We lived our little drama
We kissed in a field of white
And stars fell on Alabama last night
I can’t forget the glamour
Your eyes held a tender light
And stars fell on Alabama last night
I never planned in my imagination
A situation so heavenly
A fairy land where no one else could enter
And in the center just you and me My heart beat like a hammer
My arms wound around you tight
And stars fell on Alabama last night
She said in her autobiography that while she was convalesing after the train/car wreck that ended her dancing career at that time.... that she started listening to the radio and singing along with Ella. Ella was definitely a big influence on Doris. And she also credits her voice coach, Grace Raine. She said Grace told her to sing as if she were singing to just one person. I love her songs where she has that intimate, singing just to you feeling. She does it so well !
Doris will always symbolize the all American Girl, in her smile, voice and music. One look at that face and those hard faces of today and it tells a story of the times.
I'm with you ....love these romantic songs - and Doris is the best at singing them. I don't want anything else ... just these beautiful songs !! Thank you ....enjoyed your comment !
You're right - she is absolutely terrific.
She has so much music - recorded over
600 songs - so there are a lot for you to discover !! I'm so happy you enjoyed this great DD song -- Thanks !!
She has always been respected for her vocals. She was a superstar throughout the whole decade of the 1950s. Her favorite singer (if I remember correctly) was Ella Fitzgerald. Listen to Ella, then listen to Doris, and you'll hear the influence.
I was raised during the rock era, listening to the Stones, zeppelin, hendrix and all those guys... But one night my Dad was listening to this song of doris, and it was like booom !!! I just fell in love with her songs. Thanks for posting !
If there is a gap in the heavens up top of "The Heart of Dixie" then this song and this recording are good compensation>>>Thanks Doris: I'd give a galaxy to have you back singing like this again>>>
I remember this from my high school days. A few years later I was in Alabama a riding in a convertible at night. I swore you could pluck a star right out of the sky there, and, I thought, well Doris Day, you nailed it! Loved it since.
Was at an open mic last night and a guy sang this song...I'm so glad Doris has a version of it! I simply love her voice. So smooth, so pure. The tonal quality... Beautiful, beautiful. Discovered her maybe 10 years ago.. As far as voices go, I truly believe she's one of the best. Right at the top with Ella. Thanks for the upload!
She certainly is amazing ! I think there was a period where she was sort of put down by the in group in Hollywood during the 60s. I think many of those people have changed their tune. One of the most publicly to say so was film critic Roger Ebert - who basically said he was wrong ! She's been receiving a lot of recognition in the last few years. Lifetime Grammy & LA Film Critics Award are a couple. She is an amazing lady !!