Judy Garland remains one of the enduring icons of show business, retaining a mystique and a huge fan following half a century after her death in 1969, an anniversary which, along with the 50th anniversary of the release of "Over The Rainbow", prompted the release not only of this collection, but also of a companion set on Acrobat "The Judy Garland Collection 1953-62" (ACSCD6006), the two anthologies providing a thorough overview of the first quarter-century of her career. Also released at this time, of course, is a new film devoted to the legendary star "Judy", a biopic focusing on her visit to London to perform at The Talk Of The Town, just a few months before her death. Her appeal as an artist was multi-faceted, encompassing her screen appearances, her many fine albums, and her intensely dramatic 'live' performances. This great-value 78-track 3-CD set covers her time with Decca from her 1936 debut through to 1948, and comprises her releases during the first era of her career, including performances with Johnny Mercer, Gene Kelly, Mickey Rooney, Bing Crosby, Dick Haymes and The Merry Macs. Includes the chart hits "Over The Rainbow", "I'm Nobody's Baby", " A Journey To A Star", "The Trolley Song", "Meet Me In St. Louis, Louis", "Have Yourself A Merry Little, Christmas", "This Heart Of Mine", "On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe", "You'll Never Walk Alone". Needless to say, it is a thoroughly entertaining showcase for her unique talent.
12 I Never Knew (I Could Love Anybody Like I'm Loving You)
13 On the Sunny Side of the Street
14 Poor Little Rich Girl
15 That Old Black Magic
16 Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart
17 Fascinating Rhythm
18 I'm Just Wild About Harry
19 No Love, No Nothin'
20 A Journey to a Star
21 Embraceable You
22 Could You Use Me'
23 But Not for Me
24 Bidin' My Time
25 I Got Rhythm
26 Boys and Girls Like You and Me
- Disc 3 -
1 Meet Me in St. Louis, Louis
2 Skip to My Lou
3 The Boy Next Door
4 The Trolley Song
5 Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
6 In the Valley (Where the Evenin' Sun Goes Down)
7 It's a Great Big World
8 Swing Your Partner Round and Round
9 This Heart of Mine
10 Love
11 You've Got Me Where You Want Me
12 Yah-Ta-Ta, Yah-Ta-Ta (Talk, Talk, Talk)
13 On the Atchison, Topeka & the Santa Fe
14 If I Had You
15 You'll Never Walk Alone
16 Smilin' Through
17 For You, for Me, Forevermore
18 Aren't You Kind of Glad We Did'
19 Changing My Tune
20 There Is No Breeze (To Cool the Flame of Love)
21 Don't Tell Me That Story
22 Mine
23 Connecticut
24 I Wish I Were in Love Again
25 Nothing But You
Judy Garland remains one of the enduring icons of show business, retaining a mystique and a huge fan following half a century after her death in 1969, an anniversary which, along with the 50th anniversary of the release of "Over The Rainbow", prompted the release not only of this collection, but also of a companion set on Acrobat "The Judy Garland Collection 1953-62" (ACSCD6006), the two anthologies providing a thorough overview of the first quarter-century of her career. Also released at this time, of course, is a new film devoted to the legendary star "Judy", a biopic focusing on her visit to London to perform at The Talk Of The Town, just a few months before her death. Her appeal as an artist was multi-faceted, encompassing her screen appearances, her many fine albums, and her intensely dramatic 'live' performances. This great-value 78-track 3-CD set covers her time with Decca from her 1936 debut through to 1948, and comprises her releases during the first era of her career, including performances with Johnny Mercer, Gene Kelly, Mickey Rooney, Bing Crosby, Dick Haymes and The Merry Macs. Includes the chart hits "Over The Rainbow", "I'm Nobody's Baby", " A Journey To A Star", "The Trolley Song", "Meet Me In St. Louis, Louis", "Have Yourself A Merry Little, Christmas", "This Heart Of Mine", "On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe", "You'll Never Walk Alone". Needless to say, it is a thoroughly entertaining showcase for her unique talent.
