Judy Garland - For Once In My Life (Live 1968)

[@leahgreensperm]

I was there! I worked back stage on the Mike Douglas Show in that day and had heard rumors during the early morning hours before the show was taped, that she was going to be on the show. The audience wasn't told because of the producer's uncertainty that she'd be able to make it. This was a few weeks before her death and her alcoholism was so advanced that she looked like a frail old lady when they brought her down the back stairs behind the set. It took two people to get her situated on the stool. They handed her a microphone and adjusted her clothing. She was very gracious. She was introduced to a stunned audience. It was an amazing surprise. When the doors opened to the stage, she came to life before our eyes. Her posture straightened and she began to beam her great smile. What followed was the most amazing performance I ever saw in my life. I was only about twenty feet away and watched her transfixed along with the audience. I've told people that what happened that day was unforgettable because you could hear a pin drop in the studio during the rests in her lyrics. Everyone felt that she almost couldn't get through her songs and we were all pulling for her. Amazing performance and an amazing woman, despite all of her challenges. A great great personality. Stacy Greenspan

[@MerleOberon]

Why the double post as Stacy?

[@paigejohannesen9681]

she died in 69.

[@paulsimpson4155]

She died 10 months later not weeks after this performance ! But thanx for the insight

[@jpgsf1978]

Righteous!

[@felixmonica02]

Wowww!!

[@noras.5355]

I've loved Judy since I was a teen-ager. I saved my baby siting money so I could buy her record albums. I love her still. I'm now 74 years old.

[@lynnlRDR-RDR2]

Wonderful

[@rfaeldelgadillo8151]

Aw

[@whirledpeas3477]

Awesome tragic story. She was sent into the early Hollywood meat grinder

[@randythompson5154]

I just saw “Judy”...and now I’m just sitting here crying.

[@alexmz123]

Randy Thompson will I get depressed watching Judy? I just love her as a performer so much

[@deannasoriano2771]

Very sad movie

[@randythompson5154]

Asian Guy in TO It’s not real sad, but when you see her life played out on the big screen and you hear her say things about wanting happiness just like everyone else...it kinda gets to you.

[@deannasoriano2771]

@@randythompson5154 ...her life was Very sad from childhood.

[@edglebennett6312]

I've seen it twice!!!!!!

[@showtunestarpower]

This video shows that even in 1968 Judy's voice was still in tact. Her breath control, the smoothness of her sound, her unmatched sensitivity, her moment-to-moment acting, and the incredible drama that she brings to the song at the end are a master class in singing.

[@iamwalt3r]

2023 and still in love with this classic!

[@lizselwyn2624]

I remember this! I was there. I was setting up a small buffet in back. She was amazing. She walked in beaming with confidence. She seemed strong and put together that day. She was a powerhouse.

[@dlk1dlk1]

What was wrong with her health? Was it drink or drugs or both?

[@lindaosika7648]

All singers sing but this was different,beautiful and rare.

[@cinderelmo]

Please everyone stop posting sad comments oh the tragedy blah blah come on people you think because Elvis is dead people oh he was a tragedy or to Marilyn Monroe anyone is going to post that no they are going to say that obviously no she was a beautiful women and Judy was too so stop posting sad comments just cherish the magic that was Judy Garland.

[@bluejayrae5611]

That woman sang till she died. We love you Judy.

[@JohnnyGNV]

JUDY was actually in better voice at this point than she had been in previous years. Often in 1966-67 she struggled through songs but here her voice is open and full. She didn't look her best here, but vocally I think she did well on The Mike Douglas Show - and I remember watching this as a little boy.

[@jasperjavellana4454]

More than 50 years after her death, JUDY GARLAND, remains to be a sensation. A great talent and a one of a kind phenomenon.

[@emmabradford1740]

The thing I like best about Judy Garland is that she sings with the same enthusiasm when she's dying as when she was emerging as a star. Her appreciation of her audience, too, is matchless.

[@david18ireland]

+Emma Bradford judy was the kind of woman that concert venues would desperately want if they were in financial trouble because they knew for a FACT that she would sell the venue out and then some!

[@gomezsalvatore2607]

Emma Bradford She sings laughs and cries a song.

[@allengumm1157]

@@gomezsalvatore2607 Wonderful description of her art!

[@BunnySlippers82]

@dt4ever04 She did die of an overdose, but it was the kind that built up in her system over a long period of time rather than being spontaneous. Essentially her last year on this earth she was dying. May her sweet soul be in peace.

[@dayalinzayas5857]

She was born to be a shooting star so that we may all relish in her the passion of her relentless beautiful soul.⭐

[@marcellop3163]

She got that melancholic tone in her voice that was really something man....

[@jotasier7098]

Yeah!! Absolutely!! Judy had a perfect tone for sad songs, we can really feel the lyrics. I can't hold my tears listening "You'll never walk alone". That's what I call A GIFT.

[@MrWmJosephSmithIII]

Its called pain and piercing agony moron.

[@microwaveamerican]

The way she sings "I'm not afraid anymore" gets me everytime

[@Bijoushow]

Judy Garland is the definition of the word STAR.

[@MichaelJohnson-wk8tk]

I'm not sure why, but this made me cry. My God........her voice pierced my soul!

[@ralphewell8398]

Her delivery is bittersweet. Her pipes are still good, her ability to communicate verbally and nonverbally is in a class by itself. Makes me cry when she "kicks in it".

[@jeffbassin630]

The one and only Judy! There was and never will be anyone to come close to her extraordinary talents!!

[@Jonathanfall1]

Really quite heartbreaking. Breathtaking too.

[@eileenbachemin1617]

She sure was breathtaking !!

[@T4531600]

Poor Judy 🥲

[@tgstock1]

What people should realize is that she was a very ill woman at this point. The fact that she was able to produce such an amazing performance is absolutely astounding. Drug addiction is a real disease. She should be awarded the same respect as a person who had cancer or something similar.

[@mbrookes1669]

This beautiful lady was dying but was still giving us us what we wanted

[@misscauliflowergreen9904]

Who will remember them in 5 years? Judy Garland is still respected over 40 years after her tragic death.

[@Michaelbos]

I hope GOD is taking care of her, she deserves it.

[@lecranelarc6039]

She's my favorite actress

[@candelariarobert51]

Judy Garland is a superstar she never lost her place in show business she will be a superstar forever. Judy we miss you

[@brmnyc]

Judy just took this contemporary song and just owned it!

[@allaboutmyself93]

She had it till the end. I don’t care what anyone says.

[@rupert2591]

Really lives every word. The ultimate singing actress at every stage of her career.

[@randolphlburns3138]

Sir you said it best! Only other people that can compare to her in that manner Billie holiday, Edith Piaf and Dinah Washington

[@cheeriosinabowl]

Judy died 44 years ago, and even after all that time, she is still vividly remembered. Her name will live on for many more years. She was a true star, despite her troubled life.

[@htarceno]

my one regret was that l never got to hear her in person. l would have paid whatever it cost for a ticket to one of her concerts. There will never be another like Judy Garland

[@russellcandy9850]

In 1968 you could get a ticket for JFK Stadium for $7.50. unbelievable to see the magnificent Judy Garland!!!

[@Mydecision]

Well what we witnessed here was a legend towards the end of her life, giving it her all, and in large part, succeeding....there will NEVER be another Judy Garland.

[@Jimbo8137]

I don't understand negative comments here either.....she was damn spectacular here!

[@Pureimagination200]

james rivers she was ill though

[@lynnlRDR-RDR2]

She has been ill for some time now but she wasn't eating either or sleeping. She my Judy and her voice is still strong here

[@Pureimagination200]

Amber Jordan I will always love her

[@lynnlRDR-RDR2]

@@Pureimagination200 same here. I have learned more about her this last year and i have a better understanding and been listening since I can remember

[@maneki9neko]

I adore Judy, but she is not in good voice here. Her phrasing is off. She is fatigued.

[@LILTONY1961]

Ms. Garland, you make my dreams come true.love you❤❤❤

[@jimmynew-man6882]

Judy takes a song (granted, this is a great song, regardless of who performs it) and, her life-force gives it a power that moves all who hear!💖

[@allengumm1157]

Wonderful description!

[@cinderelmo]

Everyone quit the drama and sadness and tragedy etc. Lets except this video for what it is, wow Judy Garland singing Stevie Wonder!!!!!!!!

[@smiggles6963]

Judy is one of the strongest people that ever existed. She never stopped performing, even though she was so sick

[@stevencortiella7609]

She wasn't all that strong she was a drug addict, a strong person works on their problem their problem

[@rickkeegan5977]

There was only one Judy! Will never be another, she sang with her whole being!

[@tgstock1]

Her poor body was ao broken down by 1968. The fact that she was still able to perform like this is truly amazing.

[@pal035s]

I remember family members telling me that she had lost her talent by this point in time. I've watched her singing this song and How Insensitive so many times and all I can say is... they were wrong. So wrong. With less than a year to go, she hadn't lost the power and beauty that is on full display in these timeless performances.

[@justinbelknap5355]

she was so beautiful, as well as a beautiful voice. she's one of my favorite actresses and performers of all time

[@gerriepieters9033]

I always think of little Stevie Wonder when I hear this song..but Judy Garland sing it very beautyfull too ...r.i.p.♥️🎤🎵🎶

[@CarmenZynger]

Judy never ever lost her style. This gentle beautiful performance showcases all that technique. Lovely lady. Mother, sister, friend -,and the original VOICE! God bless you Judy. We still love and appreciate you.

[@matsudaseiko]

the emotion was really trembling from her inside no wonder it was so exhausting singing live for her, very moving this is......

[@Marktheho]

The Good the Wonderful the Bad --- you can say whatever you want. But America has many legends and Judy is an American and world Icon, no one can take that away

[@beebeel6285]

Totally breaks my heart, brought me to tears, I FELT her spirit and heard her spirit and soul cry in pain from what the selfish ppl did to her. Very sad, such a great talent and giving person to be treated like she was by worldly people. THEY WILL ANSWER TO GOD. Revelation 21, GOD WILL make all things right again. HE PROMISES this to all who turn to the Lord.

[@SaxonC]

I can honestly say that if I am ever asked before I die, what I will miss most once I am gone, I will answer, the joy of listening to Judy Garland sing. This woman has touch every part of my soul.. Great clip!

[@RobertSJHu]

Aloha Judy Garland !!!!! You are my heroine in life !!!! You loved people and were blessed by God with your dynamic musical talents galore !!!! Have followed your career as a youngster, now am 78 years old, and must honestly say; you have blessed my life and extending my life span !!!! Thank you so very much !!!!! Gratefully, Robert S.J. Hu October 15, 2020. Farewell from Hawaii, the 50th State, U.S.A.

[@andrew7173]

God LOVE this woman, and allow her peace. She's been a constant inspiration/source of support for me since my mother first "introduced" me to her years ago. Judy lives on, in my heart and I'm sure in millions of others..

[@stephenvincent4989]

Liza has to be the most talented offspring of a legend. Having seen them both at the Palladium London in the 1960’s it was already evident. Two very special Ladies such great memories

[@stephenvincent4989]

Just to add but I must presume totally unnecessary we are talking about the one and only Judy Garland, whose magic lives on for ever.

[@MeadeSkeltonMusic]

My grandfather adored Judy Garland, as do most all the men in my family!

[@howardjdownes]

I was only just saying the same thing. I was introduced to Judy when my grandfather would play his 78 record collection, his beloved Bing, George Formby, Flanaghan and Allen, Andrews Sisters, and naturally, Judy, especially her earlier recordings of Jolson songs. Her later work with Lionel Bart and Orchestra I once considered unequal or not on a par with her other work, but songs like Maggie May, about the infamous lady-of-the-night who frequented Liverpool's Lime Street and central train station, document Judy demonstrating an emotional conviction and authenticity other artists are incapable of approaching. Sheer magic ! Thankyou Granda, I miss you.

[@MeadeSkeltonMusic]

Howard Downes I normally don't like female vocals, but she is tolerable.

[@TheMadamfee1234]

Oh My God, shes Beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@narvikekero6363]

Judy has been remembered as one of the most beautiful voices of all times, it´s a pity nobody could listen her voice when She asked desperatly for help. But each time we listen her singing is like she never left.....Thank you Judy wherever you are...

[@BrandonTJones69]

I have been watching this video almost non stop for the past four days. It hasn't gotten old yet.

[@guywill7875]

She was FUCKING INCREDIBLE!

[@pudgeuncle]

I can't stop crying. The greatest singer who ever lived. Her talent will never be matched.

[@TheSilvergold45]

Judy Garland was one of the best ever.. Judy could be the best ever.. it could be argued.. Judy was a doll and just marvelous !!! Just a great shame she left us at such a young age... Judy is greatly missed !!!

[@Sebastian-lo3hn]

Great song by the legendary Stevie Wonder, and sung by a woman whom I didn't realise had such a sad time

[@Littleflower53]

Sinatra did it before Stevie, but it was one of Stevie’s greatest hits!

[@ChristianSchonbergerMusic]

I so agree. Just: Judy wasn't flawed at all. The world was and continues to be. That woman is the very definition of talent. You can hear her dispair through her performances. The world is cruel because not a single soul was there for her and saved her when she needed it - and since she was still in the spotlight during that time it makes it all so much more cruel. What a world we live in.....

[@tomandvickikershaw3109]

Judy was a beautiful singer, and I love her very much.

[@windstorm1000]

I am crying while watching this--she gave so much of her self as she sang--like no other performer. Taken from us too soon--thank good ness we have records of the luminous Judy here. There will never be another!!

[@tedalfano6299]

No one BETTER than Judy, period!!

[@StefanBarker]

Ironic everyone associates drugs and alcohol with the Iconic Miss Jusy Garland. Shes a legend of legends! "Feriwarlock" from above hit the nail right on its head. Can't everyone enjoy just her amazing music&films shes done. For anyone to bring up drugs & alcohol in the 21st Century in regards to Judy,when now it revolves around It."HaHa" when young punks like Lindsay Lohan go in&out of jail for drugs. Her voice was pure heaven,The fancy runs they all do, judy didnt need, she was simply Judy!

[@stonedmermaid6092]

Wow she brought new meaning to this song

[@johnmoss2732]

Words fail me ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Littleflower53]

She felt every single word of this song to her core! What a legend!

[@bradly2007]

Judy & piano equal a stunning performance from Garland...had someone at this point in her life given her a major recording contract, top arranger and orchestra to tour with, the results would have been amazing...Judy got no support for a number of years but still came through and was great...Bravo Judy, you gave more than you got in return...

[@Richieagogo]

What is most important about her performance here is that she pulled it off with heart and emotion like a sparrow flying through a rainstorm and despite obvious technical glitches still delivers a unique sincerity and punch that was Judy Garland!

[@SaxonC]

Fabulous and wonderful and the greatest singer, God ever put on this earth! The only person who gives me chills when I hear that voice!

[@mpcontreras01]

bless her heart.. I cant believe nobody helped her.. my heart goes out to her... RIP Judy Garland... Your an angel in Gods army now.... Gods taking care of you now....

[@greengirl9341]

The power of her voice is it’s sound and how she speaks and her face and her jaws ... and regardless she will always sound spectacular it is the way she is made.

[@xstanadu]

The GREAT Judy Garland ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@lukegray5528]

She sang with feeling, one of the key factors to being a good singer.

[@norasteel5353]

Still miss you after all these years! Judy Garland..still one of the worlds greatest entertainers! What a voice! Bravo!

[@duranddavis7710]

Being from Philadelphia, Mike Douglass was appointment television.

[@christinerandenberg4076]

Another magnificent performance. BRAVO

[@harplover1]

It just makes me want to cry my eyes out when I see Judy Garland the last few years of her life. The greatest talent of all, that had the saddest life of all. Her life was one of abuse and pressure from every direction, no one who ever really cared about her, only the money she could bring in. Your fans will always love you Judy!

[@jdavis8631]

She still had a great voice and her performance was wonderful!!!

[@judithtjed]

So sad you can her desperately long for a love like that. The pain she is feeling you can hear through the song. It is so heartbreaking.

[@sterlingsilver323]

She had the voice. She called it a beautiful instrument. Somehow she was able to pluck heartstrings of fans like me. Her show in the late sixties is what go to me. She had this vulnerability that was so wrenching when she walked out in front of that gold curtain. I was young and completely hooked. Now I see the truth that then I denied. Drugs, alcohol. One of the biggest events of my life was going to a concert of hers in Chicago. Show woman, theatrical. But so wonderfully uplifting.

[@NewsLynne]

Beautifully, wistfully sung. Heartbreaking knowing she was on her way out and looking so old and weary at 46. But that's the way it went.

[@TheSilvergold45]

Judy Garland.. You can never ever go wrong there !!!! Judy was sensational !!!!

[@Tom-mc6fm]

Its amazing how intent everyone was listening, you can hear a pin drop in the background. Bless you Judy. My mom and her were the same age I remember how upset she was when she passed . I was twelve and still listen to this amazing voice.

[@KodiHill0506]

I pressed on an article about Judy meeting Martha reeves and the vandellas (60s motown group) and I read in one of the comments saying JUDY was a FAN of Motown with berry Gordy!

[@mansoto1]

Her voice and the emotion were incredible, it was that damn pianist that could not get it right!

[@gustavotrindade6710]

Beautiful song, one of my favorites. Love you Judy

[@tgstock1]

She was trying so hard to pleaae. She was so ill but she loved her audience. May light perpetual shine upon her.

[@OLAFJELLVIKAAS]

Makes me cry...so beautiful! She touches every heart still today!

[@racheldelicata8903]

Such compassion in her voice.

[@mikeykm1993]

Man, only one year before her death and she still sounds fantastic. Knowing how tragic her life was makes the words to this song and her emotions in this song very relatable

[@barbarares7970]

I appreciate her even more after seeing the movie. She was older and did not have the voice she had at 21, but still great. And better than Renee's, although she was so great with the mannerisms, it didn't matter.

[@cinderelmo]

I agree with her daughter Liza Minnelli, were lucky enough to have Judy as long as we had her, even if for some of us including me was before our time, but were lucky that she even walked this Earth and gave us so much beauty and legacy to look after. I went to the Westwood memorial in LA today and l saw the graves of Marilyn Monroe, Natalie Wood, Jack Lemon, Burt Lancaster, Dean Martin, Peggy Lee, and so many others and I thought the same thing we were lucky to have them as long as we did.

[@alessandram.9679]

Wonderful Judy 💓

[@gerriepieters9033]

Listen to this.. I cry an ocean when I saw and hear this song by Judy Garland.. . what a timing and voice..she is a Legend and..unbelieveble outstanding🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏..Live singin by the great Judy Garland.

[@mariagalante821]

Judy Garland, que voz linda e a música maravilhosa. A maior cantora de todos os tempos. I LOVE!

[@LIZZIE-lizzie]

I LOVE JUDY GARLAND ❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣ NO ONE, NO ONE can belt out a tune like this broad - excluding one person, her daughter, LIZA MINELLI❣❣❣💥❣💥❣💥❣💥❣💥❣💥❣💥❣💥

[@CecilBeaton]

she still was so beautiful here, even though the end was near. i deeply love her!

[@windstorm1000]

@showtunestarpower You just wrote all that a singer needs to be great!! And Judy had it in spades!! How we miss her!

[@PaulMcElveen]

Wonderful Video!

[@suziemichael5697]

This is a most special one that I cherish. My mother passed away 2 years ago on Valentines day and this was one of her favorites from Dirty Dancing. I play this in Hope's she hears or just know that I'm thinking of her. I miss her everyday, and she would smile as she played this. What a blessing

[@juancarlostamburini3484]

Excelente Judy Garland, gran intérprete y actriz, Saludos desde Montevideo Uruguay.

[@HandwhistlerBen]

Judy is still a phenomenal, even though this was less than a year before she died. Her phrasing and soulful voice let us all hear her vulnerability. She was used and mistreated from childhood to always be at her best, no matter what the cost on her health. I hear her singing, "I need someone who needs me for who I am, even if I am flawed".

[@vexinglex4996]

Such a poignant and bittersweet thing, watching Judy be pure magic onstage while knowing how much she suffered. I also observed that two of my favorite Judy songs end in the words, "Needs me." This one, and As Long as He Needs Me.