Doris Day - My Heart
It's incredible to think that, at the age of 87, Doris Day is set to release her first album of new material in almost two decades.
Featuring nine brand new songs, My Heart is another stunning chapter in one of music and Hollywood's most iconic legacies.
Amongst beautiful ballads 'The Way I Dreamed It' and the title track are classic rock covers, with Doris Day trying her hand at Joe Cocker's 'You Are So Beautiful', The Beach Boys' 'Disney Girls' and Lovin' Spoonful's 'Daydream'.
It's a testament to the arrangements on this album, and Day's vocals, that these songs fit perfectly alongside her more traditional material.
Perhaps most stunning is the fact that, whilst notably matured, Doris Day's vocals are still timeless and ageless, sounding strong throughout.
As an album, My Heart is emotional and haunting, proving that Day's talent and music is as timeless as the songs she's performing.
The fact that it was produced by her late son Terry Melcher makes for a poignant mood to the record.
Perhaps the most emotional and bare moment on the reckon is Melcher's recording of 'Happy Endings', a song he co-wrote for Doris Day.
A spoken-word introduction from Day leads into a haunting and beautiful tribute to her late son.
The album, whilst not deviating too much from its roots, still feels incredible strong.
Doris' voice carries the album, but the production is superb, a nice balance between maturity and innocence.
It's not unfeasable that My Heart to do well in the Album Charts, and any success or praise certainly wouldn't be unfounded.
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