 14 April 2007, the CD was released in Australia to coincide with a Mother’s Day promotional campaign. It peaked in mid-May at #22 on the Australian charts.

Conductor: Various
Label: Sony BMG (UK)
Format: Audio CD (#88697055812)
Highest Chart Position: UK#20 / Australia#22

US Release Date: 17 August 2004

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1. April in Paris (Doris Day) [from the film April in Paris]
   (Vernon Duke/E.Y. Harburg)
2. I’m Gonna Ring the Bell Tonight (Doris Day) [from the film April in Paris]
   (Vernon Duke/Sammy Cahn)
3. I Know a Place (Doris Day) [from the film April in Paris]
   (Vernon Duke/Sammy Cahn)
4. That’s What Makes Paris Paree (Doris Day) [from the film April in Paris]
   (Vernon Duke/Sammy Cahn)
5. Till My Love Comes to Me (Doris Day) [from the film Young At Heart]
   (Ray Heindorf/Paul Francis Webster)
6. Ready, Willing and Able (Doris Day) [from the film Young At Heart]
   (Al Rinker/Floyd Huddleston/Dick Gleason)
7. Hold Me in Your Arms (Doris Day) [from the film Young At Heart]
   (Ray Heindorf/Charles Henderson/Don Pippin)
8. Someone to Watch Over Me (Frank Sinatra) [from the film Young At Heart]
   (George & Ira Gershwin)
9. Just One of Those Things (Doris Day) [from the film Young At Heart]
   (Cole Porter)
10. There’s a Rising Moon [For Every Falling Star] (Doris Day) [from the film Young At Heart]
    (Sammy Fain/Paul Francis Webster)
11. One for My Baby [And One More for the Road] (Frank Sintra) [from the film Young At Heart]
    (Harold Arlen/Johnny Mercer)
12. You My Love (Doris Day) [from the film Young At Heart]
    (Jimmy Van Heusen/Mack Gordon)
13. Ten Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Two Sheep (Doris Day) [from the film West Point Story]
    (Jule Styne/Sammy Cahn)
14. You Love Me (Doris Day) [from the film West Point Story]
    (Jule Styne/Sammy Cahn)
15. I Speak to the Stars (Doris Day) [from the film Lucky Me]
    (Sammy Fain/Paul Francis Webster)
16. Blue Bells of Broadway [Are Ringing Tonight] (Doris Day) [from the film Lucky Me]
    (Sammy Fain/Paul Francis Webster)
17. Love You Dearly (Doris Day) [from the film Lucky Me]
    (Sammy Fain/Paul Francis Webster)
18. I Speak to the Stars [Alternate Take] (Doris Day) [from the film Lucky Me]
    (Sammy Fain/Paul Francis Webster)

This CD collection is quite a unique release as it is themed around an obscure American EP ‘April In Paris’, the readily available album ‘Young At Heart’ and some other hard to find movie favourites. The selling points for fans though will be the inclusion of all the studio recordings Doris cut of songs from her early 1950s musical-movies West Point Story, Lucky Me and April In Paris.

Conductor: Various
Label: Collectables Records (USA)
Format: Audio CD

UK Release Date: 5 April 2004

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CD1: “Movie Hits”

1. Move Over, Darling [from the film Move Over, Darling]
   (Terry Melcher/Hal Kantor/Joe Lubin)
2. Love Me or Leave Me [from the film Love Me or Leave Me]
   (Walter Donaldson/Gus Kahn)
3. Anyway the Wind Blows [from the film Please Don't Eat The Daisies]
   (By Dunham/Marilyn & Joe Hooven)
4. By the Light of the Silv’ry Moon [from the film By the Light of the Silvery Moon]
   (Edward Madden/Gus Edwards)
5. Whatever Will Be, Will Be [Qué Será, Será] [from the film The Man Who Knew Too Much]
   (Jay Livingston/Raymond B. Evans)
6. Julie [from the film Julie]
   (Leith Stevens/Tom Adair)
7. Ready Willing and Able [from the film Young at Heart]
   (Al Rinker/Floyd Huddleston/Dick Gleason)
8. Secret Love [from the film Calamity Jane]
   (Sammy Fain/Paul Francis Webster)
9. I’ll See You in My Dreams [from the film I'll See You in My Dreams]
   (Isharn Jones/Gus Kahn)
10. Pillow Talk [from the film Pillow Talk]
    (Buddy Pepper/Inez James)
11. It’s Magic [from the film Romance on the High Seas]
    (Jule Styne & Sammy Cahn)
12. Lullaby of Broadway [with Norman Luboff Choir] [from the film Lullaby of Broadway]
    (Harry Warren/Al Dubin)
13. The Black Hills of Dakota [from the film Calamity Jane]
    (Sammy Fain/Paul Francis Webster)
14. The Tunnel Of Love [from the film The Tunnel of Love]
    (Patty Fisher/Bob Roberts)
15. Send Me No Flowers [from the film Send Me No Flowers]
    (Burt Bacharach/Hal David)
16. Moonlight Bay [from the film On Moonlight Bay]
    (Percy Wenrich/Edward Madden)
17. I’ll Never Stop Loving You [Piano Version] [from the film Love Me or Leave Me]
    (Nicholas Brodszky/Sammy Cahn)
18. Teacher’s Pet [from the film Teacher's Pet]
    (Joe Lubin)
19. The Glass Bottom Boat [Alternate Version 2] [from the film The Glass Bottom Boat]
    (Joe Lubin)
20. Lover Come Back [from the film Lover Come Back]
    (Frank DeVol/Alan spilton)
21. Caprice [from the film Caprice]
    (Larry Marks)

CD 2: “Golden Greats”

1. A Wonderful Guy [from the musical South Pacific]
   (Oscar Hammerstein II/Richard Rodgers)
2. Everybody Loves A Lover
   (Richard Adler/Robert Allen)
3. Autumn Leaves
   (Joseph Kosma/Jacques Prevert/Johnny Mercer)
4. Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps [Quizas, Quizas, Quizas]
   (Joe Davis/Osvaldo Farres)
5. I Enjoy Being A Girl [from the musical Flower Drum Song]
   (Oscar Hammerstein II/Richard Rodgers)
6. The Sound of Music [from the musical The Sound of Music]
   (Oscar Hammerstein II/Richard Rodgers)
7. Three Coins In The Fountain [from the film Three Coins in the Fountain]
   (Sammy Cahn/Jule Styne)
8. Steppin’ Out With My Baby
   (Irving Berlin)
9. High Hopes
   (Sammy Cahn/Jimmy Van Heusen)
10. Makin’ Whoopee! [Alternate Version]
    (Gus Kahn/Walter Donaldson)
11. A Very Precious Love [from the film Marjorie Morningstar]
    (Paul Francis Webster/Sammy Fain)
12. A Guy Is A Guy
    (Oscar Brand)
13. Meditation
    (Norman Gimbel/Newton Mendonca/Antonio Carlos Jobim)
14. Something Wonderful [from the musical The King & I]
    (Richard Rodgers/Oscar Hammerstein II)
15. I’ll Never Smile Again
    (Ruth Lowe)
16. Singin’ in the Rain [from the musical Singin' in the Rain]
    (Arthur Freed/Nacio Herb Brown)
17. If I Can Help Somebody
    (A. Bazel Androzzo)
18. Dream A Little Dream Of Me
    (Gus Kahn/Wilbur Schwandt/Fabian Andre)
19. Love Him
    (Barry Mann/Cynthia Weill)

CD 3: “Classic Collaborations”

1. With A Song In My Heart (with Harry James & His Orchestra) [from the film Young Man with a Horn]
   (Richard Rodgers/Lorenz Hart)
2. Ain’t We Got Fun (with Danny Thomas) [from the film By the Light of the Silvery Moon]
   (Richard Whiting/Raymond B. Egan/Gus Kahn)
3. Sentimental Journey (with Les Brown & His Orchestra)
   (Bud Green/Les Brown/Ben Homer)
4. If I Give My Heart To You (with The Mellowmen)
   (Jimmie Crane/Al Jacobs/Jimmy Brewster)
5. Falling In Love Again (with André Previn & His Trio)
   (Friedrich Hollander/Sammy Lerner)
6. Why Can’t I? (with Martha Raye) [from the film Billy Rose's Jumbo]
   (Lorenz Hart/Richard Rodgers)
7. Love Ya (with Jack Smith) [from the film On Moonlight Bay]
   (Charles Tobias/Peter deRose)
8. Love Somebody (with Buddy Clark)
   (Joan Whitney/Alex Kramer)
9. No Two People (with Donald O’Connor) [from the film Hans Christian Anderson]
   (Frank Loesser)
10. Sugarbush (with Frankie Laine)
    (Josef Marais)
11. Let’s Walk A That-a-Way (with Johnnie Ray)
    (Fred Wise/Ben Weisman/Kay Twomey)
12. I Can Do Without You (with Howard Keel) [from the film Calamity Jane]
    (Sammy Fain/Paul Francis Webster)
13. While The Music Plays On (with Les Brown & His Orchestra)
    (Irving Mills/Lupin Fein/Eddie Heim)
14. Crazy Rhythm (with Gene Nelson) [from the film Tea for Two]
    (Roger Wolfe Kahn/Joseph Meyer/Irving Caesar)
15. Again (with The Mellowmen) [from the film Road House]
    (Lionel Newman/Dorcas Cochran)
16. Let’s Take An Old-Fashioned Walk (with Frank Sinatra) [from the musical Miss Liberty]
    (Irving Berlin)
17. You Can Have Him (with Dinah Shore) [from Broadway musical Miss Liberty]
    (Irving Berlin)
18. There Once Was A Man (with John Raitt) [from the musical The Pajama Game]
    (Richard Adler/Jerry Ross)
19. A Little Kiss Goodnight (with Guy Mitchell)
    (Bob Merrill)
20. They Say It’s Wonderful (with Robert Goulet) [from the musical Annie Get Your Gun]
    (Irving Berlin)

This 3CD set issued to celebrate Doris Day’s 80th birthday has to rate as one of the most unique and memorable releases from the Sony Music group. It was also a project that I had the pleasure to coordinate. Containing three “themed” CDs it features 60 original recordings that have been digitally remastered. The set also provides a beautiful overview of 26 years of hit singles and album recordings (1940-66) as well as including track-rarities, alternate-takes, a full Columbia LP discography, track-by-track notes and a mini biography.

If that was not enough to wet your appetite, specially obtained celebrity anecdotes appear from Burt Bacharach, Michael Feinstein, Robert Goulet, Frankie Laine, Sir Paul McCartney, Johnny Mathis, Anne Murray, Olivia Newton-John, Cybill Shepherd and Andy Williams. The proverbial icing on the “birthday” cake was the contribution of a special message from Doris Day which she wanted her fans to read.

Upon its release this 3CD set received critical acclaim from various disc jockeys on British radio station BBC Radio 1.
This truly is Doris Day’s “…Life in Music”

Conductor: Various
Label: Columbia Records/Sony BMG (UK)
Format: 3x Audio CDs (#516215-2)