Doris Day Fly Me To The Moon

Okay, everyone, gather 'round. I have a confession. It's about a song. A very famous song.

It's Fly Me To The Moon. And yes, I'm talking about *the* one. The classic.

Doris Day? Really?

Now, before you throw your vintage records at me, hear me out. We all know Frank Sinatra's version, right? That swoon-worthy crooner taking us on a lunar journey. It's iconic. But did you know Doris Day also sang it?

That's right! Our sunshine-y Calamity Jane got her chance to sing this love song. Some say it's a hidden gem. I'm not so sure.

This might be unpopular. Brace yourselves.

My Unpopular Opinion

I… I don't love Doris Day's version. There, I said it.

Don't get me wrong! I adore Doris. She was a total star. A triple threat!

But something about her take on *Fly Me To The Moon* just doesn't quite click for me. It's like ordering pizza and getting… a really nice salad instead.

It's not bad. It's just… not pizza. I mean, not Sinatra. You get me?

Maybe it's the arrangement. Maybe it's the tempo. It just lacks that certain *something*. That feeling of blasting off into space with your sweetheart.

It feels more like a leisurely stroll through a park. Pleasant, but not exactly lunar.

Frank vs. Doris: The Showdown

Sinatra's version feels grand, romantic, epic. He practically owns the moon! It's got that big band oomph. That "I'm going to sweep you off your feet and take you to another galaxy" vibe.

Day's version feels… softer. Gentler. Almost…demure? It's like she's politely asking if you *wouldn't mind* flying her to the moon sometime. Perhaps after tea.

One is a rocket launch. The other is a gentle balloon ride.

Why This Matters (Or Doesn't)

Now, I know music is subjective. What I hear as "lacking oomph," someone else might hear as "charming simplicity." And that's totally valid.

My grandma loved Lawrence Welk. I… did not. She enjoyed the bubbles. I preferred rock and roll.

But isn't it fun to debate these things? To dissect our favorite songs and artists? To have strong opinions about music, even if they're a little… controversial?

It's about the feeling a song evokes. The memories it stirs. And for me, Frank Sinatra's version of *Fly Me To The Moon* takes me higher than Doris Day's.

Sorry, Doris! I still love you in *Pillow Talk* and *Move Over, Darling*. You’re a legend!

But for lunar travel, I'm sticking with Ol' Blue Eyes.

So, what do you think? Am I completely off my rocker? Or do you secretly agree with me? Let me know!

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