Post by lora on Nov 6, 2003 9:02:14 GMT -5
I was gonna do something a little different this week, but I felt this needed to be done first. ;D
Judy Garland
Judy Garland: Over the Rainbow and Other Hits
2001
This compilation was released on Turner Records in their "Flashback" series. This is probably the Judy album I listen to the most frequently. I got it for, I believe, eight bucks at Wal-Mart in the section where they keep all the "lame" music.
1. Over the Rainbow
The single greatest musical recording of all time. Although others do this song justice, it is and forever will be Judy's song - not only because of her PERFECT rendition, but because of her emotional attachment to the song. This is the version snatched straight from the film, including the musical intro. Judy did another recording of the song several months after her initial one in the film sessions. If I am correct, the later one was released on record while the film version was not put down on vinyl until after The Wizard of Oz was released. That recording pales in comparison to the one heard here.
2. Get Happy
The appearance of this song in Summer Stock is considered to be one of Judy's finest musical sequences on film. It's also the last of Judy's "typical" recordings. Summer Stock was Judy's final MGM film, and her last film overall for eleven years. In between these films was Judy's famed concert period. Most of her recordings during this time were live and due to the physical strain of live performance and the years of drug use, Judy's vocie began to sound differently (hence why I call it the last of her "typical" recordings).
3. The Boy Next Door
Possibly my favorite song from what is possibly my favorite Judy film - Ugh! It's so hard to decide! -, Meet Me In St. Louis. Wonderful lyrics, excellent vocal performance (as usual), beautiful orchestration.
4. Dear Mr. Gable/You Made Me Love You (I Didn't Want To Do It)
That title alone is a mouthful! LOL.
Before The Wizard of Oz came along, Judy captured hearts as a love-struck girl serenading a picture of Clark Gable in Broadway Melody of 1938. In fact, all of the songs in this compliation were featured in Judy's films (all but three from the 1940s). I even have the monologue in this song memorized, complete with girlish laugh right in the middle of it.
5. Easter Parade duet with Fred Astaire
Cute song from the finale of the film with the same name. Actually, the best song from Easter Parade is a deleted number called "Mr. Monotony".
6. On the Atchison, Topeka, and the Santa Fe
I prefer the full version of this song, which I have on another disc, that has a great intro featuring some of Judy's co-stars and many of the MGM studio singers from the time. By the way, this is from the 1946 musical The Harvey Girls.
7. The Trolley Song
The second Meet Me in St. Louis tune on here. I love this one also. This is another of Judy's great musical sequences on film. The costumes are gorgeous.
8. Look For the Silver Lining
From Til the Clouds Roll By. I bought this 135 minutes film on VHS just because Judy was in it, and her total screen time is about ten minutes, including this number. The sequence has Judy washing dishes (go figure, since it says that in the lyrics) while daydreaming.
9. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Proving just how great Meet Me in St. Louis is! This song was written for the movie, making Judy the first to record this holiday standard. I cringe every time I hear another version.
10. For Me and My Gal duet with Gene Kelly
Judy's cutest co-star! This man was truly gorgoeus - the face, the sculpted abs, the massive thighs - I could go on and on, obviously...They REALLY don't make 'em like this any more, right ladies?
This is the extended version of the song, complete with musical interlude which I am sure contained an intricate dance number. I have this movie taped from Turner Classic Movies, but I haven't actually watched it yet. I suppose I should do that.
Judy Garland
Judy Garland: Over the Rainbow and Other Hits
2001
This compilation was released on Turner Records in their "Flashback" series. This is probably the Judy album I listen to the most frequently. I got it for, I believe, eight bucks at Wal-Mart in the section where they keep all the "lame" music.
1. Over the Rainbow
The single greatest musical recording of all time. Although others do this song justice, it is and forever will be Judy's song - not only because of her PERFECT rendition, but because of her emotional attachment to the song. This is the version snatched straight from the film, including the musical intro. Judy did another recording of the song several months after her initial one in the film sessions. If I am correct, the later one was released on record while the film version was not put down on vinyl until after The Wizard of Oz was released. That recording pales in comparison to the one heard here.
2. Get Happy
The appearance of this song in Summer Stock is considered to be one of Judy's finest musical sequences on film. It's also the last of Judy's "typical" recordings. Summer Stock was Judy's final MGM film, and her last film overall for eleven years. In between these films was Judy's famed concert period. Most of her recordings during this time were live and due to the physical strain of live performance and the years of drug use, Judy's vocie began to sound differently (hence why I call it the last of her "typical" recordings).
3. The Boy Next Door
Possibly my favorite song from what is possibly my favorite Judy film - Ugh! It's so hard to decide! -, Meet Me In St. Louis. Wonderful lyrics, excellent vocal performance (as usual), beautiful orchestration.
4. Dear Mr. Gable/You Made Me Love You (I Didn't Want To Do It)
That title alone is a mouthful! LOL.
Before The Wizard of Oz came along, Judy captured hearts as a love-struck girl serenading a picture of Clark Gable in Broadway Melody of 1938. In fact, all of the songs in this compliation were featured in Judy's films (all but three from the 1940s). I even have the monologue in this song memorized, complete with girlish laugh right in the middle of it.
5. Easter Parade duet with Fred Astaire
Cute song from the finale of the film with the same name. Actually, the best song from Easter Parade is a deleted number called "Mr. Monotony".
6. On the Atchison, Topeka, and the Santa Fe
I prefer the full version of this song, which I have on another disc, that has a great intro featuring some of Judy's co-stars and many of the MGM studio singers from the time. By the way, this is from the 1946 musical The Harvey Girls.
7. The Trolley Song
The second Meet Me in St. Louis tune on here. I love this one also. This is another of Judy's great musical sequences on film. The costumes are gorgeous.
8. Look For the Silver Lining
From Til the Clouds Roll By. I bought this 135 minutes film on VHS just because Judy was in it, and her total screen time is about ten minutes, including this number. The sequence has Judy washing dishes (go figure, since it says that in the lyrics) while daydreaming.
9. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Proving just how great Meet Me in St. Louis is! This song was written for the movie, making Judy the first to record this holiday standard. I cringe every time I hear another version.
10. For Me and My Gal duet with Gene Kelly
Judy's cutest co-star! This man was truly gorgoeus - the face, the sculpted abs, the massive thighs - I could go on and on, obviously...They REALLY don't make 'em like this any more, right ladies?
This is the extended version of the song, complete with musical interlude which I am sure contained an intricate dance number. I have this movie taped from Turner Classic Movies, but I haven't actually watched it yet. I suppose I should do that.
