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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
  • heartfelt moments of reflection
  • dynamic journey through emotions
  • uplifting tunes for bright days
  • live performances that captivate

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced excitement
  • prefer modern production styles

Where this album fits

Career 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.

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) 4:47
  • 9 I Get The Blues When It Rains 3:11
  • 10 Come Rain Or Come Shine 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) 4:18

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