"SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY" A popular song, published in 1944. The music was written by Les Brown and Ben Homer, and the lyrics were written by Bud Green. Les Brown and His Band of Renown had been performing the song, but were unable to record it because of the 1942–44 musicians' strike. When the strike ended, the band, with Doris Day as vocalist, recorded the song for Columbia Records on November 20, 1944, and they had a hit record with the song, Doris Day's first #1 hit, in 1945. The song's release

The B-17 Sentimental Journey departed the Museum this morning for its next stop at Arlington, Washington. We will miss the sound of those radial engines and sqeeky brakes--living history. Thanks for visiting, and see ya next year! #commemorativeairforce #cafarizonawing #B17 | The Museum of Flight

Sentimental Journey is one of the most iconic songs of the Big Band era, which became the unofficial musical theme for veterans returning home after World War II. While famously sung by Doris Day, the performance of this classic by two legendary divas, Dinah Shore and Ella Fitzgerald, on The Dinah Shore Show in 1963 is a rare and cherished moment. This duet blended Dinah Shore's warm, smooth vocal style with Ella Fitzgerald's sophisticated jazz mastery, creating a truly "sentimental journey" for

Doris Day & Les Brown - rare 1985 reunion video of "Sentimental Journey"