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"
There’s a Bluebird on Your Windowsill
Doris Day Lyrics
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There's a bluebird
(There's a rainbow)
There's a bluebird on your windowsill
There's a rainbow in your sky
Near enough to make you cry
(There's a bluebird)
There he is.
(There's a rainbow)
And with every tear you've washed away
All the things you've kept inside
You count your joys this lovely day
And you wonder why you cried
There's a bluebird on your windowsill
There's a rainbow in your sky
There are happy thoughts, your heart to fill
Near enough to make you cry
(There's a bluebird)
Look at him out there, ain't he pretty
(There's a rainbow)
And if perchance your heart grow sad
You still can smile again
And with every tear you've ever had
Comes the sunshine after rain
[Orchestral Break]
There's a bluebird
(Yes, yes)
There's a rainbow
(Hear, hear.)
[Orchestral Break]
The rainy days may come and go
But the clouds soon roll away
Everything will come that you wish it so
As an answer when you pray.
There's a bluebird on your windowsill
There's a rainbow in your sky
There're happy thoughts, your heart to fill
Near enough to make you cry
(There's a bluebird)
Cutest feathers.
(There's a rainbow)
Lovely weather.
(There's a bluebird)
Look at that bluebird and the rainbow in the sky.
The song, "There's a Bluebird on Your Windowsill," by Doris Day is a lighthearted and optimistic tune that encourages the listener to appreciate the beauty and joy around them. The lyrics describe the image of a bluebird sitting on a windowsill, while a rainbow appears in the sky. The bird and the rainbow serve as symbols of hope and happiness, bringing a sense of comfort and upliftment to the person looking upon them. The song emphasizes the power of positive thinking, as it invites the listener to count their blessings and focus on the good in their life, even when faced with sadness or difficulty. The lyrics suggest that by doing so, one can find renewed strength and happiness.
One interpretation of the song is that it encourages people to find hope in the face of adversity. It acknowledges that life can be challenging, with ups and downs, but offers the reminder that there is always something beautiful to be found if we look for it. By focusing on the bluebird and the rainbow, the song suggests that there are always moments of joy and lightness to be found in life, which can provide a sense of comfort during hard times. In this way, the song is an uplifting and hopeful message that encourages the listener to stay positive and look for beauty in the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a bluebird on your windowsill
There he is.
There's a rainbow in your sky
Look at that bluebird and the rainbow in the sky.
There are happy thoughts, your heart to fill
Your heart is filled with happy thoughts.
Near enough to make you cry
It's so beautiful, it brings tears to your eyes.
And with every tear you've washed away
You've let go of things that were hurting you.
All the things you've kept inside
Things that you've been holding in.
You count your joys this lovely day
Today, you're focusing on the good things in your life.
And you wonder why you cried
You're amazed that you used to feel so sad.
Look at him out there, ain't he pretty
That bluebird is so cute.
And if perchance your heart grow sad
If you start to feel sad again.
You still can smile again
You know that you'll be happy again.
Comes the sunshine after rain
Good things come after bad things.
The rainy days may come and go
Sometimes, things are tough.
But the clouds soon roll away
But they won't last forever.
Everything will come that you wish it so
You'll get everything you want.
As an answer when you pray
God is listening to you.
Cutest feathers.
That bluebird has really cute feathers.
Lovely weather.
The weather is beautiful.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ELIZABETH CLARKE, ROBERT MELLIN, NEW VERSION, ORIGINAL VERSION:
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@KaetheV
When one describes Doris Day in one word it can only be : Happy. Her face is happy, her voice is happy, most of her songs are happy. And we listen to her and get: happy too. Thank you!
@nikiichan
She's one of the few singers I just cannot stop listening to and the only one I keep wishing I sounded like. Love Doris Day ! Thanks for uploading so much of her music :)
@natentreyable
Your so good to us! Thank you! I just dont know what I would do without Doris's lovely voice in my life. Nate
@weeyin1155
Never heard this one before.What a lovely way to get your day off to a positive start!! Thanks toni.Twinkling stars and hugs..Jan and Susan.x
@Dayniac4324
I'm with you there... I can listen to Doris all day long ! I'm so happy you're enjoying her music ... and this happy song !!
@SuperChris1225
Great song! I have this recording on a "78" R.p.M. I'm sure I heard it on the radio back in October or November, 1949. It's a happy tune that I always loved. Thank you for posting.
@elczanka
The actress and beautiful voice and great charm. Suuuper. Thank you. Alicja
@Dayniac4324
There's a great quote from Doris - " I want to smile and I want to make people laugh. And that's all I want. I like it. I like being happy. I want to make others happy." -- I think she did just that !!
@teejaymz742
Doris brightens any morning.
@fralinsandfriends
I've always loved her voice.