Just In Time

[xtinamadonnafan]

there has never been and will never be another. FLAWLESS

[inmyguts]

Judy Garland didn't "copy" anyone, they copied her, most of them admit it.

[SanAntonioCrooner]

This is absolutely MARVELOUS! Thank you so much for posting it!!!!

[jjarndyce]

As Mort Lindsay noted, she just ad libbed all the gorgeous modulating....

[DIVAS42]

I wish I could have been there.

I wish I could have seen her live, just once.

[ilovejudytoo]

She looks lovely.

[Hunterunc]

Judy was one of the great singers, but let's face it, her vibrato got away from her on occasion.

[Musicstarrobertellis]

In my opinion, Judy Garland is the single greatest voice in the history of American music. Despite the fact that some of her technique choices took their toll in the end, There is no one who can comepete with her as a singer, or a performer.

[cammicty]

@Musicstarrobertellis Sorry but she is not, She did not sing better than Ella, infact the majority of White Singers copied and studied Black singers in their clubs, (this still goes on today) who never recieved her fame. But I do love Jusy Garland, there were other Caucasian singers even as good or better. Many in those days! That's just your one sided opinion.

[RobertEllis2010]

@cammicty That is the single most ignorant comment I have ever had the displeasure of reading!! RACE has got nothing to do with talent. You obviously have some hang-up against white singers, but I feel that Talent goes beyond race. There are many black singers who have phenomenal talent, but that has NOTHING to do with being black. Judy had more talent than most performers could ever dream of, white or black.

[cammicty]

@RobertEllis2010 1st of all, somewhere you were lost in translation when you read my comment, as I have never said anything against any Casucasian singers, especially Judy Garland, or any of the old days, and even today there are many amazing singers, Barbera is one of my favorites, so again don't know what you're talking about! I believe you read my comment out of context, which is typical!

[cammicty]

@RobertEllis2010 BY the way so that you understand, there was no berating of White singers, however, in those days there was much misrepresentaion and mistreatment of Black singers! Sorry the facts bother you, this is typical for most Caucasians, when a Black person explains the truth about what really happened in times pasts,and there was a lot of bad that happened to Blacks and other minorities, on a greater scale at the hands of causcasians, and many black singers were not given credit!

[RobertEllis2010]

@cammicty REAL Talent overcomes racial barriers. That's why we saw people like Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald rise despite rascism.

I do not agree with people who try and turn everything into a race issue. It's stupid, whether black or white.

[cammicty]

@RobertEllis2010 Typical replies from the Caucasion who never experienced Racism. This wasn't the point. Whenever anything is discussed about what Blacks have accomplished, especially this genre of music which White's greatly copied, which was all I was pointing out, they turn it into a Race issue. Don't you have anything better than that? I was merely pointing out the facts. Talent is talent! There were many talented singers, but even still, Black singers never truly got credit they deserved!

[wilburbonzo]

what is that schmatta she's wearing? looks like something the cat dragged in

[SOPHI3333333333333]

loveeeeee this

[hear2learn]

No, Judy had very correct, trained vocal technique which enabled her to sing for those many years with a variety of vocal color and emotional connection often not heard in classically trained singers.

[Musicstarrobertellis]

She was trained, but rather than switching to her head voice (the light, higher tone) when the notes were higher, she pushed her chest voice higher, thus is belting. As I professor myself, I try and teach my students to choose wisely between classical style and belting. Judy's belting was amazing, and though it was bad for her voice, im glad she did it. Perhaps if she hadn't smoked and taken so many different drugs, her voice would have withstood her inproper ( though amazing) vocal technique.

[waif55]

If all she had done was vocal exercise, the voice would have survived longer, even with with the abuse. But she didn't protect her instrument at all, and after MGM, she felt free to use her voice exactly as she wanted. This was often thrilling, but unwise. And as she HAD to go on singing, onsrtage, live, her technique--or lack of--affected the exquisite delicacy of her upper register. It deepened naturally, but prematurely, I think. Still, would we give up one soaring unwise crescendo?

[Musicstarrobertellis]

Oh yes. I must say, I would have done exactly the same in her shoes. She had to use every ounce of vocal power at her disposal to become the legend she became. Without her great, belting, crescendos ranging from a quivering pianissimo to a full out spine tingling fortissimo, she would not have been as amazing a singer. It did deepen and darken far too early, the first traces being heard in "Summer Stock" circa 1950. You can really tell the change in her voice in that film.

[Musicstarrobertellis]

@waif55 I completely agree. I wouldn't have had her do it any other way. She was sensational.

[lydee09]

@Musicstarrobertellis Great comment! I'd  love to hear your take on Shirley Bassey's voice. What do you think?

[Musicstarrobertellis]

@lydee09 I had never listened to Ms. Bassey untill you mentioned her, and I was quite impressed. I also watched a recent video of her and was amazed at the vocal power she still possesses at her age. I can't go into as much detail with her, because I am not as familiar, but she is definetly one of the best singers around today. She reminds me a lot of Judy.

[lydee09]

@Musicstarrobertellis Thanks for your feedback. I just found her back in November 09 myself. I am happy to introduce her to you. She is phenomenal! I know Dame Shirley Bassey said that Judy Garland was one of her all time favorites. Dame Shirley's power is amazing. You'll notice a difference in young Shirley and present Dame Shirley style of singing. She is much more powerful now.

[lydee09]

@Musicstarrobertellis She is much more powerful now. She was completely untrained for the first 28 years of her amazing 53 year career. Then in 1985 she lost her voice while on stage in Australia, as a result of grief after the tragic death of her daughter. Her throat specialist said nothing was wrong with her throat, but suggested vocal exercises. She agreed, and now she has even more power and stamina.

[Metrosplash]

I agree. That is what is so exciting to haveJudy Garland on video at her best. It really is tragic that she dies at 47, but she experienceda fantastic life.

[hirchik]

This comment is so refreshing to hear, instead of the 'poor Judy..' nonsense that is perpetuated. She did lead an amazing FULL life ironically, considering her early death. I can think of many celebrities who live to a ripe old age and have contributed very little to to the world of entertainment, who had a minuscule of the talent Judy possessed.

[Musicstarrobertellis]

The price of 'belting' is a destroyed voice,and as beautiful as it is, it really took it's toll on Judy's voice by '67. The simple fact that she kept her voice as long as she did, considering the unhealthy mixture of smoking and incorrect vocal technique, is a testament to the true power of her instrument. Even at her worst, he was better than anyone else :)

[priscillaofmanila]

Very well written. Have a great day, my fellow Youtuber.

[AdamMichaelMercer]

Indeed

[steveom59]

this song and many others prove wrong those who claimed Garland's voice "died" in 1964 (after Hong Kong). As time wore on it may have been a less reliable instrument than earlier. But when it was on, she gave as good a vocal perfomance as 1961-1963 prime era. She could still hit and hold those notes.

[NFitalianGuy]

I agree. I am tired of the trash about her problems. She gave the best out of each performance. "He who is without sin cast the first stone" but i guarantee none of us have an ounce of talent that Judy had in her pinky.

[rlhty37esl]

Wow!They don't make them like this anymore. True talent!!

[hirchik]

cont'd.. However, those same audience members did not also want to be identify with the artist herself (talk about shooting the messenger) and, therefore, she became an aunt sally for anyone to throw insults at and find fault. Her talent and raw artistry is a testament to what she gave to show business; her private struggles were connected to the demands put upon her, but should not be held against her. 'Those in glass houses..' comes to mind.

[hirchik]

One is so tired of hearing about Judy and drugs. Yes, she was horribly addicted to the uppers and downers, blah, blah. However, this is a terribly tragic irony: her fragility and fragile nervous system was like a 'barometer' that fluctuated according to her moods. Judy suffered badly from a lack of self-confidence and depressive episodes that gave her performances a certain edge. Through song she conveyed loneliness and sadness, which gave certain audience members something to identify with.

[paisajf09]

great performace but i'm not as big a fan of this arrangement as the one she did at the london palladium in 1964 and the concert series on her tv show

[mattelboy]

I love this......I love her! Those lucky folks in the audience are going nuts.

[divaqueen]

I love this performance! I love the way she belts at the end, go Judy!

[zzindorf]

I hope that those of you with the tapes will post all the dance numbers from Kraft Music Hall. My teacher was in the dance group in the 60s, don't know the year, but her last name is Haug, if there are credits.

[damone77]

That's Nick Perito on the piano. He was Perry's musical conductor; and I just adore the way accompanies Judy on the piano!

[johnmana97]

You know that's Peter Allen on the piano. He married Judy's daughter Liza Minnelli im 1967. Just recommended Peter to Liza. But then Liza found out that Peter was gay. And divorced him in 1972.

[exnyker]

Sorry. That is definitely NOT Peter Allen on the piano...

[Shasta018]

I've been looking for this performance for a while! Thank you so much for uploading this!

[bowmister]

this is great singing. (stop writing nonsense). the introduction is a bit overdone because the piano player is playing TOO prety, and judy milks what is uusually a more straightforward opening for "just in time". the moment she gets up for dacapo its the best "belting caressed" one will ever hear. she's in top form and best drugs here.

[Montavanni]

Exactly bowmister . . . thanks.

[bradly2007]

A stunning performance of a wonderful Garland Classic...nobody does it better!

[johnmana97]

I wish she would have used more vibrato, because Judy is very well known for her great vibrato. But besides that the performance was good.

[lady00010]

Thank you so much for posting this. She's fantastic with or without all her voice.

[Montavanni]

Thank you! . . . again great stuff to re=experience .. .

[Dunedude8]

I agree...she sounded wonderful during the Perry Como appearance. And she looked beautiful too. A win for Garland!

[lilkido]

I think she sounds great in relation to her later performances :)

[AlbyFC]

Not her best singing, but I love seeing Judy having fun. That laugh in the middle of the song. FUNNY! :oD