Quiet please, there's a lady on stage.
On November 17, 1968 Judy Garland made a surprise appearance at an ASCAP salute to Harold Arlen being held at NYC's Lincoln Center.
As soon as the orchestra started the intro to The Man That Got Away, Judy, who was hidden behind a flat, stuck out her hand, which was holding a microphone. Then, to the shock and delight of the attendees, she swung her body around and revealed herself to the audience. During the afternoon rehearsal Judy quipped "Can you imagine if they played that and Florence Henderson came out?" Judy also sang It's A New World from A Star Is Born, Get Happy from Summer Stock, and Over The Rainbow from The Wizard Of Oz. Judy is in great voice and spirits, and gives a relaxed and engaging performance. Huge thanks to Steven Gruber for sharing the recording he made almost forty six years ago, and grateful thanks to Tom Garofalo for his restoration work, which is beyond amazing and belongs in the realm of the magical. This recording, as presented here, when compared to the other versions out there, sounds like it comes from another dimension. One can distinctly hear the nuance and shading in Judy's voice, and what a pleasure to finally hear her in proper balance with the orchestra. Being that this was Judy's last performance on a concert stage in the United States it deserves to be heard, and we finally have a recording of it that makes us want to shout hallelujah. Bravo, Judy!
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Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Sunday, January 27, 2013
NEW FILES POSTED TO THE YAHOO GROUP for the week of January 27, 2013
Homepage by Allen Morris
Here is the rundown of the new audio files posted to the Yahoo version of
The Judy Garland Experience.
To access the files click HERE.
A JUDY MOMENT
Judy sings a song from her friend Lionel Bart's new West End show. Recorded November, 1964.
A MOMENT IN TIME
Tylenol tampering.
COMEDY CORNER
Carol Channing spoofs Judy Garland, 1960ish.
DOUBLE TAKE
Ella Fitzgerald offers up two distinctly different interpretations of one of Judy Garland's most beloved songs.
DUET OF THE WEEK
They're back!!! One of the most popular duets/medleys of all time, and featuring two of Broadway's most enduring stars.. In it's day it created television history and remained an iconic tv moment for several decades afterwards.
ENCORE
Sam Cooke is feeling fickle and noncommittal.
JUDY AND BOB 1951
Judy Garland appears on the Bob Hope show and offers up a definitive version of one of the hit songs from Broadway's South Pacific. Originally broadcast on January 30, 1951.
JUDY AND GEORGE 1937
A fifteen year old Judy Garland appears on the 30 Minutes With George Jessel program. Also featuring Norma Talmadge and Bert Wheeler.
JUDY AND GYPSY 1965
Judy Garland and Gypsy Rose Lee are full of laughs and bubbles.
JUDY AND JACK 1944
Judy Garland appears on a Jack Benny hosted episode of Mail Call that also features Johnny Mercer and The Delta Rhythm Boys. Originally broadcast on January 5, 1944.
JUDY GARLAND IN CONCERT
Judy's unannounced and surprise appearance/performance at a Harold Arlen tribute concert at Lincoln Center. Recorded November 17, 1968.
LIVE FROM NEW YORK!
It's Marilyn Sokol live at The Village Gate!
REQUESTS AND RARITIES
Anything and everything.
SUNDAY MORNING SPECIAL
Barbra Streisand sings at the American Embassy in London, 1966.
WHERE JUDY PLAYED
Excerpts of Lenny Bruce at Carnegie Hall.
Sunday, September 2, 2012
NEW FILES POSTED TO THE YAHOO GROUP (for the week of September 2, 2012)
Here is a recap of the new audio files posted to the Yahoo version of The Judy Garland Experience. Can you guess what this week's theme is?
To access the files click HERE.
A JUDY MOMENT
Is Judy looking after our welfare, or is she being judgmental?
BABES IN ARMS 1939
Extended radio promo starring Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney, and others.
DUET OF THE WEEK
A quarter of a century later their charisma still sparkled.
ENCORE
Ol' Mick is missing his friend.
JUDY GARLAND IN CONCERT
Live at the Greek! With Mickey Rooney, Johnny Mathis, and Martha Raye.
Recorded September 14, 1965.
JUDY'S GONE MISSING!
Starring Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney, Fred Allen, and others.
LADY ESTHER BLODGETT THEATER
Presents Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney in STRIKE UP THE BAND.
Originally broadcast on October 28, 1940.
LOVE FINDS ANDY HARDY 1938
Extended radio promo starring Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney, and others.
MICKEY AND JUDY IN HOLLYWOOD
Just a few examples of what made them one of moviedom's most popular pairs.
REQUESTS AND RARITIES
SUNDAY MORNING SPECIAL
Jimmy Scott live at St. Ann's
(unreleased recording).
WHERE JUDY PLAYED
Whitney Houston live at the Shrine.
Friday, June 22, 2012
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