Sad news
broke on 19 November 2004 that Doris's son Terry Melcher passed away...
During the
'60s, Terry was a force to be reckoned with, having
established quite a name for himself as being a
successful record producer and songwriter.
Terry was
renowned for aiding the careers of Ry Cooder, the
Beach Boys and the Byrds for which he produced hits
including Mr. Tambourine Man and Turn, Turn,
Turn.
Terry Melcher (2003)
His midas
touch also extended to his mother's singing career
when he penned her suggestive single
Move
Over, Darling which became a hit across Europe. Terry
later supported Doris through the "shock"
discovery that her fortunes had been mismanaged,
following the death of her manager and third husband,
Marty Melcher. He then took on the pivotal role as the
Executive Producer in her CBS sitcom, The Doris Day
Show (1968-1972) for which she had been contracted
by Marty without prior knowledge.
Melcher
found time during the '70s to refocus his sights
on advancing his own solo singing career when signing
to Reprise. A collaboration with his mother then
notably followed on his 1974 eponymous album which
featured Doris harmonising with Terry on his sad song
These Days.
In
celebration of his legacy of music Collectors
Choice have reissued his debut solo album, Terry Melcher.
A further compilation The Best of Bruce and Terry
is also available showcasing his early work.
The
mother and son bond that Doris had so strived to
protect during her early years as a big-band vocalist
continued to present day with Terry helping his
mother's charitable activities including the Doris
Day Animal Foundation. Terry
died, aged 62, at his Beverley Hills home, after a
long battle with Melanoma.
Discovering
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which became a hit across Europe. Terry
later supported Doris through the "shock"
discovery that her fortunes had been mismanaged,
following the death of her manager and third husband,
Marty Melcher. He then took on the pivotal role as the
Executive Producer in her CBS sitcom, The Doris Day
Show (1968-1972) for which she had been contracted
by Marty without prior knowledge. 
Melcher
found time during the '70s to refocus his sights
on advancing his own solo singing career when signing
to Reprise. A collaboration with his mother then
notably followed on his 1974 eponymous album which
featured Doris harmonising with Terry on his sad song