Top tracks — play these first
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The Song Is You Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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But Not For Me — This track highlights Day's ability to imbue melancholy into her performances, showcasing her skill in conveying emotional depth through a simple yet poignant arrangement.
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Autumn Leaves — Day's rendition of this classic standard brings a fresh warmth to the melancholic lyrics, demonstrating her vocal range and emotional expressiveness.
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Day By Day — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of longing and hope, with Day's voice delivering heartfelt sincerity over gentle instrumentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong vocal performances and orchestration, with a cohesive selection of romantic standards.
What we noticed
- The album features lush orchestral arrangements that complement Doris Day's warm vocal performances throughout.
- The first half of the album maintains a steady mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and emotional nuances.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- warm, inviting atmospheres
- reflective, romantic moods
- ideal for leisurely evenings
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Doris Day's status in traditional pop after earlier successes.
- Themes
- nostalgic romance· post-war yearning
- Career context
- By the time Doris Day released 'Day by Day' in December 1956, she was already an established star in both film and music. This album followed her successful soundtrack contributions and marked her continued evolution as a recording artist, showcasing her ability to convey deep emotion through pop standards and traditional ballads.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Patti Page· Frank Sinatra· Nat King Cole
Tracklist
- 1 The Song Is You Start here 3:22
- 2 Hello, My Lover, Goodbye 3:38
- 3 But Not For Me 2:40
- 4 I Remember You 4:03
- 5 I Hadn't Anyone Till You 3:05
- 6 But Beautiful 3:29
- 7 Autumn Leaves 3:05
- 8 Don't Take Your Love From Me 3:27
- 9 There Will Never Be Another You 2:48
- 10 Gone With The Wind 2:50
- 11 The Gypsy In My Soul 3:03
- 12 Day By Day 3:32
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Songs for Young Lovers
Frank Sinatra
Shares the lush orchestration and romantic themes, capturing a similar post-war yearning.
Love Is the Thing
Nat King Cole
Features warm vocal performances with sentimental ballads, evoking a nostalgic romantic atmosphere.
Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Irving Berlin Songbook
Ella Fitzgerald
Combines rich orchestral arrangements with heartfelt interpretations of love songs.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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