The song of the day for Friday, April 3, 2026, is “Sentimental Journey.”

About Today

We are honoring the late Doris Day, who was born on April 3, 1922, in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1937 she joined Les Brown and His Band of Renown, where she recorded “Sentimental Journey,” which was rated #1 on the charts.

About This Song

“Sentimental Journey” was written in 1944 by Les Brown and Ben Homer, with lyrics by Bud Green. It was a hit record for Les Brown and His Band of Renown; it featured Doris Day as vocalist and this song was her first #1 hit song. The song was popular in the US as soldiers returned home at the end of World War II. The song is a well-known standard and has been recorded by Rosemary Clooney, Ella Fitzgerald, and The Ames Brothers.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Sentimental Journey” in July 1995 for Here’s to the Ladies, Bennett’s tribute to great women singers of the 20th century. The song is in tribute to Doris Day, who first recorded the song. Jorge Calandrelli wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.

Here’s to the Ladies won the 1996 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance.

“Sentimental Journey,” as well as Here’s to the Ladies, is available on Apple Music.

Here’s Doris Day’s 1944 recording of “Sentimental Journey” with Les Brown and His Band of Reknown:

The song of the day for Saturday, October 4, 2025, is “Sentimental Journey.”

About This Song

“Sentimental Journey” was written by Les Brown, Ben Homer, and Bud Green in 1944. Les Brown and His Band of Renown had been performing the song, but were unable to record it due to the 1942-1944 musician’s strike. Once the strike had ended, Les Brown recorded the song, featuring Doris Day as vocalist. The recording was a hit, resulting in Doris Day’s first #1 hit.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Sentimental Journey” in July 1995 for his album Here’s To The Ladies, which honored the great women singers of the 20th century. The song is in tribute to Doris Day, who first recorded the song. Jorge Calandrelli wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.

Here’s To The Ladies won the 1996 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Performance.

“Sentimental Journey,” as well as Here’s To The Ladies, is available on Apple Music.

Here’s the 1944 recording of “Sentimental Journey” by Les Brown and His Band of Renown, featuring Doris Day.