Doris Day

Doris Day

Musician · US · 1922–2019

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Doris Day was an acclaimed American actress and singer whose career spanned nearly 50 years.

She became one of the most popular female singers of the 1940s and 1950s, known for her distinctive voice and hits like "Sentimental Journey."

Doris Day received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing her significant contributions to music.

Biography

Early Life

Doris Day was born Doris Mary Anne Kappelhoff on April 3, 1922, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to German-American parents. Her father, a music teacher, and her mother, a homemaker, nurtured her early interest in music. After a tragic car accident in 1937 curtailed her dancing aspirations, Day discovered her singing talent while recovering, leading her to pursue a career in music.

Career

Day's professional journey began in the late 1930s when she secured her first jobs as a vocalist on radio and in local restaurants. Her big break came when she adopted the stage name Doris Day, suggested by bandleader Barney Rapp. Throughout the 1940s and 1950s, she became one of the most popular female singers, known for her distinctive voice and hits like "Sentimental Journey". Day also enjoyed a successful acting career, becoming a leading box-office star in the 1960s, celebrated for her girl-next-door image in films.

Personal Life

Doris Day was married four times, with her first marriage to trombonist Al Jorden marked by violence and turmoil. She later married producer Martin Melcher, who adopted her son, Terry, from her first marriage. Day's personal life was often intertwined with her career, as Melcher produced many of her films. After his death, she distanced herself from the Church of Christ, Scientist, and embraced a more charismatic Christian faith.

Legacy

Doris Day's legacy as a beloved actress and singer endures, marked by numerous accolades including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Her contributions to music and film have left an indelible mark on American culture, making her a cherished icon of the 20th century.

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Discography

Albums
What Every Girl Should Know / Sentimental JourneyWhat Every Girl Should Know / Sentimental Journey1999
  1. 1.What Every Girl Should Know3:04
  2. 2.Mood Indigo3:57
  3. 3.When You're Smiling2:42
  4. 4.Fellow Needs a Girl3:12
  5. 5.My Kinda Love2:48
  6. 6.What's the Use of Wonderin'2:38
  7. 7.Something Wonderful2:53
  8. 8.Hundred Years From Today3:36
  9. 9.You Can't Have Everything2:22
  10. 10.Not Only Should You Love Him3:07
  11. 11.What Does a Woman Do3:24
  12. 12.The Everlasting Arms3:15
  13. 13.Falling2:20
  14. 14.The More I See You3:18
  15. 15.At Last4:30
  16. 16.Come to Baby, Do!2:05
  17. 17.Had the Craziest Dream / I Don't Want to Walk Without You3:43
  18. 18.I'll Never Smile Again3:02
  19. 19.I Remember You3:37
  20. 20.Serenade in Blue3:09
  21. 21.I'm Beginning to See the Light2:09
  22. 22.It Could Happen to You3:16
  23. 23.It's Been a Long, Long Time3:22
  24. 24.Sentimental Journey3:47
  25. 25.There They Are3:11
's Wonderful's Wonderful1995
  1. 1.'S Wonderful1:34
  2. 2.My Blue Heaven1:57
  3. 3.You Oughta Be In Pictures1:52
  4. 4.A Hundred Years From Today2:52
  5. 5.September In The Rain2:13
  6. 6.I'm A Big Girl Now2:35
  7. 7.Don't Worry 'Bout Me2:06
  8. 8.Just You, Just Me1:45
  9. 9.I Gotta Sing Away These Blues2:41
  10. 10.Sentimental Journey2:37
  11. 11.I Can't Give You Anything But Love1:47
  12. 12.Light Your Lamp1:58
  13. 13.Singin' In The Rain1:58
  14. 14.Blue Skies1:47
  15. 15.I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good2:21
  16. 16.Be Anything But Be Mine3:12
  17. 17.Crying My Heart Out For You2:06
  18. 18.Let's Be Buddies3:07
  19. 19.While The Music Plays On3:09
  20. 20.Dig It3:17
Sings Her Great Movie HitsSings Her Great Movie Hits1966
  1. 1.Do Not Disturb2:10
  2. 2.What Every Girl Should Know3:01
  3. 3.Move Over Darling2:37
  4. 4.Canadian Capers2:41
  5. 5.Twinkle Lullaby1:50
  6. 6.Pillow Talk2:14
  7. 7.Please Don't Eat the Daisies2:21
  8. 8.Tunnel of Love2:14
  9. 9.Julie2:12
  10. 10.Send Me No Flowers2:09
Latin for LoversLatin for Lovers1965
  1. 1.Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars (Corcovado)2:54
  2. 2.Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words)2:33
  3. 3.Meditation2:55
  4. 4.Dansero2:23
  5. 5.Summer Has Gone2:16
  6. 6.How Insensitive (Insensatez)3:35
  7. 7.Slightly Out of Tune (Desafinado)2:50
  8. 8.Our Day Will Come2:44
  9. 9.Be True to Me (Savor a Mi)3:05
  10. 10.Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps (Quizas, Quizas, Quizas)2:32
  11. 11.Be Mine Tonight (Noche de Ronda)3:23
  12. 12.Por Favor2:24
Sentimental JourneySentimental Journey1965
  1. 1.The More I See You3:19
  2. 2.At Last4:32
  3. 3.Come to Baby, Do!2:08
  4. 4.Had the Craziest Dream1:57
  5. 5.Don’t Want to Walk Without You1:45
  6. 6.I’ll Never Smile Again3:01
  7. 7.I’m Beginning to See the Light2:09
  8. 8.I Remember You3:37
  9. 9.Serenade in Blue3:08
  10. 10.It Could Happen to You3:15
  11. 11.It’s Been a Long, Long Time3:22
  12. 12.Sentimental Journey3:44
Sentimental JourneySentimental Journey1965
  1. 1.The More I See You - From "Billy Rose's Diamond Horseshoe"3:16
  2. 2.At Last4:28
  3. 3.Come to Baby, Do!2:03
  4. 4.I Had the Craziest Dream / I Don't Want to Walk Without You3:39
  5. 5.I'll Never Smile Again3:00
  6. 6.I Remember You3:35
  7. 7.Serenade In Blue3:06
  8. 8.I'm Beginning to See the Light2:05
  9. 9.It Could Happen to You3:13
  10. 10.It's Been a Long, Long Time3:20
  11. 11.Sentimental Journey3:44
With A Smile And A SongWith A Smile And A Song1965
  1. 1.Give A Little Whistle
  2. 2.The Children's Marching Song (Nick Nack Paddy Whack)
  3. 3.Getting To Know You
  4. 4.Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah
  5. 5.The Lilac Tree (Perspicacity)
  6. 6.High Hopes
  7. 7.Do Re Mi
  8. 8.Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)
  9. 9.Inchworm
  10. 10.Swinging On A Star
  11. 11.Sleepy Baby
  12. 12.With A Smile And A Song
The Doris Day Christmas AlbumThe Doris Day Christmas Album1964
  1. 1.Silver Bells3:06
  2. 2.I’ll Be Home for Christmas2:30
  3. 3.Snowfall3:26
  4. 4.Toyland3:06
  5. 5.Let It Snow!3:17
  6. 6.Be a Child at Christmas Time2:21
  7. 7.Winter Wonderland3:00
  8. 8.The Christmas Song2:44
  9. 9.Christmas Present2:52
  10. 10.Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas3:06
  11. 11.The Christmas Waltz2:51
  12. 12.White Christmas2:43
Love HimLove Him1964
  1. 1.More (Theme from the film “Mondo Cane”)2:45
  2. 2.Can’t Help Falling in Love2:46
  3. 3.Since I Fell for You4:27
  4. 4.Losing You2:49
  5. 5.(Now and Then There’s) A Fool Such as I3:02
  6. 6.As Long as He Needs Me (from the Broadway musical production “Oliver!”)4:10
  7. 7.Night Life4:34
  8. 8.Funny2:52
  9. 9.Softly, as I Leave You3:12
  10. 10.Lollipops and Roses2:59
  11. 11.Love Him2:23
Annie Get Your GunAnnie Get Your Gun1963
  1. 1.Overture3:32
  2. 2.Colonel Buffalo Bill2:10
  3. 3.I’m a Bad, Bad Man2:10
  4. 4.Doin’ What Comes Natur’lly2:48
  5. 5.The Girl That I Marry2:27
  6. 6.You Can’t Get a Man With a Gun2:36
  7. 7.They Say It’s Wonderful4:54
  8. 8.My Defenses Are Down3:20
  9. 9.Moonshine Lullaby4:39
  10. 10.I’m an Indian Too2:08
  11. 11.I Got Lost in His Arms2:35
  12. 12.Who Do You Love I Hope?3:11
  13. 13.I Got the Sun in the Morning3:37
  14. 14.Anything You Can Do3:33
  15. 15.There’s No Business Like Show Business2:34
Billy Rose's JumboBilly Rose's Jumbo1962

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You'll Never Walk AloneYou'll Never Walk Alone1962
  1. 1.If I Can Help Somebody
  2. 2.Nearer My God to Thee
  3. 3.The Prodigal Son
  4. 4.Abide With Me
  5. 5.Bless This House
  6. 6.You'll Never Walk Alone
  7. 7.In the Garden
  8. 8.Walk With Him
  9. 9.Scarlet Ribbons (For Her Hair)
  10. 10.Be Still and Know
  11. 11.I Need Thee Every Hour
  12. 12.The Lord's Prayer
DuetDuet1962
  1. 1.Close Your Eyes3:07
  2. 2.Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear to Tread)3:50
  3. 3.Yes3:24
  4. 4.Nobody's Heart3:52
  5. 5.Remind Me3:58
  6. 6.Who Are We to Say (Open Your Heart)2:58
  7. 7.Daydreaming3:06
  8. 8.Give Me Time3:27
  9. 9.Control Yourself2:55
  10. 10.Wait Till You See Him3:03
  11. 11.My One and Only Love3:38
  12. 12.Falling In Love Again2:52
I Have DreamedI Have Dreamed1961

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Bright & ShinyBright & Shiny1961

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Listen To DayListen To Day1960

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Show TimeShow Time1960

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What Every Girl Should KnowWhat Every Girl Should Know1960

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Cuttin’ CapersCuttin’ Capers1958

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Hooray for HollywoodHooray for Hollywood1958

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Day by NightDay by Night1957

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Day by DayDay by Day1956

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Day DreamsDay Dreams1955

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Lullaby Of BroadwayLullaby Of Broadway1951

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You're My ThrillYou're My Thrill1949

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Label

Record label
Columbia Records
Record label
Philips Records

Achievements

Award
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Award
Henrietta Award
Award
Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award
Award
Grammy Hall of Fame
Award
Presidential Medal of Freedom
Award
Ohio Women's Hall of Fame
Award
Grammy Awards
Award
Los Angeles Times Women of the Year Silver Cup
Award
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Groups

  • Barney Rapp and His Orchestracurrent
  • Doris Day and Her Country Cousinscurrent

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Archive

Passport
Country

US

Born

1922-04-03

Died

2019-05-13

Instruments

voice

Identifiers & aliases

Also known as: Doris Mary Ann von Kappelhoff, Jeri Cooper, ドリス・デイ

ISNI

0000000114712242

ISNI

0000000368591225

Description

American actress and singer (1922–2019)

Extract from Wikipedia

Doris Day was an American actress and singer. With an entertainment career that spanned nearly 50 years, Day was one of the most popular and acclaimed female singers of the 1940s and 1950s, with a parallel career as a leading actress in Hollywood films, where she became one of the biggest box-office stars of the 1960s. She was known for her on-screen girl next door image and her distinctive singing voice.

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