Celery Stalks At Midnight
Doris Day · Complete Recordings With Les Brown [2008]
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.

