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. 😎

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3 comments:

  1. Cleveland Jeff6/01/2026 9:13 AM

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

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  2. Rob6/01/2026 1:05 PM

    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

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  3. Anonymous6/01/2026 1:34 PM

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

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