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Vocal Coach reacts to reaction to analyses analyzes analysis of breaks down Judy Garland - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas | Meet Me In St. Louis
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Judy Garland was an American actress and singer. She attained international stardom and critical acclaim as an actress in both musical and dramatic roles, as a recording artist, and on the concert stage. Renowned for her versatility, she received an Academy Juvenile Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Special Tony Award.
"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" is a song written in 1943 by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane and introduced by Judy Garland in the 1944 MGM musical Meet Me in St. Louis. Frank Sinatra later recorded a version with modified lyrics.
Songwriters: Hugh Martin
Lyricist: Ralph Blane
Genre: Holiday
Origin: Grand Rapids, Minnesota, U.S.
Performed by Judy Garland and Margaret O’Brien
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[@Biden4more]

Judy is the GOAT. A triple threat. Superb singer, actress, dancer. They don't make them like her any more.

[@tomm8095]

Timeless beauty and soul. This film came out in 1944, 3 years into WWII and more than a year before it ended. You can imagine how emotionally raw people were. No one better to sing to the masses at that time than the incomparable Judy.

[@xenialafleur]

This is my favorite Christmas movie that's been at least somewhat forgotten.

[@jamievalenzuela1706]

​@@xenialafleurabout 5 years into ww2

[@bhumphries1360]

Judy Garland is pure perfection. There are not enough profound words in the human language to express just how much her music means to me. ❤

[@purgedome2386]

As much as I love Ol' Blue Eyes rendition.. this is the one I'll listen to every Xmas. Fell in love with Judy's voice as a kid.

[@luannecopelton-wf1vu]

Omg only her version of this song brings me to tears ! She was such a unique talent … her voice to me is magical

[@19ashe86]

Judy will always be a real G.O.A.T.

[@akrenwinkle]

How dare you compare Judy to a farm animal. You have some nerve and-... wait... okay, I looked it up. Kids say that, meaning it's a good thing.

[@pomme800]

@@akrenwinkle "Greatest Of All Time"

[@akrenwinkle]

@@pomme800 Thank you. I was so terribly upset at Judy being called a goat. I appreciate your thoughtful explanation.

[@denisefreitas6727]

Judy Garland is perfection! 💖

[@DM-hf9nh]

Judy is so stunningly beautiful in this movie.

[@ericzeichert511]

Yes, Virginia, there were singers before Mariah Carey. Thank you for reaching into the archives for this gem.

[@dsgp7835]

Judy Garland makes me want to cry as well when she sings. I know they don't sound anything alike but the recognizable tone and beautiful vibrato reminds of Angelina Jordan, especially now that Angelina is older. As a senior citizen I've come to love the music and songs of my parents. Angelina lead me to the new found knowledge, respect and enjoyment of that music. At soon to be eighteen years old, Angelina is a master singer, songwriter, musician who generates emotion like Judy does. Thank you Beth for doing this reaction to one of the greatist voices ever, Judy Garland.

[@billverno6170]

My favorite part has always been the final note on the word “now”. She holds the note with no vibrato which makes it sound childlike and the lets in the vibrato at the end. So effective.

[@meghanmonroe]

This is my very very favorite. I used to watch this movie with my mom, who's been gone 8 years next month. I can't help but cry watching or listening to it.

[@lc6067]

Although I can appreciate you explaining the technicalities of Judy’s voice, there is so much more that cannot be explained, just felt. She sang straight into your heart. You don’t just listen to her when she sings - you feel her. She was all heart, pure emotion. There will never be another like her. ❤

[@kennethdodemaide8678]

The recording of her performance at Carnegie Hall is still the best. Such a tragic life. Gone too soon.

[@Rivkah.Gamble]

Omgosh! As soon as I saw this, I just knew I'd love this reaction! Judy is So iconic, and this musical is one of my absolute favourites. 💜

[@MrMjp58]

Another great reaction video. For me, the most moving performance and, the greatest vocalist you've reviewed so far Beth.

[@jimwilson5148]

This is, by far, my favorite Christmas song for two reasons: First, it's such a beautiful melody with gorgeous chords. Second, it has the lyric "Until then, we'll have to muddle through somehow"

[@jamesrawlins735]

Muddle through somehow is part of the dark original lyrics. They changed some of the lyrics for the movie but left in that line - Sinatra changed them again because he thought it was too dark still.

[@nancaraway8413]

I just watched this movie on the classic movie channel. It brings back great memories for me.

[@johno1765]

Just before Judy starts singing, I love the subtle gesture of encouragement she makes towards young Margaret O'Brien who'll have to bring on the tears as this scene enfolds.

[@lc6067]

I’ve always noticed that too. ❤

[@sharoninglima1217]

Judys so fabulous. The best voice ever. Margaret O’Brien is so cute. Great little actress. Love Meet Me in St. Louis! ❤❤

[@jason42080]

You have to imagine for the little girl hearing Judy singing that very moving emotional song with that angelic voice of Her's right next to her of course it would cause anyone especially a child to flow real emotional tears....i can only imagine what the inside the body feeling effects that was happening with that little girl's (Heart, and Soul) felt like during that moment. we all can agree we must know that it was a 100% Forever Unforgettable Moment in that girl's life.

[@specialed36ify]

It blows me away that she was 22 years old when she performed this song. To me, it has always been the saddest rendition of the song I have ever heard. Her voice has s much gravitas I assumed she must have at least been in her 40's when I first heard it. So beautiful and heart-felt. Thank you for the review and I hope you indeed had a Merry Christmas Beth!!

[@oliverbrownlow5615]

I don't think the Gumm Sisters were particularly known as singers of Christmas songs, though it is a fact that Judy's very first stage performance as a toddler was a performance of "Jingle Bells." In her later career, in addition to "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," Judy sang three other notable Christmas songs, two on a 1941 single ("The Birthday of a King" b/w "Star of the East"), and one more titled simply, "Merry Christmas," in the movie *In the Good Old Summertime* (1949). "Merry Christmas" was written by the songwriting team of Fred Spielman and Frances Torre, who would go on to write a television musical based on *A Christmas Carol,* called *The Stingiest Man in Town* (1956).

[@dougel4709]

A true legend!!! Thank you for this one, Beth! And a very merry Christmas to you and yours!!

[@billboyd9028]

Merry Christmas! Hope you have a wonderful new year too!

[@carolmartin4413]

Merry Christmas, Beth...and all! 🎄 You couldn't have picked a better song or singer for the holiday...❤

[@user-lk2cj2qs1d]

great classic

[@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.]

Beth, I hope that you and your loved ones have a wonderful Christmas and New Year/Hogmanay, and that 2024 brings you all that your hearts desire. Take care and much love from England.

[@deanroddey2881]

You should watch "The Family Stone." One of the best (and generally unknown for some reason) Christmas movies ever. It makes great use of Judy singing this song, to seriously tug the heart strings.

[@jasonbean2764]

Thanks, Beth.:)

[@tomf429]

I watched her TV show 60 years ago as a kid. My parents and grandparents would stop everything on Sunday nights and watch her with watery eyes. She was a ball of nerves, heavily made-up, and obviously not well. But, they loved her. She lived in their hearts.

[@jamesrawlins735]

It would be interesting to see clips of her from the early days of Valley of the Dolls when she was still in the picture. That was a scary instance of life imitating art (and being even worse).

[@caroline___]

Merry Christmas Beth. Got your album a few days ago!! ❤❤

[@laurawallis7093]

This is my favourite version of this song and my favourite xmas carol😊

[@NotSure0815]

As a German i love u ❤

[@randalmoore4704]

'transatlantic bubblegum' :-) We gave you an A Plus Plus ! Now THIS is your best review ever, Beth. Every 'day after Thanksgiving' (NOT black friday) I cast this song around the house Till Christmas Day. It's our favorite ! (we watched the movie for the umpteenth time last night)

[@bellies1000]

Iconic classic! And very classic sounding and such nostalgic feelings!:):):) Oh and merry chrismas you all!

[@lazaruslong8092]

Merry Christmas to you too!

[@antivanti]

I know Judy forced them to rewrite the lyrics to be less dark and gloomy but it's still a really sad moment in the film. She's trying to cheer her little sister up while she herself is feeling like her life has just been ruined herself.... And that voice! ❤

[@xfirehurican]

I learned this about a week ago on a Judy Garland spotlight on TMC!

[@madalyntrupka3866]

Im so happy you used her birth name, Frances Ethel Gumm. i think its so beautiful in its own way, even if others dont ❤❤❤

[@kentclark6420]

These old movies really bring out the Christmas spirit! With all the stuff going on in places like Gaza and Ukraine, it's tough to keep that spirit alive, but it makes it even more important for each of us to keep the light within, and shine it on to others.

[@Germania72]

I believe that the transatlantic accent had a more functional reason. The sound technology in that era could catch it much better. It's the same reason why radio annoucers in yhe old days had a higher-pitched voice as well.

[@shaneeslick]

G'day Beth, Wishing al the Beth Roars Family a Wonderful Christmas 🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🛷🤶🍹🍺🎅🎄🎁🏖

[@cypher515]

Every time I hear the original "Until then we'll have to muddle through somehow" I get a little choked up. I think Rosemary Clooney sang it that way on ER once (a bit of a casting gag since her nephew was and is George Clooney), first with "Hang a shining star" then with the original. But... yeah, it's such a melancholy song that... at certain times in the holiday season if it says "We'll have to muddle through somehow" you might just break down with "HOW do I muddle through?" But hey, it's not the only Christmas song that gets me emotional. See also "When the River Meets the Sea" (written by Paul Williams, sung by John Denver with the Muppets) and, of all things, "Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays" by N*SYNC (that was the song that the Christmas Lights/Fireworks Show at the theme park I worked at played as the outro song. That's the most likely explanation).

[@jamesrawlins735]

The original lyrics are really, really dark. "Have yourself a merry little Christmas, It may be your last. Next year we may all be living in the past."

[@curiousman1672]

BTW...........Merry Christmas to you and a Happy and Blessed New Year.

[@williamclarke5658]

Loved your reaction. Fab !!!

[@boriss.861]

Beth The Vibrato is of that Era. My mother used to do Shirley Temple Numbers as a child and whenever she sang she always had that really fast Vib. Social History time where did she sing? On the bar at her fathers local Public House & other venues, she was born in 1927. Judy Garland and the other celluloid singers of the 1930- 50s.

[@PhilipWeisman-dl4ik]

Dear Beth, understand that as the emerging star of the Arthur Freed musical unit, she was coached by two stellar musical legends rarely mentioned : Roger Edens who worked daily with Garland from the very beginning of her contract. And, vocal stylist and musical coordinator Kay Thompson. Both contributed in ways far beyond listed credits. Also, was orchestrator Conrad Salinger

[@Gaeill]

it was written specifically for her and the movie. She has sung it- No one touches her. It thunders- great American Composers Martin and Blane. They were all peers and knew how tro write for one another.

[@ejd53]

@chippendale1745 It wasn't just Judy, the director (and future husband) Vincente Minnelli and her co-star Tom Drake also thought they were depressing. The song originally began "Have yourself a merry little Christmas/ It may be your last / Next year we may all be living in the past. Have yourself a merry little Christmas / Pop the champagne cork / Next year we may all be living in New York". Frank Sinatra made the last major change in 1957 when he recorded it for his "A Jolly Christmas" album, when he asked the songwriter to change the line "Until then we'll have to muddle through somehow," to "hang a shining star upon the highest bough." because it wasn't jolly enough. The original lyrics are available on line and are very interesting to look at.

[@psmolek7438]

Merry Christmas, Beth! I loved watching Margaret O’Brian because she could cry so easily. Please do a reaction to Dan Vasc’s “Amazing Grace”. He’s amazing!

[@luisarturobecerraparedes3280]

Merry Christmas deares Beth Roars R.❤🎉

[@chippendale1745]

Love the fact we wouldn't have this song the way it is now if Judy didn't change the lyrics, because the original ones were darker.

[@erocrush]

People tend to forget that much of the "Christmas Canon" is songs written during wartime or the great depression when people were literally unsure if they would see their loved ones or even their homes during holiday season. The struggle was real for everyone.

[@NotSure0815]

I love you!

[@josnroh]

Merry Christmas, Beth!

[@briangriffin5524]

This is from the golden age of Hollywood. The first 2 decades of "talking pictures", the 1930's and 1940's produced some of the best movies ever made.

[@firedoc5]

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and all that jazz, Beth. Love ya.

[@G-MAN1958]

🎄🎄🎄🎄!

[@garygoodrich7495]

Merry Christmas, Beth!!!!!....and Happy New Year!!!!!!

[@guitsynthcw]

Maybe she’s just really cold and shivering. 😅 Beautiful voice.

[@shinjuyoung1]

❤

[@alyshahurd]

The song was written for Judy (if im remembering the correct song) 😊

[@artomatt]

That was really the golden age of song. Singers were popular because they could sing, not because they were the prettiest or great dancers or song writers -- not that there's anything wrong with having multiple talents, but there can be an advantage to having the best singers doing the singing.

[@jamesrawlins735]

Probably the closest to this concept in this day and age is Adele. Even though she actually is a great songwriter, it was that amazing voice that got everyone's attention - and that was with her weight condition (I still remember how cruel Joan Rivers was making jokes at her expense.)

[@wheelmanstan]

judy garland to me is the ultimate star and entertainer, do Tammy next..by Princess Leia's mom

[@samhell2492]

New Year suggestion... Harry Connick Jr - "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve". You will melt out of your chair.

[@daryakhan1167]

Thank you for your reacrion, this one was specially warm! Would it be rude to give a piece of advice to go a bit back after you break just to keep the flow of the song?😊

[@HuntingViolets]

You should watch this movie. Tootie is proto-Wednesday Addams, and the Halloween section is like a mini-horror movie.

[@user-ny3bs6us1b]

I do have a reaction request, if you haven't already done it and I don't think you have, Please do "Lola Montez" or "heaven or hell" (or actually ANY song by) Volbeat reaction. That guy has an interesting voice.

[@lz4005]

Check out Adam Neeley's recording of the original lyrics. They're darker but I like them better. There were at least 2 revisions before the classic version.

[@Christian-Sotelo]

Florence Welch tambien hace una version hermosa de esta cancion , feliz navidad y bendiciones🎄

[@davidneel8327]

The back story to the film was that the father had been given a promotion and had to move the family.

[@georgeesau3943]

Watch the movie for context first. (also the back story on the writing of this song and Judy's input is fascinating.)

[@oscararzate7956]

Feliz navidad 🎄 1:10 Mí H.Prrj 💜

[@EconAdviser]

Nobody mentioned yet about the director (soon to be Judy's next husband, Vincent Minelli) told Margaret O'Brien that her dog had died (a lie) to get her to look sad enough listening to the song (how cruel!). SNL recently turned that premise into a sketch with Kate McKinnon you must watch. Judy was stuck doing ingenue and tom boy rolls, forced to take "diet" pills and sedative for many years, and caught in a barbaric studio system leading to her early death. Liza repeating her suffering, too.

[@silverlobo2135]

Happy Christmas 🌲❄☃🎅Beth It ONLY looks like a "creepy" beginning because it is taken out of context from the rest of the film and the little girl has a unique laugh, that to some might sound "not-quite-right". By definition, this song is melancholy and reflective song from the onset. As you stated, thanks to Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland, this song got an infusion of 'hope' to what can be 'possible'. This is NOT supposed to be an up tempo "Holly Jolly Christmas" tune. It is more along the pace and sentiment as "Silent Night", "I'll Be Home for Christmas", "Please Come Home for Christmas", or "I Don't Want to Spend Another Christmas Without You". Hope and Wish you had a WONDERFUL Christmas surrounded by family, friends, and all your closer / dear people. May it have been a night and morning full of good food, pleasant fun, and the warmth of love. Don't EVER forget how smart, talented, proficient, and remarkable woman you TRULY are. 🎤🎶🎵🎹

[@richard73]

Can we have some Supertramp please 🤞👍👍

[@HuntingViolets]

I thought the studio made her change her name.

[@ClandOp]

Great reaction, as always. Of course, Garland is one of the most talented singers and actresses in history. Angelina Jordan performed a slow, melancholy version of "Have Yourself" -- albeit with the more upbeat lyrics -- here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZPOeWmNgalmg6s. She was 15 years old. James Taylor famously performed this song a few years ago using the original lyrics.

[@jamesrawlins735]

It's too bad her demons caught up to her later in life, as it really did affect her career. Got her fired from Annie Get Your Gun, Barkleys of Broadway, Royal Wedding (fired/quit), and of course the mess of Valley of the Dolls (where the story sadly ended up becoming reality) - plus most likely lost her Take Me Out to the Ballgame; the studio refusing to let her do the original version of Mame (even though Jerry Herman really wanted her); her problems made the Star is Born production drag on way too long that she was out of the running for Brigadoon (there was originally much more singing for that character - it was rewritten so that she danced to accomodate Cyd Charise). I'm sure there are more instances where her behavior or reputation cost her roles. Whatever else, though, she was as talented a singer/actress as we've seen.

[@H.Dikmen]

Cem Adrian Summer time live/2018 please :)

[@brianfagan3367]

There is a recent very good cover by Allie Sherlock which is worth checking out.

[@JoseAntonio-tt2mb]

Ruiva linda

[@brunosantiago2720]

Please Beth react to Mamonas Assassinas a Brazilian rock band! Spoiler: You've never seen anything like it!

[@Duci66]

Mother of Liza Minelli 👋

[@andrzejkowalski4021]

LUCJA PRUS - Ach , Nie Mnie - 1972 original kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpeulnqfZbSii6csi=uO9HSIWLE5-r9Qku

[@curiousman1672]

Love JG. Absolutely criminal what MGM did to her when she was young. All for fame and money. Such a tragedy.

[@edschultheis9537]

Check out Angelina Jordan's cover of this song from her 2021 Christmas concert (on KZbin)(at 16-17 years old). I actually prefer it to Judy Garland's excellent version.

[@Hogtownboy1]

Of course this was a song being sung to WWII soldiers about hopefully alive next time we meet

[@williammoore1980]

Judy’s life was a torrent of all the things wrong with Hollywood. Right from the jump. On set of the Wizard of Oz she was constantly bullied and abused by everyone on the cast and in the production from the director to the munchkin actors. She was forced to work 14-16 hour days, made to smoke cigarettes (to suppress her appetite because they starved her all day because they thought she was “too fat”, had to wear a corset and nose prosthetic, fed uppers to keep her working & downers to sleep creating lifelong addictions. The sorrow and darkness in her voice you hear in her lesser known songs such as “Never Leave Me”, “Me and My Shadow”, and “I’m Always Chasing Rainbows” is her true voice, the only way she could emote what she was really feeling.

[@texasps91]

Can you react to this one by Judy if you haven't already? She dubbed her own voice in this clip from this film, but it displays how she could pour her emotions and heart into her amazing talent and just reach out and grab the audience. Thanks. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqLKaoCLg9yLeJo

[@user-ny3bs6us1b]

Yes it is creepy, I'm glad you felt that way too. The movie has some twisted sections in it like that, horrible in my opinion. I'm talking about the movie of course, not your reaction. Love ya Beth 😊

[@coinneachmaclellan3121]

For me Judy Garland's version will always be the definitive one...the sense of fragility in her voice gives the song so much poignancy...

[@shannonvanpatten8341]

And what do we get today? Taylor Swift, yuk.

[@edschultheis9537]

Check out Angelina Jordan's cover of this song from her 2021 Christmas concert (on KZbin)(at 16-17 years old). I actually prefer it to Judy Garland's excellent version.