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

Performed by Judy Garland on Episode 12 of 'The Judy Garland Show', taped November 1, 1963. A delicate rendition of a classic song, Judy captures the eloquent beauty of 'Moon River', a meandering melody that flows to the heart.
Words by Johnny Mercer, music by Henry Mancini, 1961.
Moon river, wider than a mile
I'm crossin' you in style someday
Old dream maker, you heartbreaker
Wherever you're goin', I'm goin'your way
Two drifters, off to see the world
There's such a lot of world to see
We're after the same rainbow's end
Waitin' round the bend, my huckleberry friend
Moon river and me
Roll along the river, you're a lot like me
Just a pair of drifters, with all of the world to see
We're after the same rainbow's end
Waiting round the bend, my huckleberry friend
Moon River and me
/ michelebell1
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[@stevewashington4372]

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

[@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

[@user-bt5pt4ho5x]

Sempre un incanto,fa sognare

[@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.

[@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

[@georgegallucci9958]

There will never be another like her.

[@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😢

[@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.

[@lenwelch2195]

Her heart is breaking and then you realize your is !

[@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.

[@pam0626]

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

[@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 🌈🌈🌈

[@SaxonC]

No one can ever sing a song like this woman!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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...

[@hillmoordrive]

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

[@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.....

[@dennisleporte2327]

Just breaks my heart.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@JaneESeymour]

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

[@KindnessWithKathy]

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

[@darrenhalliday5133]

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

[@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

[@lelandjr2]

Miss you Judy.

[@SickofHollywood]

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

[@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. :)

[@user-lx3ks2pr9c]

seemed so easy for her. true legend

[@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.

[@robertcandelariacandelaria675]

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

[@earlusmcdivett]

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.

[@ernlwjr2]

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

[@devinmelancon4901]

Another heartbreaking, overwhelming performance. Simply wonderful :)

[@Sirissacbrock]

Yes

[@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)😻🐈

[@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. 😢

[@maureendevries1904]

I love this version!

[@stevenj9970]

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

[@rtfe83able]

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

[@alexandermarquis6197]

This is satisfyingly wonderful to hear.

[@elizabethorfalo]

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

[@pal035s]

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

[@oscarmadison6635]

She rocked this song!!!!!!

[@michelleboutwell3015]

oscar madison when doesn't she?

[@LiberatoCaires]

Damn. That harmonica~

[@Jimmyjames11111]

The saddest most beautiful song I’ve ever heard

[@giovannipansera4667]

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

[@valstclair]

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

[@EPA18]

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

[@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. :)

[@mywallyworld1]

The one and only!

[@gooty64]

it's really speechless you just listen

[@oscarmadison6635]

Simply breath taking performance!!!!!!

[@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

[@tommoclement]

Such a talent. Yet such a sad liife.

[@grzegorzba.3435]

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

[@jae026]

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

[@dennisb7930]

Beautiful love this

[@michaelmiller1215]

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

[@luigifrancescoagricola9265]

Che meraviglia……

[@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.

[@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.

[@jakeway1]

Brilliant!

[@senoj.rednaxela]

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

[@TJ1920]

woooow that was great

[@Jimbo8137]

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

[@becksdollface]

Judy Garland ... beautiful voice

[@KingNate03]

Such a magnificent, heartfelt performance.

[@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.

[@joethelionjoethelion]

I always cry

[@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.

[@TreasureX7]

Неповторимая. Не будет такой другой.Никогда.

[@tobyhines7587]

Wow thanks for up loading this.

[@matteogazzolo1]

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

[@paymonbidari278]

Stunning.

LA Maestra !!

[@BTURNER1961]

The Maria Callas of the Great American Songbook.

[@gooty64]

Sadness. People don't unstained sadness.

[@organboi]

SHOCKINGLY great

[@sarakat76]

great great great woman!

[@lydialuque2475]

¡FABULOSA Y ELEGANTE! Gracias por haber cantado así.

[@jcboom6894]

😅

[@mickyfinn4466]

This is raw and painful. She seems to be dissolving in front of my eyes. The set design is an acid trip through Americana via Salvador Dali.

[@michaelmiller1215]

Micki Finn I thought the same thing

[@rjringer]

Good observation!

[@rjringer]

That also parallels the contrasting harmonica with the vocals.

[@HerbertSchepers]

Waiting round the bend... It is raw yes, but true, i might be too gay to adore Judy Garland, but this is true, very dramatic therefore. If you can't feel the pain you don't feel the love.

[@rgaryc1111]

You've been drinking Mickey Finns again, "Mickey." Feel so bad for you. There is help!

[@11452maria]

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

[@ungoliver]

Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland played in their own leagues.

[@AlexWaylan]

I don't think Sinatra ever had the vulnerability and honesty Judy had. He's got a gorgeous voice, but he isn't the force of nature that she is.

[@meredithr.8322]

Well put.

[@bradly2007]

Judy had more depth of emotion...listen to "Alone" classic blues Lp, outdoes everyone's

[@princepeterwolf]

SUPERB

[@callmeted949]

I'm obsessed with this video and Judy Garland, this video makes my heart melt and also makes me want to put a gun towards my head and pull the trigger. Whenever I watch this 3 minutes 55 seconds video my inners loads with emotion I cant even swallow, this reminds me of all the bitter beautiful moments in my life which I will never live again. I dont know, this is something else...

[@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

[@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.

[@pam0626]

It gives me chills to think that 21 days after this aired, JFK would be assassinated.

[@bradly2007]

that is chilling as Judy loved JFK, he watched her show every Sunday eve and that was so important to Judy...

[@winecrimesfoodandtime7119]

Such a tragedy

[@EagleArrow]

@@bradly2007 She never got her millions from her show. Her manager stole it.

[@rockyracoon3233]

@@EagleArrow . How sad.:(

[@biker50569]

Просто великолепно!

[@fernandogimenez6728]

Hermosa versión

[@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.

[@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.

[@alexandermarquis6197]

I love Judy's version of this iconic tune

[@maxalberts2003]

So classy and beautiful. Genius,

[@rosebud3971]

The great Sinatra said it best that we will all be forgotten but Judy will be forever and he loved her and protected her from Lund. BTW Lund was abusing her and she phoned Tony Bennett for help at his debut! Bennett called Sinatra and Sinatra said OK and hung up. Not only did the police show up but so did some mafia boys.

[@kahaula32]

Lund?????

[@philiptonee6334]

Do you mean Luft?

[@renaniidepinheiroepereira4104]

According Nancy Sinatra, this occurred at 1968, not in 1963. I don't believe that Luft was implicated in this episode.

[@luisnolasco8685]

Frank Hgodges