This song was one that my mother sang as a lullaby to me when I was a small girl. :) She passed away this past November after battling Alzheimer's/Dementia for almost 10 years. In her final days, I would sing this song to her and watch her eyes widen in amazement. For a few moments, I was able to bring a fleeting memory back and the experience was purely priceless and and breathtaking. :D That is what life is about...precious moments that take your breath away.
I just posted this to facebook in honor of my Dad's passing 1 year ago. He was 100 and also suffered from dementia. This was the last thing he heard before he passed away and I saw his eyebrows raise even though he was totally unresponsive. His Mom used to play it on the Victrola. It was his favorite song.
My grandmother would have been 112 years old today. This was her favorite song so I looked it up on the amazing internet. This was my favorite rendition.
I once had a gown, it was almost new, Oh, the daintiest thing, it was sweet Alice blue, With little forget-me-nots placed here and there, When I had it on, oh, I walked on the air! And it wore, and it wore, and it wore, 'Til it went, and it wasn't no more.
Yes that photo is from "Babes On Broadway" (1941) -- It is from the scene where Judy and Mickey find an old run-down theatre and begin to find nostalgia inside - and then it turns in to a musical dream sequence.
This song was running through my mind lately, I'm sure it's been 60 years since I last heard it. Judy Garland's live version is wonderful; especially when compared to Joni Mitchell's off-key version.
Liza Minnelli sang this on Judy Garland's Christmas TV show in 1963. According to Judy Garland's orchestra leader and songwriter, she had all of the musical arrangements ( I mean everything from all of her movies , all her records etc) . She fished this out from her storage and gave it to Liza telling that this would be a excellent song for her to sing. When Judy first sang this song she was about Liza's age. After hearing Judy"s recording and comparing to Liza's recording , Liza is so amateur and almost an embarrassment! At this time Liza was still taking voice lessons and learning how to sing. For a 17 year old, she did very well!🤔❤️🤗
Evidently, a bluegown was also licensed beggar to whom the King in Scotland gave, on the occasion of his birthday, alms, including a blue gown -- not just the woman who was supposed to have inspired the song (Alice Roosevelt Longworth). The song comes from a 1919 music, Irene, written by m. Harry Tierney, w. Joe McCarthy, which ran for 675 performances.
I have now added a similar backing track to my listings. Both Judy and Liza have sung similar arrangements. If you would like to purchase and download then please follow this link: theatremusicshop.com/backingtracks.html?title%2Cshow_film%2Cnotes_keyword=Alice+Blue+Gown
The joy in her voice is palpable. I can feel it 😊💘
This song was one that my mother sang as a lullaby to me when I was a small girl. :) She passed away this past November after battling Alzheimer's/Dementia for almost 10 years. In her final days, I would sing this song to her and watch her eyes widen in amazement. For a few moments, I was able to bring a fleeting memory back and the experience was purely priceless and and breathtaking. :D That is what life is about...precious moments that take your breath away.
I just posted this to facebook in honor of my Dad's passing 1 year ago. He was 100 and also suffered from dementia. This was the last thing he heard before he passed away and I saw his eyebrows raise even though he was totally unresponsive. His Mom used to play it on the Victrola. It was his favorite song.
You both give me chills! My father used to sing this ro me, too! ♥️
My 1st cousin 2x removed wrote it
@@petea1918 Many thanks, posthumously.
Thank you for the story ♥️
My grandmother would have been 112 years old today. This was her favorite song so I looked it up on the amazing internet. This was my favorite rendition.
Ann Nebeker Your grandmother was a great actress and singer. Even now people still remember her, so her talent has withstood the test of time.
The transformation at 1:23 is what pushes this from good to great.
She had a beautiful voice like an angel
this is great! i've never heard this before! beautiful!
Wonderful! What a voice! Thanks for sharing your talent
I once had a gown, it was almost new,
Oh, the daintiest thing, it was sweet Alice blue,
With little forget-me-nots placed here and there,
When I had it on, oh, I walked on the air!
And it wore, and it wore, and it wore,
'Til it went, and it wasn't no more.
Thank You for posting. Its a nice song lol i like the swing part of the song
it was a favorite of the WW 2 generation! part of my mom's faves, I had no idea Judy Garland performed it.
Yes that photo is from "Babes On Broadway" (1941) -- It is from the scene where Judy and Mickey find an old run-down theatre and begin to find nostalgia inside - and then it turns in to a musical dream sequence.
This song was running through my mind lately, I'm sure it's been 60 years since I last heard it. Judy Garland's live version is wonderful; especially when compared to Joni Mitchell's off-key version.
My mother used to sing this song. 💕
love!
Ross Parker, my 1st cousin 2x removed, wrote this song
I think you'll find that Harry Tierney and Joe McCarthy wrote this song and Irene,the hit Musical in which it appeared.
The color Alice Blue was named for Theodore Roosevelt's daughter .
Liza Minnelli sang this on Judy Garland's Christmas TV show in 1963. According to Judy Garland's orchestra leader and songwriter, she had all of the musical arrangements ( I mean everything from all of her movies , all her records etc) . She fished this out from her storage and gave it to Liza telling that this would be a excellent song for her to sing. When Judy first sang this song she was about Liza's age. After hearing Judy"s recording and comparing to Liza's recording , Liza is so amateur and almost an embarrassment! At this time Liza was still taking voice lessons and learning how to sing. For a 17 year old, she did very well!🤔❤️🤗
Evidently, a bluegown was also licensed beggar to whom the King in Scotland gave, on the occasion of his birthday, alms, including a blue gown -- not just the woman who was supposed to have inspired the song (Alice Roosevelt Longworth). The song comes from a 1919 music, Irene, written by m. Harry Tierney, w. Joe McCarthy, which ran for 675 performances.
Does anybody know what that photo is from?
Matthew Laker Judy Garland in her 1941 film ‘Babes on Broadway’ with Mickey Rooney.
I have now added a similar backing track to my listings. Both Judy and Liza have sung similar arrangements. If you would like to purchase and download then please follow this link: theatremusicshop.com/backingtracks.html?title%2Cshow_film%2Cnotes_keyword=Alice+Blue+Gown
Named after Alice Roosevelt. Teddy daughter
anyone know what year this was recorded?
1940