Singles Collection 1959-1966 [Original recording remastered]

Doris Day | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 22, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: Collectables
• ASIN: B00005YJ8S
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #114,672 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Anyway The Wind Blows

2. Please Don't Eat The Daisies

3. Here We Go Again

4. The Blue Train

5. A Perfect Understanding

6. What Does A Woman Do

7. Daffa Down Dilly

8. Should I Surrender

9. Who Knows What Might Have Been?

10. Lover Come Back

11. Falling

12. Move Over Darling

13. Twinkle Lullaby

14. Send Me No Flowers

15. Rainbow's End

16. Catch The Bouquet

17. Another Go Around

18. Do Not Disturb

19. Au Revoir Is Goodbye With A Smile

20. There They Are

See all 26 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A TUNEFUL "DAY" WITH DORIS!, February 19, 2002

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Paul Brogan (Concord, NH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Singles Collection 1959-1966 (Audio CD)

This newly released CD entitled "The 1960s Singles" features a collection of 26 songs recorded by Doris Day during the time period of 1959-1966, a period in which Miss Day was the number one box-office star (male or female)in the world.
While it may not be as compelling as the amazing string of albums she recorded during the early to mid 60's including the classic "Duet with Andre Previn" and "Latin for Lovers", among others, it's very enjoyable for what it is. It's also a clear indicator of Miss Day's skill and ability to adapt her singing style to something more reflective of the changing times of the 1960's. It's a very good addition to anyones' collection of Doris Day or 60's music.
There are a handful of title tunes from Day's blockbuster comedies including "Please Don't Eat the Daisies", "Lover Come Back", "The Glass Bottom Boat" and the sensuous, "Move Over, Darling" co-penned by her then 21 year old son, Terry Melcher. There's also a perky Bacharach-David title tune from her comedy hit, "Send Me No Flowers". The surprise is the title song from the late 60's comedy-spy thriller, "Caprice", surely the nadir of Miss Day's film career. Co-starring Richard Harris, the film didn't deliver enough spies or laughs but the title song by Larry Marks is very reminiscent of a number of Henry Mancini tunes including "Charade", "Whistling in the Dark" and "Crazy World" in the arrangements and style. While not nearly as good as Mancini, it does make one wish Miss Day had had the chance to work with someone of his calibre, a fact she stated in her number one best-selling autobiography. Nevertheless, it's pleasant and far better than the film.
"Should I Surrender", from "Lover Come Back" is not delivered in the dreamy manner in which Miss Day sings it in the film but in a decidedly more "60's style". Other numbers from films include the lighweight, "Twinkle Lullaby" and "Au Revoir is Goodbye With a Smile" from "Do Not Disturb", a comedy most noted for boasting one of the most sumptuous wardrobes Miss Day ever wore in a film, designed by Ray Aghayan and Bob Mackie.
While a couple of the songs seem like Lesley Gore cast-offs, Day's sincerity and straightforward delivery are what make them work ultimately.
"Falling" by Bruce Johnston of The Beach Boys fame, is beautifully rendered and the Johnny Mercer penned, "Sorry" is another highlight.
Miss Day's rendition of "There They Are" by Paul Francis Webster is nothing short of brilliant thanks to the heartfelt simplicity with which she delivers it, as though telling a story. Her tone, perfect pitch, clear and honey-warmed diction, make it an extremely moving moment in this collection.
There are two numbers, recorded in the 60's but not released at the time, contained on this CD. Both are by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. The first, "Let The Little Girl Limbo" was deemed to be too risque at the time with the lyrics suggesting something "naughty". Today it seems innocuous enough, a pleasing calypso-inspired song, bouncily sung by Miss Day. The other Mann-Weil tune, "Oo-Wee-Baby" would probably have placed on the charts. Miss Day, accompanied by the Tommy Oliver orchestra, effortlessly delivers the goods, without gimmicks and showing that after decades of performing professionally, she is possessed with an ageless artistry that enables her to sing in a variety of styles, while maintaining her musical integrity.
Taken for what it is, "The 1960's Singles" works on several levels and will only increase the listener's admiration for Doris Day, the singer.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Doris Day sold these songs without even trying--she was THAT good, April 10, 2008

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Matthew G. Sherwin (last seen screaming at Amazon customer service) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Singles Collection 1959-1966 (Audio CD)

The 1960s Singles is a fine Doris Day CD giving us so many of Doris' great tunes from the 1960s! The sound quality is excellent; and I like the artwork very much.

"Anyway The Wind Blows" is a great tune that Doris gives the royal treatment as she delivers this with style and grace! Her vocal prowess is clearly evident and the musical arrangement works great! The backup singers enhance the number but make no mistake about it--Doris is squarely front and center here just as she should be!" Here We Go Again" has a great melody to make this number so pretty; and Doris never misses a beat! The percussion works well and Doris never sounded better! "A Perfect Understanding" has a great echo effect for Doris' vocals and the elegant music that accompanies her really is beautiful. Doris never sings a superfluous note and this impresses me greatly.

"Should I Surrender" is a passionate love ballad that features Doris singing with great sensitivity and I am amazed at how well Doris Day delivers "Should I Surrender." It's probably my favorite song on this album; it's certainly a major highlight here. "Lover Come Back" also gets a fine interpretation from Doris; and the strings are used very well in this arrangement. I could listen to these Doris Day tunes all day long!

"Send Me No Flowers" is a lush ballad that Doris aces effortlessly; and this is another highlight of this CD. Doris sings with all her heart and soul; just one listen will prove it to you. "Another Go Around" has Doris singing with a fine chorus to support her--not that she needed it; but it does make the ballad very pretty. Doris sounds great and her voice is truly a finely tuned instrument. "Au Revoir Is Goodbye With A Smile" showcases Doris' vocals as she sings this so brilliantly! "Au Revoir Is Goodbye With A Smile" is a very pretty tune that you're bound to enjoy.

"Every Now And Then (You Come Around)" has Doris singing so well; but on this track the music is a bit too much in the spotlight--couldn't they have turned that music down a bit? Oh, well--this is a minor disappointment since the rest of this album is so very good. "Caprice" sounds great when Doris sings it; and the chorus bolsters her performance. The CD also ends very well with Doris performing "Oo-Wee Baby." This is a somewhat silly, pop song from the `60s but it's really not that bad when you listen to it.

Doris Day fans--get this for your collection! People who like classic pop vocals and especially adult contemporary songs from the 1960s will also appreciate this album

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars RECORDING SUPERSTAR.....DORIS DAY!, December 7, 2002

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"unclepester" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Singles Collection 1959-1966 (Audio CD)

Here you have an excellent collection of Doris Day's versitility!
Those who have the fourth and final Bear Family Box Set "Move Over Darling" know all of these recordings including their alternate takes (many of which are better than those released I might add!). But both done to perfection.
If you were a kid or in high school or college during these years, you know Doris was the top female star in the world! Loved by every age group. What she didn't do, was record specifically for her young fans (taking into consideration she was in her late 30's to mid 40's during this time). Her son, Terry Melcher said that Columbia was having a really difficult time knowing just what to DO with Doris and others during that time. But we have these awesome recordings.
Doris Day's trademark was to record the title theme to her films. What better way to get your song heard by squillions!?! bypassing the radio stations altogether! I loved that!
It's great to have "Do Not Disturb" on CD. But if you ever heard it on vinyl, you will know that it truly is better on vinyl. Great base sound and Doris sort of has a more punch to her delivery. "Do Not Disturb" has a hot sound for 1965 but the words too mild. It's thier best attempt at the band sound of the 60's. The fine tuning done for the original vinyl releases is lost on digital cd. But not on every one of them.
"Move Over Darling" is my favorite song of all songs of all time. I hear different things each and every time I hear it! There's a young new comer playing guitar in the orchestra on this, his name is Glen Cambell! It's one of the truly sexiest songs ever recorded. Listen to Doris deliver the lyrics, and breath between phrases. Just awesome! A unique song unlike anything before it or after it. I cannot figure out, with this song's immense popularity worldwide, why they didn't create an album around this song.
"Let the Little Girl Limbo" would have been a huge hit for Columbia and Doris! It's obsurd that it was never released. Here, tho, you are given the slow version. A week or so later, Doris went in and recorded it again, faster! With the leader of the session being Robert Mersey rather than Jack Nitzche. I love Jack's work! (Move Over Darling) but Mercey's take on Limbo beat Jacks. Too bad they didn't use that one on this CD. The faster version is very listenable and was to be the released version.
You cannot go wrong with this CD. YOu will find great enjoyment listening to Doris in these unique songs.
"Caprice" and "Sorry" were the last recording session that Doris did for Columbia and it effectively ended her commercial recording career. She walked away from it, happy and content. WE LOST THO!
Other recordings, "OOWee Baby" just awesome! "Catch the Bouquet" I remember from the radio! Great sound and fun! Only Doris could make this one! "Rainbows End"! The lyrics of which was used on a Panel for Rock Hudson made my this author and Doris Day and presented to the AIDS Project in Aug of 1986!

Some recordings were lost! The masters not found. Hopefully they will be. The songs are "Wait Til You See My Baby", and "Falling" a newer version. One or two "Send Me No Flowers" masters appear to be gone and looks like it had to be re-recorded durng the sessions for her "Sentimental Journey" album in 1964.
Now this is what I'm talking about when I say versitility! She's recording 30's and 40's songs for her "Sentimental Journey" album. Then they stop, gear up in a matter of a few minutes or so, and do "Send Me No Flowers"!...then continue with the "Sentimental Journey" session! Just like nothing ever happened! Nothing to it! This woman is perfection and professionalism to a tee! In the personnel in these sessions, you are listening to geniouses at work at all levels!
Buy this CD and enjoy it. It will never happen again and we will never have a voice like this again! That is unless they clone Doris!
As an afterthought to this CD, I notice that two songs recorded in 1964 with Tommy Oliver as the leader are not included here. They were to be released as singles. They are "Moonlight Lover" and "A Whisper Away". Now here's some neat info: Doris and Tommy talked about doing an album called "I've Got A Right To Sing the Classics". It never came to pass. But I believe that "Moonlight Lover" is the prototype for that project. It's lyrics to Moonlight Sonata. This is one sexy song! Stunning lush arrangement! A must hear. The other, " A Whisper Away" was never used as a filler or as an intended single. A nice song but would never have been a hit or even charted in my opinion inspite of the great title.
Jason Derer, December 7,2002