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"
Cuttin' Capers
Doris Day Lyrics
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It's something new for the music stand
It's on the way, but before we start
A cuttin' capers around your heart
You're gonna cheer when you hear this band
There's never been a better crew
And when you hear the drummer
A cuttin' capers just for you
You'll never pick about or pick a quarr'l
With Mister Krupa or with Frankie Carle
You'll never dig a list of bigger names
A cuttin' capers with Harry James
With Benny Goodman and his clarinet
And Tommy Dorsey's in it, too
Alvino Rey will star
A walkin' talkin' steel guitar
A cuttin' capers just for you
Listen to that tenor saxophone
Never heard it played with such a tone
And when you get that lic'rish stick
Out in the woodshed, son
Why it's Papa Benny Goodman
And he's showin' ya quick
How the proper lic'rish stickin's done
(Too root, dah roo, ta, doo doo)
Listen to that fiddle player slap, slap, slap
Boy, he plays it, he really lays it, in your lap, lap, lap
Say, I'll bet before they're through
You'll be cuttin' capers, too
(Doo doo, doo doo, roo doo)
(Do rah do)
Cuttin' capers 'cause I'm out with you
Nothin' else that I'm about to do
My heart begins to flutter like a dove
I even stutter
(Guess, it's love)
I'm cuttin' capers so you'll notice me
When we're together, can't you see
I'm only blowin' off
A talkin' big, a showin' off
A cuttin' capers 'cause it's true
Dee dah, dee dah, ooh, ooh, ooh
Baby, I'm in love
(Baby, I'm in love)
Baby, I'm in love with
(Baby, I'm in love with)
Baby, I'm in love with you
The song "Cuttin' Capers" by Doris Day brings back the nostalgia of swing music and the vibrant energy that came with it. The song can be seen as a statement of promise for the type of music the band will bring to the audience. The lyrics capture the excitement surrounding the upcoming performance by mentioning some of the greatest musicians of the time, such as Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Alvino Rey, and Harry James. The song's upbeat tempo and the sound of the horns and drums keep the energy flowing.
The opening lines suggest that the singer has heard someone call for an all-star band, which implies they have high expectations for the performance. The song promises the audience a great time, with the high energy emanating from the music, filled with horns and drumbeats. The lyrics talk about the exciting way the drummer will play, causing the entire room to hum. The singer encourages the audience to embrace the music and let loose, even if they are not experienced dancers.
The lines "Cuttin' capers 'cause I'm out with you, Nothin' else that I'm about to do" suggests that the singer is looking to impress someone they love, and the music is the tool they use to do it. The lyrics in this part of the song give the audience a sense of playful fun and romantic attraction, adding to the vibrant, positive energy that comes with swing music.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard you call for an all star band
You expressed wanting to hear a band with the best musicians
It's something new for the music stand
It's a novel idea for the music scene
It's on the way, but before we start
We're preparing for it, but there's something else we must do first
A cuttin' capers around your heart
Romantically winning you over by being lighthearted and fun
You're gonna cheer when you hear this band
You'll be thrilled when you listen to this band
There's never been a better crew
There hasn't been a more talented group of musicians
And when you hear the drummer
The drummer's playing will amaze you
Lawdy, how the joint'll hum
It will be an exciting, lively atmosphere
A cuttin' capers just for you
Putting on this show especially for your enjoyment
You'll never pick about or pick a quarr'l
You won't criticize or argue with the likes of Krupa or Carle
With Mister Krupa or with Frankie Carle
You won't find any fault with Mr. Krupa or Carle
You'll never dig a list of bigger names
You won't come across more well-known musicians
A cuttin' capers with Harry James
Experiencing a fun and playful time with Harry James
With Benny Goodman and his clarinet
Joining Benny Goodman and his instrument
And Tommy Dorsey's in it, too
Tommy Dorsey is also a part of it
Alvino Rey will star
Alvino Rey is going to be the lead performer
A walkin' talkin' steel guitar
Playing a lively steel guitar sound
A cuttin' capers just for you
Entertaining you with friendly and playful behavior
Listen to that tenor saxophone
Listen to the wonderful sound of the tenor saxophone
Never heard it played with such a tone
The way it's being played now is particularly beautiful
And when you get that lic'rish stick
When you have that licorice stick
Out in the woodshed, son
It will sound even better in a natural setting
Why it's Papa Benny Goodman
It's none other than the great Benny Goodman
And he's showin' ya quick
He's demonstrating right away
How the proper lic'rish stickin's done
How to properly play a licorice stick
(Too root, dah roo, ta, doo doo)
Musical interlude
Listen to that fiddle player slap, slap, slap
Hear the energetic slapping sound of the fiddle player's playing
Boy, he plays it, he really lays it, in your lap, lap, lap
The fiddler's playing will catch your attention
Say, I'll bet before they're through
I bet they'll have you involved soon enough
You'll be cuttin' capers, too
You'll also be playful and having a fun time
(Doo doo, doo doo, roo doo)
Musical interlude
(Do rah do)
Musical interlude
Cuttin' capers 'cause I'm out with you
I'm in good spirits because I'm with you
Nothin' else that I'm about to do
I don't have any other plans
My heart begins to flutter like a dove
My heart feels like it's fluttering
I even stutter
My speech becomes affected
(Guess, it's love)
It's likely that I'm in love
I'm cuttin' capers so you'll notice me
I'm acting playful so that you pay attention to me
When we're together, can't you see
We're together, can't you tell?
I'm only blowin' off
I'm just having fun
A talkin' big, a showin' off
Acting self-important and showing off
A cuttin' capers 'cause it's true
I'm being playful because I really enjoy it
(Dee dah, dee dah, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Musical interlude
Baby, I'm in love
I'm in love
(Baby, I'm in love)
Musical interlude
Baby, I'm in love with
I'm in love with
(Baby, I'm in love with)
Musical interlude
Baby, I'm in love with you
I'm in love with you
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HARRY WARREN, RALPH BLANE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
KRAFTWERK2K6
Doris is a timeless beauty with an incredible golden voice. What a lady!! <3
Angela Carleton
I love this movie by Doris Day - it was wonderful! I especially love the title song, "My Dreams Is Yours!"
Lizzie Medel
I love this film! My two aunties were "human jukeboxes" for a company called Wired Music back in the late 1940's in Downtown San Jose. "Number Please" is the phrase they used and they couldn't use their real names so they were Joy and Betty. They loved music and were always singing 🎶💖
Sam Alvey
This is my first time hearing her and I'm amazed!
drsergekuznetsov
Замечательная актриса и певица! RIP
Cheryl M
Nobody but Doris could have done this to perfection!!!
Ben
I WAS 6 YEARS OLD WHEN MY MOTHER TOOK ME TO SEE THIS MOVIE I BEEN LOVE WITH DORIS DAY EVER SINCE.
drsergekuznetsov
Божественна!
Laura C
I don’t think anyone had more perfect or beautiful teeth than Doris Day
Gabriel Jacques
I just watched this on t.v. EVE ARDEN is fabulous in thisDORIS DAY WAS YOUNG.!!!