Doris Day Biography | 1950s MUSIC

Doris Day was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in April 1922, and her life became one of the most remarkable journeys in the history of American entertainment. She first dreamed of becoming a professional dancer during the 1930s, but a car accident in circa 1937 left her with a severe leg injury that changed her path. While recovering, she discovered her natural gift for singing, and by the late 1930s she was performing on local radio. In 1939 she joined the big band led by Barney Rapp, and soon after,