New British CD compilation from SonyBMG is a Top 20
best-seller...
 by Stephen M
(Last updated: 16 May 2007)
On 29
January 2007, SonyBMG (UK) released their new CD celebrating Doris's "evergreen" legacy of song...
Backed by a
major 'TV-advertising' campaign the CD on its
first week of release charted at #20 on the UK album
charts. It is hoped that this success will spark yet another
renaissance like that of the 1990s when Doris last rode
high in the Top
20.
The Magic of Doris Day is a cutely packaged collection
(although unusually does not feature any photographs
of the songstress). It features a
nicely balanced combination of international hit
singles and essential album recordings from the
vaults at
Columbia Records. The real bonus for fans are the
inclusion of two songs that make their debut on CD.
These gems were recorded after Doris
had departed from her long-time label and embarked on a
very successful 'sitcom' career on American
television. Included is a medley that in part
featured on her first TV special and her
heartfelt rendition of Streisand's The Way We
Were which she taped live during her second and
last TV special.
If the CD wasn't exciting enough SonyBMG (UK) release one week later The Doris Day Special.
This is a Region 2 DVD edition of Doris's 1971-aired TV special
featuring Perry Como and Rock Hudson (released Stateside in 2006). The
DVD will be available in a limited edition digipak case and
also a standard plastic amaray case.
STOP PRESS: Sony BMG (Australia) released this CD &
DVD on
the 14 April 2007. The CD peaked in mid-May on the
Australian charts at #22 during a Mother's Day promotional
campaign (thanks to Paul Tassone for this information).
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COMPETITION DRAW
Thanks to the very kind people at SonyBMG (UK) this site
had 25 copies to give away of their new CD. The prize
draw is now closed with the winning entrants announced
below.
Congratulations to you all as you emailed the correct
answer to the all important question...
QUESTION: What single from Calamity Jane
was a #1 hit? ( ANSWER:
Secret Love )
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(California – USA)
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NOTE: Prizes
will be despatched to each winner by SonyBMG (UK). For
delivery please allow 28 days from the 20 February 2007.
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The Doris Day Special
This site's
review rating:
Digipak case:
HMV.com /
amazon.co.uk
Amaray case:
HMV.com /
amazon.co.uk /
Sanity.com.au
Originally
broadcast as The Doris
Mary Anne Kappelhoff Special
to US audiences
in March 1971 the special features some of Doris's only
filmed performances of hit singles and various rare songs.
It also includes a timeless collaboration with the legendary
crooner Perry Como and guest appearance by Rock Hudson.
Click
here to read this site's guide & review.
TRACKLISTING:
01.
Secret Love, Who Will Buy?, The 59th Street
Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy) & Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da
(Life Goes On)
02.
Hurry It's Lovely Up Here
03.
You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby
04.
Didn't We (Perry Como Solo)
05.
Fashion Sequence
06.
The Gypsy in My Soul
07.
Them Was the Good Old Days
08. When
You Were Sweet Sixteen, Everybody Loves A Lover,
Quiet Nights, Summertime, If I Had My Life to
Live Over & Let Me Call You Sweetheart (Doris Day & Perry Como Medley)
09.
You Oughta Be in Pictures
10.
Rock Hudson Special Appearance
11.
Both sides now
12.
It's Magic
13.
Sentimental Journey
BONUS
FEATURES:
+ Doris on
bicycle
+ Producer
interview
+ Extended
scenes and outtakes
+ The
Doris Day Animal League
+ The
Doris Day Show Promo
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