Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que será, será) (original single)

~ Recording by Doris Day

Annotation

was recorded twice by Doris Day:
February 24, 1956 - with Frank De Vol's orchestra
July 7, 1964 - with Jimmy Joyce and the Children's Chorus, from the album With a Smile and a Song

Annotation last modified on 2011-08-29 15:42 UTC.

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.7Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que será, será)2:06Doris DayDoris Day's Greatest HitsDoris DayAlbum + Compilation
  • US1958-11-03
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CL 1210
1.7Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que será, será)2:06Doris DayDoris Day's Greatest HitsDoris DayAlbum + Compilation
  • -1958
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CS 8635
1.1Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)?:??Doris DayWhatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)Doris DaySingle
Philips321 913 BF
1.2Whatever Will Be, Will Be2:08Doris DayThe Number One CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s DigestRDC 91511 - 4
1.10Que Sera Sera2:04Doris Day25 Unforgettable Memories Part IVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MaybelleneCD 05505
1.16Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que será, será)2:04Doris DayA Day at the MoviesDoris DayAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 44371
1.7Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)2:06Doris DayGreatest HitsDoris DayAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CBS 462556 2
1.5Que sera sera2:05Doris DayUnforgettable FiftiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Heartland Music, BMG Direct (BMG’s direct marketing company/club editions), RCA Special Products1072/4-2, DVC2-0867-1
1.1Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que será, será)2:05Doris DayA Portrait of Doris DayDoris DayAlbum + Compilation
1.2Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que sera sera)2:07Doris DayMemories Are Made of ThisVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s DigestRDCD101-106
1.20Whatever Will Be, Will Be2:06Doris DayRock Times, Volume 1: 1955-1956Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Zounds2700021
1.12Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que será, será)2:06Doris DayThe 1950’s, Volume II (16 Most Requested Songs)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 45111
1.7Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que será, será)2:06Doris DayDoris Day's Greatest HitsDoris DayAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 8635
1.2Que sera sera2:07Doris DayHurray for HollywoodVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1990
The Entertainers (Italian)CD 244
1.7Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Será, Será)2:06Doris DayYour Hit Parade: 1956Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicHPD-15
2.16Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)2:06Doris DayAs Time Goes By: The Greatest EntertainerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
7 98173 2
1.12Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)2:04Doris DayJukebox Hits of 1956, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Double D Entertainment9156
1.6Whatever Will Be Will Be2:05Doris DayRockfile, Volume 41Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Backline Records (Line Music GmbH)BLCD 9.00991 L
1.15Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que será, será)2:08Doris Day16 Most Requested SongsDoris DayAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)CK 48987
1.9Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que sera, sera)2:06Doris DayDe Pre Historie 1956Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Ariola Belgium NV/SA (do not use this as an imprint!)262.656
1.9Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)2:08Doris DaySentimental Journey: Pop Vocal Classics Volume 4 (1954-1959)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1993
Rhino (reissue label)
1.14Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que será será)2:04Doris DayThe Hit Singles CollectionDoris DayAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 91055
1.14Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que será será)2:04Doris DayThe Hit Singles CollectionDoris DayAlbum + Compilation
Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)TCD 2659
1.4Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que será, será)2:07Doris DayDer große Tag der EvergreensVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Bear Family RecordsBCD SFB 2-AG VA
1.5Que Será, Será (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)2:07Doris DayGolden Hit Collection, Vol. 2: 1957Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Euro Trend152.114
2.7Whatever Will Be Will Be2:06Doris DayAlwaysVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL581/01
2.7Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera)?:??Doris DayAlwaysVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time-LifeTL 581/01
1.4Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)2:06Doris DayThe Best of Doris DayDoris DayAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1996-02-12
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)483722 2
1.15Whatever Will Be (Que sera)2:04Doris Day100% More Loungin’, Urban Sounds for Modern Living, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)TCD 2918
1.3Que Será, Será2:05Doris DayDaydreaming: The Very Best of Doris DayDoris DayAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)487361 2
1.4Whatever Will Be, Will Be2:07Doris DayQue Será, SeráDoris DayAlbum + Compilation
Pegasus (UK budget label till 2008 (later release Pegasus Entertainment))PEG CD 053
1.1Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)2:05Doris DayPillow Talk: 25 Greatest HitsDoris DayAlbum + Compilation
  • RU1998-08-24
2.14Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que será, será)2:08Doris DayGolden GirlDoris DayAlbum + Compilation
  • US1999-06-01
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)C2K 65505
1.16Whatever Will Be, Will Be2:05Doris DayMore Music to Watch Girls ByVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1999-11-08
Sony Music TVSONYTV75CD
1.1Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)2:06Doris DayQue Sera, Sera 1956-1959Doris DayAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1999-12-28
Bear Family RecordsBCD15797
3.3Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que será, será)2:05Doris DayGreatest Hits of the Millennium: 50’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)564 668-2
3.3Que será, será (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)2:06Doris DayLegendary Singers of the CenturyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1999
Reader’s Digest MusicH3B 5H5
2.15Que sera sera2:04Doris DayParty Hits, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
ARS Productions740 411-2
1.10Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)2:07Doris DayPop Music: The Golden Era 1951-1975Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)J2K 65791
1.10Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)2:07Doris DayPop Music: The Golden Era 1951-1975 (BMG club edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Direct (BMG’s direct marketing company/club editions), Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)D232645, DIDP 098760, J2K 65791, JK 65792
1.4Que será, será (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)2:07Doris DayThe Fabulous Fifties: Unforgettable FiftiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Special Products, Heartland Music1072/4-2, DVC20867
2.1Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que sera, sera)2:06Doris DayThe Magic of the MoviesDoris DayAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Sony Music TVSONYTV79CD
2.15Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que será, será)2:07Doris DayDoris Day: Golden GirlDoris DayAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2000-01-07
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)COL 493012 2
1.3Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)2:05Doris DayI'll Never Stop Loving YouDoris DayAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2000-01-17
KioskCBU 67611
1.13Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que será, será)?:??Doris DayThe Best Easy Listening Album in the World… Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2000-06-06
EMI Gold50999 704137 2 4, G704 1372
1.24Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que sera, sera)2:06Doris DayBild OldiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)74321 78764 2
1.2Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)2:07Doris DayDown Memory LaneVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008)
2.19Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)2:05Doris DaySilvester Hits 2000Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polystar (Germany)541 068-2
1.13Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que será, será)2:08Doris DayThe Best Easy Album ...Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VTDCD296
1.13Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que será, será)2:07Doris DayThe Best Easy Album ...Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2000
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VTDCD 296
1.5Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)2:07Doris DayThe Fabulous Fifties: Back to the FiftiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI‐Capitol Music Special Markets, Time–Life Music72435-23039-2-2, M18619
1.10Que sera sera2:03Doris DayEins, Zwei, Apres SkiVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • BE2001-01-18
ARS Productions
2.7Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que será, será)2:05Doris DayDiamonds Are ForeverVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2001-03-16
7243 5 32496 2 5
1.5Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)2:05Doris DayFilm HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2001-04-27
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)74321 85345 2
3.12Que sera sera (Whatever Will Be)2:04Doris DayOldie Juke BoxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Falcon Neue Medien80101
1.13Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)2:06Doris DayParty Kult Hits: Golden OldiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Special Products
2.21Que será, será (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)2:05Doris DaySomething Swingin’Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Strategic Marketing Germany (subsidiary of Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH)0927 42968-2
1.6Whatever will be, will be2:05Doris Day25 Movie GreatsDoris DayAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-02-10
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)
1.8Que Sera Sera2:07Doris DayLOVE STORIES IIIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2003-10-01
PONY CANYON (one of the labels of 株式会社ポニーキャニオン (Japanese corporation) - see annotation for how to identify sibling labels)PCCY-01671
2.8Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)2:07Doris DayTV MagicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • HK2003-10-17
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008)
3.11Que sera (Whatever Will Be)2:04Doris DayOldie Juke BoxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Falcon Neue Medien80102
4.9Whatever Will Be (Qué será será)2:05Doris DaySchinkenstrasseVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)SSP 988250 2
2.19Que sera2:05Doris DaySomething Swingin’Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Music Poland
1.4Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)2:07Doris DayThe Fabulous Fifties: Unforgettable FiftiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL FFC 03
1.9Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)2:07Doris DayYou Must Remember ThisVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s DigestB0000594-02 SSTC04196
1.19Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que sera, sera)2:06Doris DayHot Jazz, Cool TracksVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AU2004-02-16
Rajon Music GroupCDRTV0105
1.5Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)2:07Doris DayHer Life in Music 1940–1966Doris DayAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-04-05
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)5162152
1.14Whatever Will Be (Que Sera Sera)2:04Doris DayCome On EnglandVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-06-14
Gut RecordsGUTCD30
1.2Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que sera, sera)2:05Doris DayMagic Moments: The Best of '50s PopVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2004-08-17
2.17Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que será, será)2:04Doris DayFetenhits: The Real Classics, Volume 5Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2004-09-06
Polystar (Germany)060249820604
2.11Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que será, será)2:05Doris DayAbsolute Unforgettable Classics 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • SE2004-11-03
Absolute (compilation series brand used by Stockholm-based EVA Records)ACCD 3017
2.14Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que será, será)2:05Doris DayUnforgettableVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2004-11-15
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)9326041
1.1Whatever Will Be, Will Be2:07Doris Dayims: 50: Fünfzig Jahre Innovation: Fifty Years of InnovationVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Special ProductsSSP 989444 2
1.10Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)2:05Doris DaySüddeutsche Zeitung | Diskothek: 1956: Ein Jahr und seine 20 SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2005-06-17
Süddeutsche Zeitung
2.20Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera Sera)2:03Doris DayOktoberfest Hits: Die 40 größten Wiesn HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2005-09-05
EMI Music Media (EMM in logo above EMI Music Media)
1.18Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera)2:04Doris DayJazz for Lovers: Unforgettable SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Chiado Records
1.16Que Sera Sera (Whatever Will Be Will Be)2:06Doris DayLifetime of Romance: Young LoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL LRS/07
1.5Whatever Will Be, Will Be2:03Doris DayThe Way We WereVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008)
1.6Whatever Will Be Will Be?:??Doris DayThe Way We Were (disc 1)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.15Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)2:05Doris DayDie Hit-Giganten: TanzsongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2006-02-10
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008)82876 75603 2
1.19Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que será, será)2:06Doris DayBeyond the SeaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2006-06-26
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008)82876855372
2.3Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que sera sera)2:05Doris DayCapital Gold Fifties LegendsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2006-09-11
Virgin TV
2.13Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que será, será)2:04Doris DayAbsolute Golden OldiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • SE2006-10-04
EVA Records (Sweden)EVACD 4062
1.4Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que sera, sera)2:06Doris DayGreat American SongbookVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Direct Source Special Products Inc.
2.6Que será será2:06Doris DayLas 101 canciones de oroVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
3.10L'uomo che sapeva troppo: Whatever Will Be, Will Be2:07Doris DayMovie GoldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)984 4133
1.2Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera)2:05Doris DayThe No.1 DJ Collection: 50's, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service started in 1985)CD195
2.9Whatever Will Be, Will Be2:04Doris DayWe Love the SixtiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008)0946 3 64700 2 3
1.1Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)2:08Doris DayThe Magic of Doris DayDoris DayAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-01-29
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008)88697055812
2.20Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera Sera)2:03Doris DayOktoberfest Hits: Die 40 größten Wiesn HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2007-09-06
EMI Music Media (EMM in logo above EMI Music Media)
1.1Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera Sera)2:05Doris DayMastermix Professional Engineered for DJs B: 50s 60s 70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-09-24
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service started in 1985)CD648
1.5What Ever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)2:07Doris DayIt’s MagicDoris DayAlbum + Compilation
  • US2007-10-23
Dynamic NostalgiaDYN 2952
2.13Qué será será2:06Doris Day¡Mira Quién Baila!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008)88697081902
1.13Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)2:07Doris DayThis Is My SongVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s Digest
1.2Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)2:07Doris DayTop 10 Hits of the '50sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Not Now MusicNOT2CD206
1.1Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que será, será)2:07Doris DayThe Best of Doris DayDoris DayAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2008-09-02
Not Now Music845964
2.16Que sera sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)2:05Doris DayThe Very Best of Music to Watch Girls ByVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-11-24
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008)88697423722
Promotion
1.9Whatever Will Be, Will Be2:06Doris DayRemembers, vol. 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rosevil ProdRP001
(unknown)
1.13Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)2:06Doris DayLe canzoni del secolo, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Gruppo editoriale l'Espresso
3.5Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)2:07Doris DayTime Life: The Fabulous Fifties CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music

Relationships

vocals:Doris Day (on 1956-02-24)
orchestra:Frank De Vol and His Orchestra (on 1956-02-24)
conductor:Frank De Vol (on 1956-02-24)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Sony BMG Music Entertainment Inc. (from 1956 to present)
recording of:Que será, será (Whatever Will Be, Will Be) (on 1956-02-24: cover)

Que será, será (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)

lyricist:Ray Evans (US lyricist)
composer:Jay Livingston
publisher:Jay Livingston Music Inc.
St. Angelo Music
Warner Bros. Music Ltd. (UK subsidiary, so named between 1970/01/23–1971/04/26 and 1972/04/25–1988/08/23)
later parody versions:It's Not Hollingbury
later translated versions:Che sera
Que sera sera (French version by Eddy Marnay)
Que será será (german lyrics)
Que sera, sera (Dutch translation)
Was kann schöner sein (Que será, será)
ケ・セラ・セラ
世事多變化
is the basis for:Que Sera Sera (We're Going to Italy)