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"
Fools Rush In
Doris Day Lyrics
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I used to say
A game I thought I'd never play
"Romance is a game for fools"
I said and grinned
Then you passed by
And here am I
Throwing caution to the wind
Fools rush in where angels fear to tread
And so I come to you, my love, my heart above my head.
Though I see the danger there
If there's a chance for me, then I don't care
Mm-mm-mm-mm
Fools rush in where wise men never go
But wise men never fall in love, so how are they to know?
When we met, I felt my life begin
So open up your heart and let this fool rush in
Fools rush in where wise men never, never, never go
Eh, but wise men never fall in love, so how are they to know?
Ahh, when we met, girl, I felt my life begin
So open up your heart and let this fool rush in
Just open up your heart and let this fool rush on in
Just open up your heart because I-I-I-I-I-I-I am coming in
Open up your heart and let this fool rush in!!
The lyrics to "Fools Rush In" by Doris Day and Andre Previn explores the idea that romance and love are for fools, hence the line "Romance is a game for fools". The singer initially attempts to distance themselves from the idea of love and romance, believing that it is not worth the risk to put their heart on the line. However, their perspective changes when they encounter someone who catches their attention and ignites a spark within them. They are drawn to this person and are willing to take the risk and throw caution to the wind.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the pitfalls of rushing into love, likening it to foolishness in the line "Fools rush in where angels fear to tread". Despite this recognition of the danger involved, the singer is still willing to take the leap of faith in the hopes of finding love. They are aware that wise men do not fall in love, but they argue that wisdom may not always be the best guide in matters of the heart.
Overall, the song is a testament to the transformative power of love, showing how it can make even the most cynical individuals take a chance on one of life's greatest mysteries.
Line by Line Meaning
Romance is a game for fools
I used to believe that love and romance were foolish endeavors
A game I thought I'd never play
I never imagined myself being involved in the risky game of love
Romance is a game for fools
I repeated my belief that love is a game for the foolish
I said and grinned
I smiled at my own naive opinion
Then you passed by
But when I saw you
And here am I
I find myself
Throwing caution to the wind
Taking a risk and putting aside my reservations
Fools rush in where angels fear to tread
Those who are foolish often take risks that more cautious individuals avoid
And so I come to you, my love, my heart above my head.
I am taking a chance and following my heart, even though my head warns me of the risks
Though I see the danger there
I am aware of the potential danger in this situation
If there's a chance for me, then I don't care
But if there is a possibility that this will succeed, I am willing to take the risk
Fools rush in where wise men never go
Wise men avoid such risks, but fools are eager to take them on
But wise men never fall in love, so how are they to know?
But by avoiding the risks of love, wise men also miss out on one of life's greatest experiences
When we met, I felt my life begin
When we first met, I felt like my life finally had purpose
So open up your heart and let this fool rush in
I am asking you to trust me and let me into your heart, even though it may not be the wisest decision
Just open up your heart and let this fool rush on in
I know I am taking a risk, but I am willing to take it if it means being with you
Just open up your heart because I-I-I-I-I-I-I am coming in
I am here and ready to give my heart to you completely
Open up your heart and let this fool rush in!!
I am urging you to take a chance on me and let me into your life and heart
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnny Mercer, Rube Bloom
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jan Lundquist
I listen to DorIs Day sings. There really isn’t another voice that can be described as
Perfect. I’m so very happy that she left a legacy. We can barely for us. It took me awhile to get to the point where I can listen to that golden voice or watch one of her marvelous movies that could simply brighten many days. My guess is that she’s been leading the angel. No one else could hold a candle to DorIs Day. She always the one who
Adopted all the stray dogs and
Louis was an Irish Setter.
My son has said his dad in
Waiting in a long line of people, so
Dad could tell DorIs how much his
Wife loved her. Somehow, I think he got
To to tell her.
Marcos Elias
LYRICS & LETRA (Lyrics traduced to Brazilian Portuguese)
LYRICS
Romance is a game for fools, I used to say
A game, I thought I'd never play
Romance is a game for fools, I said and grinned
Then you passed by and here am I
Throwing caution to the wind
Fools rush in where angels fear to tread
And so I come to you, my love
My heart above my head
Though I see the danger there
If there's a chance for me then I don't care
Fools rush in where wise men never go
But wise men never fall in love
So how are they to know?
When we met, I felt my life begin
So open up your heart and let this fool rush in
Instrumental
When we met, I felt my life begin
So open up your heart and let this fool rush in
LETRA
Romance é um jogo para tolos, eu costumava dizer
Um jogo, pensei que nunca jogaria
Romance é um jogo para tolos, eu disse e sorri
Então você passou e aqui estou
Jogando cautela ao vento
Tolos correm para lugares onde anjos temem pisar
E então eu venho para você meu amor
Meu coração acima da minha cabeça
Embora eu veja o perigo lá
Se houver uma chance para mim
Então eu não me importo,
Os tolos entram correndo, onde os sábios nunca vão
Mas os homens sábios nunca se apaixonam
Então, como eles vão saber
Quando nos conhecemos, senti minha vida começar
Então abra seu coração e deixe este tolo entrar correndo
Instrumental
Quando nos conhecemos, senti minha vida começar
Então abra seu coração e deixe este tolo entrar correndo
Tyler Smith
Fools rush in, where angels fear to tread
And so I come to you my love
My heart above my head
Though I see the danger there
If there's a chance for me
Then I don't care, oh-oh-oh-oh
Fools rush in, where wise men never go
But wise men never fall in love
So how are they to know
When we met, I felt my life begin
So open up your heart and let
This fool rush in
And I don't care, oh-oh-oh-oh
Fools rush in, where wise men never go
But wise men never fall in love
So how are they to know
When we met, I felt my life begin
So open up your heart and let
This fool rush in
So open up your heart and let
This fool rush in
So open up your heart and let
This fool rush in
So open up your heart and let
This fool rush in
Sergio Barbosa Vieira
Dois dos maiores "monstros" da música se encontram nesta versão maravilhosa! 😍💯💢💝💘💖❤🩹👍
Tony Music
I've listened to all the versions of this ballad and Doris gets my vote. She ALWAYS sounds sincere.♥
Daniel Victor
Do you hear Vera Lynn’s version?
Mike Valjean
IMHO, only Doris and Elvis sang this song flawless, with deep understanding of lyrics. Yes, I agree, she always sounds sincere.
Dayniac4324
You are so right. I've had people comment on some of my video's that they didn't know she sang ... ! I think her son Terry was right ... he said he felt her movies unfortunately got in the way of her singing career. As much as I love her movies .. its her singing that really amazes me. I don't know how she had time to do both .. but aren't we lucky she did ! Thank you .. so happy you enjoyed !
voicegirl555
Gone 2 years now, but never never forgotten. Thank you for all these wonderful songs and for all those films you left behind.
Dayniac4324
Have to agree with you. She really was one of the best. What I love about the Duet album is - we're used to hearing her with a full orchestra and here she is with a trio . She really could do it all. And you're so right - she had quite a life. As she says in her book - it was far from all sunshine and happiness. But - she always seemed to make the best of it and move on striving for a happy life.
Dayniac4324
I think she could sing jazz... but really she is the best ballad singer ever ..in my opinion. She preferred slow tempos and from what i've read it was a constant battle with columbia. They wanted up tempos .. she wanted slow. And she's so good at them !! I wish she got the acolades she so richly deserves ! She did finally get a lifetime achievement grammy a couple of years ago !
kevin clarke
she's such a class act, timeless
Sheep Dog
well said