RARE Radio Shows
released on first of a new series of British CDs...
by Stephen M
(Last updated: 14 May 2007, 09:30pm)
There are very few CD releases nowadays that I greet
with genuine interest as over the last 10 or so
years all of Doris's studio-recorded work has been
given good coverage in this format. This first CD set
by Zone Records (UK) however offers something new as
it turns the spotlight on another important part of
Doris's career and that 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 of "The
Doris Day Show" 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 that feature which Doris did not
get to record for her record label Columbia Records. 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 two
picture disc CDs. |
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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!
The
volume one
2CD set goes on general sale as of the 14 May 2007 and
Discovering Doris
gives it a deserved
rating!
The
Doris Day Show: Vol. 1
Order from
HMV.com
/
amazon.co.uk
/
amazon.com
CD1:
Show date - 11 April 1952
-
Introduction and It's Magic
- Doris Day & Orchestra
-
Just One Of Those Things
- Doris Day
- Frank Loesser
introduction
-
Around The Corner
- Marais & Miranda, Frank Loesser & Doris Day
-
My Darling, My Darling
- Doris Day with Frank Loesser
-
If I Were A Bell
- Doris Day
-
"The
Jack Benny Show" advertisement
- Ray Bolger introduction
-
Once In Love With Amy
- Ray Bolger
-
Singin' In The Rain
- Doris Day
-
Love To Be With You
(Closing theme)
- Doris Day & Orchestra
- Advertisement for The
Cancer Crusaid for 1952
Show date - 18 April
1952
-
Introduction and It's Magic
- Doris Day & Orchestra
-
(Why Did I Tell You I Was Going To) Shanghai
- Doris Day
-
I've Got A Feeling You're Fooling
- Doris Day
-
Mary Wickes
introduction
-
Tell Me (Why Nights Are Lonely)
- Doris Day
-
I'm In The Mood For Love
- Doris Day
-
CBS Radio series "Suspense" advertisement
- Ray Bolger introduction
-
I'm Glad I'm Not A Rubber Ball
- Ray Bolger
-
With A Song In My Heart
- Doris Day
-
Love To Be With You
(Closing theme)
- Doris Day & Orchestra
- Farm Products Appeal
CD2:
Show date - 25 April 1952
-
Introduction and It's Magic
- Doris Day & Orchestra
- Oops
- Doris Day
- A Guy Is A Guy
- Doris Day
- Marais & Miranda introduction
- Johnny Hochaby
-
Marais & Miranda
- "The
Bing Crosby Show" advertisement
- Gordon MacRae introduction
- 900 Miles From My Home
- Gordon MacRae
- Ma Says, Pa Says
- Marais & Miranda, Gordon MacRae & Doris Day
- Tea For Two
- Doris Day & Gordon MacRae
-
Love To Be With You
(Closing theme)
- Doris Day & Orchestra
- Inflation advertisement
Show date - 2 May 1952
-
Introduction and It's Magic
- Doris Day & Orchestra
- Nobody's
Sweetheart
- Doris Day
- Canadian Capers (Cuttin' Capers)
- Doris Day
- Liberace introduction
- Mama Yo Quiero (I
Want My Mama)
- Liberace
- Please Mr. Sun
- Doris Day
- "Stars Over Hollywood"
advertisement
- Donald O'Connor introduction
- Merrily Song
- Doris Day & Donald O'Connor
- Singin' In The Rain
- Doris Day
-
Love To Be With You
(Closing theme)
- Doris Day & Orchestra
- Red Cross Appeal
= Low quality real player sound clip (www.real.com)
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