Monday, June 01, 2026

I Knew Doris Day BEFORE She Was a Virgin!

So and speaking as we sort of were last week of the Great American Songbook hoo hah...

In case you're wondering, that was the B-side of the sublime "Concrete and Clay"; I know this because I actually owned the 45 back in the day (1965).

Well, actually I owned the American version on London Records, but you get the idea.

The song itself -- co-written by the great film composer Victor Young -- was originally a hit for Doris Day in 1952, but don't worry...I won't inflict that on you at this late date.

I should add that I have always loved U4+2's version; in fact, I wore out the b-side a lot faster than the putative hit.

I should also add that I stole today's title from Oscar Levant, who knew whereof he spoke. 😎

3 comments:

Cleveland Jeff said...

That was nice, but the Doris Day version is good too. And the orchestra and choir behind her really adds the melodrama.

Rob said...

thanks for reminding me how old I am 😉
I bought this 45 when it was released, can't recall flipping over the B side.
That London label - an alternate swirl of two tones of blue - same for Stones 45s

Anonymous said...

This sounds like the Beach Boys doing
their a capella stuff to my ears.
rs