Doris Day - Somewhere Over The Rainbow

[BigFatBlonde]

Posted: 6/20/08 at 2:21pm

I never knew she recorded this song!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=AxpXG2wQ-MQ


Has there ever been a singer with more sunshine in her voice?

[RetroBoy]

Posted: 6/20/08 at 2:44pm

yes BFB, she recorded it for her Lp (remember those?), "Hooray for Hollywood, Volume 1".

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 6/20/08 at 2:54pm

I always wondered how fantastic the South Pacific film would have been starring Doris Day. I love Mitzi, but the role just seemed so perfect for Doris.

[RetroBoy]

Posted: 6/20/08 at 2:56pm

i heart doris day.

no doubt she would have been amazing as 'ensign nellie forbush'.

[Calvin]

Posted: 6/20/08 at 2:58pm

I know it's as far away from Christmas as can be right now, but her version of "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" ranks right up there with Garland's for me -- just because of that sunshine that pair so wonderfully with the depressing original lyrics.

[Mamie]

Posted: 6/20/08 at 2:59pm

I loved Mitzi too - but you're right. The role would have been perfect for Doris.

[SNAFU]

Posted: 6/21/08 at 2:01am

Her voice is so incredible. I actually got shivers and a bit teary eyed listening to that!

[BigFatBlonde]

Posted: 6/21/08 at 2:31am

Like Calvin pointed out with HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS, OVER THE RAINBOW is a rather sad song. I love that Day isn't a damaged soul singing. Her tenderness and sincerity give it hopefulness.

I just love her.

[kooky]

Posted: 6/21/08 at 8:51am

How pure was that ? Every note a GEM, she is by far one of the finest singers
ever, and she did not change one note of that song.

What a national treasure she is!