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"
You Go To My Head
Doris Day Lyrics
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And I find you spinning 'round in my brain
Like the bubbles in a glass of champagne
You go to my head like a sip of sparkling Burgundy brew
And I find the very mention of you
Like the kicker in a julep or two
The thrill of the thought that you might give a thought to my plea
Still I say to myself get a hold of yourself
Can't you see that it never can be
You go to my head with a smile that makes my temperature rise
Like a summer with a thousand Julys
You intoxicate my soul with your eyes
Though I'm certain that this heart of mine
Hasn't a ghost of a chance in this crazy romance
You go to my head
You go to my head
Doris Day's "You Go To My Head" is a song about infatuation and the overwhelming influence that someone can have over you. The singer describes how this person is constantly on their mind, like a lingering thought that won't go away. They compare this feeling to the bubbles in a glass of champagne, which tickle and effervesce. The mention of the person is like the "kicker in a julep," a refreshing and minty cocktail that is given a bit of an extra punch with an additional ingredient.
Despite recognizing that this crush is unlikely to be reciprocated, the singer is still under their spell. The thought that this person might give them the time of day is enough to thrill them. They are captivated by the other's smile, which "makes [their] temperature rise," and their eyes, which intoxicate their soul. Despite recognizing that things are unlikely to work out for them, they are unable to shake this person from their head.
Overall, "You Go To My Head" is a poignant and romantic song about the power of infatuation. It emphasizes the way that one person can completely captivate another, even if they recognize that the odds are against them.
Line by Line Meaning
You go to my head and you linger like a haunting refrain
Your presence in my mind is persistent and recurring like a melancholic tune.
And I find you spinning 'round in my brain
You occupy my thoughts and I can't seem to shake you off.
Like the bubbles in a glass of champagne
Your effect on me is effervescent and stimulating like the tiny bubbles in a champagne flute.
You go to my head like a sip of sparkling Burgundy brew
Thinking about you is like taking a sip of a luxurious, bubbly, and sparkling wine.
And I find the very mention of you
Even just hearing your name or any reference to you is enough to stir me up.
Like the kicker in a julep or two
Your presence is like the minty kick that elevates a refreshing julep drink.
The thrill of the thought that you might give a thought to my plea
The mere idea that you might consider my feelings fascinates me and excites me.
Cast a spell over me
Your charm and allure are enchanting and captivating to me.
Still I say to myself get a hold of yourself
Despite being completely enamored by you, I try to remind myself to stay level-headed.
Can't you see that it never can be
I am aware that this attraction between us is impossible and cannot be realized.
You go to my head with a smile that makes my temperature rise
Your smile has a potent effect on me, causing my emotions and physical sensations to intensify.
Like a summer with a thousand Julys
You make me feel as if I am experiencing a warm and passionate summer that lasts forever.
You intoxicate my soul with your eyes
The way you look at me seems to penetrate deep within my soul and arouse intense emotions within me.
Though I'm certain that this heart of mine
Despite my deep and unwavering feelings for you, I know that my heart cannot have you.
Hasn't a ghost of a chance in this crazy romance
I am fully aware that this infatuation I have with you is futile and impractical.
You go to my head
Ultimately, you have left an indelible mark on my mind and heart that I cannot shake off or forget.
You go to my head
You have become an obsession and an irresistible presence in my life.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: J Fred Coots, Haven Gillespie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ana Márquez
You go to my head
You linger like a haunting refrain
And I find you spinning round
In my brain
Like the bubbles in a glass of champagne
You go to my head
Like a sip of sparkling burgundy brew
And I find the very mention of you
Like the kicker in a julep or two
The thrill of the thought
That you might give a thought
To my plea, casts a spell over me
Still I say to myself
Get ahold of yourself
Can't you see that it never can be
You go to my head with a smile
That makes my temperature rise
Like a summer with a thousand Julys
You intoxicate my soul with your eyes
Though I'm certain that this heart of mine
Hasn't a ghost of a chance
In this crazy romance
You go to my head, you go to my head
Though I'm certain that this heart of mine
Hasn't a ghost of a chance
In this crazy romance
You go to my head, you go to my head
Dayniac4324
You are SO right ! I really think thats the reason she doesn't get the recognition she so richly deserves. She made it all look so easy ! She's really an extremely talented lady. Thanks - so happy you enjoyed !!
Dayniac4324
Yes - Peggy Lee has a wonderful voice. I put Doris up there with her ... I love her version of this song. I don't think there's any better ballad singer than Doris. I think her movie career somehow took precedence over her singing career. Too bad ... but we have some wonderful music from her. Thank you .. really happy you enjoyed !
Deirdre Mac Dougall
What a gorgeous rendition of this wonderful song and I think maybe many people don't realize how wonderful she sang especially Jazz . Beautiful Doris Day grew up watching and loving her on TV 💞
Barbara Gaona
Love this song. She had a clear but smoky sound. My friends called me
Doris Day in high school because they said I looked like her.
Dayniac4324
Issy - you just crack me up ! Cute comment ! Glad you liked it - its such a romantic song...I love her voice when she sings like this !! Hope you're having a great day !! Take care, Toni
Daylin Skye
Ahhh...so true. Doris Day truly goes to my head. What a voice. Liquid velvet that leaves you all warm and happy. Her voice is the ultimate time machine. I'm transported... Thank you so much for another great song.
Dayniac4324
Thank you Marcie B --- it really is a wonderful song by Doris -- happy you enjoyed !!
Jamie Cutler
The way Doris and Frank savor the words make you feel the champagne bubbling and the persons pulse racing. The interpreation! It makes me so happy to hear that she is still with us.
jay capp
Doris Day is one of the Best Singers ever.
Quick Works
Totally agree! And this rendtion rivalsFrank Sinatra’s