When it came to performing before an audience, there is no one who has ever come close to the magical electric energy that was Judy Garland on stage. Even through the distancing medium of television and film, she was (and still is) able to connect with audiences - on all levels of emotions.
Judy's "Concert Years" came at a time before the days of everyone filming everything, all the time. In spite of that, we still have some great footage of Judy performing live. Most of the actual concert footage is quite rare and usually silent, resulting in the best examples being from her television appearnaces.
The videos here provide viewers a chance to see Judy perform during various stages of her career. MORE videos can be found embedded in entries in the NEW INTERACTIVE JUDY GARLAND TIMELINE.
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The images below will take you to The Wizard of Oz and A Star Is Born video pages:
Judy and Mickey visit the New York World's Fair While in New York performing at the Loew's State theater inbetween showings of The Wizard of Oz, Judy and Mickey take a break to check out the World's Fair. New York's Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia welcomes the teens. I added the color footage at the end from family home movies taken of the fair in 1939. The footage gives a glimpse of just how lovely the fair was, and also how better dressed people were when they went out in those days! |
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"Over the Rainbow" from Command Performance #92 Here's a chance to see 21-year-old Judy Garland perform "Over the Rainbow" as she did dozens of times on the radio and in live appearances during the War Years. The "Command Performance" series were shows recorded on discs and shipped overseas for the servicemen to enjoy. This particular episode was filmed and sent overseas to give the men a chance to see as well as hear some of their favorite stars. Other Command Performance shows can be found in audio format on the "Judy Sings! - On The Radio" page. |
Carnegie Hall Tribute Video |
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Houston Concert Footage Here's silent footage of Judy on the road to Carnegie Hall, a rare glimpse of Judy at her "in concert" peak. |
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"Hayride" Outtake Comparison Provided by our friend "Lost Vocals" Mark. Mark explains: In 1946, "Hayride" was recorded by Judy Garland for "The Harvey Girls" but never filmed. Four years later, however, the melody resurfaced in "Pagan Love Song" sung by Howard Keel. See which version you prefer! (And see if you can guess who plays the native laundress...) |
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A huge thanks to Donald for providing the high quality video of this show. |
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Comes Once In A Lifetime (Opening) |
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West Side Story Medley (with Vic Damone) |
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A Couple of Swells |
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I Loved Him |
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Judy At The Palace Medley |
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It's All For You
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I'll Plant My Own Tree
Mark says: What if Susan Hayward had performed to Judy Garland's track instead of Margaret Whiting's? I've been asked to do this before, but I was never inspired until I found this great stereo version of the track. Now the scene (and the applause) finally make sense! |
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1997 Clinique Ad The Clinique Cosmetics company used Judy's MGM soundtrack recording of "Get Happy" to sell their latest product. |
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2007 Diet Coke Ad This ad from Diet Coke beautifully uses Judy's version of "What'll I Do." |
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