A legend of stage, screen and song, she died aged 97 leaving behind an incredible body of work, including iconic movies and unforgettable songs.

Day, "the girl next door", had millions of fans around the world, none bigger than chart-topping Australian singer-songwriter Melinda Schneider, who has recorded two albums of Day's songs, co-written and starred in a theatre show based on her life and performed in sell-out tours celebrating her work.

Schneider has announced the 2019/2020 national tour of A Farewell To Doris, which is a heartfelt tribute to her idol Day.

This nostalgic concert celebration will feature the Young At Heart Orchestra and include such timeless hits as Que Sera, Sera, Sentimental Journey, Everybody Loves a Lover and Secret Love plus classic songs from the movies Calamity Jane, Love Me or Leave Me and The Pajama Game, as well as a number of Day's big band standards.

Schneider's love affair with Day started when she saw Calamity Jane when she was just eight.

"I thought she was the best of everything a woman can be, and when I grew up I wanted to be just like her," Schneider said.

"Whenever I revisit some of her old movies, I'm transported back to that place, a place of happiness and pure joy."

A Farewell to Doris will be performed on Friday, November 1 from 7.30pm at Club Sapphire, Merimbula.

Entry is for those aged over 18.

Tickets are $40.