Les Brown and Ben Homer co-wrote the tune to Sentimental
Journey and the lyrics were written by Bud Green. Les and his “Band of Renown”
had been performing the number for some time, but were unable to record it
because of the 1942-1944 musician’s strike. When the strike finally ended they
recorded with Doris Day as the vocalist, and it became her first big hit. The
lyrics describe the mounting excitement we all feel when we’re heading home
after a long separation: “Got my bag, got my reservation, spent each dime I
could afford. Like a child in wild anticipation, long to hear that ‘All aboard.’”
Because the record’s release coincided with the end of World War II, it became
the unofficial theme song for millions of returning war vets. It’s further proof
(if we ever actually needed any) that timing really is everything.
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