JUDY GARLAND THAT OLD BLACK MAGIC

Jaycub Howard's April offering for the Judy Garland Album Of The Month series is an exquisitely crafted and romantic nod to the legendary film pairings of Judy Garland and Gene Kelly. The soundtrack is from Judy Garland Second Souvenir Album, released by Decca Records in May, 1943. The album had several singles from it make it up the Hit Parade, the most successful being That Old Black Magic backed with Poor Little Rich Girl. Lyricist Johnny Mercer later confessed that he not only wrote That Old Black Magic for Judy Garland, but about her. Turns out his lifelong unrequited love for her was a muse for some of his greatest works.
Enjoy the video, it's one of Jaycub's best.

ALBUM OF THE MONTH the letter

Just because TJGE wanted to make a movie trailer with it, we have opted to make Judy's 1959 concept album, The Letter, this month's Album Of The Month.

Otherwise, this creaky curio would be found at the bottom of my "must play" list.

However, I think film maker and TJGE member, Jaycub, has brilliantly revitalized the concept, and his oh so subtle use of the technicolor process is awe inspiring.

Judy Garland and Gordon Jenkins would be pleased, not to mention confused and convulsed,
eh, with laughter, of course.

And I think we can all agree that Bette Davis would have loved it! You'll see.

Settle in and thank your lucky stars that you aren't in Texas.

THE JUDY GARLAND CHRISTMAS ALBUM

A CELEBRATION INDEED!

JUDY GARLAND A CELEBRATION #4 

arrived like a welcome cup of hot cider on a crisp autumn evening. 

At first glance the magazine is a visual delight, with a stylish design and layout, and then you find that it is filled with a bounty of rare photos of Judy at work, at play, and at home in 1960. 

In fact, 1960 is the theme of this utterly charming issue.

Included are two major essays on this remarkable year in Judy Garland's life.

Publisher and editor Gary Horrocks guides us through one of Judy's most pivotal years with an insightful and scholarly look at this amazing period of transcendence and rebirth. While longtime Garland fan and associate, Lorna Smith, takes a decidedly up close and personal slant as she recounts spending time with Judy in 1960, as well as attending Garland recording sessions and performances.

Regular issues of JUDY GARLAND A CELEBRATION, as well as newsletters, are included with your membership in the international Judy Garland fan club.

To visit their user friendly site, and to learn more about the club, click HERE.