The Deadwood Stage

The Deadwood Stage was written for the 1953 film Calamity Jane, in which Doris Day had the staring role. The song was written by Sammy Fain and Paul Francis Webster. The song is the opening song of the musical, and often familiar by the opening line I just flew in from the windy city.  The Read More

Secret Love

This is a beautiful love song Doris Day sung in the film Calamity Jane.                 The song was written by Sammy Fain and the lyrics by Paul Francis Webster for the 1953 film Calamity Jane.                 “Doris Day first heard “Secret Love” when its co-writer Sammy Fain visited the singer’s home and played it for Read More

Profile of a Performer: Doris Day

      Doris Day was born Doris Mary Ann Kappelhoff in Cincinnati on April 3, 1924. She was named after the silent film actress, Doris Kenyon.  She is of German ancestry and her parents both had a great love and appreciation for music.  Her father was a music teacher and church organist.  She began Read More