'Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps' by The SIMMERTONES

Unread post by **webmaster** » 02 Sep 2014, 04:27

This is an update on our discussion of 'Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps' by UK band The SIMMERTONES.

The recording has had a lot of interest and featured on many BBC Local Radio Station & MagicFM plus internet radio Globally. The band are interested in feedback from Doris' fans so please check it out below and let us have your reactions:

OUT NOW!!! Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps by The SIMMERTONES -contains sample of Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps by Doris Day under licence from Sony Music Entertainment.

YouTube: http://youtu.be/vrkOSYWUUMA
VEVO http://goo.gl/7FjqNd

DOWNLOAD IT NOW (iTunes)http://goo.gl/9E4I4Q
OR (Amazon) http://goo.gl/zZztES

OR TEXT the word perhaps to 85888 (UK only)

Barbara · Unread post by **Barbara** » 05 Sep 2014, 18:59

Well Bryan I have to agree with you, I love the song, and the way they incorporated Doris voice into it.
But I think they could do better on the photos they used in the video. (Sorry just being honest)

texas gonzalo · Unread post by **texas gonzalo** » 05 Sep 2014, 21:56

The only redeeming factor in the video is Doris Day's voice. But again the original Day rendition is speeded up to fit the tempo employed in this version. I kept waiting for an image of Doris Day to appear, perhaps a movie poster on a wall, etc., but nothing until the end when Sony Records and Doris Day were given due credit. I see this video as a vehicle for others to capitalize on Miss Day's talents and fame--nothing more.
Happy Days, Texas Gonzalo

Jas1 · Unread post by **Jas1** » 07 Sep 2014, 10:42

I like the recording.

howard · Unread post by **howard** » 07 Sep 2014, 11:10

Me too!

Unread post by **webmaster** » 07 Sep 2014, 12:16

Me three!

Even though the video has no visual representation of Doris - difficult (and expensive!) to negotiate, I imagine, it will get her voice known to some of the young ones out there who've probably never heard of her and hopefully will want to hear more. Apart from that it's a fun tune!

paul · Unread post by **paul** » 07 Sep 2014, 12:20

Very enjoyable....have listened to it several times today and agree that it's an opportunity to develop a new audience for Doris Day that might not be familiar with her.

On Moonlight Bay · Unread post by **On Moonlight Bay** » 07 Sep 2014, 13:45

I like both the song and video! I think it's great that a modern band like The Simmertones have gone to so much trouble - by the sound of it - to get this released. AND care about what the fans think about it. They show both good taste and sensitivity. I read that Doris liked it (the song) and gave her permission. I hope it's a big success!

Unread post by **webmaster** » 15 Sep 2014, 14:26

Cocktail Music: The Simmertones Featuring Doris Day,
‘Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps’

An English band from Torbay, The Simmertones, has been given a blessing from the one-and-only Doris Day to use her vocals in their latest single “Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps.”
The single from the ska band is created as though the lead singer, Glyn Wilcox, and Doris Day were actually performing the song together.

The band actually approached Day, who is famous for her prolific film career, including hits like The Pajama Game, Romance on the High Seas, and Pillow Talk, and requested her permission to use a sampling from the song. Doris quickly gave permission along with Sony Music, and the single has received praise from Day fans, as well as listeners throughout the world who have been downloading the hit." - Joseph Pedro

http://www.passportmagazine.com/blog/ar ... s-perhaps/

JMoore · Unread post by **JMoore** » 20 Sep 2014, 16:38

According to Doris's manager The Simmertones never received permission from them for this song.

Unread post by **webmaster** » 20 Sep 2014, 18:06

Well I doubt if they would have released it without permission if it hadn't been legally agreed.

JMoore · Unread post by **JMoore** » 21 Sep 2014, 12:35

It's not the first time that groups have done this without an agreement.

Ania · Unread post by **Ania** » 21 Sep 2014, 13:34

I do not like the other versions of this song, because only Doris sings it wonderfully. No other singer can not create such a wonderful climate, because only Doris can enthrall me so beautifully in this song. And of course Nat King Cole singing in Spanish beautifully. The Simmertones this band sings Doris without the permission of her and her manager, I do not like it! Bryan even though the song reach young people who will want to know who it is Doris Day and so I do not like this release. Everywhere should apply copyright law.

Ania

Unread post by **webmaster** » 21 Sep 2014, 13:58

Well, I don't think we should start jumping to conclusions - it's a personal thing if you like the music or not, but on the permission issue, from what I remember Sony, the copyright owners, gave commercial consent - and it was said that Doris liked it but I can't verify that.

I've asked the band to comment on what has been said so let's wait to hear what they have to say before we decide if it was done without permission. Personally I'd be surprised if the record label would would risk being sued.

Ania · Unread post by **Ania** » 21 Sep 2014, 15:32

webmaster wrote:Well, I don't think we should start jumping to conclusions - it's a personal thing if you like the music or not, but on the permission issue, from what I remember Sony, the copyright owners, gave commercial consent - and it was said that Doris liked it but I can't verify that.

I've asked the band to comment on what has been said so let's wait to hear what they have to say before we decide if it was done without permission. Personally I'd be surprised if the record label would would risk being sued.

Bryan I like reggae ska, although this is a very simple music, this version may be good, but I did not like. Of course I appreciate that, thanks to this version of the song, young people hear who it is Doris

Unread post by **webmaster** » 21 Sep 2014, 15:39

Thanks Ania, I understand.

The Simmertones · Unread post by **The Simmertones** » 21 Sep 2014, 17:23

Hi All
Thank you for your valued feedback - it's much appreciated
Just for clarification...

The Simmertones have a Legal Agreement with Sony which licences The Simmertones to use Doris Day's sampled vocals and the Song.
The track has been approved for release by Sony and a signed and fully executed Licence has been issued.

doris-day-fan · Unread post by **doris-day-fan** » 07 Oct 2014, 21:12

This is so exciting to have Doris on this version of Perhaps with the Simmertones. Let's hope they do some more "duets" with Doris - what a great idea - maybe some other singers will see the light and do t he same - Doris has so many great songs that would work well like this. Wonderful, wonderful!!!
Mary Anne

Lauren Benjamin · Unread post by **Lauren Benjamin** » 16 May 2015, 13:59

I like this song! Love the beat and the way that Doris' voice is incorporated into it. Not at all thrilled with the video, however, but the song *is* the most important part. There was another song a couple of years ago, which involved "Perhaps". However, Doris' voice was used throughout the song with a great beat, but her voice was sped up a bit at times but I loved it. Don't know who recorded the song, however.

Good work!
Lauren