I am sad that Judy died by drugs but I don't think it's fair to say she just got hook on drugs it was mgm's fault said she was to fat so put her on drugs
Amazing. It's a shame what music has turned into. I liked to hear one of today's artist sing a throw back song like this this with no studio, no fixing, no nothing, and sing it just as beautiful and then I'll believe in music again.
I'm pretty sure Lena Horne was supposed to sing this song in this tribute but she didn't show up. Judy was well known to be a quick study and learned the song in less than an hour to sing in Lena's place...how many singers today could learn a song that quick AND sing it flawlessly for a national audience?
@Fegen Very sad indeed...and in fact MGM is to blame for putting so much pressure on her to maintain a slim figure and work long hours. They gave her the uppers and barbituates -- shame on them for treating such an artist like a workhorse. (Not that I approve of animal cruelty either.) :) She was just lovely, classy, and so talented.
Judy sounds good, but her voice just doesn't fit the role of Julie. The whole point of "Julie" singing this song is that it shocks everyone that a white woman could sing not only a "black" song, but like a black woman. Judy's version is too show tunesy for me; it lacks soul.
god, her voice always gives me chills; everytime I hear her sing "over the rainbow" as an adult (I think it was for carnegie hall or something), the raw emotion in her voice always makes me wanna cry. she was such a powerful performer, I hate that her life had to be so screwed up. thanks for posting! (gorgeous photo too.) I love Judy!! =)
What an amazing talent, Judy was. One of the greatest, for sure, and like many exceptionally talented artist was perpetually at war with herself. But who knows? Without that we may never have had this legacy we can now enjoy with wonderment.
You know, there were talks of having her play Julie in the early stages of poduction of 1951 remake of Show Boat, but unfortunately, her erratic behavior, nervous breakdown and subsequent firing from MGM ended any hope of realizing such a project. Ava Gardner was good, but Judy would have been great. It's too bad, there were so many great projects I would have loved to see Judy in that, for one reason or another, never came to be.
I remember hearing that also- can you imagine? Judy was often, at best, representative of the tragic, the poignant, the character pathos in films. Had she been in the decent health she displayed at the time of 'Easter Parade' or 'In The God Old Summertime,' the 'what if' possibilities are endless. She did the Kern music well; she had also previously recorded 'Bill' when she was still singing as a youngster.
yes, apparently it looked like they were pretty much tayloring the production as a vehicle for Judy. Would have loved to see that! Also, after seeing lena horne in til the clouds roll by singing this song as Julie, I regret that she never got to play the roll either in a movie or on stage.
I am sad that Judy died by drugs but I don't think it's fair to say she just got hook on drugs it was mgm's fault said she was to fat so put her on drugs
TheMrzoo56 4 days ago
LOve this .. its the best version... some of the others are too slow for me...
amyloo3 3 weeks ago
Gosh Judy garland was amazing!!!
What a wonderful voice!!!I don't think no one can sing as good as her
Music just isn't like it was back then..
rosabaca21 2 months ago
love you Judy forever!
Himkitty 4 months ago
So beautiful I can barely stand it, if that makes any sense.
villageguy13 5 months ago
Very nice mama but I like your daughters version much, much better.
RicASpur 8 months ago
@RicASpur Which daughter?
jaytlr9 8 months ago
Patsy Cline wanted to record this song.. Sad she didn't get to.
seonfox 9 months ago
beautiful
honeybee7700 9 months ago
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JessiBHicks 10 months ago
Auto-tune can suck it, this is real singing folks!
villageguy13 10 months ago 8
Cool, but I prefer Ella Fitzgerald's rendition, personally.
reesybelle 10 months ago
Amazing. It's a shame what music has turned into. I liked to hear one of today's artist sing a throw back song like this this with no studio, no fixing, no nothing, and sing it just as beautiful and then I'll believe in music again.
SnapleLover 1 year ago
I'm pretty sure Lena Horne was supposed to sing this song in this tribute but she didn't show up. Judy was well known to be a quick study and learned the song in less than an hour to sing in Lena's place...how many singers today could learn a song that quick AND sing it flawlessly for a national audience?
TheJalex11 1 year ago 3
thank you so much i have been hoping to find her singing this song for a long time gracious
maxie102 1 year ago
Adoro
gfks11 1 year ago
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gfks11 1 year ago
@gfks11 Judy had a marvelous way of putting a song across.
It is a shame the final years of her life were so sad and that she got
hooked on drugs and booze.
Fegen 1 year ago
@Fegen Very sad indeed...and in fact MGM is to blame for putting so much pressure on her to maintain a slim figure and work long hours. They gave her the uppers and barbituates -- shame on them for treating such an artist like a workhorse. (Not that I approve of animal cruelty either.) :) She was just lovely, classy, and so talented.
mimmar3891 11 months ago
judy looked pretty hot in this photo and the song is pretty decent too
bloosey1 1 year ago
full versoin?
LitaWhistleDog 1 year ago
Her voice suits the low notes.
pattigeeful 1 year ago
Love Judy!
Hayley1518 1 year ago
Judy was supposed to play Julie in Show Boat but left MGM before the picture was made.
BHW722 1 year ago
Judy sounds good, but her voice just doesn't fit the role of Julie. The whole point of "Julie" singing this song is that it shocks everyone that a white woman could sing not only a "black" song, but like a black woman. Judy's version is too show tunesy for me; it lacks soul.
NoirFemme 1 year ago
oh my god this just became my most favorite version ever!!!!! this song is perfect for her
malibu64 1 year ago
god, her voice always gives me chills; everytime I hear her sing "over the rainbow" as an adult (I think it was for carnegie hall or something), the raw emotion in her voice always makes me wanna cry. she was such a powerful performer, I hate that her life had to be so screwed up. thanks for posting! (gorgeous photo too.) I love Judy!! =)
JackieBorelli 1 year ago
Wow, what a great rendition...1944...perfect time for Judy....She can handle anything and makes the song her own, instantly!
judytube 1 year ago
this haunts me, for some reason I can't seem to stop listening to it.
villageguy13 1 year ago 4
LOVE!
malibu64 1 year ago 2
Had Patsy Cline lived, she would have recorded this song on an upcoming album :(
seonfox 2 years ago
absolutely breathtaking.
villageguy13 2 years ago 5
wow I just watched ava gardner sing this ava can't even touch judy garlands voice.....
sfassnacht0607 2 years ago 3
In the movie Ava was dubbed. Still, this is freakin' Judy Garland so it's hard for anyone to top her. She was so amazing.
dgz78 1 year ago
I LOVE JUDY
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Misscornflakes 2 years ago 4
What an amazing talent, Judy was. One of the greatest, for sure, and like many exceptionally talented artist was perpetually at war with herself. But who knows? Without that we may never have had this legacy we can now enjoy with wonderment.
SvendBosanvovski 2 years ago 3
You know, there were talks of having her play Julie in the early stages of poduction of 1951 remake of Show Boat, but unfortunately, her erratic behavior, nervous breakdown and subsequent firing from MGM ended any hope of realizing such a project. Ava Gardner was good, but Judy would have been great. It's too bad, there were so many great projects I would have loved to see Judy in that, for one reason or another, never came to be.
Capricaquarius89 2 years ago 6
I remember hearing that also- can you imagine? Judy was often, at best, representative of the tragic, the poignant, the character pathos in films. Had she been in the decent health she displayed at the time of 'Easter Parade' or 'In The God Old Summertime,' the 'what if' possibilities are endless. She did the Kern music well; she had also previously recorded 'Bill' when she was still singing as a youngster.
mca1218 2 years ago 3
yes, apparently it looked like they were pretty much tayloring the production as a vehicle for Judy. Would have loved to see that! Also, after seeing lena horne in til the clouds roll by singing this song as Julie, I regret that she never got to play the roll either in a movie or on stage.
jalex11 1 year ago
Judy Garland looks so beautiful here.
soshedancessss 2 years ago 21
May I have the full version as well please?
This is one of the most beautiful songs in the world. I am so happy to have found a Judy Garland version.
SpookyKeuning 2 years ago 15
i have the entie tribute uploaded on here...it's titled Philco Radio Hall of Fame - Jerome Kern Tribute
GoldenEraDame 2 years ago
Can't help lovin' dat Judy... (sigh). P.S., don't forget to send the whole medley to me when you upload it! :-)
heeter71 2 years ago
I love this sung by Judy....Thanks for posting....but why does it end so suddenly?
chunkylumps 2 years ago 3
it's part of a medley honouring Jerome Kern...i plan to upload the whole thing eventually
GoldenEraDame 2 years ago 4
Not many people know that Judy ever sang this song. ... Fabulous!
MicheleBell1 2 years ago 2
Beautiful. Thanks for posting it. You are The Best! :-)
crooner2007 2 years ago