Post by djdave on Dec 23, 2003 22:12:04 GMT -5
Today's album:
16 Most Requested Songs-Doris Day
Released by Columbia/Legacy, 1992.
The tracks:
1. Sentimental Journey
2. My Dreams Are Getting Better All the Time
3. It's Magic
4. Love Somebody
5. Again
6. Bewitched
7. Would I Love You, Love You, Love You
8. (Why Did I Tell You I Was Going To) Shanghai
9. Sugarbush
10. A Guy is a Guy
11. When I Fall in Love
12. Secret Love
13. If I Give My Heart to You
14. I'll Never Stop Loving You
15. Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)
16. Everybody Loves a Lover
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1. Sentimental Journey (with Les Brown's Orchestra, #1 for 9 weeks beginning May 26, 1945)
This oh-so-nice tune was fit to the mood of the US's victory over Germany on May 8th of 1945. I'm sure most have heard some version of this song; really lush.
2. My Dreams Are Getting Better All the Time (also with Les Brown, #1 for 7 weeks beginning April 7, 1945)
Most know the Beatles had 3 #1 hits right back-to-back in consecutive weeks, and some may know Boyz II Men had two immediate back-to-back chart toppers in 1994, but Les Brown/Doris Day also achieved the feat in 1945. (Billboard's Best Sellers Chart) Not as memorable as "Journey", but again, it fits the mood for America and the Allies towards victory.
3. It's Magic (#2 on September 11, 1948)
Pretty tune from an early movie of Doris', "Romance on the High Seas". With George Siravo's Orchestra.
4. Love Somebody (#6 on September 4, 1948)
This was actually a #1 Billboard Airplay tune, but hitting only #6 on the Best Sellers Chart, yet this is a very neat one, a duet with one Buddy Clark (who tragically was killed in a plane crash the next year, 1949). One of her more peppier ones.
5. Again (#2 on July 2, 1949)
Absolutely wonderful performance. Accompanied only the Mellowmen vocal group, a piano, and acoustic guitar. In the movie "Road House".
6. Bewitched (#10 on June 3, 1950)
Known to most as "Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered". (to avoid confusion with the 60's TV show? ;D) Much the same feel as "Again", but add a light orchestra feel with strings and flute.
7. Would I Love You, Love You, Love You (#19 on March 31, 1951)
Pretty nice, features the Harry James Orchestra, a legendary big band trumpeter/orchestra leader in his own right.
8. (Why Did I Tell You I Was Going To) Shanghai (#9 on August 18, 1951)
One of her more upbeat ones, her first of many hits with Paul Weston's Orchestra. Don't believe this was from a movie or play, but sounds like it should've been. Clever lyrics, especially "I'm even allergic to rice". One of my top faves of hers.
9. Sugarbush (#10 on August 16, 1952)
Boy, I love this dancin' ditty! A fine vocal duet with Frankie Laine, punctuated by great, feelgood hand-clapping, and an occasional xylophone. Super fun in just under 2 minutes.
10. A Guy is a Guy (#4 on April 19, 1952)
A fave of my mom's back in the days. Very quirky, midtempo tune based on an old British tune "A Knave is a Knave". Simple, story song about a man falling in love from Doris' point of view, eventually leading to a wedding (complete with an organ riff from the Wedding March!). This is most definitely going to be at least top 500 in my future updated Crazy List.
11. When I Fall in Love (#20 on August 16, 1952)
Everyone knows this from Nat King Cole, a few may know the Lettermens' top 10 version in 1962, possibly the great rendition in 1988 from Rick Astley, but this was the original hit version. Featured in the little-known film "One Minute to Zero". The expected beauty of the tune with Doris' voice. You can't dislike this.
12. **SECRET LOVE** (#1 for 3 weeks beginning February 27, 1954)
Doris' only #1 best-seller as the main-billing vocalist. Man, I just cannot say enough of this enchanted slow-tempo tune, an Oscar winning smash from the Western film "Calamity Jane". In the U.K., it was even more huge, spending 8 weeks on top. Beautiful violin in the break; its 3 minutes and 41 seconds made it (I believe) the longest-timed #1 until 1960 (El Paso). I'm no singer by any means, but my mother says I don't do all that bad of a job on this! So wonderful that it's going to celebrate its golden anniversary on top very shortly. Could even wind up in my top 10 on the updated Crazy List, making it perhaps the highest "new entry" (My current list from 1995 only went back to 1955). "Now I shout it from the highest hills, even told the golden daffodils..."
13. If I Give My Heart to You (#4 on October 16, 1954)
Could this be considered an early influence of the more "rock" songs to come? The R & B inspired "bu-bu-bum-ba-bums" certainly make me think so. Rather typical ballad, again featuring the Mellowmen.
14. I'll Never Stop Loving You (#13 on August 13, 1955)
Well-versed tune from the monstrous movie soundtrack of "Love Me or Leave Me". Popular orchestra leader Percy Faith did the band honors here.
15. Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) (#2 on August 18, 1956)
Everyone should know this one. I've been very familiar with it since childhood, and has always been a solid winner. Featured in the Jimmy Stewart film (a Hitchcock-directed remake of) "The Man Who Knew Too Much". Not only among her sprightliest, but also perhaps her best orchestrated tune (super strings, flute, celesta and of course mandolin). I don't remember ranking this in my last Crazy Top 2000, but man, will it shoot way in there next time!
16. Everybody Loves a Lover (#6 on July 28, 1958)
Another peppy selection, punctuated so wonderfully with acoustic guitar hooks. Great brass section, too. And to top it off, super overdubbing ("round" style) near the end.
There you go!
16 Most Requested Songs-Doris DayReleased by Columbia/Legacy, 1992.
The tracks:
1. Sentimental Journey
2. My Dreams Are Getting Better All the Time
3. It's Magic
4. Love Somebody
5. Again
6. Bewitched
7. Would I Love You, Love You, Love You
8. (Why Did I Tell You I Was Going To) Shanghai
9. Sugarbush
10. A Guy is a Guy
11. When I Fall in Love
12. Secret Love
13. If I Give My Heart to You
14. I'll Never Stop Loving You
15. Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)
16. Everybody Loves a Lover
------------------------------------------------------------------
1. Sentimental Journey (with Les Brown's Orchestra, #1 for 9 weeks beginning May 26, 1945)
This oh-so-nice tune was fit to the mood of the US's victory over Germany on May 8th of 1945. I'm sure most have heard some version of this song; really lush.
2. My Dreams Are Getting Better All the Time (also with Les Brown, #1 for 7 weeks beginning April 7, 1945)
Most know the Beatles had 3 #1 hits right back-to-back in consecutive weeks, and some may know Boyz II Men had two immediate back-to-back chart toppers in 1994, but Les Brown/Doris Day also achieved the feat in 1945. (Billboard's Best Sellers Chart) Not as memorable as "Journey", but again, it fits the mood for America and the Allies towards victory.
3. It's Magic (#2 on September 11, 1948)
Pretty tune from an early movie of Doris', "Romance on the High Seas". With George Siravo's Orchestra.
4. Love Somebody (#6 on September 4, 1948)
This was actually a #1 Billboard Airplay tune, but hitting only #6 on the Best Sellers Chart, yet this is a very neat one, a duet with one Buddy Clark (who tragically was killed in a plane crash the next year, 1949). One of her more peppier ones.
5. Again (#2 on July 2, 1949)
Absolutely wonderful performance. Accompanied only the Mellowmen vocal group, a piano, and acoustic guitar. In the movie "Road House".
6. Bewitched (#10 on June 3, 1950)
Known to most as "Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered". (to avoid confusion with the 60's TV show? ;D) Much the same feel as "Again", but add a light orchestra feel with strings and flute.
7. Would I Love You, Love You, Love You (#19 on March 31, 1951)
Pretty nice, features the Harry James Orchestra, a legendary big band trumpeter/orchestra leader in his own right.
8. (Why Did I Tell You I Was Going To) Shanghai (#9 on August 18, 1951)
One of her more upbeat ones, her first of many hits with Paul Weston's Orchestra. Don't believe this was from a movie or play, but sounds like it should've been. Clever lyrics, especially "I'm even allergic to rice". One of my top faves of hers.
9. Sugarbush (#10 on August 16, 1952)
Boy, I love this dancin' ditty! A fine vocal duet with Frankie Laine, punctuated by great, feelgood hand-clapping, and an occasional xylophone. Super fun in just under 2 minutes.
10. A Guy is a Guy (#4 on April 19, 1952)
A fave of my mom's back in the days. Very quirky, midtempo tune based on an old British tune "A Knave is a Knave". Simple, story song about a man falling in love from Doris' point of view, eventually leading to a wedding (complete with an organ riff from the Wedding March!). This is most definitely going to be at least top 500 in my future updated Crazy List.
11. When I Fall in Love (#20 on August 16, 1952)
Everyone knows this from Nat King Cole, a few may know the Lettermens' top 10 version in 1962, possibly the great rendition in 1988 from Rick Astley, but this was the original hit version. Featured in the little-known film "One Minute to Zero". The expected beauty of the tune with Doris' voice. You can't dislike this.
12. **SECRET LOVE** (#1 for 3 weeks beginning February 27, 1954)
Doris' only #1 best-seller as the main-billing vocalist. Man, I just cannot say enough of this enchanted slow-tempo tune, an Oscar winning smash from the Western film "Calamity Jane". In the U.K., it was even more huge, spending 8 weeks on top. Beautiful violin in the break; its 3 minutes and 41 seconds made it (I believe) the longest-timed #1 until 1960 (El Paso). I'm no singer by any means, but my mother says I don't do all that bad of a job on this! So wonderful that it's going to celebrate its golden anniversary on top very shortly. Could even wind up in my top 10 on the updated Crazy List, making it perhaps the highest "new entry" (My current list from 1995 only went back to 1955). "Now I shout it from the highest hills, even told the golden daffodils..."
13. If I Give My Heart to You (#4 on October 16, 1954)
Could this be considered an early influence of the more "rock" songs to come? The R & B inspired "bu-bu-bum-ba-bums" certainly make me think so. Rather typical ballad, again featuring the Mellowmen.
14. I'll Never Stop Loving You (#13 on August 13, 1955)
Well-versed tune from the monstrous movie soundtrack of "Love Me or Leave Me". Popular orchestra leader Percy Faith did the band honors here.
15. Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) (#2 on August 18, 1956)
Everyone should know this one. I've been very familiar with it since childhood, and has always been a solid winner. Featured in the Jimmy Stewart film (a Hitchcock-directed remake of) "The Man Who Knew Too Much". Not only among her sprightliest, but also perhaps her best orchestrated tune (super strings, flute, celesta and of course mandolin). I don't remember ranking this in my last Crazy Top 2000, but man, will it shoot way in there next time!
16. Everybody Loves a Lover (#6 on July 28, 1958)
Another peppy selection, punctuated so wonderfully with acoustic guitar hooks. Great brass section, too. And to top it off, super overdubbing ("round" style) near the end.
There you go!
