JUDY GARLAND: 'THE TROLLEY SONG'. A CLOSEUP.

Performed by Judy Garland and Chorus in the film 'Meet Me in St. Louis', 1944. A High Quality, Full Screen Close Up.This video was a pleasure to make. ...'The Trolley Song' is such a well known song of Judy's - from MMISL & concert tours - that I didn't expect to find anything new or fresh about it. But I did! As a close up, I can see the intricacies of Judy's face, her eyes ... & of all the close up videos I've done, this was the most surprising gift. I hadn't seen the movement & facial expressions of Judy as clearly. She's glowing ... Some interesting facts:
Ralph Blaine wrote the lyrics. He was told to write a song about trolleys for the movie, and was having a hard time coming up with inspiration. He finally came up with some lyrics when he went to the library and found a children's book with a picture of a St. Louis trolley car with the caption: "Clang, clang, clang went the jolly little trolley."
In 2004, the American Film Institute ranked this #26 on the 100 Greatest Songs in American Films list.

Words and music by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane.
Nominated for Best Song Academy Award for 1944
~ALL~
Clang ,clang, clang went the trolley
Ding, ding, ding went the bell
Zing, zing, zing went my heartstrings as we started for Huntington Dell.
Chug, chug, chug went the motor
Bump, bump, bump went the brake
Thump, thump, thump went my heartstrings as we glided for Huntington Lake.
The day was bright, the air was sweet
The smell of honeysuckle charmed me off my feet
I tried to sing, but couldn't squeak
In fact I felt so good I couldn't even speak
Buzz, buzz, buzz went the buzzer
Time to all disembark,
Time to fall went my heartstrings as we got off at Huntington Park
As we got off at Huntington Park.
~Judy~
With my high-starched collar, and my high-topped shoes
And my hair piled high upon my head
I went to lose a jolly hour on the Trolley and lost my heart instead.
With his light brown derby and his bright green tie
He was quite the handsomest of men
I started to yen, so I counted to ten then I counted to ten again
Clang, clang, clang went the trolley
Ding, ding, ding went the bell
Zing, zing, zing went my heartstrings
From the moment I saw him I fell
Chug, chug, chug went the motor
Bump, bump, bump went the brake
Thump, thump, thump went my heartstrings
When he smiled I could feel the car shake
He tipped his hat, and took a seat
He said he hoped he hadn't stepped upon my feet
He asked my name, I held my breath
I couldn't speak because he scared me half to death
Chug, chug, chug went the motor
Plop, plop, plop went the wheels
Stop, stop, stop went my heartstrings
As he started to go then I started to know how it feels
When the universe reels
~All~
The day was bright, the air was sweet
The smell of honeysuckle charmed you off you're feet
You tried to sing, but couldn't squeaks
In fact, you loved him so you couldn't even speak
~Judy~
Buzz, buzz, buzz went the buzzer
Plop, plop, plop went the wheels
Stop, stop, stop went my heartstrings
As he started to leave I took hold of his sleeve with my hand
And as if it were planned he stay on with me
And it was grand just to stand with his hand holding mine
To the end of the line
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[truenotion]

2:49 They are actually saying "Hi Johnny" which is referring to John Truett, the "boy next door" who just grabbed on to and boarded the trolley.

[truenotion]

Any shouting in the background has to do with Johnny getting on the trolley. At 1:25 there are shouts when Johnny is running to catchup to the trolley. Judy's vocals, the chorus and music are all pre-recorded. Any unexpected shouting on the set wouldn't even be heard on the soundtrack.

[mskirazz12]

this, along with her appearance in the wizard of oz was when Judy was still pretty but later on till her death, drugs corrupted

[Maureen Brill]

I love the celestial harmony!

[Bobby Brogan]

I concur



[truenotion]

Live recorded dialog and incidental noise stops after 0:28. Probably after the rapid bell ringing, which would hard to sync. After that you don't hear the rustle of people moving, chatter, or footsteps like you do in the beginning of clip.

[cahlindinhaloira]

I luv this song..it's amazing..

[Bobby Brogan]

But they would loop any incidental noise cos they shot musical sequences with a silent camera

[Bluejeans0701]

I never get weary of seeing Judy Garland perform her roles. She had such an amazing voice. And I feel very sad to realize that she led a terrible life despite her fame and success as a musical actress. She was an angel dedicating herself to us.

[ɐɥʇıqɐʇ pɹɐʍoɥ]

Such an 'awwwwwww' moment! With one of the most legendary voices!!!

[Adriano Gonçalves]

thank you carrie bradshaw for teaching me that Judy Garland is the mother of Liza Minnelli! By the way.... greeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeat song, huh?!

[isukaman]

A true classic from 20th century movies.