Cuttin' Capers - Doris Day

 

Let's Fly Away

Cuttin' Capers

Doris Day

Frank De Vol and His Orchestra

Photograph: Hal Adams

Columbia Records CL 1232

1959

From the back cover: This particular collection finds Doris in a distinctly light-hearted frame of mind and voice, offering a sheaf of songs that deal with various euphoric states in various euphoric manners. There are up-tempo numbers, easy-going numbers and even a few taken in temps that may seem a little slow for capering but turn into cheerful propositions when Doris is through with them. And the accompaniment under the direction of Frank DeVol are just as merry and carefree as her interpretations.

One of the reasons for Doris Day's enduring success is the fact that, without for a moment losing the attractive timbre of her voice, she has become an assured and gifted singing actress. One of the very few recording artists to become successful in other field of entertainment (most of the others are in television), she has maintained an infectious personality while at the same time broadening and keeping her interpretations. From her very first hit – Sentimental Journey, with Les Brown and his Band of Renown – to her latest, there has been a steady development that has brought her to the very top of her profession. (And if this would seem to indicate that her early records were immature, just listen to some of them again for contradiction).

From Billboard March 16, 1959: Popular songster assisted by the swinging Frank De Vol ork is in excellent form in this set of favorites. Tempos are varied, with bright and bouncy versions of "Stepping Out With My Baby," and "I'm Sitting On Top Of The World" and such smooth ballads as "Why Don't We Do This More Often" and "Get Out And Get Under The Moon," Good disk socket programming plus wide appeal to the thrush's many fans.

Cuttin' Capers

Steppin' Out With My Baby

Makin' Whoppee

The Lady's In Love With You

Why Don't We Do This More Often 

Let's Take A Walk Around The Block

I'm Sitting On Top Of The World

Get Out And Get Under The Moon

Fit As A Fiddle

Me Too

I Feel Like A Feather In The Breeze

Let's Fly Away