So.......she's not Amazing?? Let me propose this....I love Barbra Striesand...her voice is sublime but given the choice between her and Judy??? I would take Judy every time. Judy was treated horribly by the studio and her mom but the reason I love Judy better is you can hear every hurt and emotion in her voice. Would she habe had that had she not gone through her insecurities??? And BTW she never saw herself that way. She was a survivor for as long as she could. But more amazin??? How much more amazing does she have to be to be AMAZING!!! ( which she already is)
@@armpitification The best thing about Judy later music especially during her shows on stage was that as fragile as she was every bit of her soul was in there. The emotions were in every word. You believed what she was singing. And that never left her. Not ever.
She loved her art so much, and was constantly looking for someone to love her back throughout her life. Ray Bolger said upon her passing that “she just plain wore out”. So many people saw her struggle and tried their best to help. Gene Kelly, who co-starred with Judy in “The Pirate”, often switched around the shooting schedule in order to accommodate the days when she wouldn’t make it onto the set due to her addiction issues. He said “I don’t care how long we have to wait”, he wasn’t giving up on her. It was his patience that helped her finish the film. I hope Judy is at peace now.
How nice that Gene Kelly was good to Garland; he was awful to the teenager Debbie Reynolds in the making of Singin' in the Rain (and he was 39 years old at the time).
firenze55 yeah, I don’t think anyone informed her that Gene was actually going to full on kiss her, which was definitely not cool. Poor thing. Thankfully he did come to her and apologize and they did a much tamer kiss after that, but Debbie was justifiably freaked out.
Gene Kelly's friendship with her is so sweet. He was tough choreographer, and he was hard on people, including himself. But he consistently went out of his way for Judy and kept working with her over and over. I think he saw how hard she tried to be great and how talented she really was. He knew she was worth it. Bless him for that.
The biggest share of the blame belongs to Louis B. Mayer, who was a prime bully when he was head of MGM. He's the one that kept telling her she was too "fat" and treating her like a slave.
How did they "ruin" her. We are still celebrating her. I am no fan of how she was treated by the studio system and her mom but a) no one knew the devastating effects of the drugs she was given. If prescribed by a Dr. It must be okay and B ) Judy hated people feeling sorry for her. Yes she was fragile near the end but she never saw herself that way. Her kids all say she was scrappy and a survivor and great fun. They accept she had the disease of addiction but that did not take anything away from her talent. Ruined.....hardly..shortened ...definately and sad ....in a way...in hindsight..but boy what a dame and what a talent.
You're right. I shouldntbuse the would ruin to describe the mistreatment the head of the studios did to her. She was an incredibly resilient woman and had such amazing talent with a singing voice I have never heard with anybody else. Just think of the what ifs. You know?
@@trawlins396 even if it wasn't to you, they still considered her "too big", didn't they?? When she obviously wasn't- They had restricted her diet, and had her go back on the meds, making any progress she made go down the drain? If it's not bodyshaming, it's still really horrible. It wasn't fair
Rick Gross when she signed the contract with MGN she was not aware that that was gonna happen to her she was young and naive like many young actors signing with film companies the most vulnerable being young girls because there always made to dream of being actresses or other occupations the fact is women aren’t always the victim but it’s mostly the naive young girls
Alexa Pastoriza : It wasn’t even her dream. She was ‘born in a trunk’. Her parents put her on stage when she was three. She had to support them. The 1930’s were a different epoch.
Nobody in movies will ever ever have her unique, clear as a bell, powerful voice ever again! It was a natural gift from God and she put her whole body, heart and soul into each and every great song! She was also a terrific dancer and great actress as well as a loving mom who absolutely adored her three kids! R.I P dearly beloved Judy! Miss her! Thankfully, she left a very rich legacy and I hope she'll never be forgotten! Thanks for sharing MsMojo~
I always loved Judy Garland, and have seen all of her movies many time. One of my favorite movies is Meet Me In St Louis. Her version of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas I that movie always gets me sobbing. It is amazing.
Listen to her recorded 1961 live performance at Carnegie Hall and you'll know why she was a mega star. She belts out those tunes effortlessly and superbly. Such talent is rare - very rare
Judy Garlands children have always shared their feelings about their Mother & family. It's an uplifting family history & I thank them for sharing it. For me their is no need to look to other sources for their own history for their Mother & for their family. I would like to thank Judy Garlands children for sharing their inspiring family story of over coming obstacles & being greatful for the good in our lives. ( everyone has problems, what you do about...?) I enjoy hearing about good problem slaving skills, they lead to uplifting & real smiles. It's a happy ending.
Judy could have not really been alive today, since she was born in 1922... Just watched the biopic and it is the most disgusting despising unjust work of non-art that I have seen in 26 years of admiring Judy Garland. Liza and Lorna never approved of someone voiceless to sing and to portray their mother is such a despicable way!
@@Verbsdescribeus I understand that she’s not alive anymore but I’m just saying that if she was still alive today I would’ve love to talk to her and ask her about how she got the role of Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz she’s amazing
You got me with your thumbnail. I just tried to wipe the hair off my screen. 😂 I'd just wiped a real cat hair off my screen a minute prior in nearly the same spot. I thought that hair was back for revenge. 😂
I did a whole presentation and research project of Judy Garland in the 8th grade. My mom even got me to go see a play in LA about Judy Garland’s final moments, and it was amazing! I am so excited for the new movie 😊😊
Judy was a beautiful woman and a musical genius. The motion picture studio industry and Judy’s mother ruined this fine woman and caused her early death. I love her beautiful voice. Unlike many of today’s female singers, she doesn’t rely on overwrought melisma or downright screeching. Hers was comforting, warm, emotional and so impressive. Such a tragedy.
You are right, Judy is the greatest singing voice in Hollywood to this day!!!! Just watched the biopic and it is the most disgusting despising unjust work of non-art that I have seen in 26 years of admiring Judy Garland. Liza and Lorna never approved of someone voiceless to sing and to portray their mother is such a despicable way!
When I was younger Judy played a big role in my life in the wizard of oz and after years later researching her life and tragedies makes me sad and admire her even more!
Judy passed away before I was even born but strangely I felt like I've known her. One of her good friends and colleagues was Mel Torme. Mel is considered one of the greatest Jazz singers of all time and was also Judy's music director for her show. One of Mel's good friends and fellow musician is my jazz piano teacher Bobby Schiff. Bobby is considered one of the last few great jazz pianist that has worked and played with legends that have long passed away. In other words, Judy and I have mutual friends. :) Hearing Bobby's stories of Mel and other great Jazzers, I've felt like I was able to get a first person glance into that era of music and Hollywood. Rest in Peace Judy, you left us too soon.
The world took her for granted when all she wanted to do was sing and perform. Her performance in A Star is Born and her Live Performance of Battle Hymn To The Republic (done in Memory of her friend, JFK) on the Judy Garland Show are earth shattering moments in Entertainment History.
Just saying about the Judy biopic, the performance of Renee Zellweger as Judy Garland is truly outstanding. Plus, the makeup and costumes are truly top-notch. Expect the biopic to be nominated for Best Actress, Best Costume Design, as well as Best Makeup and Hairstyling at the next Oscars. Really looking forward to that.
Judy was a perfectionist, and it shows in all her performances! My favorite song of all time will ALWAYS be Somewhere Over the Rainbow. I feel it speaks to my life as it did Judy's. Judy, we love you, and you are forever missed....♥️
There's only one Judy!! Never again will we see an Entertainer like her!! Glad she had her children to give her some happiness. It's hard to believe she's been gone for over 50 years now!! Rest in peace over the rainbow - We love you Judy!! 💛💙❤💜💚
MASSIVE Judy Garland fan here . Have always been a fan but it wasn't really until I got Meet Me In St Louis for Christmas one year that it reached the massive point. (Even though I had gotten a Judy Garland book biography the year before). Visited her hometown twice in Minnesota and three years ago was lucky enough to be able to visit where she was interred just outside of NYC (I believe she has recently been moved to California). Obviously, was pretty much on top of all of these points for the most part, but somehow I don't ever recall seeing the other footage from the Man that Got Away, so I'm incredibly grateful for that!
You can't list The Wizard of Oz as the start of her battle with addiction, when her mother was giving her prescriptions before she was in her double digits. Which you did state in your video. Although the reality is She was struggling before she even knew what that term meant. Filming The Wizard of Oz may have been when she realized that what she was being told to do was wrong, and couldn't stop without help, but it wasn't the start.
The amazing thing is how utterly brilliant she was in that film, when she was struggling with drugs at such a young age. That’s talent - astonishing, incredible TALENT!
I think the list means the demands placed on her during the filming Wizard of Oz was what amplified her addiction to a point where she was permanently chemically dependent
She is such an iconic figure in Hollywood. Its heartbreaking to know how much she suffered & struggled because of her own mother & the MGM bosses. She deserved to be treated better than she was. Her mom was probably one of the first momagers, long before Hollywood knew the term. Her mother only saw her as a talent commodity not as a daughter & that's saddening. I think that's why she tried so hard to be a great mother to her girls.
Happy Happy 98th Birthday Judy! I hope that you are happy where you are. You were so very talented and gave nothing but joy and continues to do in all the films you left behind. Thank You!!!
I did. I especially love how she sings “that’s where you’ll find me.” Honestly, it reminds me of the most beautiful waterfall. And I love how little Toto reaches out his (really her, as “Terry” the dog was female) paw, and Judy touches it so delicately.
Cheyenne Brennan Sorry....but I know how you feel. She was fragile, like Marilyn Monroe (I feel Monroe is a greatly underrated actress), and you just wanted to put your arms around her to reassure her you would always be her friend.
Cheyenne Brennan aw, that’s sweet. I’m Gen X, and I remember seeing on tv every year. When I was in college, one year, the university theatre showed “The Wizard of Oz.” Wow, it was the only time I’ve seen it on a theatrical, huge screen. It made something magical even more so. If you ever have a chance to see it on the big screen, I highly recommend it. It’s even more dreamlike and beautiful. The close up of the ruby slippers is surreal.
I watched the movie .she was so pretty with a beautiful voice..At times , tears came to my eyes. She was very lonely and also loved her children so much. She just wanted to be loved. And it was horrible how they fed her pills and abused her a young age. That's so sad, but not unbelievable. She had a beautiful shape and was not confident. I feel sad for her for that. May she rest in peace. I'm glad i watched this show . Helped me to understand her a little more. She was a wonderful person.
Last summer I went and actully visited the house Judy grew up in since she was originally born in Grand Rapids MN and my family and I needed a break from fishing so we visited a few sites in the area we were staying and 1 site was the original home of Judy Garland.
Great list, Guys!!!! Ironically, back in May before I even knew a biopic of hers was coming out, I went to LA and ended up seeing her and Mickey Rooney’s graves. She rests in a very beautiful, peaceful place. ❤️
At her passing it was said " We don't mourn because of what she lost, we celebrate that she ever had it. " we are still enjoying the work you left for us Judy! 🏆🎉Thank you !
1:33 She's cutting her birthday cake - look at her eyeing it, then looking at the camera...Mickey swoops in for a kiss to grab her attention. How unbelievably wrong to be forced to cut your cake but not be allowed even a thin slice of it. MGM Bastards!
I think it was her that said it was during Wizard she became hooked. Not necessarily when she started. Maybe it went up another level because this was when her mother was feeding her uppers and downers and MGM was feeding her diet pills and a restricted diet! Jesus, it's shocking just typing about it!!!
This woman was fabulous within an inch of her life and she lost her way due to poor management. As sad as that is, we still have an archive of amazing performances to prove how professional and talented she was under immense stress, as well as a daughter who is equally as beautiful and talented in her own merit.
Too bad she couldn't melt her mother away. I just watched Honey Boy tonight, too, about Shia Labeouf's terrible upbringing. I can't understand people exploiting their children like that!
I love Judy Garland! Such an amazing talent and person. I feel so bad she was treated so terribly by her own mother. The one who should have protected her from the vultures of Hollywood. If you havent seen summer stock give it a try. One of my favorites.
The Wizard of Oz version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow has been sending chills up and down my spine since I was a little kid...there’s just something other-worldly about it.
@@judithtremaine2525 yep. Now it's back catalog is owned by Warner Bros. However, the company was resurrected no longer has its checkered past. As of today MGM is owned by its creditors and serves only as a production company and not a major film maker.
There's a movie called New York New York with Liza Minnelli and Robert DeNiro made in the 70s and set in the 40s. If you ever see that movie, you will really see how much Liza is like her mother.
I love her so much listening to her sing and seeing her dance makes my heart happy. I hate what her mother and the studios did to her. Amphetamines in the mornings to wake her up and give her energy. Then barbiturates to help her sleep. And that ridiculous diet she was on when Oz was filming. Chicken broth, a piece of lettuce, coffee and 2 or 3 packs of cigarettes to tame her hunger. And there were studio spies following her around and if she ate anything that wasn’t on her diet, they’d let the studio know.
I can’t believe that Judy’s parents never wanted her I felt so bad for Judy she deserved nicer parents and in movies she seemed happy and when she had her own kids she was so happy too and Rest In Peace Judy garland she was the best star in Hollywood just like Margaret Hamilton
Thanks for posting this msmojo. Great info here. Such a tragic figure. In one of those Rupaul makeovers they had Gay military men and the older one told Ru he thought he may have killed her. They were friends and she complained that some pills were not working and he recommended something new and she was dead a week later. A rare moment in which Rupaul was speechless and didn’t know what to say.
Noel Maldonado I just looked to see if it was posted on TH-cam and it was - only a few seconds with the lovable Jinx Monsoon. The guy must have been very young when he knew her
If she was still alive she would be chased around by everyone who adores her which is like everyone is this entire Comment section!lol i'm imagining right now!!😂😂 Literally earlier this morning i was singing meet me in st. Louis skip to my lui(sorry i can't spell 4 crap!lol) The Trolli song boy next door and like all the songs from "Meet me in St. Louis" i love that movie it is because of that movie that i know and am an absolute Fanatic about Judy Garland. I find it really messed up that she was treated so freaking poorly.
The director of that movie was Vincent Minnilli, Liza's father. He was gay as was Judy's father but she loved the way he made her look. She was stunning in "Meet me in St. Louis ".
Donna Gutierrez She was magnificent. I collect dolls of famous people, and one of my favorites is the one of her from “Meet Me in St. Louis.” Looks just like her, and she’s wearing the long white dress, big white hat and carries a big white parasol that opens and closes.
just saw my comment from around the time this was posted. Emotional all over again. Just visited her hometown museum for the third time last week (and walked away with a stuffed toto in a basket who was just BEGGING me to buy him) I was there as long as I could muster (knowing I had another hour and a half to drive to be somewhere else on time and try and get food on the way) . Only $10 to tour the museum and spent as much time in there as possible. a MUST see if you're in the northern minnesota area.
Seriously not giving her the Oscar for A Star is Born was cruel and ridiculous. After what hey had already put her through since a kid and to give such an amazing performance - words fail me🤬
Staci Koutsis : Absolutely. I read a biography of hers when I was ten, by Gerald Frank. I was an enormous fan, as my parents had the Carnegie Hall album.
That last clip with Glinda is hysterical. She could have been easily talking about the gay community. "You are their national heroine, my dear. It's allright. You may all COME OUT and thank her!". Talk about foreshadowing!
Very very great fun list I like it a lot and a lot of fun too great job mis mojo one of my very favorite list ever she is one of the very best actress and singer ever
Do you plan on seeing Judy this weekend? Let us know below!
YEP!!!!!
I do what to see Judy a lot
No Mrs Mojo I would love to see a list of Selena the dead one & a list of famous disabled people from past & present. Time 12:46AM Sat 9/28/19
Judy isn‘t playing at my local movie theater. :-(
Sure don't.
Just imagine how even more amazing she would've been had her parents and Hollywood treated her better.
She grew up in Grand Rapids Minnesota. She is Irish English & Scottish Ancestry. Time 12:10AM Sat 9/28/19
So true. Her recordings later in life are really sad to listen too. Such a talented, tortured soul.
true...
So.......she's not Amazing?? Let me propose this....I love Barbra Striesand...her voice is sublime but given the choice between her and Judy??? I would take Judy every time. Judy was treated horribly by the studio and her mom but the reason I love Judy better is you can hear every hurt and emotion in her voice. Would she habe had that had she not gone through her insecurities??? And BTW she never saw herself that way. She was a survivor for as long as she could. But more amazin??? How much more amazing does she have to be to be AMAZING!!! ( which she already is)
@@armpitification The best thing about Judy later music especially during her shows on stage was that as fragile as she was every bit of her soul was in there. The emotions were in every word. You believed what she was singing. And that never left her. Not ever.
She loved her art so much, and was constantly looking for someone to love her back throughout her life. Ray Bolger said upon her passing that “she just plain wore out”. So many people saw her struggle and tried their best to help. Gene Kelly, who co-starred with Judy in “The Pirate”, often switched around the shooting schedule in order to accommodate the days when she wouldn’t make it onto the set due to her addiction issues. He said “I don’t care how long we have to wait”, he wasn’t giving up on her. It was his patience that helped her finish the film.
I hope Judy is at peace now.
How nice that Gene Kelly was good to Garland; he was awful to the teenager Debbie Reynolds in the making of Singin' in the Rain (and he was 39 years old at the time).
firenze55 yeah, I don’t think anyone informed her that Gene was actually going to full on kiss her, which was definitely not cool. Poor thing. Thankfully he did come to her and apologize and they did a much tamer kiss after that, but Debbie was justifiably freaked out.
Gene Kelly's friendship with her is so sweet. He was tough choreographer, and he was hard on people, including himself. But he consistently went out of his way for Judy and kept working with her over and over. I think he saw how hard she tried to be great and how talented she really was. He knew she was worth it. Bless him for that.
beautiful thank you for that info
This made me tear up honestly that's so sweet and a wonderful act of kindness to such a tortured beautiful soul.
It makes me so sad and mad that the studios ruined such an amazing talented woman.
I agree with you. It makes me sadder still that her children lost their mom so young.
The biggest share of the blame belongs to Louis B. Mayer, who was a prime bully when he was head of MGM. He's the one that kept telling her she was too "fat" and treating her like a slave.
Absolutely
How did they "ruin" her. We are still celebrating her. I am no fan of how she was treated by the studio system and her mom but a) no one knew the devastating effects of the drugs she was given. If prescribed by a Dr. It must be okay and B ) Judy hated people feeling sorry for her. Yes she was fragile near the end but she never saw herself that way. Her kids all say she was scrappy and a survivor and great fun. They accept she had the disease of addiction but that did not take anything away from her talent. Ruined.....hardly..shortened ...definately and sad ....in a way...in hindsight..but boy what a dame and what a talent.
You're right. I shouldntbuse the would ruin to describe the mistreatment the head of the studios did to her. She was an incredibly resilient woman and had such amazing talent with a singing voice I have never heard with anybody else. Just think of the what ifs. You know?
How could she possibly have been body shamed, it's heartbreaking. She was so beautiful. Nothing ever seems to be good enough for Hollywood.
Please STFU. She was NOT "body shamed".
@@trawlins396 even if it wasn't to you, they still considered her "too big", didn't they?? When she obviously wasn't- They had restricted her diet, and had her go back on the meds, making any progress she made go down the drain? If it's not bodyshaming, it's still really horrible. It wasn't fair
Hollywood really ruined this woman's life!
Rick Gross when she signed the contract with MGN she was not aware that that was gonna happen to her she was young and naive like many young actors signing with film companies the most vulnerable being young girls because there always made to dream of being actresses or other occupations the fact is women aren’t always the victim but it’s mostly the naive young girls
Except she was a kid...had no idea about what amphetamines would do to her.
Rick Gross : You live up to your name, Mister Gross.
Ashley O'Brian : And ZERO choice. She was the breadwinner. She had a Mother and sisters to support.💔
Alexa Pastoriza : It wasn’t even her dream. She was ‘born in a trunk’.
Her parents put her on stage when she was three. She had to support them.
The 1930’s were a different epoch.
She had one of the most powerful voices ever. What a gifted lady.
She had the best vocals of all time
She was AWSOME great but not of all time
I say whiteney Houston is
She had to smoke to loose weight and she had to wear a corset like for a 17 years old
OUT THE HELL WHAT WERE THEY DOING
Her natural vibrato is unmatched
Way better then Mickey Rooney
Nobody in movies will ever ever have her unique, clear as a bell, powerful voice ever again! It was a natural gift from God and she put her whole body, heart and soul into each and every great song! She was also a terrific dancer and great actress as well as a loving mom who absolutely adored her three kids! R.I P dearly beloved Judy! Miss her! Thankfully, she left a very rich legacy and I hope she'll never be forgotten! Thanks for sharing MsMojo~
I always loved Judy Garland, and have seen all of her movies many time. One of my favorite movies is Meet Me In St Louis. Her version of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas I that movie always gets me sobbing. It is amazing.
Garland's version of A Star is Born is my favorite version.
I have to check it out!
Me too! In fact I didn’t even bother to watch the new version
Carly Sewell I’ll added to my list👍🏻
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@Carly Sewell No, it's a remake of the 1937 Janet Gaynor movie, A STAR IS BORN.
You can hear her lifelong sadness in that Carnegie Hall performance. I get goosebumps and tears in my eyes every time I hear her.
They can still give her a posthumous Academy Award for lifetime achievement.
Even 'tho she died at 47, she was entertaining for 45 years!
She a great star
If anyone deserved a Lifetime Achievement Oscar it is Judy Garland. She was the greatest entertainer of the 20th century and probably ever.
Listen to her recorded 1961 live performance at Carnegie Hall and you'll know why she was a mega star. She belts out those tunes effortlessly and superbly. Such talent is rare - very rare
That voice...gives me goosebumps every time I hear it. “The Man That Got Away” is a heartbreakingly beautiful listen.
Judy Garlands children have always shared their feelings about their Mother & family. It's an uplifting family history & I thank them for sharing it. For me their is no need to look to other sources for their own history for their Mother & for their family.
I would like to thank Judy Garlands children for sharing their inspiring family story of over coming obstacles & being greatful for the good in our lives. ( everyone has problems, what you do about...?) I enjoy hearing about good problem slaving skills, they lead to uplifting & real smiles. It's a happy ending.
Judy Garland is my best friend’s great aunt! To make things better, he loves theatre and both act and directs plays now!
Was his grandmother one of her sisters?
Tessa T I believe so, I can’t remember which one I’ll have to ask him and get back to you on that!
schnopnaw lies
That’s amazing! How cool♥️
Judy garland is awesome she did a great job playing Dorothy in wizard of oz I’m sad she’s not alive anymore but her legacy will live on In Our hearts
Judy could have not really been alive today, since she was born in 1922... Just watched the biopic and it is the most disgusting despising unjust work of non-art that I have seen in 26 years of admiring Judy Garland. Liza and Lorna never approved of someone voiceless to sing and to portray their mother is such a despicable way!
@@Verbsdescribeus I understand that she’s not alive anymore but I’m just saying that if she was still alive today I would’ve love to talk to her and ask her about how she got the role of Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz she’s amazing
"... It's all alright you can all 'come out' and thank her." I see what you did there, Ms Mojo.
You got me with your thumbnail. I just tried to wipe the hair off my screen. 😂 I'd just wiped a real cat hair off my screen a minute prior in nearly the same spot. I thought that hair was back for revenge. 😂
I did a whole presentation and research project of Judy Garland in the 8th grade. My mom even got me to go see a play in LA about Judy Garland’s final moments, and it was amazing! I am so excited for the new movie 😊😊
I grew up with her movies and songs and 20 years later i still consider Judy Garland the best artist ever :)
Judy was a beautiful woman and a musical genius. The motion picture studio industry and Judy’s mother ruined this fine woman and caused her early death. I love her beautiful voice. Unlike many of today’s female singers, she doesn’t rely on overwrought melisma or downright screeching. Hers was comforting, warm, emotional and so impressive. Such a tragedy.
You are right, Judy is the greatest singing voice in Hollywood to this day!!!! Just watched the biopic and it is the most disgusting despising unjust work of non-art that I have seen in 26 years of admiring Judy Garland. Liza and Lorna never approved of someone voiceless to sing and to portray their mother is such a despicable way!
She was such a talented person. It’s so sad what Hollywood did to her 😢
As well as her mother.
My father, LOVED her! The Wizard of Oz was our favorite movie to watch together! SIP , Ms. Garland and Dad!
When I was younger Judy played a big role in my life in the wizard of oz and after years later researching her life and tragedies makes me sad and admire her even more!
Judy passed away before I was even born but strangely I felt like I've known her. One of her good friends and colleagues was Mel Torme. Mel is considered one of the greatest Jazz singers of all time and was also Judy's music director for her show. One of Mel's good friends and fellow musician is my jazz piano teacher Bobby Schiff. Bobby is considered one of the last few great jazz pianist that has worked and played with legends that have long passed away. In other words, Judy and I have mutual friends. :) Hearing Bobby's stories of Mel and other great Jazzers, I've felt like I was able to get a first person glance into that era of music and Hollywood. Rest in Peace Judy, you left us too soon.
The world took her for granted when all she wanted to do was sing and perform. Her performance in A Star is Born and her Live Performance of Battle Hymn To The Republic (done in Memory of her friend, JFK) on the Judy Garland Show are earth shattering moments in Entertainment History.
Just came back from watching Judy. WOW. Beautiful, sad, and full of love for her, and her love for her children and audiences.
I remember her in The Wizard of Oz. Never gets old. She was always a beautiful woman.
Rest in peace, Judy. 😭😭
Just saying about the Judy biopic, the performance of Renee Zellweger as Judy Garland is truly outstanding.
Plus, the makeup and costumes are truly top-notch.
Expect the biopic to be nominated for Best Actress, Best Costume Design, as well as Best Makeup and Hairstyling at the next Oscars. Really looking forward to that.
man this woman deserved the world. Really wish i could've met her x
Judy was a perfectionist, and it shows in all her performances! My favorite song of all time will ALWAYS be Somewhere Over the Rainbow. I feel it speaks to my life as it did Judy's. Judy, we love you, and you are forever missed....♥️
Judy is a goddess and one of my heros.
There's only one Judy!! Never again will we see an Entertainer like her!! Glad she had her children to give her some happiness. It's hard to believe she's been gone for over 50 years now!! Rest in peace over the rainbow - We love you Judy!! 💛💙❤💜💚
i just watched judys a star is born a few months ago and..i was stunned.i knew her from wizard of oz but she blew me away in star..
MASSIVE Judy Garland fan here . Have always been a fan but it wasn't really until I got Meet Me In St Louis for Christmas one year that it reached the massive point. (Even though I had gotten a Judy Garland book biography the year before). Visited her hometown twice in Minnesota and three years ago was lucky enough to be able to visit where she was interred just outside of NYC (I believe she has recently been moved to California). Obviously, was pretty much on top of all of these points for the most part, but somehow I don't ever recall seeing the other footage from the Man that Got Away, so I'm incredibly grateful for that!
You can't list The Wizard of Oz as the start of her battle with addiction, when her mother was giving her prescriptions before she was in her double digits. Which you did state in your video. Although the reality is She was struggling before she even knew what that term meant. Filming The Wizard of Oz may have been when she realized that what she was being told to do was wrong, and couldn't stop without help, but it wasn't the start.
The amazing thing is how utterly brilliant she was in that film, when she was struggling with drugs at such a young age. That’s talent - astonishing, incredible TALENT!
Elaine Snow
I couldn't agree more
I think the list means the demands placed on her during the filming Wizard of Oz was what amplified her addiction to a point where she was permanently chemically dependent
cazia9 probably
cazia9 I agree
She is such an iconic figure in Hollywood. Its heartbreaking to know how much she suffered & struggled because of her own mother & the MGM bosses. She deserved to be treated better than she was. Her mom was probably one of the first momagers, long before Hollywood knew the term. Her mother only saw her as a talent commodity not as a daughter & that's saddening. I think that's why she tried so hard to be a great mother to her girls.
Hollywood ruined her, yet she's a legend because of it. Being a woman is complicated.
She was really a legend
Happy Happy 98th Birthday Judy! I hope that you are happy where you are. You were so very talented and gave nothing but joy and continues to do in all the films you left behind. Thank You!!!
Anyone else tear up when the sepia "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" started?
I did. I especially love how she sings “that’s where you’ll find me.” Honestly, it reminds me of the most beautiful waterfall. And I love how little Toto reaches out his (really her, as “Terry” the dog was female) paw, and Judy touches it so delicately.
Cheyenne Brennan Sorry....but I know how you feel. She was fragile, like Marilyn Monroe (I feel Monroe is a greatly underrated actress), and you just wanted to put your arms around her to reassure her you would always be her friend.
Cheyenne Brennan 👠🌹⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cheyenne Brennan aw, that’s sweet. I’m Gen X, and I remember seeing on tv every year. When I was in college, one year, the university theatre showed “The Wizard of Oz.” Wow, it was the only time I’ve seen it on a theatrical, huge screen. It made something magical even more so. If you ever have a chance to see it on the big screen, I highly recommend it. It’s even more dreamlike and beautiful. The close up of the ruby slippers is surreal.
Every single time!! I feel it in my soul!!!
I love Judy Garland, it’s such a shame that she passed too soon she truly was one of the greats!
I watched the movie .she was so pretty with a beautiful voice..At times , tears came to my eyes. She was very lonely and also loved her children so much. She just wanted to be loved. And it was horrible how they fed her pills and abused her a young age. That's so sad, but not unbelievable. She had a beautiful shape and was not confident. I feel sad for her for that. May she rest in peace. I'm glad i watched this show . Helped me to understand her a little more. She was a wonderful person.
Last summer I went and actully visited the house Judy grew up in since she was originally born in Grand Rapids MN and my family and I needed a break from fishing so we visited a few sites in the area we were staying and 1 site was the original home of Judy Garland.
Brick Lover 225 that’s so cool
I've always loved Judy. She was so tented and I'm so sad her life was cut so short 💔
Great list, Guys!!!! Ironically, back in May before I even knew a biopic of hers was coming out, I went to LA and ended up seeing her and Mickey Rooney’s graves. She rests in a very beautiful, peaceful place. ❤️
At her passing it was said " We don't mourn because of what she lost, we celebrate that she ever had it. " we are still enjoying the work you left for us Judy! 🏆🎉Thank you !
1:33 She's cutting her birthday cake - look at her eyeing it, then looking at the camera...Mickey swoops in for a kiss to grab her attention. How unbelievably wrong to be forced to cut your cake but not be allowed even a thin slice of it. MGM Bastards!
great point about the cake. love her look after micky kisses her
She looks so unsure ... it’s sad
I loved Her and Mickey together.. ❤️
I think it was her that said it was during Wizard she became hooked. Not necessarily when she started. Maybe it went up another level because this was when her mother was feeding her uppers and downers and MGM was feeding her diet pills and a restricted diet! Jesus, it's shocking just typing about it!!!
What?! She surely was allowed to eat a piece of her own birthday cake?! What cold unfeeling world, so cruel.
Even with all her problems, Judy really loved and cared for her children, unlike her own mother who apparently just wanted to exploit her.
Judy never would do the same thing to liza her daughter.
So you
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This woman was fabulous within an inch of her life and she lost her way due to poor management. As sad as that is, we still have an archive of amazing performances to prove how professional and talented she was under immense stress, as well as a daughter who is equally as beautiful and talented in her own merit.
She said in an interview that her mother is the real wicked witch of the west
Everyone knows that.
Too bad she couldn't melt her mother away. I just watched Honey Boy tonight, too, about Shia Labeouf's terrible upbringing. I can't understand people exploiting their children like that!
She is such an icon.
I love Judy Garland! Such an amazing talent and person. I feel so bad she was treated so terribly by her own mother. The one who should have protected her from the vultures of Hollywood. If you havent seen summer stock give it a try. One of my favorites.
Such a shame she died at a young age 😔
I love Judy Garland because of The Wizard of Oz
....and I love the Wizard of Oz because of Judy.
Heartbreaking life but also thank you for everything you did to enrich our lives
The Wizard of Oz version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow has been sending chills up and down my spine since I was a little kid...there’s just something other-worldly about it.
Too bad she only did one film with Fred Astaire. They were great together on Easter Parade.
Like MGM needs to be sued for what they did to this Judy and othet starlets
I agree!
MGM ceased to exist in 1986. Job done. It lives on in name only.
Mgm treated judy like shit i wish I can punch them in the face
@@judithtremaine2525 yep.
Now it's back catalog is owned by Warner Bros. However, the company was resurrected no longer has its checkered past. As of today MGM is owned by its creditors and serves only as a production company and not a major film maker.
Saw "Judy" will break your heart..
I see where Lisa Minelli's talent comes from. Their voices are the same. Broad, large, magnetic, strong..... Wonderful !
There's a movie called New York New York with Liza Minnelli and Robert DeNiro made in the 70s and set in the 40s. If you ever see that movie, you will really see how much Liza is like her mother.
I love her so much listening to her sing and seeing her dance makes my heart happy.
I hate what her mother and the studios did to her. Amphetamines in the mornings to wake her up and give her energy. Then barbiturates to help her sleep. And that ridiculous diet she was on when Oz was filming. Chicken broth, a piece of lettuce, coffee and 2 or 3 packs of cigarettes to tame her hunger. And there were studio spies following her around and if she ate anything that wasn’t on her diet, they’d let the studio know.
Sick shit. Rest peacefully Judy.
Such a beautiful soul ruined by drugs and abuse. So sad. I hope she’s happy over the rainbow. Love you Judy❤️
I remember when my daughter was 7 we rented The Wizard of Oz. She watched it 3 times in a row.
I can’t believe that Judy’s parents never wanted her I felt so bad for Judy she deserved nicer parents and in movies she seemed happy and when she had her own kids she was so happy too and Rest In Peace Judy garland she was the best star in Hollywood just like Margaret Hamilton
The most talented fabulous shining star of 20th century
Me: I don't think I'm in Texas anymore.
Judy: Tell me about it.
Chase Hedgee it was KANSAS not Texas
@@batgurrl It was a joke.
Chase Hedgee it was not funny at all I couldn’t tell
Chase Hedgee I live in Texas lol 🌴🌞
So it’s your own little private joke
Thanks for posting this msmojo. Great info here.
Such a tragic figure.
In one of those Rupaul makeovers they had Gay military men and the older one told Ru he thought he may have killed her. They were friends and she complained that some pills were not working and he recommended something new and she was dead a week later. A rare moment in which Rupaul was speechless and didn’t know what to say.
I was surprised when he said that he knew Judy
Noel Maldonado I just looked to see if it was posted on TH-cam and it was - only a few seconds with the lovable Jinx Monsoon. The guy must have been very young when he knew her
Judy Garland was an ok actress, but world class singer. As far singing standards are concerned, cannot think of anyone better. Maybe tied by Sinatra.
ewalltom Aaliyah
That 1930's footage is gold omg
❤️
The studios did own an actress at that time. It was discusting.
The word is disGusting you dummy. No C.
If she was still alive she would be chased around by everyone who adores her which is like everyone is this entire Comment section!lol i'm imagining right now!!😂😂
Literally earlier this morning i was singing meet me in st. Louis skip to my lui(sorry i can't spell 4 crap!lol) The Trolli song boy next door and like all the songs from "Meet me in St. Louis" i love that movie it is because of that movie that i know and am an absolute Fanatic about Judy Garland. I find it really messed up that she was treated so freaking poorly.
I just knew her on Meet Me in St. Loius, didn't know she's also Dorothy. She's really pretty.
The director of that movie was Vincent Minnilli, Liza's father. He was gay as was Judy's father but she loved the way he made her look. She was stunning in "Meet me in St. Louis ".
Donna Gutierrez She was magnificent. I collect dolls of famous people, and one of my favorites is the one of her from “Meet Me in St. Louis.” Looks just like her, and she’s wearing the long white dress, big white hat and carries a big white parasol that opens and closes.
@@shimmeringfairydust3275 sounds beautiful.
Donna Gutierrez Oh, it is. Has the most fabulous long, red hair. Judy was so beautiful - her beauty was sorely under appreciated.
That is how i found out about her too!(and also how i became a Total FANATIC!)
I'm a huge fan and I've watched everything I can about her.
I hope to see it before Christmas. it's coming 12/20 overseas. My mom loved her.
I still have my Mickey and Judy DVD box set!
She and Mickey Rooney weren't just friends. They were best friends. He gave the eulogy at her funeral.
i wish she wasn't mistreated, what a talent
I knew all of these facts, i just love judy garland
Love Judy ❤️
Absolutely Flawless Beauty
Judy Garland is beloved by millions, but you can’t help but feel sorry for her
Fun fact!
Judy Garland actually grew up in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. And her original house is part of a museum here. (The Judy Garland museum)
just saw my comment from around the time this was posted. Emotional all over again. Just visited her hometown museum for the third time last week (and walked away with a stuffed toto in a basket who was just BEGGING me to buy him) I was there as long as I could muster (knowing I had another hour and a half to drive to be somewhere else on time and try and get food on the way) . Only $10 to tour the museum and spent as much time in there as possible. a MUST see if you're in the northern minnesota area.
I love the #1 yall choose. The will and grace quote and mentioning the connection with the stone wall riot
Her voice is so beautiful! Might get some of her songs. It's so sad how she was treated as property her whole life.
My college musical “Babes in Hollywood” the music of Garland and Rooney opens tonight!!
Break a leg
Valentine's Day 2020,Judy Garland...Earth is sending Love up!!!❤❤❤❤❤
The clip at the end is the best lol
Seriously not giving her the Oscar for A Star is Born was cruel and ridiculous. After what hey had already put her through since a kid and to give such an amazing performance - words fail me🤬
I'm so glad the Judy film is out and they remade A Star Is Born, I finally have other stans to talk to!!! hahaha
Knew all this already having been a Garland fanatic for 25 years!
Judy brought so much joy surely and Lorna said she was a delightful mom.
Did any of ya'll know these facts because you're already a Judy Garland fanatic?
Staci Koutsis : Absolutely. I read a biography of hers when I was ten, by Gerald Frank. I was an enormous fan, as my parents had the Carnegie Hall album.
Staci Koutsis wow your soooo quirky
Judy Garland is my favorite actress of all time.
She was my favourite actor and still is she’s so beautiful in wizard of oz I cried when she died
She was also up to play a role in the movie Valley of the Dolls, too.
A true star, such a tragic ending. RIP
Her performance in the Wizard of Oz inspired me to be Dorothy for Halloween when I was a kid 💝
Judy garland's Dorothy wizard of oz costume is the most popular to wear for halloween so are her sparkling famous red slippers.
I love Judy Garland.
That last clip with Glinda is hysterical. She could have been easily talking about the gay community. "You are their national heroine, my dear. It's allright. You may all COME OUT and thank her!". Talk about foreshadowing!
Very very great fun list I like it a lot and a lot of fun too great job mis mojo one of my very favorite list ever she is one of the very best actress and singer ever
Thank you a lot for like my comment she will always be one of the very best actress and singer ever
JUDY GARLEN JUDY GARLEN I LOVE YOU