JUDY GARLAND: 'MOON RIVER'. A CLASSIC BALLAD.

[@randolphburns7974]

No auto tune. No heavy back up singers. Just talent , style and class.

[@PerihelionPhase]

There's so much depth in her voice, a lifetime of heartache, acceptance, hope. So unique and no need for anything provocative or edgy, just pure talented storytelling

[@richardgornalle4536]

Of all the versions of Moon River l've heard, and there have been many, Judy's is unique and superb.

[@mrsktrg6906]

you should listen to elton's version

[@Umberto-e1f]

Sempre un incanto,fa sognare

[@stevewashington4372]

How she just pulls you in. A delicious mixture of presence, strength and utter vulnerability.

[@barbaraduggan631]

The GREATEST....don't judge someone unless you have walked in their shoes....she was a survivor and had great. great, great talent.....she just got tired and died way to young but her memory and talent lives on....Love you Judy

[@gfgall]

There will never be another like her.

[@VallaMusic]

wow - the last time she sings that last "rainbow's end"... it's like the whole yearning of collective humanity for a better world is being expressed in one voice

[@ericblom9568]

Not to mention, for that fleeting second, you see and hear her at 16 when she was Dorothy Gale in the Wizard singing "Over the Rainbow" and compare it to the "Now" her, singing her heart out, as she did, until the end, which came WAY TOO SOON...RIP, Miss Frances Ethel Gumm. You ARE Sorely MISSED & LOVED....

[@sandiegotrojandawg]

No one has been able to sing a song with such power, emotion, and delicacy as the late, great Judy Garland. She was that unique and indomitability of spirit because she sang from her heart and so often, sadly, of personal experience. Her rendition of, "Smile", is probably the epitome of this description and expression....please listen to it. Without question, imo, she was the greatest entertainer in Hollywood history.

[@pam0626]

This arrangement is sublime. I miss variety shows like this. It is a Broadway show in your living room.

[@grzegorzba.3435]

Judy Garland is so sincere, so convincing - something we so much miss in our time.

[@SaxonC]

No one can sell a song like Judy Garland! The legend!

[@ralphredpath4435]

Saxon C totally agree, my favourite song.... only just discovered Miss Garlands version. Amazing to listen to and watch her performance.

[@scronx]

You're right---that she could have had a great, straight, normal career in sales.

[@patrickryan1515]

And a product 'guaranteed' to please.

[@caseywhalon2496]

I sang this to my pet as she was being put to sleep to ease her pain.

[@christinebuckingham7334]

Casey C ♡♡♡

[@brookeelizabeth1104]

Casey C that's so beautiful

[@michaelmiller1215]

Casey C I'm sorry for your loss

[@lisamccall3258]

you mean killed

[@Ava-tg2ys]

Casey C I'm so sorry😢

[@randolphburns7974]

Use to watch the Judy Garland show as a kid. Always great. Should have lasted longer. Real talent and beautiful.

[@07FreshMaker]

I’m very emotional tonight… this just made me bawl… how is it possible to love and feel for someone so much that isn’t here with us anymore and was before my time… I love you Judy. I know you’re free and at peace now

[@lenwelch2195]

Her heart is breaking and then you realize your is !

[@depecheaholic]

"Moon River" always makes me tear up. Hearing Judy sing it makes me shed those tears. I don't think there has ever been another singer that can make a song so emotional and personal.

[@CalvinTennessee]

What amazes me about this woman, Judy Garland is how easy it is for her to sing this difficult song. Just like it’s nothing to her.

[@marcosc9130]

Judy was so perfect, my favorite version still is Audrey's because I feel it touches my heart a little deeper, but it actually speaks more about Audrey being able to convey emotion and beauty enough to rival with Judy, that is of course the most gifted singer Hollywood ever saw or will ever see, than any particular problem with her version, I could hear Judy singing for hours and hours and still want more. She could sing the dictionary and make it a masterpiece.

[@SaxonC]

No one can ever sing a song like this woman!

[@bradly2007]

Hauntingly brilliant "Moon River" from the depths of her soul performance is so touching & sentimental, only our precious Judy could infuse so much in to a song, timeless deeply moving performance has me coming back for a visit often...

[@Parisdhier]

I love when she looks at the camera because then you can smile and whisper, "Hello, Judy." :) Because when she looks at the camera, it feels like she's personally looking and singing to me. Touches my heart. :)

[@SueDNim]

Tell me I'm not the only one who started bawling like an infant the second she opened her mouth.

[@labotamysausagedog]

I seem to find that happening a lot, especially when she sings Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

[@SueDNim]

+labotamysausagedog Omg yes. There's one particular recording of that (I'd link it, but I'm sure know tbe one) that I simply can't make through with tears. High five. We may be kindred spirits.

[@bradly2007]

such a deeply moving performance, Judy could take you to the depths of feeling in a song like nobody else ever could, she was so precious...

[@marisanmarisan357]

I can't watch or listen to Judy without crying. She just tears at your heartstrings. She takes you into the very depth of her soul and you go willingly and joyfully.

[@leighlavigne5482]

Nope, I was a total puddle! I feel like as she aged her voice gained a rich character that just tells of all her pain.

[@johnw.davison1561]

I can't get past the "rainbow's end" without tearing up

[@LynneMarieSheppard]

She's back to singing of rainbows here- it is so poignant on so many levels. Love this.

[@showtunestarpower]

Judy Garland's internal process as she sings a song like this is extremely deep - and what is remarkable is her ability to communicate it to all of us with such precision. The nuance of each phrase, each word is ever changing. THE JUDY GARLAND SHOW lasted one season - but from that trial-filled show we have forever moments such as Judy Garland singing MOON RIVER.

[@marcosc9130]

And she was a master since her early years, it's been 82 years and no person was able to sing "Somewhere over the rainbow" the way she did at 17 yo, so personal, so much control and technique. Judy is the greatest performer to ever grace Hollywood.

[@stevenj9970]

The artistry in Judy's voice, the amazing musical arrangement and look at that SET how it sets the mood before the song even begins....just amazing, back when ART meant something.....

[@davesresorts]

I remember watching this when I was very young. Thanks for sharing

[@SickofHollywood]

You know. She was pretty good. Where does that leave the rest of us. Man.... such unbelievable talent. God Bless her.

[@Jimmyjames11111]

The saddest most beautiful song I’ve ever heard

[@ncavlleguy]

Judy was always at the top she set the bar standards and everyone else falls under the bar, after all who can compete with an iconic legend AND THE GREATEST ENTERTAINER OF ALL TIME 🌈🌈🌈

[@horacefeathers]

All of the raw emotion evident here just might be because she's thinking about the man who wrote these beautiful lyrics, Johnny Mercer...the love of her life she never married.

[@CMHism]

horacefeathers he was?

[@BNS392]

This is incredible

[@WitoldBanasik]

Don't get around much any more... Judy.

[@devinmelancon4901]

Another heartbreaking, overwhelming performance. Simply wonderful :)

[@Sirissacbrock]

Yes

[@nickdellow6073]

I agree with so many of the comments about this superb performance, but I would just like to add that another one of her remarkable talents is her wonderful sense of timing - anticipating a note here and holding onto another one there. Lots of singers did it but I don't think anyone did it as subtly as Judy Garland, not even Sinatra. I would like to know the name of the harmonica player - he's very good indeed and really adds to the poignant atmosphere.

[@garyt5582]

There was only one Judy!

[@michaelburns3688]

Yes, Judy Garland was the greatest entertainer I ever saw on stage, in the movies, and on television. Only Sinatra belonged in such a superior league as the male representative. But NO ONE should discount Liza Minnelli, who easily BECAME the world's greatest entertainer for more than three decades, the latter half of the 60's, first half of the 90's, and ALL of the 70's and 80's. And as much as a segment of show businesses followers seem intent on purposely underrating Liza, she actually achieved much more than her mother did in achievements (and awards) from every element of the entertainment industry

[@hillmoordrive]

Damn....she song that like a soul sister.

[@robertcandelariacandelaria675]

only one July Garland. the love song will live forever.

[@KathyAnnalise]

She's absolutely beautiful. her voice is seriously one of a kind

[@JaneESeymour]

THAT'S how its done. She literally 'lives' that song to life. Legend. Icon.

[@mikeyb1093]

She sings a verse in the middle that I never heard before. I love the expression on her face in the last few seconds with the harmonica in the background.

[@darrenhalliday5133]

didn't think anyone could sing this better than Andy Williams , boy was I wrong

[@dennisleporte2327]

Just breaks my heart.

[@rdberg1957]

Part of what makes her performance great is her original phrasing. She pauses in places where no other singer would, but it is the right artistic choice for her and it deepens the emotion of the song.

[@stevenj9970]

Judy....the greatest voice ever.....

[@oscarmadison6635]

She rocked this song!!!!!!

[@michelleboutwell3015]

oscar madison when doesn't she?

[@elizabethorfalo]

Judy at her best... I think of this show as a beautiful and last sing of the swan

[@brotherbrenden]

I wanna dance like that

[@pal035s]

A powerful and poignant rendition. This is mighty fine singing and so much more.

[@TheMurphst]

Judy has the best version!

[@desisarod]

Audrey a is not bad... I think is sweeter... And I also enjoy Barbara Streisand version

[@michaelmcbride5012]

+Desirée Rodríguez Judy is my favorite singer overall, but Audrey's version is my favorite.

[@bradly2007]

Judy's is best then Audrey...each version so deeply moving

[@nakiaemma7422]

Beyonce has don't the cover now.

[@rtfe83able]

Wow what a voice and a talent Judy Garland was, will never be one like her again!

[@bizzleblue38]

So beautiful and yet sad. I feel as if this was done shortly before she died. Her singing has always had that dreamy and soulful sound. In this one it feels as if she's telling us she's going home soon. 😢

[@ernlwjr2]

I have never understood this song as much as I do now having experienced this magical performance!

[@lucycat2576]

This Song makes me Cry Every time. At the end of the movie when they are looking for CAT. / MANY TEARS, TEARS OF JOY. 1961)😻🐈

[@giovannipansera4667]

Una dell e più belle musiche scritte, con due stelle splendenti Judy Garland e Haudrey Hepburn

[@dorangbellesaraniogon7280]

Her story is very sad. She must have been so scared facing all those unfortunate events all by herself. :( Such a wonderful voice and heart-warming song. Her lagacy still remains. :)

[@maureendevries1904]

I love this version!

[@TreasureX7]

Неповторимая. Не будет такой другой.Никогда.

[@michaelmiller1215]

Wow. I have never seen this. From the Dali-esque set, to the melancholy performance. Unmatchable.

[@ralphewell8398]

People comment how "old" she looked. I don't think so. She looks life a pretty version of herself with no "work" done to her.

[@dariowitt3859]

Quedé absolutamente impresionado por la calidad de interpretación, de matices, de cantante. Esta mujer es una artista de muy alto, altísimo nivel. Me dejó impactado. Gracias.

[@valstclair]

ART SHINES THROUGH PAIN !!!!!!!!!! BRAVA

[@dougie6886]

Beautiful ❤❤

[@alexandermarquis6197]

This is satisfyingly wonderful to hear.

[@patrickryan1515]

Johnny Mercer loved (loved) Judy ("I Remember You" was written by him for her.) Herein she reciprocates nicely with this beautiful interpretation of Johnny's wonderful lyrics. 2/2018

[@terrygrant3467]

It was written by him about her.

[@johndoe6263]

Correct, an important distinction. Judy had this effect on talented people. Other famous songs inspired (at least partly) by Judy include Dont cry for me Argentina and Fairytale of New York.

[@lydialuque2475]

¡FABULOSA Y ELEGANTE! Gracias por haber cantado así.

[@jcboom6894]

😅

[@oscarmadison6635]

Simply breath taking performance!!!!!!

[@A237-y1m]

seemed so easy for her. true legend

[@senoj.rednaxela]

"The twentieth century. Oh dear. The world has gotten so terribly, terribly old." -Angels in America

[@KingNate03]

Such a magnificent, heartfelt performance.

[@11452maria]

What a classy lady! Love Judy Garland... Thank you so much for uploading this wonderful video!

[@jae026]

the best. words can't describe it. Method singing.

[@tommoclement]

Such a talent. Yet such a sad liife.

[@tobyhines7587]

Wow thanks for up loading this.

[@patrickryan1515]

I once thought this song belonged only to Mr. Andy Williams who sang it SO well. I then heard Judy sing it, and WOW. The lyricist, Johnny Mercer, was so enamored of Miss Garland he very well could have written it for her. What connects Judy, Johnny and me is: "We're after the same rainbow's end Waiting round the bend, my huckleberry friend Moon River and me" And so aren't we all "after the same rainbow's end", and wondering will God ever deliver us from this earthly trap from which our souls long to be freed.

[@alink8687]

andy williams was always my pick for this song. but this blew me away. this is such a powerful rendition! she is irreplaceable.

[@girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288]

Completely disagree. Andy Williams' version was too produced, too smooth. This beautifully simple song is best sung with a stripped down authentic style. This is a song that you sing to yourself for company when you are taking a too long walk down an empty road.

[@LiberatoCaires]

Damn. That harmonica~

[@Jimbo8137]

I love her version! and I love the added verse.....such passion and soul!

[@dylanwashington2419]

I want to believe while singing this song she was singing it to songwriter and lyricist Johnny Mercer. The Actual Man that Got Away in 1941 and their love for each other lasted until she died. He wrote "Moon River" but he also wrote songs of his undying love for Judy Garland such as "That Old Black Magic" , "Midnight Sun", and "I Remember You".

[@johndoe6263]

Skylark and One for my baby also believed to be about judy. These lyrics paint paint an extraordinary portrait of her by a great lyricist.

[@dylanwashington2419]

@@johndoe6263 I didn't know that

[@TJ1920]

woooow that was great

[@wildsmiley]

I've p always loved Audrey Hepburn's original in Breakfast at Tiffany's so much that I decided it should be illegal for anyone else to sing it. That nobody else but Audrey could call it her own, so brilliantly. Figures that Judy, only Judy, would prove me wrong.

[@bradly2007]

My two favorite versions too! Audrey is so touching and Judy hauntingly brilliant...can't top them

[@becksdollface]

Judy Garland ... beautiful voice

[@jakeway1]

Brilliant!

[@dennisb7930]

Beautiful love this

[@matteogazzolo1]

She says so much here... all her life is shown in her eyes... so bold, so fragile, such a great artist...

[@gooty64]

it's really speechless you just listen

[@luigifrancescoagricola9265]

Che meraviglia……

[@winterfee007]

Great...❤

[@JSB1882]

Jesus! I just listened to Frank Ocean's version of the song because it was getting raves. I came hear to get the sound of that crap out of my head. Thankfully we once had singers.

[@katiekress7287]

Agree 100% but for me Andy Williams owns this song. Judy was an absolute legend.

[@JSB1882]

@@katiekress7287 Oh - I agree. There is nothing that compares to these singers today.

[@coldocean]

Judy does an exquisite job with this, especially considering what she was going through at the time. This is the first show where she looks tired and drawn. What was going on around her is showing its wear on her. This was an extremely difficult point in her series. CBS had just been extremely critical of her show and of her specifically. She had just been told the show was failing and it was hurting her deeply. Still, Judy touches the depth in the lyric like no one else for me.

[@VintageRose75]

coldocean I noticed she looked so sad and almost worried at 3:29 - 3:30. I feel so bad for her after reading your comment about how the network was challenging her. Awww...so much relentless pressure to perform perfectly her whole life. (I think that is what drove her to an early death, among other factors.)It makes you wish you could go back in time, give her a big hug and help her the best you could. We lost her far too soon.

[@bradly2007]

too bad they didn't take better care of Judy, she delivered throughout series beautifully giving some of the greatest performances of all time, giant talent who was so abused...

[@1aikane]

Thanks so much for posting these videos. They're a real treat.

[@paymonbidari278]

Stunning.

[@organboi]

SHOCKINGLY great

[@markru2]

my thoughts of judy garland can be summed up in these words. It seems that in the later part of her career she sang more with emotion and character which combined naturally with her effervescent style of singing. She put her heart into every song like it was her last song in her later years. She acted out the songs from my point of view even if while hitting all the high notes and that was what made her truly the greatest singer and her daughter Liza has followed in her footsteps most admirably.

[@terrygrant3467]

With all due respect Liza is not in Her Mother Class as a singer. I've heard Liza hit many a clunker, but I don't ever remember hearing Judy hit even one.

[@sarakat76]

great great great woman!

[@maxalberts2003]

So classy and beautiful. Genius,

[@alexandermarquis6197]

I love Judy's version of this iconic tune

[@mywallyworld1]

The one and only!

[@fernandogimenez6728]

Hermosa versión

[@EPA18]

I had always considered Judy Garland as an "entertainer"rather than a singer until I heard her "Alone" album.

[@biker50569]

Просто великолепно!

[@joethelionjoethelion]

I always cry

[@BTURNER1961]

The Maria Callas of the Great American Songbook.