Meet Me In St. Louis | Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas | Warner Classics

[@lisajay3470]

Anyone here 2024?!!! ❤😊🎄🎁🎄

[@sofarsogut]

hello Lisa

[@phina8392]

Yes me here, 👍..

[@FredPickett-q8z]

Me.

[@heatherbatty]

My favourite Christmas song ❤❤

[@sheiloumarieogoy9391]

Yeah 'coz of Wicked brought me to the wizard of Oz....and unto Judy Garland 😂 🫰🏻

[@arthurnakane2654]

Let this singing of Judy Garland be a lesson to those contemporary singers who tend to oversing this song. Judy Garland was famous for her powerful voice, but for this sentimental and self-encouraging song, she sings so tenderly and masterfully, respecting the original intention and the mood of the song. My hat's off and my bravo over the rainbow !

[@Tonetwisters]

Well said. It's all about "feeling."

[@daphneepaul3737]

Arthur Nakane exactly it’s about the mood

[@xorih1089]

Arthur Nakane *cough* Ariana grande *cough*

[@crysingucci3827]

THANK YOU!

[@crysingucci3827]

@@xorih1089 ha true

[@micpowers1136]

HER VIBRATO WAS THE 8TH WONDER OF THE WORLD.

[@rudolphstone5893]

Mic Powers facts!

[@heneralantonioluna8725]

@@gollycom bah hambug

[@terrygrant2028]

Hey Scrooge, grow-up you dork.

[@gollycom]

@@heneralantonioluna8725 Spar quumsplug 😂😂😂😂😂🐹🐹🎃🎅🎄🏃🏃🙌🙌🙌🙌🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🙆🙆

[@marylawson6060]

@@gollycom For shame.

[@lindsayvilla1685]

This version really hits different in 2020

[@manuelorozco7760]

Don’t remind me

[@jimgordon1563]

Hi Lindsay, as they say, hope springs eternal.

[@emochick6294]

I’ve watched this movie every year since I was born .

[@mibukdesjarlais534]

It really does. This song is slowly becoming our reality.

[@shaunavierling4981]

Sure does. I'm hoping my music partner will agree that we should do a live video of this song... Since we can't get any gigs... Very fitting

[@wpl6661]

The song was written specifically for this scene in the movie. That's why it has a melancholy tone. But the movie also came out on November 22, 1944. Allied troops were approaching Germany and the Battle of the Bulge would happen 24 days after it came out. No one knew if their loved ones fighting the war would come back. The battles in Europe and the Pacific were long from being over. It really made this song resonate for so many people. It's still a wonderful song because Christmas is a propitious time on the calendar. It comes at the end of the year and no one knows what the next year will hold or who will be around for next Christmas to celebrate with.

[@hotwax9376]

I understand that a lot of the GIs in Europe and the Pacific were struck by this song during that Christmas.

[@windstorm1000]

So well said. Merry Christmas

[@coalminergroupie]

Profound!

[@marylawson6060]

There have been songs wrote during wars and seems they are more enduring. Love Christmas but it also brings back memories of happier times when all my family and friends were around. Today Christmas went too fast ppl had to leave early and 60 degrees is too warm. Use to colder weather and I wondered where I or anyone else would be next Christmas. One day at a time is all I can handle anymore.

[@manuelorozco7760]

wpl Christmas coming at the end of the year sometimes makes me feel sad

[@jakesworld2180]

“Until then, we’ll just have to muddle through, somehow”. This song always makes me cry.

[@acitizen5186]

A great lyric changed to the anemic "Hang a star upon the highest bough." in some versions. Ludicrous!

[@pacomartini]

A Citizen that lyric change has always bothered me...not the same song.

[@eve36368]

her vocal power at that point does make me cry. when i hear a lot of instrumental at that point in cover versions I think negatively of the singer. also the song was so dark that even Judy Garland was like we need to make this more happier this is being sung to a little kid! web.archive.org/web/20190920013041/www.chicagotribune.com/columns/mary-schmich/ct-met-have-yourself-a-merry-christmas-mary-schmich-20171215-story.html

[@Tonetwisters]

Originally, a very maudlin Christmas song; nowadays, sung as a cheerful Christmas greeting ...

[@kennethhargreaves9407]

What a pussy!

[@joshuagerthoffer2321]

Hollywood didn't deserve her. She was too good for them.

[@lotharwaltner4058]

To sensitive 🤔🎶😪

[@SolsticeOnAnOdyssey]

Hollywood abused and used her

[@krummhorn2824]

Judy Garland should be the only one allowed to sing this song. No one has done it better since.

[@dan.s_world]

Mac Demarco did it better

[@lokipax]

Rosemary Clooney's version is stunning

[@meridolbakyan]

Well Anna Kendrick did well too. But you’re right this is absolutely unbeatable

[@jro8503]

Maybe Nora Sagal's version. Totally acapella, and beautifully done.

[@mmobrowa]

@@dan.s_world love mac but thats a tough sell.

[@mrolluque]

This will hit hard in December. I'm crying already.

[@Kat-kh6gt]

"Someday soon, we all will be together, if the fates allow. Until then we'll have to muddle through, somehow."

[@calbassas87]

Especially this year.

[@Winsociety]

I think for the first time in a long time, we all are. I think we should be united during these times. It's going to be a better winter with reminders of people like and music like this.

[@westiegirl09]

Or for us heathens, it hits hard today

[@michaelsharp3615]

perfect song for covid 19

[@RVS214]

Merry Christmas 2023... Thank you Judy for this treasure

[@Tonetwisters]

She was so pretty in this ... and I love the way she starts singing to the little girl, and ends up singing to herself, as her eyes begin to glisten ...

[@jakeyplayz989]

Tonetwisters fun little fact for you. Her husband directed this film and they say it was his love letter to Judy how beautiful he framed her in every shot. 🥰

[@sarahmillard6401]

Steel BRO his love and admiration for her is in every shot. Even down to the shining little star on her bottom lip. A magical love letter of a scene. I cried when I first saw this on Christmas Eve, watching with my dad aged about 9 or 10, and it still gives me that same wonderful feeling, I still cry every time I see it x

[@teabag3211]

Steel BRO which husband

[@sebastiandelao6661]

Exactly

[@clairduffy60]

She looked just like my dear departed mum.

[@ladygentleman5563]

She was so beautiful. I really can't understand why the bosses of MGM studio called her ugly.

[@gigivlogs8895]

Lady Gentleman those were the dark days in hollywood. When the bosses are dickheads telling you you’re not pretty enough or you’re not slim enough and also her mom wasn’t all in with her well-being just the fame and stuff like that. I love Judy Garland, I just wish she was born into the time when she can be helped. Or perhaps, there were people who cared to get her out of the hellhole or at least managed to protect her from the abusive hollywood

[@SashaRicky]

They were abusive rats.

[@fatimahaidara5064]

SashaRicky they still abusive rats

[@hayleydoesthings]

It’s kind of like how abusers tell their victims “no one else is going to love you.” Even if you break someone down, making them think you’re their only option is a good way to get them to stay. If they’d told her she was beautiful and talented, she might have found another studio, although Shirley Temple went through similar treatment under Fox.

[@hayleydoesthings]

Doomsday Wreck make no mistake, it’s still bad. My friend was a child actress. She did a commercial segment for Disney Channel and said that the director screamed at one of the big actresses on the channel at the time until she cried. And now you have social media, where randos can harass child actresses. It’s no better now.

[@r.c.whitaker296]

Was anyone else bawling before she even started to sing? No? Just me? 😭😭😭

[@juliannasukel7578]

R. Whitaker No no , you’re definitely not alone

[@r.c.whitaker296]

@@juliannasukel7578 Awww thank you, friend.

[@slowpainful]

Pass the Kleenex, my friend.

[@adamaponte7172]

It has a effect

[@purplepartytigerd1598]

This scene always choked me up X')

[@TheMANuel2595]

This version has never been more accurate than this year. "Someday soon we all will be together, if the fates allow. Until then, we have to muddle through somehow..." 🎵

[@nhmooytis7058]

Amen to that. The rats in power want to wreck Christmas for us after wrecking the rest of the year 😡. The rich and powerful haven’t suffers at all.

[@mikshinee87]

@@nhmooytis7058 Ha, if you think "they" are spending a lonely Christmas like some of us are I have a bridge to sell you.

[@nhmooytis7058]

@@mikshinee87 I like the Golden Gate. Orange is my fave color.

[@dianewentz9400]

Manumusic: I know that I'm late to respond to your comment, but no matter whose recording, within the small group I "polled," this song did resonate much more than it ever had before. While everyone, at least, liked the song prior to last year, because of the specific lyrics you pointed, last year this song meant something.

[@AdventuresOfBillAndMia]

Yes indeed. It’s so heart wrenching.

[@westiegirl09]

Well this hits differently this year

[@mibukdesjarlais534]

It really does. This song is slowly becoming our reality.

[@sherondagross409]

You are right about that. Happy Holidays 😁

[@mikshinee87]

Stay safe everyone, merry Christmas.

[@Thisaintnodiscor]

Why did it hit differently four years ago?

[@nhmooytis7058]

Judy had so much talent that got her exploited as a child, a beauty she herself did not see, she thought she was homely. So tragic that she was so unhappy when she gave others so much happiness. Rest on peace, Frances Gumm.

[@schannstewart9385]

Hollywood convinced her she was not pretty. But she really was

[@buffysummers5828]

Judy really did have the most beautiful eyes up until her last second; they were always filled with so much emotion and warmth.

[@hayleydoesthings]

They even have a line at Judy’s expense in Wizard of Oz. Glinda says “are you a good witch or a bad witch?” And then says “Only bad witches are ugly.” As if Judy wasn’t beautiful, and a child for god’s sake.

[@terrygrant2028]

I thought Judy was cute as a kid, and very pretty as an adult. I don’t usually like brown eyes, but, Judy’s are so dark they look black. They are mesmerizing.

[@manuelorozco7760]

Terry Grant I have brown eyes

[@rebeccahopkins9522]

I buried my father last Friday. This is the first Christmas without him. It’s been so horrible. This was his favorite Christmas song, but only when Judy sang it. Hearing and watching it right now, I feel him still with me. Even as I know life will never be the same again now that he’s gone. And Christmas is always going to be sad for me now, even if in later years, it becomes just a little sad. It will always be sad...

[@vvelvettearss]

i'm so sorry! He will always be withyou and you won't ever forget him. Keep enjoying future Christmases and the life you have now even if he sadly isn't in it, sending you hugs xx

[@mickeymouse2able]

oooh, I'm so sorry for your loss. Wow, I'm sorry. Coincidentally my mother past away 3 years ago and she said no one could sing "Over the Rainbow" like Judy.

[@blankeyed67]

Stay strong to yourself. It’s hard. It’s really really hard and painful, but you’re still alive. You gotta do what’s best for you after this. I wish you the best.

[@JenAyyyyyBean]

My mom died too on the 9th this song just flooded my soul with sadness. I heard it in a different way :( I feel your pain. It’s a horrible pain that we will have to learn to live through. My heart is with you 💔

[@chandalear8584]

I'm so sorry for your loss. One of my dear friends lost her father in October, I didn't (and don't )even know what to say to her, except that I was there if she needed me and that I loved her.Even telling her " Merry Christmas" was hard, knowing her Christmas wouldn't be that merry!

[@johnrider5701]

This song has been covered by so many other artists but Judy's is the only one that matters, The only version that brings tears to my eyes,😢

[@MeadeSkeltonMusic]

It's ok

[@peterzang]

Agreed.

[@Rocket_E]

@@MeadeSkeltonMusic 🤪

[@Rocket_E]

Agreed. Frank's version is pretty darned good though, I have to say 🤷‍♂️

[@afklolwtfbbq]

@@Rocket_Eit's upbeat and happy. might as well be a different song honestly.

[@pot10]

this is my favourite song of all time. The sadness and hopefulness. Wistfulness, and yet familiarity. It just captures everything, and the wonderful voice of Judy Garland ties it all together. I can't help but shed a tear every time I hear it

[@whattheworldneedsiscreativ6421]

@pot10 "this is my favourite song of all time. The sadness and hopefulness. Wistfulness, and yet familiarity. It just captures everything, and the wonderful voice of Judy Garland ties it all together. I can't help but shed a tear every time I hear it" Songs are *so* magical like that... They are capable of both inflicting emotional pain, and remedying emotional pain.

[@happytravels5487]

Same here 😢😊❤

[@afklolwtfbbq]

yeah i dislike the revised version for sinatra, i think this one was much better.

[@lindahaydell5560]

This song always made me sad and weepy.

[@Ron239]

This is THE definitive Christmas song, not White Christmas.

[@sophielegault2278]

55 years ago today the world lost Judy Garland😰💔 Rest In Peace Judy Garland🕊

[@calbassas87]

We can thank Sinatra for completely taking the emotion and the heartbreak of this song away by changing the lyric to “hang a shining star...”. He thought the “muddle through” line was too depressing. What he didn’t realize was that this song was meant to be a goodbye song to friends and loved ones who are no longer with us. Whether that’s because they are far away or they have passed on. It’s an incredibly deep and emotional song. And it’s a shame nowadays no one sings it with the right words. Love frank but he was wrong on this one.

[@renemccallum5181]

Frank was not the only one that did that though. Judy did. She had more of the original changed than Frank Sinatra did. So you really can't blame him without also placing blame on her 🤷‍♀️

[@hotwax9376]

Hugh Martin, the man who wrote the original lyrics, rewrote the lyrics for Sinatra, so if you're gonna say that Frankie was wrong then you have to say that Hugh Martin was wrong too. Perhaps I'm biased because I was born in the 90s and grew up with "hang a shining star upon the highest bough" (my mom and her sisters were and are big Carpenters fans and their recording is the one they're partial to), but that line makes more sense when removed from the film's context. That said, I find it to be a heart-rending song either way, as I have close family that live far away and I can't see them as often as I think about them. I used to actively dislike the "muddle through" line but now as I read and hear it in the context of the rest of the song (and this film) I understand it much better and thus appreciate it more.

[@jonathanmacpac]

James Taylor recorded a version with most of the original lyrics, including "muddle through".

[@calbassas87]

Joseph Tabit it’s been well documented that Sinatra didn’t like the lyric and wanted it changed to something more in the spirit of the season. I’m not sure what you mean by “too folksy”. It seems to me the “hang a shining star” line is far more folksy than muddle through. But hey to each his own.

[@feliciab2]

Agree completely. If anyone mentions this song I will rant for hours about how this is the only valid version of the lyrics, and I will die on this hill. I mean if ever there was a Christmas that shows why these particular lyrics are so important it’s this one, the first Corona Christmas. For a number of reasons so many families will not be together this year, but we have hope that next Christmas will be better.

[@Supermunch2000]

I'm in 2020, a week before Christmas and this song is hitting hard, very hard.

[@sae1019qtpie]

Same. Lost my grandma and uncle in less than a month. 😢

[@boy_going_nowhere]

@@sae1019qtpie My condolences.💕

[@sae1019qtpie]

@@boy_going_nowhere Thank you so much.

[@moonbeeps]

why though

[@Mizmoon2020]

Sometimes the fates… well they don’t allow. And our hearts must muddle through somehow. Your comment is two years old. I hope that time has helped at least a bit. Merry Christmas my friend.

[@toplaycool21]

Judy had to change the lyrics to this song because it was too dark and she didn't want to emotionally scar Margret O'Brian. Just goes to show you Judy's heart and talent. I know people like Sinatra's take on this song, but Judy's take is the best because she gave it that extra magic.

[@PoppinPsinceAD33]

What was the original lyrics

[@toplaycool21]

@@PoppinPsinceAD33 “Have yourself a merry little Christmas. It may be your last. Next year we may all be living in the past.” Something like that.

[@celestryrose6687]

But these are the first original lyrics to the song: 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 that champagne cork, Next year we may all be living in New York; No good times like the olden days, Happy golden days of yore, Faithful friends who were dear to us, Will be near to us no more; But at least we all will be together, If the Lord allows, From now on, we'll have to muddle through somehow; So have yourself a merry little Christmas

[@boomerlady]

Is Ms. O'Brien the child? Children react to emotion in songs as evident in this wonderful clip. She shared her feelings and reactions to Judy's heavenly singing as naturally as you would expect from a child. Love!

[@Maldoror42]

Less because it was too dark I think but because the original lyrics are a bit rubbish. The story of the song is told here kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4rYnYF5m7dloLs&ab_channel=GreshamCollege

[@traciehill2517]

So many young people have not been exposed to the magic that was Hollywood during the 1930s through the 1950s. This movie was magic. Judy Garland singing this song was magic.

[@faerieSAALE]

Judy Garland was never lovelier than when she is in this movie. Simply stunning to watch and look at!

[@clairduffy60]

Beautiful voice too..

[@IsaBennett100]

Don’t forget about the wizard of Oz too

[@clairduffy60]

@@IsaBennett100 Yup..

[@roccoritchie9419]

lol. She is so average.

[@roccoritchie9419]

Catfight43770 Never claimed to be more, “bro”. Are you mad? Poor thing. ...You’ll be alright.

[@joshuaalexander6296]

The only version that matters 👌🏽

[@terryessence4789]

ah- I feel some others to date did it justice. The Pretenders - Linda Ronstadt - The Carpenters.

[@evanfinch4987]

excuse me mel torme

[@kg7822]

@@terryessence4789 And frank sinatra

[@mickeymouse2able]

#JudyGarlandMatters

[@princesspeachfan100]

I like the other older ones who sang it, but I don't understand why they never play Judy's version on the radio when they can play everybody else's versions. However, the ones I HATE the most are by the artists singing it today. They'll never be as good as Judy's version. ^^

[@gooddaysahead1]

This song is almost as iconic as Somewhere Over... It's really that good.

[@shorty3552]

Her voice was perfect and her version always makes me cry

[@bronxboy47]

And she never looked lovelier.

[@BrianChambersUnique319]

This song always tears me up, it’s as if humanity is pleading for peace through this song.

[@MsBonnieBlue]

Me too ❤️

[@whattheworldneedsiscreativ6421]

@BrianChambersUnique319 "This song always tears me up, it’s as if humanity is pleading for peace through this song." Well..., I mean this song was literally written during World War II, and I guess this song did work some kind of magic because World War II did finally end a year later after this movie along with this song was released... The whole “Until then, we’ll just have to muddle through, somehow” line always spoke to me as keep your head up..., and I know that's a *lot* easier said than done, but you just have to...

[@velvetbees]

Up to eighty million people died in WWII. Yes, it was a plea for peace.

[@whiteelephant7273]

who is here during Covid-19 looking for peace

[@millers3888]

She’s only 21 here. What an amazing talent.

[@evan___1989]

Once you begin listening to this song, you can't stop.

[@windwatcher8054]

I have watched this movie a million times. NEVER get tired of it. Ty Judy Garland for so many wonderful movies. You will never ever be forgotten.

[@francescadesmond8846]

Judy Garland was too beautiful for this realm.

[@CherokeeBird]

My mother loved this song. I miss my mama so much 😢 Lost her 25 years ago. It never gets easier, especially this time of year.

[@MrLorenzovanmatterho]

"One day soon we all will be together, just till then we'll have to muddle through somehow". Oh Judy, you never spoke a truer word this year.

[@poetcomic1]

This was much requested by our troops on the overseas radio shows during WWII. For the Greatest Generation this will always bring tears.

[@XtremeKaiba]

This is my favorite song, this is the best version to me, it has such hope, yet such sadness wrapped up in one song. My Husband almost died last January, he has been in the hospital for almost a year and he won't be able to be home this Christmas, it breaks me, but I listen to this song and it says "Next year all our troubles will be miles away"and I hope so.

[@paulinewood-bradley2102]

Wishing you & your husband all the best for the coming year and hoping that all your troubles will be miles away

[@XtremeKaiba]

@@paulinewood-bradley2102 Thank You for your kind words, I needed them.

[@vinces1290]

To all the people whose loved ones aren’t able to be home for Christmas or a in heaven. Merry Christmas❤️

[@krystaldawntiki1893]

XtremeKaiba 🙏🏻❤️

[@joecarter3735]

I had a similar situation six years ago. We managed. Things just became different. The songs, the memories and how we hold hands stay the same. Embracing your sharing and thank you for reaching out. Joe

[@omiibear_3047]

dear people watching this now, hopefully next year we will muddle through, no matter who you are, what age you are, where you come from, what troubles you’ve gone through this year and years before, we will get through this. please, have a merry and safe christmas out there. best of luck, do good things. Sincerely, a thirteen year-old.

[@gmbrat2002]

You have more compassion than most most of the adults I know. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a fantastic New Year. Sincerely, a 50 year old.

[@omiibear_3047]

@@gmbrat2002 thank you very much!!! i’ve found myself through this year and had many ups and downs, i guess i’ve learned early that life isn’t going to be easy, and it’s the same for everyone else too. you’re very sweet to say that, it means a lot.

[@gmbrat2002]

@@omiibear_3047 You are very welcome. Never forget who you are, no matter what, always keep your head held high and never stop learning. My wish for you is to live your best life so you never have regrets and you'll never have to apologize. Be good to yourself and have a very Happy New Year!

[@rekeya]

Okay, why did this exchange make my heart melt? Best wishes to you both! ❤️

[@omiibear_3047]

@@rekeya best wishes to u 2

[@jeanmank6342]

I can't get through this without sobbing.

[@evanstern3222]

A few things in life really are perfect. This song and this performance happen to be one of those things…

[@galemiller7422]

She' sang this song so beautifully there's something sad about it in her voice 😢🙏

[@madisonwaycaster9832]

I've got goosebumps, who else?

[@bernardrubin5816]

Beautifully sung by Judy and acted by both actresses. Song is even more touching these days.

[@joesteedman8230]

Still cry to this day hearing this song 60 year old.

[@lifeofreilly9943]

Same😢

[@raywilliams6532]

She was 21 years old and to me delivered the most beautiful Christmas song ever

[@eyeland68]

Dec 1st 2021..who's with me and still very much in love with this song, this movie?

[@bronxboy47]

2024!

[@noxzillaswoonswerthy6429]

Judy Garland looks like a beautiful Disney princess and a sad sorrowful angel here. Song makes me cry

[@jaytaylor7740]

What a beautiful description. Thank you.

[@doeeyes2]

Its that time of year again and I just lost the greatest man I've ever known... my Godfather Jack! He was 95 years old and still as handsome as ever! He had the softest, smoothest cheeks and smelled heavenly, doused in after shave... I remember snuggling on his lap as a little girl and being intoxicated by that wonderful peppery smell. He was always finely dressed and still had a full head of curls! Jack was a wonderful singer too and always lead the singing as the head of our family. A beautiful soul and as his Goddaughter, he always treated me extra special. He passed away at midnight and I woke up this morning to the first snowfall of the season. It was a sprinke from heaven, just Uncle Jack saying hello and that he had made his way home and was watching over us from above. RIP Uncle Jack, Christmas wont be the same without you!!

[@MsMartaNika]

This part of the film touches me in a sad way when garland tears up I can feel her thoughts remembering past times with loved ones that no longer will be again .

[@laureningrisani3783]

Ever year I start to cry when the sing play. My brother passed away five years ago and he was born on Christmas Day. 😢

[@laureningrisani3783]

The song does make me sad.

[@jonijohnston1688]

I am sorry for your loss...Christmas makes me sad too...my best older brother was born December 5th and passed on groundhog day, I still miss him everyday...I love this song 🎶 it's beautiful and sad 😢

[@Killahboot]

"Until then- we'll have to muddle through..... somehooooowwwwwwwwwwwww................" She absolutely breaks my heart!!

[@fkd1963]

Yup.

[@EJSmith-dk3yg]

This is what a real singer look like ... young people take note ! Always remember, it's ABOUT THE SONG ... NOT about the singer ! And no one does it better !

[@iamneverwrong1]

Amen!

[@ScissorLuv3199]

Judy was one of the most beautiful actresses of all time ❤❤

[@Highinsight7]

yup!

[@lynnpeirce3205]

So hard to believe it's been 75 years since this movie was released! Love Judy and Margaret!

[@manuelorozco7760]

Lynn Peirce My Aunt Theresa keeps saying it’s older than her. She’s 64 years old and 4 years older than my mom. In fact, My Aunt Theresa just went to the Fathom Events screening of this movie last Sunday at my local Cinemark.

[@terrysmith8749]

I know that Margaret O'Brien won the juvenile oscar, but, I thought she was a bit much. I've seen her interviewed as an adult, and she was ridiculously arrogant.

[@alisondenham7301]

Christmas 1944 had a historic context no one here seems to acknowledge.

[@thorn262]

Folks, a) no longer have a living memory of that time, mostly, b) do not read in order to, perhaps, recover the vanished memories, c) they do not think outside of their self-contented literalism. This film and song were as much about the times of 1944, as they were about the World’s Fair of 1904. In many cases, I'd say the muddled times of 1944 U.S. were far more salient, notable, and pressing to audiences than the film itself, 'Meet Me in St. Louis.'

[@emcanet]

What is it? This is before my father was born.

[@thorn262]

​ emcanet "What is it?" I'll take this as asking the question, what was the zeitgeist of 'the muddled times of 1944'? It's important to remember that daily life surrounding the 'entertainment' of 'Meet Me in St. Louis' and 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,’ was mostly dire and unforgiving. The depression era had not yet subsided, and the murky question was left lingering in the conscience of the public, ‘Are we going to lose this war?’ (and that had been since the beginning of the U.S. engagement, not to mention that of Europe. The Nazis and Japanese were not to be struck dead in a moment). Hence, the devastating, emotional prying-effect of Judy Garland’s song, the ramifications of which FAR overshadowed the literal meanings of the film. Here, two notable call-outs from reviews/essays that give some of the (forgotten) sense of the times: The American Christmas Songbook: “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” (1943) (The lyrics were) even more devastating when you consider that 'Meet Me in St. Louis' was released during World War II. Had the original lyrics been kept, the (song) would have sent moviegoers into hysterics. www.lib.cua.edu/wordpress/newsevents/9980/ 'How to have yourself a merry little Christmas with an edge' The two aspects of the picture - the warm nostalgia and the stabbing hysteria - give 'Meet Me in St. Louis' a special flavour, both sweet and astringent. This (was) no doubt (due to the producers) making an escapist film while the war was at its height and allies were counting down to D-day. www.theguardian.com/uk/2001/dec/02/christmas.film

[@philiplongee1149]

Yeah. The war was supposed to be over by then.

[@glendacopeland5050]

My grandfather spent Christmas 1944 in the Ardennes with the 82nd Airborne

[@jonathan91595]

Imagine being the family listening to this while your loved one is fighting overseas, released in 1944.

[@teemo7714]

The little girl's acting is on point

[@leonardshevlin7260]

I heard recently that she was told that her dog had been hit by a car.

[@leonardshevlin7260]

I heard also that the sound engineer's eyes were so teary he couldn't see what he was doing.

[@NorthandSouthLineR.R.]

How can such movies be sweet at one point, then very emotional the next? It’s beautiful!

[@richardbarrett7236]

Her voice was spellbinding. A once in a lifetime talent.

[@jpierce8148]

Hollywood destroyed an angel :(. Judy was a beautiful actress and gifted singer. No one can sing this song like Miss Judy Garland, no matter how hard they try. This song will forever be her song. May she be resting in peace. And may she forever have herself a merry little Christmas

[@alicechin2705]

Missing my Mom in October 2022. She always loved this movie. As I get older the old movies mean so much more.

[@manuelorozco7760]

Sorry for your loss

[@gnirolnamlerf593]

Odd, how appropriate this is in the middle of the summer during a pandemic in 2020, when so many are separated from those they love, especially those in the hospital with the disease. May they all recover. Until then we'll have to muddle through somehow.

[@glowyaf]

And tomorrow is December and covid is still here. :(

[@nicksmith128]

Sitting here in 2021 and it still hits like 2020….

[@lee-annkenyon4748]

For those of us who will NOT be having a merry little Christmas. I miss you Mom and Dad and Mèmére.

[@discodave4856]

This is the REAL version of this song! I hope to meet Judy Garland in Heaven. She was a wonderful talent.

[@martinkronert6224]

I living in Berlin, Germany. This song is now here, in the Corona-Christmas, the ultimate hit!

[@galenstone9097]

This song is Judy's forever.

[@lukeskywalker1840]

She was the consummate entertainer. Singer, dancer and actress. She did it all brilliantly. An absolute legend.

[@ECKohns]

The covers of this song. Especially with the lyric change of “Hang a Shining Star above the highest bough” makes people forget that this is supposed to be a sad song.

[@DougToops]

Judy Garland had such a beautiful singing voice. I loved Over The Rainbow from The Wizard Of Oz.

[@maxmusic5380]

It’s my favorite Christmas song never knew it originated from a Judy Garland movie

[@manuelorozco7760]

Mad Max I’ve always known since I was a kid. And yet I haven’t seen the movie until I was 19. I’ll be 27 two months from now

[@spendingtimetogether8428]

Didn't know either, will watch this just in time for Christmas!-Mr STT

[@kerry5586]

Watch the movie: it is a wonderful classic.

[@spendingtimetogether8428]

@@kerry5586 Will do! Prefer the original lyrics, they are more emotionally poignant.❤️

[@m.syauqiabdurahman2798]

2:16 Margaret Is So Touch By The Song That She Even Nearly Cried . See Closely . How Sweet .

[@mike-rayner-videos]

just stunning

[@FrankCruz-y9o]

What an absolute vision of beauty Judy Garland was!

[@Dark317Ice]

My grandpa and I used to watched this movie every Christmas, miss you gramps...

[@MaggyShannon]

It’s December 14, 2021 and this song is like a bludger to the gut.

[@sadnesssa]

she was absolutely perfect i hate that she wasn’t able to be happy

[@jennifercadlaon9036]

I'm not crying, you're crying. Merry Christmas, y'all🌲

[@andrewjwheelerjr3908]

Sure is crying can,t help but cry so beautiful still to this very day of the month love Christmas time with miss Judy over the rainbow garland in mind God bless all of you out there happy holidays .

[@spendingtimetogether8428]

Merry Christmas, what a powerful song this is with those lyrics.

[@CraigLerat-m2c]

My Favorite Judy Garland Song Meet me in St Louis if your wondering i know something in the Spirit

[@sophielegault2278]

53 years ago today the world lost the beautiful Judy Garland❤️❤️ R.I.P Judy💖

[@rwb010109]

I wish I knew why this song is never played on radio stations........................The movie should be shown this time of year also......She was so talented.............

[@kerry5586]

I got my own DVD of it and watch it each Christmas.

[@LadyFalcon17]

In my opinion, this is the only version that matters. Not every Christmas song has to be happy. Christmas always has a bit of sadness mixed in whether it be missing a loved one who’s not there, money troubles, loneliness....

[@ernestpeyman-stroud8048]

I can’t understand why we don’t hear this version on the radio nowadays, as the words are so apt for the days we are going through

[@heathyoung4286]

Sleep well Miss Judy. Merry Christmas.

[@julieriley1059]

Only Judy could sing this so very perfectly ❤

[@marilynobiedo5417]

Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas! Let you heart be light. NEXT YEAR Our troubles will be out of sight.. Praying for a better 2021😊🙏

[@deborahscott7026]

Notice throughout this film Vincent Minnelli would capture Judy in window/door frames. Just beautiful

[@karenprior3435]

Such tenderness and agony. Extremely demure and beautiful. Heavenly quality.

[@maureensmith7532]

This us for my late mam, who took me to see this movie and for all the musical movies we saw together 😢💔

[@MaryFord-f4d]

There's no one like Judy Garland Love this Christmas song.Im listening in Dec 2024.Merry Christmas everyone.❤❤

[@RC-gw9ot]

My favorite scene in Meet Me in St. Louis

[@Tonetwisters]

These two ladies were two of the best actors to ever stand in front of a camera ...

[@SRLovesPandas1]

the little girl crying is how I feel listening to Judy, it's so beautiful

[@elirosen1391]

Nobody will ever measure up to Judy Garland's performance of this classic carol. Is that a tear at 2:01? Let's give this lady a round of applause! And Merry Christmas to all!

[@JulianneRemley-l2q]

I used to watch this with my late mother

[@YolandaMorton-q2s]

This is my favorite part of the movie. I love Christmas. Back then, the holiday was displayed for its. Christmas true meaning. I love Judy Garland and little Tootie was so adorable! Christmas is supposed to be holy, freezing and full of snow.

[@cwn89015]

this song sums up what we want for next year, doesn't it? Hope springs eternal.

[@thedudeabides2531]

So angelic. The lighting on her beautiful face was amazing.

[@JBebop84]

The Dude Abides unfortunately Hollywood doesn’t do this lighting anymore . I truly miss that In movies now a days .

[@debbiecclark6538]

Bless my darling mum for introducing me to Judy.... I love this song so much... I miss my dearest and friends sooo very much

[@rachaelmarrero8597]

One of my all time favorite movies and all time favorite Christmas song. I’m always in awe, happy, regretful, remorseful, hopeful, just overwhelmed with emotion, in a good way. My mom and I would watch this for Halloween, Christmas, whenever really bc of the movie moving through each season. One of the last times I’d get to spend the night with my grandma we watched this and sang along. It’s one of my most treasured memories and I miss her so much but I’m grateful for the time we had 💕 Merry Christmas to all of you! Make beautiful memories like it’s your last chance

[@814912]

What I love is that this song came out in 1944 - the last year of the second world war. By that point, the world had had years of difficulties, and it must have been written partly to give people hope. And as it turns out, the lyrics were right - because by the next year, their troubles really were gone, because the war had finally ended. It just adds so much poignancy to the song, knowing that in a way the lyrics were all true - if you hold on to hope long enough, things will get better, no matter how hopeless it might seem.

[@zingihobo9827]

I love your narrative

[@bobzeschin3154]

Also, wasn't "muddle through" a standard bit of British slang for doing your best under the circumstances? God knows it would have been on every Brit's lips during WW2. I wouldn't be surprised if it was inserted into the lyric precisely because it was so timely. (it was also used in "My Fair Lady""--Eliza sings to Higgins "So without much ado/We can all muddle through/Without you!")

[@oldgasengines]

1944 was not the last year of WW2....

[@starvetodeath123]

@@oldgasengines The last full year, jackass .