JUDY GARLAND rehearsing with JOHN MEYER for an appearance at the nightclub THREE, late October, 1968

This is a home recording of Judy Garland and John Meyer rehearsing for an appearance at THREE nightclub in NYC. Songs: From This Moment On, That's Entertainment, This Dream, The Joker, Lose That Long Face, I Loved Him, Just In Time, For Once In My Life, Brother Can You Spare A Dime, I'd Like To Hate Myself In The Morning, and Here's To Us. Recorded on Park Avenue in late October, 1968.

[@coffeehigh420]

everyone loved this woman. she's still up there - ones soul never dies :)

[@lwellsnyc]

I just realized that after listening to Judy forever that she has no vocal break going from low notes to a full high belt! Good grief! Such a fabulous tape, John. What an extraordinary time you had with her.🤗❣️

[@joedefelice7001]

I was born in "68", so I never got to hear Judy live. I wish I could have!

[@lenwelch2195]

Her versatility and musical timing is thrown in visiting difficultly paced songs with no real break. Amazing how her mind plots out musically each beat .

[@BuzzStephens1]

This was actually recorded in late October, 1968. Sorry for the discrepancy on the cover page.

[@Richie8a8y]

Are you kidding? This is fabulous- no matter the time stamp! Thank You. Thank you. “There should be more words for thank you.” XO

[@maxlinder5262]

LOVE THAT FOTO OF HER..... HOW COULD SHE THINK SHE WASN'T PRETTY....?///

[@rickmartini4811]

She So Beautifull , That's because that Prick Mayer told her she was fat ugly an not a MGM GIRL LIKE LANA TURNA, SO HE IN GREANED IN HER HEAD THAT SHE WAS NOT PRETTY AN NOT PRETTY ENOUGH FOR MOVIES

[@Richie8a8y]

Who wants to host a Judy in Boston night? XO

[@aleolidemu6169]

How refreshing hearing Judy laughing. Thanks for this .. 💜🌿

[@gabe-po9yi]

This is a gem. I think John Meyer was good for Judy. He not only seemed to be fit emotionally and mentally, but capable of handling the logistics of the industry and not letting her be taken advantage of. I don’t know John, but I don’t think he would’ve just stood by and had her handle on her own, the promoter who called her a jerk singer (that one has stuck with me). Although short-lived, I’m glad she got to be with a man of his character and qualities, most particularly at that point in her life. Thanks for posting, it was great to hear her enjoying herself.

[@MrMagi95]

I met John and we had a few lunches together. I know he loved her.

[@da1maniac]

I have never believed that Harry M Miller called her a jerk singer. Mainly because as New Zealander, that expression wouldn’t have been in his vocabulary. Jerk isn’t a word used in Australia and New Zealand. In those extreme situations, a promoter will sway anything that will diffuse the drama, not make it worse.

[@gabe-po9yi]

@@da1maniac Maybe not, but he said something offensive enough that she hauled off and whacked him one.

[@kerristanding5774]

This is great!! I read his book on Judy and their short relationship was very interesting well written

[@ebojeff]

1000 thanks!

[@MrMagi95]

Adore!

[@samc7920]

John...fabulous recording! I don't think I've ever heard Judy rehearsing with only a pianist before. Her musical exploration with you was beautifully simple. And it's very evident that she loved the one-on-one collaborative process. Happily, she's in wonderful voice. It's so hard to believe this was only seven or eight months before she died. Bless you for recording this. Sammy

[@huddan6137]

Wow! Absolutely love this! Thank you!

[@MrAlcataldo]

Thanks for this John, Awesome!

[@jacqueminekeersmaekers8524]

This is great. Thank you ❤

[@funkytune2006]

Judy sounds amazing at this time in her life. I think this was the only time she did such an intimate show, of I'm guessing around 250 people & received 100 dollars. Were there tickets sold too? I'm sure Buzz will know.

[@BuzzStephens1]

No tickets, it was all done with an impromptu, last minute, feel to it.....both nights.

[@livesquad2810]

God I wish she did an official studio version of The Joker. It would have been so good. Was her actual appearance at club THREE recorded?

[@belalammar3293]

Hi I need live in her I love you

[@michael_lear]

Is this from the CD that was with the Heartbreaker book?

[@chrisn7259]

Where in Manhattan was the nightclub they were rehearsing for?

[@BuzzStephens1]

72nd/2nd

[@Sthunderrocker]

Wow I had no idea John Mayer was that old. JK

[@samc7920]

John Mayer and John Meyer are two different people.

[@wendellnelson-dg2ji]

Great recording. Just wish Mr. Meyer was just a little less on the piano. Seemed like his was playing for a symphony with all the flourishes and runs, instead of just playing the melody for her to rehearse to. It was like he was trying to impress with his playing. But, that's just me. Great to hear Judy in any format.

[@elspethcoogan1499]

I agree about Meyer’s piano-playing here; very honky-tonk and almost drowning out Judy’s voice.