Day's film career began during the latter part of the Classical Hollywood Film era with the 1948 film Romance on the High Seas, and its success sparked her twenty-year career as a motion picture actress. She starred in a series of successful films, including musicals, comedies, and dramas. She played the title role in Calamity Jane (1953), and starred in Alfred Hitchcock's The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) with James Stewart. Her most successful films were the bedroom comedies she made co-starring Rock Hudson and James Garner, such as Pillow Talk (1959) and Move Over, Darling (1963), respectively. She also co-starred in films with such leading men as Clark Gable, Cary Grant, David Niven, and Rod Taylor. After her final film in 1968, she went on to star in the CBS sitcom The Doris Day Show (1968–1973).
Day was usually one of the top ten singers between 1951 and 1966. As an actress, she became the biggest female film star in the early 1960s, and ranked sixth among the box office performers by 2012. In 2011, she released her 29th studio album, My Heart, which became a UK Top 10 album featuring new material. Among her awards, Day has received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and a Legend Award from the Society of Singers. In 1960, she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress, and in 1989 was given the Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement in motion pictures. In 2004, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George W. Bush followed in 2011 by the Los Angeles Film Critics Association's Career Achievement Award. She was one of the last surviving stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Her death was announced by her charity, the Doris Day Animal Foundation, on Monday 13th May 2019.
Discography
chart hits
Year Title Chart Positions
US CB UK
1945 "Sentimental Journey" (w/ Les Brown) 1 — —
"My Dreams Are Getting Better All the Time" (w/ Les Brown) 1 — —
"'Tain't Me" (w/ Les Brown) 10 — —
"Till the End of Time" (w/ Les Brown) 3 — —
"Aren't You Glad You're You?" (w/ Les Brown) 11 — —
"Come to Baby Do" (w/ Les Brown) / 13 — —
1946 "You Won't Be Satisfied (Until You Break My Heart)" (w/ Les Brown) 4 — —
"Day by Day" (w/ Les Brown) 15 — —
"I Got the Sun in the Mornin' (and the Moon at Night)" (w/ Les Brown) 10 — —
"The Whole World Is Singing My Song" (w/ Les Brown) 6 — —
1947 "The Christmas Song" (w/ Les Brown) 12 — —
"Sooner or Later" (w/ Les Brown) 13 — —
"Papa, Won't You Dance With Me" 21 — —
1948 "Thoughtless" (w/ Modernaires) 24 — —
"Love Somebody" (w/ Buddy Clark) / 1 — —
"Confess" (w/ Buddy Clark) 16 — —
"Put 'em in a Box, Tie 'em with a Ribbon, and Throw 'em in the Deep Blue Sea" / 27 — —
"It's Magic" 2 — —
"My Darling, My Darling" (w/ Buddy Clark) 7 — —
1949 "Powder Your Face with Sunshine" (w/ Buddy Clark) 16 — —
"Again" 2 — —
"Everywhere You Go" 22 — —
"Let's Take an Old-Fashioned Walk" (w/ Frank Sinatra) 17 — —
"Now That I Need You" 20 — —
"Canadian Capers" 15 — —
"Bluebird on Your Windowsill" 19 — —
1950 "Quicksilver" 20 — —
"I Said My Pajamas (and Put on My Prayers)" 21 — —
"Enjoy Yourself (It's Later than You Think)" 24 — —
"Hoop-Dee-Doo" 17 — —
"Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered" 9 — —
"I Didn't Slip, I Wasn't Pushed, I Fell" 19 — —
"A Bushel and a Peck" 16 — —
1951 "It's a Lovely Day Today" 30 — —
"Would I Love You (Love You, Love You)" 10 — —
"Shanghai" 7 — —
"Domino" 21 — —
1952 "A Guy Is a Guy" 1 — —
"Sugarbush" (w/ Frankie Laine) 7 12 8
"When I Fall in Love" 20 — —
"No Two People" (w/ Donald O'Connor) 25 — —
"My Love and Devotion" — 31 10
"The Cherries" — 39 —
"A Full Time Job" (w/ Johnnie Ray) / 20 21 11
"Ma Says, Pa Says" (w/ Johnnie Ray) 23 28 12
1953 "Mister Tap Toe" 10 11 —
"When the Red, Red Robin (Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin' Along)" 29 — —
"Candy Lips" (w/ Johnnie Ray) / 17 18 —
"Let's Walk That-a-Way" (w/ Johnnie Ray) — 31 4
"Kiss Me Again, Stranger" / 30 — —
"A Purple Cow" 25 — —
"Choo Choo Train (Ch-Ch-Foo) 20 — —
1954 "Secret Love" 1 1 1
"The Black Hills of Dakota" — — 7
"Lost in Loveliness" — 25 —
"I Speak to the Stars" 16 17 —
"Someone Else's Roses" — 32 —
"If I Give My Heart to You" / 3 2 4
"Anyone Can Fall in Love" 27 41 —
"Ready, Willing, and Able" / — 31 7
"Hold Me in Your Arms" — 39 —
1955 "Foolishly Yours" — 25 —
"Love Me Or Leave Me" — — 20
"I'll Never Stop Loving You" 13 14 17
"Ooh Bang Jiggily Jang" 83 — —
1956 "Let It Ring" 51 — —
"Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)" 2 3 1
"Julie" / 64 40 —
"Love in a Home" 79 — —
"The Party's Over" 63 47 —
1957 "Twelve O'Clock Tonight" 68 — —
1958 "Teacher's Pet" 56 36 —
"A Very Precious Love" — — 16
"Everybody Loves a Lover" 6 6 25
"Tunnel of Love" 43 53 —
1959 "Love Me in the Daytime" 100 51 —
1960 "Any Way the Wind Blows" 50 109 —
"Please Don't Eat the Daisies" 102 102 —
"A Perfect Understanding" 111 — —
1962 "Lover Come Back" 98 — —
1964 "Move Over Darling" — — 8
"Send Me No Flowers" 135 — —
1967 "Sorry" * — — —
* "Sorry" made the US AC charts at #19.
Albums
10" LP
You're My Thrill (1949)
Young Man with a Horn (1950, soundtrack with Harry James)
Tea for Two (1950, soundtrack)
Lullaby of Broadway (1951, soundtrack)
On Moonlight Bay (1951, soundtrack)
I'll See You in My Dreams (1951, soundtrack)
By the Light of the Silvery Moon (1953, soundtrack)
Calamity Jane (1953, soundtrack)
Young at Heart (1954, soundtrack with Frank Sinatra)
12" LPs
Love Me or Leave Me (1955, soundtrack)
Day Dreams (1955, expanded re-issue of You're My Thrill)
Day By Day (1956)
The Pajama Game (1957, soundtrack)
Day by Night (1957)
Hooray for Hollywood (2 volumes, 1958)
Cuttin' Capers (1959)
What Every Girl Should Know (1960)
Show Time (1960)
Listen to Day (1960)
Bright and Shiny (1961)
I Have Dreamed (1961)
Duet (with André Previn, 1962)
You'll Never Walk Alone (1962)
Billy Rose's Jumbo (1962, soundtrack with film cast)
Annie Get Your Gun (1963, with Robert Goulet)
Love Him (1963)
The Doris Day Christmas Album (1964)
With a Smile and a Song (1964)
Latin for Lovers (1965)
Doris Day's Sentimental Journey (1965)
The Love Album (recorded in 1967, released in 1994)
My Heart (2011)
Singles
Hit records:
(with Les Brown's Band of Renown)
"Sentimental Journey"
5,000,000+ sales
"My Dreams Are Getting Better All The Time"
1,000,000+ sales
(As a solo performer)
"It's Magic"
1,000,000+ sales
"Again"
"Love Somebody" (duet with Buddy Clark)
1,000,000+ sales
"Confess" (duet with Buddy Clark) (also done by Patti Page)
"Bewitched"
1,000,000+ sales
"Shanghai"
"Sugarbush" (duet with Frankie Laine)
1,000,000+ sales
"Mister Tap Toe"
"Secret Love"
1,000,000+ sales
"If I Give My Heart to You" (also done by Denise Lor)
"I'll Never Stop Loving You"
1,000,000+ sales
"Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)" ("Que Sera, Sera")
1,000,000+ sales
"Everybody Loves a Lover"
"Move Over Darling"
A woman
Doris Day Lyrics
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The magic of Aladdin couldn't do as much
She's a wizard, she's a champ
And she doesn't need a lamp
A woman's touch can weave a spell
The kind of hocus pocus that she does so well
With the magic of a broom
With a whisk whisk here and a whisk whisk there
And a dustpan for the cinders
With a rub rub here and a rub rub there
She can polish up the winders
Then presto chango
Suddenly, the sun comes shining through
And what does Mr Sunshine say to you?
How d'you do?
It makes you blink, to stop and think
A woman and a whisk-broom
Can accomplish so darn much
So never under-estimate a woman's touch
A woman's touch can quickly fill
The empty flower boxes on a window sill
One smile from her and zoom
Little buds begin to bloom
A touch of paint, a magic nail
Can turn a kitchen chair into a Chippendale
Even make the lamp appear
Like a crystal chandelier
With a tack tack here and a tack tack there
And a hand around a hammer
With a mop mop here and a mop mop there
You can give a cabin glamour
Then gosh, almighty, all at once
The cabin that we knew
Becomes a shining castle built for two
Me and you
The pies and cakes a woman bakes
Can make a fella tell her
That he loves her very much
So never under-estimate a woman's touch
In the song "A Woman's Touch" by Doris Day, the lyrics describe the magical and transformative power of a woman's touch. The singer compares the abilities of a woman to those of Aladdin's Genie but suggests that a woman needs no lamp to work her magic. The song claims that a woman's touch can weave a spell and mesmerize a room with little more than a broom and dustpan. The song describes the mundane tasks of polishing windows and sweeping floors as results of a woman's magic.
The lyrics also suggest that a woman's touch can accomplish much more than just cleaning and home improvement tasks. A touch of paint or a few nails can transform a regular kitchen chair into a Chippendale. And the song suggests that a woman's culinary skills are also an essential part of her magic. Doris Day sings about the pies and cakes that a woman can bake that make a fella tell her that he loves her very much.
In summary, the lyrics of "A Woman's Touch" celebrate the many abilities of women and assert that these abilities can work wonders in the home and in relationships. The song suggests that a woman's touch is not only transformative but also essential to creating a beautiful and comfortable home.
Line by Line Meaning
A woman's touch, a woman's touch
The power and magic that comes from the gentle and skilled hands of a woman
The magic of Aladdin couldn't do as much
The wonders that a woman can work with her hands and skills surpass even the magical abilities of stories and legends
She's a wizard, she's a champ
A woman's ability to work with focus, skill, and creativity can make her seem almost like a magician, masterful and talented
And she doesn't need a lamp
Unlike the genie in the Aladdin story who needs a lamp to work his magic, a woman doesn't need any external tools to create her magic and wonders
A woman's touch can weave a spell
The touch and work of a woman's hand can create a kind of enchantment or mystique that is unique and powerful
The kind of hocus pocus that she does so well
A woman has an innate skill and talent for creating magic and wonder through her work and talents
With the magic of a broom
Even something as simple as sweeping a floor can be turned into a magical experience when done by a talented and skilled woman
She can mesmerize a room
A woman's touch and work can be so powerful and inspiring that it can captivate and mesmerize people around her
With a whisk whisk here and a whisk whisk there
The careful and deliberate movements of a woman's hand while cooking can create magic in the kitchen, and are shown here through the repeated 'whisk' sound
And a dustpan for the cinders
Even the simple act of cleaning up can be turned magical with a woman's touch, using a humble dustpan and brush
With a rub rub here and a rub rub there
The careful and gentle hand movements of a woman can turn an ordinary surface into a shining and polished one
She can polish up the winders
A woman's touch can make even the windows and glass surfaces shine and sparkle with magic and skill
Then presto chango
A reference to magic shows and performances, meaning that something amazing and wondrous is about to happen
Suddenly, the sun comes shining through
Through her work and skill, a woman can turn an ordinary space or situation into a bright and hopeful one, like a ray of sunlight shining through the clouds
And what does Mr Sunshine say to you?
A playful reference to the sun as a person or character, expressing how much of a difference a woman's touch can make
How d'you do?
An expression of greeting and warmth, as if the sun is acknowledging the amazing work that a woman has done
It makes you blink, to stop and think
A woman's work and skill can be so impressive that it can make you pause and take notice, as if making you blink in disbelief
A woman and a whisk-broom
The combination of a woman's skill and a humble broom or whisk can create amazing things, even more than the legendary tales of Aladdin and his lamp
Can accomplish so darn much
A woman's touch can achieve incredible things, both big and small, from cleaning and cooking to creating art and beauty
So never under-estimate a woman's touch
A reminder to always appreciate and value the work, skill, and talent of women, no matter how simple or small the task may seem
A woman's touch can quickly fill
A woman's hand can turn a window box or other empty space into a lush and beautiful garden with the simple addition of plants and flowers
The empty flower boxes on a window sill
A humble and ordinary space like a window sill can be turned into a magical garden with a woman's skill and creativity
One smile from her and zoom
A woman's presence and positive energy can inspire natural growth and beauty, shown here through the sudden appearance of blooming flowers with her smile
Little buds begin to bloom
The power of a woman's touch and energy can bring life and growth to even the smallest and most delicate plants, like flower buds
A touch of paint, a magic nail
Even the most ordinary and mundane household items like paint and nails can become magical tools in a woman's hands, transforming furniture and spaces into something new and beautiful
Can turn a kitchen chair into a Chippendale
A reference to the prestigious and elegant Chippendale furniture style, meaning that a woman's touch can turn an ordinary chair into a work of art
Even make the lamp appear
A woman's work and skill can transform the appearance of even simple objects like a lamp, turning them into dazzling and luxurious designs
Like a crystal chandelier
A reference to the elegant and intricate designs of crystal chandeliers, expressing how a woman's touch can turn ordinary objects into fantastic and magical ones
With a tack tack here and a tack tack there
The careful and precise movements of a woman's hand when using tools like a hammer and nails, making each 'tack' sound deliberate and measured
And a hand around a hammer
A woman's touch and skill can make even the most basic tool like a hammer become a powerful and precise instrument for creating beauty and art
With a mop mop here and a mop mop there
The gentle and rhythmic movements of a woman's hand when using a mop, creating a pattern of sounds and movements that are like music to the ears
You can give a cabin glamour
Even a simple and humble cabin or home can be transformed into something extraordinary with a woman's touch and creativity, adding glamour and beauty to every corner
Then gosh, almighty, all at once
A reference to a sudden and powerful transformation, as if something miraculous has just happened
The cabin that we knew
A reference to a familiar and ordinary space that has been transformed into something magical and beautiful through a woman's work and talent
Becomes a shining castle built for two
A reference to a fairytale castle, expressing how a woman's touch and creativity can turn even an ordinary cabin into an amazing and romantic space for two people
Me and you
A playful and romantic reference to the two people who will enjoy the woman's magical creation
The pies and cakes a woman bakes
The work and skill of a woman isn't only limited to household chores or furniture, but can also extend to cooking and baking, creating delicious and magical treats
Can make a fella tell her
A humorous and charming reference to how a tasty pie or cake can win over the heart of a man, making him express his love and affection to the woman who made it
That he loves her very much
A playful and romantic expression of love and affection, showing how a woman's work and talent can create magical and wondrous moments in everyday life
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAUL FRANCIS WEBSTER, SAMMY FAIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@annerood2703
love the rehearsal pics thanks
@danlong47
Im a big fan of Doris Day. I was taken with Calamity Jane. It was all Doris Day Had to be her finest role. Is it the character or the singing that made her a Super Star. Thank you Doris Day.
@nbagiri
Love love love Calamity Jane, it was the singing and the character, love her voice...!!! RIP and sing up in Heaven
@DEREKM5903
Went to see the local amateur dramatics group perform this last night.... brilliant night
@diannaortega9543
I was born back in the1960 an have always like watching her show there where too of the her moves that I enjoy best one colostomy Jane an the other I don't remember the name but it was her an Dean Martin the house on the water where Doris
@dorisdayno1
Thanks !
@Call1800POO
Delightful.
This is the Second time I heard this song.
The first being ten minutes ago on Come Dine With Me; television show in England.
(Doris Day is known for her roles in 39 films, plus her work as a singer and animal rights activist)
Birthday: April 3, 1922
@smichaelk
Call1800POO YOU ARE READING MY MIND OH MY GAWD. I literally just heard it on come Dine with me xD