Old man river - Judy Garland - The Judy Garland Show 1963 *She sang w Conviction*

[@The_Dudester]

When Judy won the audition to be in The Wizard of Oz, there was no TV, no internet and if your town had a radio station, it only functioned a few hours a day. So, what did people do with their free time? Learned to play piano (or another instrument), learned to sing and practiced, practiced and practiced, and finally, learned to dance. People going to auditions in the 30's, 40's and 50's were triple threats. If they weren't talented, at the very least, they were well rehearsed-and that was enough to get a part in the chorus and/or dance troupe. Today, in the US, we're lame by comparison to Japan, where girls start early (3-5 years old) to do what Americans used to do (practice, practice, practice), in the hopes of getting into a group like BABYMETAL or AKB48. If you can spare the time, and have never seen AKB live in concert, check out the vids here on YT. This is what American dance shows USED TO look like here.

[@akrenwinkle]

Judy was not auditioned. The property was bought for her.

[@KristinKali]

As always Pope .. you have reminded me of the way it was in the 'before time' when you proved your worth. Great comment. Wizard of Oz, & Judy Garland are in a class all their own.

[@shaunreilly774]

As far as singers go, there's Judy and then there's everyone else; no one compares.

[@texasps91]

Many people sing....Judy was doing something else....

[@michaelballlenger7614]

We will never see this kind of talent again.

[@tjdomerny4847]

Her voice was the channel of her SOUL.

[@325diane]

This performance brings tears to my eyes. I know she had a life filled with highs and lows, and this shows one of her many, many triumphs! Her voice, the expressions on her face...she never gave less than full measure. There have been many great singers/performers before and since Judy Garland, but there was never anyone better.

[@Spiderman7Bob7]

I agree wholeheartedly .

[@cindybaum37]

So powerful. And she only stood 4' 11 inches tall.

[@adampetersen4795]

So glad youngsters are catching on to Judy

[@robertocervera912]

I am a huge Barbra Streisand fan, and I know how much she admired Judy. Judy was, and will always be in a class by herself. She is by far, and this is coming from Barbra’s greatest fan, the best entertainer that has ever been, singer for the gods, an incredible and natural actress, and a fantastic dancer. She lived a rough life, she was used and abused by that, forgive me lord, but that God damned MGM studio. She was a workhorse, all they cared about was give her a pill to pep her up, and work her to death. She was a gift from god.

[@mariospacagna2132]

There will never be anybody like her again. In later years she was far more popular in the UK and she moved to London. She died in London and all the lights of all the West End theatres dimmed their lights in respect.

[@Gaeill]

judy just IS

[@timbolester]

You mentioned how powerful her voice was. That’s especially amazing, given that she was very tiny and had addiction problems all her life.

[@5850terry]

You have to remember that Garland, Sinatra were both award winning actors as well as amazing singers.

[@darinaria]

greatest ever.

[@dorothysboy1]

The genius of Garland can never be underestimated. A life that was born to burn brightly, but briefly. She was truly a child prodigy. I am a proud part of the cult of Garland. I've been loving and studying everything about this woman since I was eleven or twelve years old. I've read every book. I guess you could say I'm obsessed with her.. I guess it's because you don't see talent like that. When she was on a live stage she had some kind of mystical electricity that would just blast an audience. She could sing, dance, act and was a gifted comedian. Her music has truly inspired me and kept me alive through turbulent years. They're truly never will be another Judy Garland again. All female singers of today owe her a great debt. She was the first female to win a Grammy award.. and, of course her legendary concert at Carnegie Hall which was the greatest night in show Business history. Her resilience through so much drama, and pain was extraordinary. Then being able to rise up like a Phoenix made her indelible. ❤🌈🤗

[@lc6067]

She sings straight into your heart. No one like her. Ever. ❤

[@tjdomerny4847]

She was not unsteady. She was a great actress as well as singer.

[@darinaria]

Best live performance ever, no holds barred.

[@rachellesommerfeld6575]

i grew up on the banks of the Mississippi River, so this song has a special meaning for me. Judy always sang like she was singing about herself.

[@perrymalcolm3802]

The thing that is singular about Judy, making her one in a trillion, is her raw talent - that spectacular voice - meeting vaudeville n from there being meticulously groomed by the MGM machine at its zenith, surrounded by the finest musicians, songwriters, filmmakers ever, and THEN, after being their biggest box office success in their golden musical years leaving AT ONLY LIKE 24 (!!)to return to doing concerts n TV! No one can boast such a confluence of factors

[@bruw5640]

You have good taste! Garland is the greatest performer we have ever seen and heard.

[@lc6067]

Hell yes. She’s timeless. ❤

[@adampetersen4795]

Only three pop artists in the 20th century had these voices. Judy Garland, Barbra Streisand and later Whitney Houston. Classically, there was only one, who stood unrivaled- Jessy Norman. Check out her Liebestod.

[@AJ21969]

I Love Judy. Francis Ethel Gumm is still impacting generations.

[@shaunreilly774]

She was one of a kind, her talent could not, and never will be duplicated.

[@fatjackjack5416]

This was ABSOLUTELY Judy taking a stand. My favourite cover she ever did.

[@earthart2010]

That’s what I think. “Take that!” I am a woman, I can hardly reach the low notes, but I’m going to sing it anyway and I’m going to’ kick your ass with it.

[@shawnbrent1165]

amazing

[@randybailin4902]

3:38 "Talent like this..." I'll finish it for you "...only comes along once"

[@rosemariediamond5948]

When she sings it touches your heart. You should hear her sing The One Who Got Away

[@jeffbassin630]

Judy was truly brilliant. The one and only JUDY!!!

[@tommuscatello9426]

Your honest, heart-felt reaction is great to watch. You are genuinely moved by Judy's brilliant genius and don't distract at all from the performance. This is rare among the reaction clips.

[@bradleypaulus2926]

Yes, that one comment was what I have always heard my entire life. That the greatest male singer of all time is Al Jolson and the greatest female singer of all time is Judy Garland. Both singers can make people cry.

[@frankiebowie6174]

Judy was a great champion of the civil rights movement of the 1960s, a close friend of JFK and a participant in MLK Jr’s 1963 March on Washington.

[@gwwaz]

Yes, yes, yes, thanks. I was pleasantly surprised that you answered my request. Again thanks. I have watched this clip dozens of times. Btw, this performance was from her tv show 1963-64. She was personal friends with JFK and after his assassination she had to perform on her show just a couple of weeks later. Judy Garland was the greatest entertainer of the 20th century. You made my day.

[@shanenolan5625]

Poor Judy. She had a hard life .

[@KristinKali]

Hi Shane! that is what everyone is saying.. that is terrible..i need to read about poor Judy!

[@shanenolan5625]

@Kristin Kali she was sold to mgm pictures at 12 ( literally) . Did you ever see the godfather ? The horse in the bed , well before that scene, a child is waiting at the office with her mother. ( meant to be Judy) The book ( godfather) goes into more detail . Think casting couch. ( Harvey winestien) The studio groomed her to be a star and controlled her life for years. ( golden handcuff deal ) . In the book. , din Vito was so disgusted he did the horse thing. .. ( they made them cut those scenes from the movie. ) . Another character is based on Frank sinatra. ( Johnny Fontaine) . They is a sub plot about Hollywood and Las Vegas. They didn't have time for in the movie. ( amazing book ) same author wrote the screenplay.

[@Spiderman7Bob7]

This is beautiful and I never saw it in color before . I wish they would re-release "The Judy Garland Show" in color . Is this possible .

[@tjdomerny4847]

The greatest there has ever been

[@RaymondHarrigan]

If you want to get blown away by this talent, play San Francisco and Swanee and listen to this talent. Best voice EVER.

[@coronet51]

I think you need to look for the black and white version and rewatch, I don't know where this colorized version came from, you miss something with it. The b/w version is just better, and not so close up. Glad you got to see this outstanding performance.

[@1p618-p3u]

Do Judy Garland’s ‘Battle Hymn of the Republic’ next ❤

[@machpodfan]

Check out The Man That Got Away, from a "born in a trunk" segment from the tv series. She sang that song twice, the later version a little rougher than the first, but the first iteration is maybe the definitive version for her, which is REALLY saying something!

[@williamclarke5658]

Bloody Hell !!! What A Voice !!!

[@margaretoehler8523]

she was the best and still is; i have a lot of her records (lp) and cds; Frank Sinatra said of her "she was a singers singer" which from him was the highest compliment.

[@christophersobanski]

Good you did this one

[@fassbrig]

To see and hear what a great actress Judy was, take a look at A Cottage For Sale segueing into Hey Look Me Over. Absolutely incredible.

[@robertrein5744]

Loved this song by Judy.. Hated this song when I forgot the lyrics when I auditioned for a spot in an Acapella Choir... No I didn't get a spot 😪

[@davidgedra9409]

Please do a review when she sang Poor Butterfly live from her television show.

[@thomastimlin1724]

This song was from the musical written in 1927, Showboat, and made into a movie several times and revived on Broadway many times. Paul Roberson from the 1936 movie has the best version. Judy was the original Dorothy Gales in the Wizard of Oz movie. You must know the history of this very special person and the abuse she took. Renee Zellweger just did a movie about the older Judy and won an Oscar. There was a TV movie about here made around 2000. I cannot sing with conviction, but when I sang once, they convicted me of disturbing the peace lol.

[@coolbreeze4066]

💚

[@christinebentley1971]

Do more Judy!!

[@davidlewis1050]

Amazing.

[@christinaalgate4899]

Hi Kristin I really like listening to Judy I think shecwas an Awesome singer. FYI Did you know that Floor is pregnant and CANCER FREE. How's the weather treating you. Judyvdied too early and I got goosebumbies

[@KristinKali]

OMG!! Floor being free of cancer is a blessing! it is sunny over here sweet girl... and i did not know Judy died so young.. we all just loved Judy Garland "Over the Rainbow" is just untouchable to me. I hope you are well and yes GOOSIES ALL AROUND!

[@christinaalgate4899]

@@KristinKali I.meant she still could have lived longer of somethings went right in her youth. Floor's Album called Paragon is out now. She's 4 months. They are on tour right nowand you can see her baby bump

[@qsmooth7805]

Nice

[@seesea-sv3xw]

The recording equipment for TV in 63 was monophonic snd analog omagine if she was using better recording equipment.

[@qsmooth7805]

Hello queen

[@lamontwilliams4172]

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[@uptownjay]

She wasn’t unsteady at this point…she “drops” into the song and is acting.

[@KristinKali]

Ok 👌 thank-you for letting me know

[@cesarmartinez8387]

You’re beautiful

[@KristinKali]

Hola Cesar!

[@mattnobrega6621]

All the abuse that Hollywood put her through just for fame and to make greedy creepy directors and agents rich was absolutely disgusting. She was such a naturally beautiful woman with a beautiful voice. 😮‍💨😫

[@KristinKali]

I need to read about the great Judy Garland. I don't know a lot... just loved her forever in the wizard of oz

[@mattnobrega6621]

I seen a biography movie about her on TV once, and it was very sad. Not all that glitters is gold.

[@c1_gamer74]

Could you react to Daneliya Tuleshova again?

[@alisoneyers2450]

Unfortunately Judy was destroyed by Hollywood. She became a drug addict through the uppers, downers, and slimming drugs, Hollywood controlled her with when young. A sad life for a fantastic artist. Xx

[@denroy3]

While it was originally a black man's performance in Showboat, every race has been slaves...but her performance was drawn from empathy and her own struggles.

[@akrenwinkle]

Oh, definitely, she could relate. Forced to do tap dance retakes! Why, it was like picking cotton in the baking sun all day.

[@acassman100]

Unlike Today When So Many Supposed " Talented Folks" Use GIMMICKS..LIGHTS/ DANCING HIPPOS ETC..JUDY SIMPLY USED HERSELF..FAR MORE DIFFICULT..

[@edsmith3461-z7m]

Judy looked 55 here but was just 41, drugs and drink will do that.

[@lc6067]

I think she looked beautiful here.

[@nanook637]

Diana ankudanova can't help falling in love with you it will blow your mind

[@michaelmount3811]

Hi

[@gwwaz]

Yes, yes, yes, thanks. I was pleasantly surprised that you answered my request. Again thanks. I have watched this clip dozens of times. Btw, this performance was from her tv show 1963-64. She was personal friends with JFK and after his assassination she had to perform on her show just a couple of weeks later. Judy Garland was the greatest entertainer of the 20th century. You made my day.