The Essential Judy Garland
Judy Garland · 2006
72 min · 20 tracks · pop music
Judy Garland's vibrant vocals blend heartfelt emotion with nostalgic showmanship across timeless standards.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its role in reintroducing Judy Garland's work to new generations, featuring live recordings and previously unreleased tracks that deepen her legacy. It received positive critical acclaim, reinforcing her status as one of the greatest vocalists of the 20th century and contributing to ongoing discussions about LGBTQ+ icons in music history.
- Best for
- nostalgic sing-alongs with friends heartfelt moments of reflection dynamic journey through emotions
- Context
- Released in 2006, 'The Essential Judy Garland' serves as a comprehensive retrospective of Garland's career, highlighting her evolution from a child star to an iconic performer. This compilation arrived during a resurgence of interest in classic Hollywood and musical legends, showcasing her enduring influence on pop culture and music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Eydie Gormé· Barry Mann· Connie Francis· Eddie Fisher· The Friends of Distinction· Cass Elliot· Fred Astaire· Frankie Laine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries 1:57
- 2 I Happen to Like New York 2:56
- 3 Comes Once in a Lifetime 2:30
- 4 If I Love Again 2:40
- 5 The Far Away Part of Town 4:49
- 6 Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart 3:41
- 7 You Go To My Head 3:26
- 8 The Man that Got Away (live) Standout 4:47
- 9 I Get The Blues When It Rains 3:11
- 10 Come Rain Or Come Shine Standout 3:43
- 11 Any Place I Hang My Hat Is Home 4:08
- 12 It Never Was You (previously unreleased) 4:28
- 13 Lucky Day 2:34
- 14 Happiness Is Just a Thing Called Joe 4:40
- 15 Hello Bluebird 4:07
- 16 By Myself 4:31
- 17 April Showers 3:16
- 18 Why Was I Born (alternate take; previously unreleased) 3:31
- 19 Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With a Dixie Melody 3:09
- 20 Over the Rainbow (live) Standout 4:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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