WOW!| FIRST TIME HEARING Judy Garland - Get Happy REACTION

[@DG2244]

Her talent was off the charts! When healthy, she was the brightest star in the sky. I wish she could have had a kinder life.

[@susannepowell8914]

Judy was and will always be phenomenal ❤❤❤❤

[@johntaylor-jp3jy]

Amber mentioned how Judy could command a stage, and Liza tells an anecdote about when she and her mama, Judy, were doing a series of shows together at The Palladium in London. Liza was just a teenager, coming into her own, and had a medley of songs that she sang during the show. Brought the house down, and she said she could see her mother offstage, cheering her on, but at a certain point, she looked over and her mother was primping and fixing her makeup, and then, in Liza’s words “Next thing I know, my mama is gone and it’s JUDY GARLAND walking out on the stage, and just the force of her blew me away!”

[@gtucker7848]

This was from Judy's 1950 performance in "Summer Stock." It was the last film she would make for MGM, She stared opposite Gene Kelly, and was a bit heavier than usual at the beginning of filming due to the studio having suspended her and throwing her into a depression. Struggling with the dance numbers, she was under pressure to lose weight quickly, and unfortunately started using pills to accomplish the task. Mid way through shooting, her brief sobriety would be over. What MGM Studios put this woman through is criminal. Her talent was, and still is, unmatched.

[@BruinPhD2009]

How stars (especially women) were and still are chewed up and spit out for our "entertainment" is horrific. No matter the genre (check out Maria Callas' similar struggles in the opera world) so much talent has been ended well before it should have been. It almost hurts to watch clips like this because it belies what was going on behind the scenes.

[@bigbow62]

Guess I should read chat before I post 😊 Posted almost the same thing. Its a very entertaining movie.

[@WBCRO]

@@BruinPhD2009 I haven’t read Maria C’s full story but I did read that she purposefully swallowed a tape worm - only known about by her and her personal assistant - to help her lose and control her weight. I don’t know how long she kept it but it was extremely long by the time she sought medical help to expel it. Imagine!!

[@enkisdaughter4795]

Did Vincent Minnelli direct this film?

[@gtucker7848]

@@enkisdaughter4795No, Summer Stock was directed by Charles Walters. He had formerly been the dance and choreography director for MGM Studios before starting to direct features in the late 40s.

[@keileybro]

OMG THE MAN THE GOT AWAY JUDY FROM A STAR IS BORN

[@chag1pyk5]

Oh, absolutely! One of the best-written songs ever and she knocked it out of the park

[@brt5273]

So much power and emotion❤❤❤

[@sandrapeters6064]

My favorite Judy Garland song and my favorite version of the movie.

[@bonniesmith4311]

I agree on this song. Also "By Myself" from her TV show will blow you away.

[@fredericgill2347]

@@bonniesmith4311 And from "I could go on singing"...mind blowing

[@l.l4456]

Judy Garland singing The Man That Got Away is jaw dropping.

[@kevinhouse4376]

Guys, this is not Broadway. In fact, Judy Garland never appeared in a Broadway musical. As others have said, Judy's performance here of "Get Happy" is from the film "Summer Stock." And yes, you do need to watch Judy's duet with Barbra Streisand from Garland's TV show in the early '60s. It's legendary.

[@JustTanya.]

Well, she may not have been in a Broadway musical but she was in vaudeville with her family before she went into film so she still performed on stage and even more so after when she was doing live shows, including at Carnegie Hall, after getting blacklisted by studios. I definitely agree on the duet she did with Barbra, as well as the medley they did later in the episode. Two incredible powerhouses that's for sure.

[@oliverbrownlow5615]

Though Judy was never in a Broadway musical as such, her concert performances at the Palace Theatre in 1951 through early 1952 earned her a special Tony Award for her contribution to "reviving vaudeville." And although technically "Get Happy" isn't Broadway, since it was written for the original film musical SUMMER STOCK, it's a Broadway-style number, performed as if on a stage with an obviously fake painted backdrop, and within the story of the movie it is actually part of a show that is being rehearsed with the ultimate goal of opening on Broadway.

[@JustTanya.]

@@oliverbrownlow5615 I just love when Gene Kelly talked about it. He was, at that time, on a high because he had done "Singin' In The Rain". He said that Judy asked him if he would star with her in Summer Stock because it was her last film with MGM. He agreed because he appreciated that for his first film, "For Me And My Gal" (my favorite from their 3 films), they wanted to pair him up with someone who established and popular, which was Judy. He said he was so nervous working with her but she was so helpful and encouraging with him. He didn't even think twice about it. Just rearranged some things and did it. Something I always noticed whenever Gene Kelly and Judy Garland danced with each other, most of Gene Kelly's partners would look at the floor and feet when they danced but Gene Kelly (for the most part) looked straight ahead at the camera. Even Fred Astaire would often look down. Judy though, more often than not, she was looking straight ahead too. I don't why it was something I just noticed about as a kid, I just did. Still notice it too and it just makes me smile seeing how in sync they were with each other and the affection they really had for each other.

[@oliverbrownlow5615]

@@JustTanya. Gene Kelly was also supposed to co-star with Judy in EASTER PARADE (1948), but had to bow out due to an injury. It was Kelly's suggestion that he be replaced by Fred Astaire.

[@JustTanya.]

@@oliverbrownlow5615 Oh, I remember that. I didn't know it was about an injury though. To be honest, I think the role was more suited for Fred Astaire anyway. Two of the best dancers in American cinematic history.

[@EC-dz3fb]

This was considered one of her 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀; she'd gotten sober and was feeling 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱! ♥︎

[@slashdisco]

This is half true: it absolutely IS one of her VERY BEST performances, but she was far from sober. She'd had some brief success with sobriety in early 1949, but by the time Summer Stock (the movie this is from) was being filmed, she'd begun to take pills again to lose the weight she'd gained while sober. This particular video was only filmed after the rest of principal photography had ended, because the studio realised they still had no big Judy number. By the time it was filmed, she'd lost considerable weight through pills. So she really wasn't well when this was filmed. STILL: it didn't stop her from performing the entire number perfectly in two takes (musical numbers normally go into the hundreds).

[@davidkarr214]

If you want a great musical to watch there is no better than " Singing in the Rain". It's regarded as the best musical ever made.

[@verokev13]

Singing in the Rain - one of the best of all time

[@mannyjacobowitz5571]

best movie musical, I'll grant you. For the stage, my heart belongs to Guys and Dolls. Lackluster movie adaptation, but amazing on stage in every production I've seen. But yes, in movie musicals, Singin' in the Rain cannot be beat

[@slashdisco]

@@mannyjacobowitz5571 And in turn, I'll grant you that Guys and Dolls is better on stage than on screen, but then I'll also say: what production isn't?! For me, the best example is Gypsy: as the quintessential 'stage' musical, none of the movies adaptations have ever done it justice; for me, it's the ultimate theatrical musical experience.

[@squintygirl]

Singin’ In the Rain is the best movie about the movies!

[@nicolelevesque3420]

The greatest dance numbers for sure.

[@floyd2222]

hey there - please do the Judy Garland/Barbra Streisand duet - Come On Get Happy/Happy Days are Here Again. it is AMAZING!!!

[@AngelaGoodwin-fh6fw]

YES!

[@roderickcoates1424]

Yes,.p!ease.

[@thundernels]

I second this suggestion!

[@loritajohnson5664]

Lol...I just recommended that and had before few months back!

[@brt5273]

Agreed! That was from Barbara's appearance on The Judy Garland Show! Old school paired with new school for an incredible performance❤

[@raymondohlsen5054]

Another Broadway great would be Ethel Merman singing "There's No Business Like Show Business'. Judy Garland had such a tough life. What they did to her during the filming of Wizard of Oz was criminal. I love how much fun you guys had watching this.

[@paulpeacock1181]

There is a KZbin video from The Judy Garland Show where Judy, Ethyl Merman and, Barbara Streisand sing There Is No Business Like Show Business on Judy’s t.v. show from the sixties.

[@debrahirshfield6997]

My favorite singer of all time. At Christmas listen to her sing Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.

[@gigi-ij1hk]

Or watch all of MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS, the movie the song comes from!

[@kellylaflash1016]

Yes, Meet Me In St Louis should definitely get added to their list of movies to watch.

[@Ctkare4k9]

I remember a long time ago, Liza said that was the one song(Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas)she just couldn’t listen to because it was her mom’s and she missed her so much!

[@erikagholston6610]

Beautiful song that she sang her heart out in.

[@Jude_196]

A TRUE TREASURE!!!

[@slashdisco]

Filming of musical numbers can go into dozens of takes; Judy nailed this in just TWO. Despite what others say, she wasn't well during shooting: while she'd lost weight, she'd done so by taking pills to slim down again following a brief period of sobriety in 1949. By the standard of 1949-50 when this was filmed, she looked physically 'well' (i.e. slim) during these scenes, but she was still very unwell mentally. Which makes her performance all the more remarkable. It will have taken great effort, yet appears to be a phenomenally effortless display. She was an icon of professionalism, but this regimented dedication (drummed into her since childhood) was also her lifelong nemesis. RIP.

[@cyrilmauras4247]

You can see how musicals were made by watching the Judy version of "A Star is Born" when in one scene she plays a movie star filming a musical number on a sound stage.

[@piedmontish]

She was to me a precursor to Elvis; abused, cruelly By some real rats who took advantage and put her on that Train to addiction! I’m sure there’s a lot of others too, but these two really stand out to me.

[@laurafoote214]

yes Barbra Streisand did Funny Girl on Broadway in 1964, love this video.

[@rdjftw2531]

Fun fact: Although Canada does not have a First Lady, it was rumoured that Barbra Streisand would become Canada's equivalent of a First Lady as she was in a two-year romance in 1969-1970 with then Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. Although the romance ended, they remained good friends up to his passing in 2000.

[@oliverbrownlow5615]

Barbra Streisand also appeared in a previous Broadway musical, I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE (1962). In the same year she was featured on the 25th Anniversary recording of a historically important revue, PINS AND NEEDLES. She starred in the film version of her Broadway hit FUNNY GIRL (1968), and followed up by starring in film versions of two more Broadway musicals, HELLO, DOLLY (1969) and ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER (1970). Five years later she starred in a film sequel to FUNNY GIRL called FUNNY LADY (1975), featuring both period songs and original Broadway-style songs. Her original film musical YENTL (1983) features songs which function (Broadway-style) as her character's internal monologues, but no other character in the movie sings, not even her co-star, Tony Award winning Broadway singer Mandy Patinkin. Most of Barbra's early albums feature numerous Broadway show tunes, though for a time in the late 70s and early 80s, she began to concentrate on pop songs instead. In 1985, however, she returned to her roots with THE BROADWAY ALBUM, and later recorded a sequel, BACK TO BROADWAY (1993).

[@ThistleAndSea]

You two should hear her duet with Barbra Streisand of Happy Days/Get Happy on the Judy Garland Show back in the day. So good! Thanks for sharing this one. Judy was a treasure! 🙂Oh, and her daughter Liza Minelli was every bit the performer her mother was. Check out any of Liza's clips from the musical Cabaret. So good!

[@margaretdora9127]

Judy was a great and timeless talent.

[@robertacolarette1594]

Her movie A Star is Born (the first remake of the original 30’s movie) was spectacular. It was a tour de force for her. I never saw a star do it all in one film, and do it spectacularly. Her rendition of a nobody making the big time mentored by a fading star is the BEST one of all the A Star is Born films. She can blow you away with her singing and move you to tears with her drama. It’s just unforgettable. She was nominated for an Oscar and should have won. She lost to Grace Kelly for basically appearing in The Country Girl without makeup in the first half. I like Grace Kelly but she can’t hold a candle to Judy Garland.

[@kellyreiterman]

I agree that the version of “A Star is Born” with her and James Mason is the best version.

[@ForeverYoung58]

Judy Garland was far More than The Wizard of Oz. She was a multiple threat in the entertainment business. She could sing, she could dance, and she could act. My parents have both told me that not many people too young to remember actually know how big Judy Garland was. She was a mega-star. She was HUGE.

[@fqueen01]

Judy had a tv show on CBS 1963-64. Memorable performances are: Old Man River, Come Rain or Come Shine, As Long as He Needs me, When the Sun Comes Out. Of course there are numerous clips from her movies of the forties.

[@BringItMAGA]

Judy was the Hollywood GOAT. Triple threat. Amazing singer, actress and dancer!

[@Wendy-oxox]

This song is from my favorite musical with her and Gene Kelly (Summer Stock 1950). Breaks my heart the world lost her at such a young age. Thanks for this.

[@SS-do3zv]

You guys should see the Barbra Streisand & Judy Garland duet. I think you’ll love it.

[@bdlrnzi]

Happy Days are Here Again is their famous duet.

[@SS-do3zv]

@@bdlrnzi It’s Happy Days are Here Again & Get Happy.

[@taragreenetarotastro]

Judy Garland she as considered the top female singer of her age. This is one of my fave numbers of hers,such a pity she had so tragic a life. Judy is phenomenal. so much emotion in her singing. May She RIP

[@NV10798]

Nice. As others have echoed Judy Garland Live 1964, “The Man that Got Away “ is a must.

[@gigi-ij1hk]

Judy was born to be on stage, literally - born into a performing family. For most of her adult life she appeared in movie musicals (it was the golden era for musicals on screen) but her concerts were legendary - her 1961 Carnegie Hall performance is still considered one of the greatest live shows of all time

[@emsparamedic5183]

I have the album from Carnegie Hall, recorded live on April 23rd, 1961. I absolutely treasure it with my other Judy Garland albums.

[@Head-ck4hu]

There is a duet mashup of Get Happy and Happy Days are Here Again by Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand. Glee did a cover and knocked it out of the park.

[@laurabrevitz3944]

This is actually my favorite Judy Garland, asking with Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. Thanks for the reaction!!

[@fredericgill2347]

Watch the movie A STAR IS BORN (1954) for all the facets of her talent. & listen to Judy at Carnegie Hall (1961) for her most memorable show in NYC: all the showbusiness was there, crying.

[@JonS0107]

There are so many great Judy Garland movies starting when she was a child. They say she was a true professional. In a complicated song in The Harvey Girls involving a large cast, singing, dancing, complex choreography and a train she did a single walk through and then nailed it on the first take.

[@Wonderwoman79G]

If you love this, you will love Judy's performance in the film: A Star is born.- "The man that got away"

[@johnnysampa]

There's a video of The Judy Garland Show with an young Barbra Streisand that is awesome!! Happy Days Are Here Again/ Get Happy

[@pmculley4]

Judy singing The Man that Got Away from A Star is Born is her at her very best!

[@bettyariga2789]

Get Happy is a song from the movie summer stock . Liza Minelli has said this is her favorite song that her mother performed

[@BillO964]

Judy Garland was my Moms favorite female singer. We inherited every one of her record albums.

[@johncurtis7186]

You do know, that Liza Minnelli, is Judy Garland’s daughter?

[@elizabethfranco1284]

They do

[@johnsilva9139]

I would guess they know that, but they mentioned Liza as a Broadway singer they've seen, then said they want to checkout more Judy Garland without mentioning that Judy is Liza's mom. So maybe it's possible they don't know they're mother and daughter.

[@pjg58x]

Yeah the way they mentioned the names it sounded like they didn’t know

[@wendywoodruff2871]

Wish they would do Arthur for their movie channel. 😊 So much fun. ❤

[@elcorado83]

Oh. My. Word. Im middle aged and didnt know that until now. My mind is blown. I even saw pretty much all Liza's and Judy's movies. And Im a movie geek. How have I gone my whole life and not known that??!! I need a sit down...

[@jjjones8609]

Judy garland “The Man that got away” from a star is born is one of the best songs and chillingly awesome. As for Barbra Streisand the yentl melody live 1994 is great but if you skip to the 7:44 mark at “The more I live (the more I learn)” part you get Barbra singing with Barbra!

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

JUDY'S ICONIC LOOK...DRAG QUEENS LIVE FOR HER!!!!!💋💋💋💋🌈🌈🌈💋💋💋❤❤❤❤❤

[@MsWesty81]

Yes, she did have tough times but the reason she could sell the happiness is because she also had so many joyful times and was known for her wicked sense of humour and love of laughing.

[@richardhenderson9767]

Smile by Judy Garland is fantastic..❤❤

[@bruw5640]

The version Judy did from London shown on The Ed Sullivan Show is the definitive version. Just mesmerizing!

[@GoodStuffForeverMore]

I love Judy Garland❣️ Barbra Streisand got her start on the Broadway stage playing the role of legendary comedian, Fanny Brice, in the musical Funny Girl. It was later made into a movie also starring Barbra Streisand in the lead role. Barbra won the Academy Award for best actress for her portrayal of Brice in this movie.

[@johnsilva9139]

Yes Barbra Streisand first starred in a few Broadway musicals before appearing in movies. She has mentioned she originally was primerally interested in acting but the parts she got required singing.

[@geoffthomas3238]

So glad you all got to Judy. You’ll see she has a rather large fan base for a lady that passed away in 1969 at the age of 47. But if you take the time to listen to some more of her music and watch som live performances you’ll just become a fan. She had a way with an audience. The album recorded live at her 1961 performance at Carnegie Hall in 1961 won the Grammy for Album of the year. I could suggest a ton of songs but The Man That Got Away would be great. She had a TV show for one season 1963-64 on CBS there were some magnificent performances on those shows. One she duets with Barbra Streisand (Very Very young Streisand) another she duets with her daughter Liza (classics) but the best performance and one of the all time live performances of any song was when she sang “Old Man River” on The Judy Garland Show. It’s on you tube. She’s older and frankly looked even older than her age but she puts everything she had into this emotionally powerful performance I think you’d both be moved and impressed.

[@KenRoerden]

One of her best performances in her many movie musicals. A few others are The Trolley Song and Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas from Meet Me Is St.Louis and The Man That Got Away from A Star Is Born. Keep listening to Judy and also Liza who did an outstanding performance of But The World Goes 'Round in the movie New York New York.

[@paulpeacock1181]

Plus h the original version of New York, New York.

[@markroulette3419]

Judy starred in the second of four versions of A Star Is Born. Please listen to this song from the movie, “The Man That Got Away”. It’s the best.

[@LuvTadnDixie]

Judy Garland, working that hat! She was GREAT in "A Star is Born". Also, I'm telling you guys, you gotta react to "Singing in the Rain" if you want to see great dancing . . . Oh! And West Side Story (the 1961 version).

[@christines1709]

There's a great duet of Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand singing Get Happy & Happy Days are Here Again from Judy Garland's TV show (1960s I think)!

[@raygeraghty6670]

A fantastic version of both songs. Both these ladies can belt out a song

[@KittenWAW]

"The Man That Got Away" from "A Star Is Born" is another song that Judy Garland flat out OWNS! So many stage musicals moved to film, where they had benefits like being able to retake scenes, larger stages, enormous casts, great sound systems, and creative camera angles. But there's nothing like being in a theater watching a live performance. I'd like to see a musical on your movie channel, and "Kiss Me Kate" is a great one. Ann Miller's "Too Darn Hot" and "Always True To You - In My Fashion", Kathryn Grayson's "I Hate Men" and Howard Keel's "Where Is The Life That Once I Led?" are some of the fun numbers.

[@landreaulover]

Wow! The variety of music you guys cover is amazing. Great job!

[@coralridge236]

you should see Judy and Barbra doing this it blends two songs together happy day are here again and get happy.

[@otisroseboro5613]

R.I.P To A Beautiful Gorgeous Woman ❤❤❤❤ Judy Garland, Still Miss You Always

[@knitterscheidt]

Judy also did melancholy the best, her "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" from the film "Meet Me in St Louis" is so soulful and nostalgic, it'll bring a tear to your eye.

[@2Cambourne]

Glad to see you are doing more 30's, 40's and 50's singers who were so great. This performance by Judy Garland was from a movie titled "Summer Stock (1950) with Gene Kelly. These three decades had some of the finest music and singers. With the Big Band era of Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman and Harry James. Which the late great singer/actor Judy Garland was a part of. You cannot go wrong going down this Rabbitt Hole that is the 30's, 40's & 50's. Please take a listen to one of Judy Garlands best friends who came up together with her as a child actress. Her name is Deanna Durbin. She was a great operatic soprano who can hit notes most can't. She starred in many movies of the 40's.

[@ericarachel55]

yeah right Rob...admit it its the LEGS!!!!

[@marygoodson4920]

Great legs!!!

[@marygoodson4920]

I think you should start with a movie reaction to "Top Hat" with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, then "Meet Me in St Louis." Fantastic Judy movie musical to react to!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@primurph]

She was awesome.A lot of great movie stuff like this from her.The Trolly song from Meet me in Saint Louis and The man that got away from A Star is born come to mind but there’s many more.A lot of the movie musicals from the 40s and 50s were like Broadway productions.

[@wordygirlandco]

☔Singing In The Rain is a great musical with an amazing water dance number..... your girls would love it too.

[@anthonyblakely399]

My favorite singer of all-time actually favorite artists because she was a great actress, dancer, and producer. Great Artist!!! If there were women "Crooners" she would be a Female Crooner!!! Great song!!!

[@JesseOaks-ef9xn]

Some more movies loaded with great songs sung by Judy Garland, Meet Me in St Louis, and Harvey Girls. There are a lot of musicals that she did with Mickey Rooney as well.

[@matthewbecker964]

Judy Garland singing the man that got away is the greatest moment in song/ film history! No white woman ever sang the blues like that before. From the movie a star is born. She is singing all her pain.

[@janleonard3101]

That might just be my favorite performance of Judy's. She balances portraying joy at singing with the band with putting across the heartache of the song. Plus her voice was in peak shape with a more mature style than some of her famous younger performances.

[@bruw5640]

Judy never did a Broadway play but did a live singing performance (Vaudeville type show) at the Palace Theatre on Broadway and was awarded a special Tony Award for her performance. Her first run was extended many weeks because she was such a hit. Miss Garland returned to the Palace two more times in her career breaking box office records each time.

[@deb4578]

Your reactions are such a joy to watch. Realizing all of these presentations are brand new to both of you and you're experiencing them for the first time while I'm viewing a performance or song I forgot about. Thanks for the fun.😀

[@joanbecenti8938]

One word. Entertainer. The incomparable Judy Garland ❤️❤️

[@jacobskinner3522]

I definitely recommend you check out Betty Buckley’s performance of Memory (from Cats) at the 1983 Tony Awards. She has a shockingly brilliant voice.

[@reneeinla2.0]

Guys, you MUST watch the clip of Judy singing The Man That Got Away in the movie A Star Is Born. This will leave you gobsmacked. The epitome of Judy’s talent.

[@Marcus_1001]

100%. Judy was *without question* robbed of an Academy Award for her entire performance in that movie. That year's "winner" (Grace Kelly) didn't even come close. Proof positive that the Oscars are nothing more than a popularity contest.

[@Scorpio2791]

Agreed!

[@bluesilvahalo3576]

I've been in love with Judy Garland's voice my whole life. One of my favourite films ever is A star is born, her version with James Mason is a brilliant heatbreaking film and she was stunning in it. The younger generation knows the lady Gaga version but Judy's was incredible.

[@brt5273]

So good! Now do Judy's "The man that got Away" from her film version of "A Star is Born". This is later in her life and she really cuts loose with the full power and emotional expression of her voice "The Trolly Song " from her film "Meet Me in St Louis" is a great post Wizard song. "Good Mornin'" from "Babes in Arms" and "It Never Rains but it Pours" from "Love Finds Andy Hardy" are pre Wizard and showcase her early maturing voice,youthfull charm and great chemistry with Micky Rooney.

[@JonS0107]

You need to watch "Hello Dolly" a musical from the 60s, starring Barbara Streisand and Walter Matthau. You'll even get to see Barbara Sing with Louis Armstrong.

[@Marcus_1001]

Yes, Barbra looked and sounded incredible in that film, but she was WAY too young for the role. Like, decades too young. Dolly Levi was supposed to be in her late 40s or early 50s and Barbra Streisand was in her mid 20s when she made that movie.

[@robertasirgutz8800]

Titanic talent. Watching her sing "Over the Rainbow" like a grown woman, at FIFTEEN is unbelievable. And from A Star is Born, "The Man that got Away", is a must.

[@emsparamedic5183]

This was such a FANTASTIC performance by Judy in the movie Summer Stock. I only wish I had been old enough and lucky enough to have seen her perform on Broadway!

[@scottvermillion1426]

Delighted to see you react to this iconic performance by Judy. She has a huge catalog of amazing performances. Check out some of her later performances from her 1960s television show-As Long As He Needs Me is a standout. Also, she did an amazing duet with Barbra Streisand. All amazing!!

[@mikehigbee2320]

Yes! One of the greatest entertainers of all time. Singing. Dancing. Acting in drama or comedy. A bright star from the golden age of Hollywood musicals, and part of the heart and soul of American culture. You should see the films, "Meet Me In St. Louis" and "The Harvey Girls."

[@evanhughes1510]

This was from the movie musical Summer Stock

[@louella616]

She sang Get Happy in a musical comedy movie called Summer Stock. I think it was sometime in the 1950’s. I love watching Judy Garland movies. She made a lot of movies and in the 1960’S had a tv show

[@davidnelson9331]

This is her most iconic musical number from her films. There are many - The Trolley Song from Meet Me in St. Louis (1944); The Man That Got Away from A Star Is Born (1954). And anything from her TV show (1963-64). She has been called the greatest entertainer of the 20th Century.

[@sharoninglima1217]

Judy Garland was performing since she was 2 years old

[@sandrapeters6064]

There is a KZbin video from The Judy Garland Show (TV), Oct. 6, 1963 of Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand duetting on Happy Days Are Here Again/ Get Happy. I think you would enjoy it.

[@pushpak]

The last number Judy filmed at MGM.

[@laurabrevitz3944]

No wonder she nailed it in 2 takes. She wanted to get out of there.

[@friendlyvoice3912]

If you want Judy Garland singing and putting on a show, definitely check out the movie musical MEET ME IN ST LOUIS. One of the best musicals! A broadway gem!

[@kevindowell-cn3wh]

Agreed great move and songs

[@PDXFilmmongers]

Judy Garland - "The Man That Got Away" from "A Star Is Born." Essential :)

[@jeffking4176]

Judy Garland‼️ One of my FAVORITES. 📻🙂

[@peterbreughel4440]

You should watch Judy in "A Star is Born".

[@paulpeacock1181]

Judy Garland, Barbara Streisand, and Lady Gaga all starred in the musical A Star Is Born(1954,1976 and 2018) but my favorite version is 1937’s dramatic version starring Janet Gaynor and Fredrick March

[@Letsdancelikenobodyiswatching]

Another great Judy garland to watch is meet me in st. Louie

[@paulpeacock1181]

The movie from 1944, arguably her best musical.

[@nualapatriciaodowd211]

For movie night you need to watch Judy in Meet me in St Louis. A great musical.

[@rbyapok9158]

Judy Garland was THE Gay icon for older generations. Years ago, my dear friend Jacquie dressed in this Get Happy outfit for Halloween and we went bar hopping to several Gay bars. She didn't pay for a single drink all night.

[@brt5273]

True. One of the Gay codenames used to be "friend of Dorothy"❤

[@sarablack2547]

@@brt5273 there's an ep of british sitcom the I.T crowd the work outing s2 ep 1 they go to a musical that's v gay one of the songs is i'm a friend of dorothys

[@fruitcellarcinema]

Dreamgirls was a musical on Broadway starring Jennifer Holiday and then adapted into a film starring Jennifer Hudson, Beyonce, Jaime Foxx, Eddie Murphy and Danny Glover. You should definitely watch Dreamgirls on your movie reaction channel! Other essential Judy tracks: "San Francisco", "Swanee", "The Man That Got Away" and of course "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" as she sang it at her concerts as an adult.

[@catticusfeline4623]

Jay and Amber, I appreciate your reactions to incomparable music legends like Judy Garland. Your charm and enthusiasm for these great performances are infectious. You help renew interest in these remarkable artists and keep their legacy alive. Thank you!

[@susanyork5089]

She was a STAR , singer , dancer , actor , made some of the greatest musical films ever .

[@unjaded2]

Judy was THE STAR , yes indeed

[@revaflowers3115]

Judy always had such a wonderful emotional voice. Even back in her Wizard Of Oz days,her voice was going to grab your attention and make you feel her words.Such a great personality and such a sad history.

[@pmculley4]

Barbra Streisand at age 19 was in a show called ' I can get it for you wholesale'. She played an unloved secretary named Miss Marmelstein and sang a song of that name. You should give it a listen. It is so worth it!

[@MyraJean1951]

Of COURSE you fell for Judy! She's an icon and a legend. If you want to hear her BELT a great song, check out her "The Man That Got Away" from the 1950's version of A Star Is Born! Man, oh man!

[@musiclover9361]

My mother was a huge fan (as am I). When my mother died, we had played Judy's 'Over The Rainbow' - but not the movie version, sung by Dorothy as a young teenager; we preferred the adult version, with all its pathos, experience and cynicism.

[@GinaGeeILuvu]

I love old movie musicals like this one! This is from Summer Stock a movie musical co-starring Gene Kelly! Judy Garland was Liza Minnelli’s mom so its so clear where Liza’s talent came from! Judy was really known for great movie musicals!❤❤

[@kellyp136]

I was obsessed with this song & musical as a child. So pleased to see you reacting to it. 😍😍

[@clg3697]

Broadway Musical Suggestions - I have chosen 4 that co-star Frank Sinatra. Because you need to see Mr Sinatra on the big screen. These three star Mr Sinatra & Gene Kelly 1. Take Me Out to the Ballgame - yes sports related 2. Anchors Aweigh & 3. On the Town - both about WWII servicemen on leave and 4. Guys and Dolls which co-stars Mr Sinatra & Marlon Brando (the original Godfather). A treasure of a film. I would suggest this one first. Gene Kelly was a gifted dancer, actor, director and singer. One of his most famous films is "Singing in the Rain" which has the scene of him tap dancing in the rain with an umbrella on a near empty street. Loved the Miss Garland reaction. Thanks. 💜

[@pkmadsen2850]

My favorite Judy Garland (and Gene Kelly's) movie is The Pirate. Directed by Vincente Minelli

[@paulpeacock1181]

Costarring The Nicholas Brothers. Check out Be A Clown from the movie. Both versions with Gene and The Nicholas Brothers and Gene and Judy Garland

[@nancymunroe3672]

Barbra Streisand got her start on Broadway in Funny Girl!!! You NEED to watch that movie!!!! 😊

[@mw7584]

Barbara and Judy perform a mashup of Happy Days and Get Happy on The Judy Garland Show worth a peek.

[@gabrielvanhelsing8214]

Judy collaborated with one of the famous male dancers of all time Fred Astaire and sang their rendition of "Easter Parade" from the 1948 musical film of the same name might be worth checking out. 💋👠🕺👫🐰🎤🎵🎶🔉🎧

[@paulpeacock1181]

From the same movie, A Couple Of Swells is the song you guys need to react to. Heck react to the movie next Easter

[@susanjarvis3613]

You'll love Gene Kelly! Especially An American in Paris (one of my personal favorites). Singing in the Rain. Some amazing classic singing and dance numbers.

[@paulpeacock1181]

Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra made three musical’s together. On The Town is the most highly regarded

[@russellkaplan1818]

Barbra was (and is) the biggest star of them all. She blew up Broadway at the age of 23 in the huge hit "Funny Girl"

[@brucewechtler7721]

Garland was much better at everything except taking care of herself.

[@MrSteveLoucks]

Jay and Amber, Barbra Streisand had her huge breakthrough thanks to I Can Get It For You Wholesale on Broadway, followed by Funny Girl on Broadway. You should check out her rousing rendition of Don’t Rain On My Parade from the latter. Talk about Broadway!

[@DRaymore44]

Judy Garland had many movie hits with incredible songs, such as "Meet Me in St. Louis," "The Harvey Girls," "The Easter Parade," and "The Star Is Born." She had a very mature voice at a young age, and she started with her three other sisters known as "The Gumm Sisters." Her real name was Francis Ethel Gumm. Her father ran a vaudeville theater, and she started to sing there at age four. She did not have a good relationship with her mother, and Judy was used by her mother to make a lot of money. When MGM Studios hired Judy to be in "The Wizard of Oz," the studio heads gave her amphetamines to lose weight because they thought she was too fat. Since she could not sleep with those pills, they gave her barbiturates to help her sleep. As a result, they made her an addict, but they blamed her when her addiction was affecting her work at the studio. Besides the pills, they gave her cigarettes to help her lose weight, too. One of the gingham dresses she wore for "The Wizard of Oz" had a secret pocket, so she could hide her cigarettes. While she was making that movie, her father was dying, and she was not allowed to visit him or go to his funeral after he died. Judy loved her father very much, and that was her biggest regret. Even the president of MGM Studios back then, Louis B. Mayer, made many rude comments about Judy, especially her looks. He called Judy his "little hunchback." He was a despicable man, and he did not care how he treated his actors and actresses since they were under contract. I read a book about the making of "The Wizard of Oz," and Judy became best friends with Margaret Hamilton, who played the Wicked Witch of the West. Margaret was a school teacher besides being an actress, and she knew how to treat children with kindness and understanding. I am glad they had a good relationship because Judy needed a friend like Margaret as a mentor and confidant. The rest of the cast loved Judy very much, especially Bert Lahr and Ray Bolger. There is a video of Judy dancing with Bert after many decades filming their movie. There is also a great miniseries about Judy called "Me and My Shadows." Judy was an amazing talent, and she is still missed among her adoring fans. RIP Judy Garland.