Celery Stalks At Midnight

Doris Day · Complete Recordings With Les Brown [2008]

Celery stalks at midnight

Lurking in the moonlight

What's this funny nightmare

All about



Celery stalks at midnight

Mounted on their broomsticks

Gliding through the treetops

In and out



It's like a bad dream

A crazy kind of mad dream

Must have been something that I ate

No doubt.



Celery stalks at midnight

Lurking in the moonlight

What's this very funny nightmare

All about

Celery Stalks At Midnight

Doris Day's rendition of 'Celery Stalks At Midnight' stands as a quintessential example of her early work with Les Brown and His Band of Renown. Recorded during the height of the swing era, the track showcases Day's signature clear, bright vocal tone cutting through the energetic brass and strings typical of the big band sound. The song's playful title and upbeat tempo reflect the lighthearted charm that defined much of her discography before she transitioned into film stardom. This recording captures the collaborative spirit between the vocalist and the orchestra, highlighting a period where Day was establishing herself as a leading figure in popular music. The performance remains a beloved song in her extensive catalogue, illustrating the seamless blend of vocal sweetness and orchestral power that characterized her most celebrated recordings from this time.