JUDY GARLAND: 'MEET ME IN ST LOUIS'. 'HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS' WITH SNOWMAN CLIP.

Judy began work on 'Meet Me in St. Louis' when she was 21 years old. It was during the filming of this movie that she became romantically involved with Vincente Minnelli.
The movie was completed in April 1944, and released in St. Louis on November 22, 1944. It broke box-office records all over the country as not only Judy's greatest hit to date, but MGM's top money maker, second only to Gone with the Wind. Margaret O'Brien won an Oscar for her portrayal of Tootie, and 'The Trolley Song' was nominated for Best Song Academy Award. 'Meet Me in St. Louis' is one of the most beloved musicals ever made, and considered to be one of the best.
Judy initially wanted nothing to do with 'Meet Me in St. Louis' because she was finally being given some adult roles, and she was concerned about being cast as a seventeen-year-old. Mayer was insistent, and Minnelli eventually convinced her to play the part. After she began working on the project, she became enchanted with the story and came to love it.
Courtesy of: http://www.jgdb.com/stlouis.htm
The original lyrics for 'Have Yourself A Merry little Christmas' ,written by Hugh Martin, were considered by many, including Judy, to be too depressing. Although Martin resisted at first, he made the changes to the song ... & it is what we have today as a great American classic Christmas song.
Original lyrics:
Have yourself a merry little Christmas, it may be your last,
Next year we may all be living in the past
Have yourself a merry little Christmas, pop that champagne cork,
Next year we will all be living in New York.
No good times like the olden days, happy golden days of yore,
Faithful friends who were dear to us, will be near to us no more.
But at least we all will be together, if the Fates allow,
From now on we'll have to muddle through somehow.
So have yourself a merry little Christmas now.

I think we all understand why Judy wanted it changed:
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
Next year all our troubles will be
out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the yule-tide gay
Next year all our troubles will be
miles away
Once again as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Will be near to us once more
Someday soon, we all will be together
If the Fates allow
Until then, we'll have to muddle through somehow
So have yourself a merry little Christmas now.
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[grinchy29]

ive heard a thousand and one versions of this song, but no one does it like judy garland

[joshuaCTpena]

No one, but no one, could cry like Margaret O'Brien.

[sambones718]

i'm not crying. nope. no way.

[Tony Maxim]

This is one of my favortie movies to watch during The Holidays. So warm.

[Jeanne Christopher]

I don't care what time of year it is when I hear Judy sing this, it always put me in the mood for Christmas!

[ElectricAquaBlue]

Poor Vincent, he had such a promising career, then he married Judy, lol. This movie turned out to be the best thing he would do, but it will always be a classic.

[Macy Hager]

This is the most saddest thing I've ever seen!!!!!!

[DitMartian]

Right you are, Grinchy - BUT -

a few years ago my mother and a couple of my friends saw Liza Minelli at the Plaza, a few days before Christmas

and her finale / reprise was her as Judy singing this song. GD - she sounded just like her. We all burst out in tears within the first sentence it was like a kick in the gut - this cultural resonance of such deep meaning and value.

My grandmother's generation knew Mz Garland as "America's Sweetheart" - not an easy act to follow, but dear Liza - ohhh

[thebigall21]

Margaret O'Brien was such an amazing child actress in this movie.

[peace4111]

If you hadn't noticed, in the 30's and 40's, sliding was what they did. Obviously when she's singing in a movie made in the 40's, she's gonna slide.