I just can’t believe that this was a 17-year-old singing with both of the tone and the depth of soul and emotion of somebody far far older. That’s what I think every time I hear this. You’re not wrong that it’s her ability, but I think it’s also her life experience up until this point. She had been through a lot, even at a young age, and she was able to channel those emotions through song.
Not disagreeing !! But she's pronouncing the word correctly, as it was then - that's wHy there's a "h" in it. But yes, she makes it super expressive. =o)
I’m a confirmed rock n roller, but “Over the Rainbow” is perhaps one of the greatest songs ever. I always stop in my tracks and become wistful. It is a song of hope, performed during a time when darkness threatened the world. Only Judy could sing it, and the world is a better place for it. When Judy was taken from us, the world lost an irreplaceable treasure.
This has always been one of my favorite songs as well, even though I love rock. You should look up Billy Thorpe's version of it.( If you don't already know it). I think you will like it, I know I do.
@@sdboutet If this isn't just an internet rumor, It goes a long way to confirming my suspicion that, either consciously or unconsciously, music moguls have been trying to kill vocal artistry for a long time. If it ain't LCD, it don't get out there. PC and Auto Tune will make anything good!
In her teens who would know the next 30 years she would still be trying to find that rainbow. She had such a hard life. Reduced to being a cash cow being used by literally everyone except her children.
It's such a heart felt performance that I get emotional each and every time I hear it. And I've been listening to it since childhood. She bared her soul when she sang. Such vulnerability and tenderness in that beautiful instrument she had. And boy, could she belt it out on those up tempo numbers. And she was such a tiny woman. Small in stature, but a Huge Talent. ♥️Judy ♥️
I can't get enough of her glissandos! As a classically trained singer, I can't help hearing my teachers say, "Sliding is what people do when they _can't_ jump from note to note with precision," _but_ Judy Garland's slides end _precisely_ on pitch! She _could_ make every jump cleanly, but she _chose_ to inflect the notes...using those slides to _smooth out_ what might otherwise have been some awkwardly large and choppy jumps. The vibrato _within_ the glissandos just makes them that much _more_ impressive!
In *classical* music that might be true, but those rules do not apply in jazz and other modern music. The rules for training the voice apply, but not necessarily for how one performs the music.
@@shells500tutubo PRECISELY! Frankly, as impressive as classical precision is, I find there's much more _humanity_ in all those modern stylistic inflections, and (as mentioned initially) Judy Garland didn't scoop, slide, and fall off _just because._ She _used_ those techniques as _tools of emotional expression,_ elevating art to genius.
Ugh this discourse about "sliding" drives me crazy with some opera fans. It was called portamento and was perfectly acceptable until the early 20th century and I wish people would quit bellyaching when it's done tastefully.
@@rossmerchant8435 Nobody in _this_ comment thread has expressed anything but _praise_ for the performance...with some even going so far as to express a _preference_ for the incorporation of expressively tasteful portamento/glissando in vocal performance. Whatever bellyaching you lament isn't happening in _this_ conversation. P.S. References to what _used to be_ acceptable are a textbook logical fallacy known as the Argument from Antiquity. A great many things that used to be _accepted_ are...by modern standards...not _acceptable._ Having said that, as much as I appreciate clean technique and mastery over one's instrument, when it comes to emotional expression _every_ tool should be on the table, including...if not especially...portameno. Yes?
The voice of an angel. Judy was grossly overworked because of all her talent. I wish she had lived longer. A real loss to the world. Thank you for bringing Judy and her talent to the forefront.
@@dsoule4902 they caused her issues. She was put on diet pills, which were basically speed, age 11. That led to addiction & abuse of downers & sleeping pills to bring her down off the high. In her late teens she did 9 films back to back in 9 months & collapsed on set from exhaustion. The Dr advised a year off. The Studio gave her 3 weeks. Together with a stage mother who saw her as a meal ticket, she never stood a chance.
i have worked with teenagers around Judy's age for about 15 years. Trust me when i say that i NEVER heard any of them sing with such a mature voice that sounds like she has trained it for YEARS... Astonishing natural talent.
I miss her voice which was amazing for a young singer. I just heard Barbara Streisand and realized at 13 years old singing "You'll Never Know" a beautiful song from the 40s. She did not have much of a bravado to her voice- which shocked me when comparing her voice of the same age as Judy Garland had it all.
As a singer myself, I think this song is one of the most difficult and challenging ones to perform well. First, every time you sing it you'll be compared with Judy. In fact there's only one person in recent times that did an amazing rendition of this tune, Eva Cassidy. Surprisingly, even Eric Clapton. But NO ONE will ever replace Garland. Even when she was older and not in the best of health, her golden voice never deserted her. She owns this song, and always will.
Thank you for the time and thought you put into the analysis of Judy's magnificent voice. You have given more depth to our appreciation of this treasured song.
Eva Cassidy’s voice was incredible! The version from the Hawaiian singer (Israel was his first name? I’m sorry I can’t think of it right now) was absolutely beautiful, but it was different enough to be made his own - plus is was combined Wonderful World.
Have loved her voice from when she was a girl, a young woman and even more in her later years. She sure knew how to sell a song. They don't make entertainers like this anymore.
@@itzel1735 I respectfully disagree with you Itzel. Maybe there are performers that are just as skilled- vocal technique wise. I don't know who these unknown's could be. People are pretty aware of the today's great young singers and performers- even if it's just on youtube. BUT from all reports Judy had some sort of magic and magnetism that went way beyond singing technique. I don't think there are too many that have that rare combination of vocal power, tonal beauty, individuality, technique (both vocal and performing ) and star quality. She was a movie star and a concert performer- and at the pinnacle of both professions during her time period. She was a very very rare talent and also a genius.
@@deuxjournalistes2993and @Itzel - May I suggest you listen to Angelina Jordan, from Norway? She is amazing, and still only 16. She is by no means simply skilled in technique and has nothing to do with drugs. She has over 150 videos on TH-cam recorded since she was 6 years old. Perhaps her version of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody on America's Got Talent is a good place to start. I truly believe she is the next Judy Garland, or maybe the next Billie Holiday.
@@fredneecher1746 I have heard her sing. Angelina Jordan certainly is amazing and her voice is unique and arresting. I love her. My only sort of disagreement in calling her the next Judy Garland goes back to my original point. I haven't heard of a recent new talent who was not only a once in a generation vocalist, but also a MAJOR movie star, and an electric live performer- all united in one person like Judy Garland. We'll have to see where Angelina Jordan goes with her career. She may have no interest beyond singing and recording.
Love this song; always chokes me up. They aired The Wizard of Oz once a year in the old days, and we all watched with rapt attention; my family only had a B&W TV, so I never saw how colorful Oz was when she opened that door (until years later, lol). Judy was a true treasure. Great analysis, Fil!
I remember watching with family every year, also on a B&W tv. I saw in color as a young adult and was blown away. I love movies in general, watching a variety of genres, and The Wizard of Oz is my favorite of them all.
I, too remember watching this every year at my grandparents' house. I was watching with one of my daughters back around 1999 or so and she kept complaining about the lack of color until Dorothy opened that door and stepped out into joyous color. I get so many wonderful memories watching it now.
Yeah, I was at friends house in the mid 80's when it aired. The b/w, color thing blew my mid. We didn't get a color tv until '86. When I excitedly told my mom about thw color difference, she kinda had a look like she had failed me somehow. She had seen it in the theatre at some point and knew.
As a kid I was always amazed at the bright colors when she opens the door. The horse of many colors still amazes me considering the time period they didn’t have computers to generate the effects.
With Judy staying in her comfort zone, she makes this song seem so real. It sounds like it’s coming from her heart. Her vibrato is absolutely beautiful. Thanks Fil.
Modern technical analysis further confirms Judy Garland had not only a great, beautiful singing voice, she also had a highly technically accurate singing voice.
Judy had a mature voice for 13 years old. She can do anything and by the way a little history she helped Gene Kelly with his acting since she was already a star when Gene worked with Judy at the movie, "My Gal." She was generous with other actors to help them out when she could. Lovely person and wished she hadn't passed away around her 40s. That was too young to pass away. Unfortunately, all the drugs given by the Studios made things tough for her. What is a miracle that her voice remained beautiful throughout the years and that was a gift from God.
I love Judy Garland. Not a summer went by in my childhood that EVERY kid in my neighborhood watched The Wizard of Oz. (It was kind off a big deal back in the sixties. Also the original Rogers and Hammerstein Cinderella. We had only a few tv stations back then). It broke my heart when she died. So sad
I remember, too, that the Wizard of Oz was only shown once a year and was a big deal. Would gather 'round the TV with my family and friends to watch this masterpiece, and Judy was an incredible singer.
Listen to Judy sing “The Man That Got Away” - never fails to give me chills. Her power, range and vocal control as she got older was like no other. Hard to believe that big voice coming from such a petite person.
I love Judy Garland. This is one of those songs, once who have heard her sing it, you never want to hear anyone else sing it, because her version is perfection. Thank you for this review. :)
I do not have the musical talent or training to understand 75% what you are explaining but your joy at analyzing greatness is contagious and your smile as you appreciate these special singers makes me smile as well!
I don't have the talent, but I have the musical training to understand what Fil is saying. Most of what passes for musical analysis from others is at least 50% BS, but Fil is dead-on accurate here. And you're right about his joy. He sincerely admires her rare talent. He says it, too, but to emphasize: Judy did all of this, for the first decade of her career at least, instinctively.
Its a testament to Judy and Harold Arlen (songwriter) that this song is still so beloved 80+ years later. Her voice was so wistful and soft and perfect for the feeling of this song.
Wow, absolutely incredible. I agree, my ears love to hear this, because there is no strain, it is like a butterfly dipping up and down, with the same effortless flutter in its wings. Very enjoyable to listen to
Thank you for this. It's amazing to think the producers at MGM almost cut the song from the movie for two reasons. "Who wants to hear a song that has an octave jump on the first two notes?" They decried. And " We don't want our up-and-coming new star to be singing in a barnyard." I think we're all glad the director won out on this one.
Additionally, or actually, TPTB thought this song didn't further the movie's storyline, but smarter heads prevailed, and the wonderful song stayed in the film.
Bout the only thing I can add to this, is she's the most effortless SOUNDING singer, I've ever heard. And she shows just how important "breath control" is, if you wish to sound, effortless. Great job on this one, Fil.
Judy Garland and Karen Carpenter. My two favorite female voices of all time, but I doubt even Karen could have rivaled Judy's heart rending version of this song.
I discovered the Judy Garland TV show on Foxtel a few years ago and it hooked me in big time. You got to see all the great singers of the day but the best part was when, each episode, Judy performed one song solo on a theatrical style stage. Magic.
Streisand owes a great deal of debt to her! That was the best duet ever sung by two women singers! If Garland had lived, they would have performed together on more occasions without a doubt!
And it's not just anywhere she's taken us with her voice but somewhere over a rainbow and way up high. Her vocal ability to lead the listener to sad but beautiful and wistful places makes her a singer who appeals to a longing in all of us to escape the ordinary and live in the extraordinary.
In 2011, as a newer resident of Los Angeles, I took a tour of Columbia/Sony Pictures Studios. I got to stand in the room where Judy and the orchestra recorded that song. Very special.
Elle Morgan They ruined the poor girl. Pumping her up with amphetamines and working her to the bone. She never had a chance at a normal life. She was an amazing talent who was used and abused by the business.
Over the Rainbow is the most touching, the most beautiful solo ever performed on the silver screen by a female vocalist. Judy is one of the best singers ever. Thanks for this analysis!
Wow! So glad you are doing one of the all time legends from the past. Her career spanned 45 years. I think everyone has seen the classic movie "The Wizard Of Oz" where this song was first sung by her. Hard to believe she was only 17 years of age (83 years ago). A lot of the singers today can't hold a candle to her talent.
In addition to the other comments, I'd like to thank you for emphasizing that higher is not always what should be aimed for; Judy had wonderful low notes, and is a lovely example of the qualities of a non-soprano.
Judy's performance of Somewhere Over The Rainbow is the high point of the movie, and possibly of a lifetime. Time simply stands still as she sings you to the threshold of a perfect world. Song of an era!
I experienced a bit of cognitive dissonance when I first saw and heard her as a child due to her small stature and young face belied by the maturity of her voice. My dad patiently explained to me how she and Deanna Durbin both became so famous in the 30s for their incredible vocal talents while barely teenagers. My sister and I became huge fans of both of them in the 50s while watching old movies in the afternoons presented by San Diego's broadcasting legend Bob Dale, who was like our after school tv babysitter. But I digress from thanking you, Fil, for this top notch tribute to the legendary songstress that was Judy Garland, what a treat! 👍
Judy had pure, natural talent. In a clip from her early 60s TV show, Judy is chatting with young Babra Streisand and off the cuff asks her if she reads music, Babra says no, and Judy comes in with, "neither do I". It's a gift to have that kind of natural, unschooled talent.
Brilliant analysis of one of the most naturally gifted singers of all time. She performed almost constantly for 30 years after recording this song and even at the end, when life had taken a terrible toll on her, there were still echoes in her voice of the child who first recorded this song.
Judy had the perfect combination of technique, interpretation and soul. She speaks from her soul to the listener’s soul. It’s instantly recognizable, instantly understood. You can’t help but feel, “Yes, of course” when you hear her sing, “That’s exactly right.” It’s as perfect communication as you can get. It’s comforting and it’s solid.
I truly enjoyed your analysis of Ms Garland’s voice singing the iconic “Somewhere Over The Rainbow”. From info gathered from biographies of her, she started singing professionally at a very young age, so by the time she was 17, her voice was mature. Just my opinion, but it seems that the vibrato singing both up and down the scale was the vocal trend during that particular era (late 20’s - 40’s), which gave the vocals a more jazzy tone. Judy Garland is one of my favorite singers. Her spot on vocal pitch is fascinating to see and hear analyzed.
Fellow Brit here -been of Judy’s for over 28 years, and this is the first time I’ve heard her voice without the orchestra. It’s absolutely beautiful and astonishing! Fascinating video Thankyou!
I've always appreciated Judy's talent and that of her daughter Liza, but I wouldn't say I was a big fan. Grew up on hard rock and blues but kept my appreciation for the singers of the 30's and beyond from my father. The Mills Brothers, Sinatra and The Ink Spots just to name a few. This always kept me in a headspace to appreciate artists like Judy but listening to it isolated and seeing the visual representation gives her vocal such a different impact. This is hands down my favorite video so far.
Thank you so much, Fil, for choosing this song and giving such a wonderful analysis of Judy Garland’s gorgeous voice! I feel like this song is Judy’s gift to all of us - a beautiful gift that lasts forever. Her voice is so comforting - it is a warm embrace. 💜💜💜
The story goes--- Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg were tasked with writing the music to MGM's upcoming musical. They were having particular trouble with a scene about a girl singing wistfully in a barnyard. One night, Arlen was riding with his wife down Sunset on their way to Grauman's to watch a movie when he bid her to pull over. He ran into Schwab's to use their pay phone and called Harburg. "Yippers" he said, : I think I got a nugget. Can you meet at my house in ten minutes?" That night they sat down and hammered out "the song of the century".
We can always tell when a performance is great just by watching the smile that comes on your face as you listen. It's nice to know I haven't been wrong in thinking this song was done beautifully. 😁
Thank you for doing JG. Heavenly, just heavenly! I still remember being a kid, sitting on the floor, watching TWoO and trying not to cry when Judy sang this. You can't cry with 3 brothers without being mocked. It was so pure to me even as a kid, just how talented she was.
What is truly astounding about the full film clip of this song is to re-visit it as an adult, and realize Judy was constantly being diminished as a human being when this was filmed in 1939. She was being sexually assaulted as a teenager on set, being drugged, and called ugly. I never could understand how such a gorgeous young woman with such immense talent was living under the burden of constant criticism. It's almost as if she became what she was called. She was only 47 years old when she died, and looked decades older, with rotting teeth.
If she was 17 when she sang this and she sang this song 83 years ago. Judy Garland would've been one hundred years old on June 10th. Loved her since I was a child. Thanks Fil. This was a great analysis
"Wizard of Oz" is my all-time favourite movie! Judy Garland singing "Over the Rainbow" was the best ever! Love her voice; so natural, so at ease expressing emotions in her voice. She was also a great entertainer, not only singing but also dancing and acting. Thanks again, Fil.
Not that I needed a deeper appreciation of Judy and her voice because she's a vocal genius, but I so appreciated seeing it in this manner! All of this, not to mention the fact that she's providing a character and an emotion with that voice while nailing the song. Fantastic!
Excellent video, Fil, many thanks. I admit that I'm having an enjoyable time binging on your analyses. To my thinking, Judy Garland was among the top five entertainers of the 20th Century, a "triple threat" singer, dancer, and actress. It was her amazing vocals and the ability to connect with audiences that so illuminated Judy's greatness.
Even with your excellent analysis of this most beautiful voice, even tho her song was broken with your information, hearing Judy sing, omg, goosebumps, leaky eye, the woman really was a special ❤
What the studios did to her was criminal. She had the most exquisite voice. Loved watching her and Mickey Rooney in movies. She was so fortunate to have a daughter with a beautiful voice as well and she was very proud of her. I would love to hear a comparison analysis of Judy and Liza, not as a competition mind you but just to see how alike they are. Don't know if that's possible but... Thank you Fil. Great analysis.🎼🖤
It's much worse. Back in those days, the studio execs would take turns with young starlets. These girls would literally be with every big exec in Hollyweird. This in turn, led to a life of booze and pills, and ultimately an untimely death.
Same thing with Marilyn, early on, she'd be tossed around to every big studio exec in hollyweird, including politicians as well. Which ultimately led to booze, pills, and an untimely death.
Her mother got her hooked on uppers and downers . She was youngest of 3 sisters that sang on the hour every hour 2-3 songs in vaudeville . She was the one with the talent and how do you keep a 2-3 yrs old up at midnight ? The uppers were legal otc in some states and east to get . Amphetamines were not understood as dangerous at the time but they sure were by 1940 which was on the middle of Judy’s career at MGM . Her mother didn’t act as Judy’s mother - she acted like a manager that needed Judy to work to support a lifestyle she rather loved . Mgm would do anything to get her in front of that camera . Judy paid by the week was forced to make 2-3 movies a year to make mgm money . No one to protect her , not even her own mother . Everyone around her lied to her to help get her in front to perform
Judy was 16 when "The Wizard of Oz" was filmed -- but she had already been a performer for 10 years! She (under her birth name Frances Gumm) joined her sisters' Vaudeville act when she was only 6! The Gumm Sisters had already appeared in a short film by 1929. So she was a 16-year old show biz veteran.
The best part of these older songs/artists is the look on your face with the deep appreciation for their natural talent. I find myself watching parts of the review a second time to see the graph as I was watching you previously, lol. Thanks for bringing these old school artists for review.
Spot on analysis that illustrates the brilliance of Judy as well as your appreciation of her talent. You have a deep understanding and appreciation for great artists, regardless of the era or genre. You're the best Fil, and so is your channel.
Another fantastic video. Being able to see the graph really shows how the love and respect people had for singers like Judy Garland isn't hype--she just really was that good.
I've have loved this song for at least 55 years. I've always have known in my gut that it was special and now you have shown me exactly why. Thank you.
I LOVE hearing Judy sing this song!!! Thank you!! So intriguing!! Now I have a whole other level of appreciation for her. ❤ So remarkable how she was a great actress AND a world class singer.
I love these videos. I'm not a musician so your analysis really gives me an appreciation of the professionalism and effort that goes into the great performances you are analyzing. It's also nice to see the admiration you have for your fellow artists.
I always shake my head when people spend hours watching the shows trying to discover the next great singer when to musicians it's pretty obvious pretty fast. I like that this shows her innate ability before any technology, so it has to be good. I'll have to go back and read up on the recording session, I believe it was one take and everyone knew immediately this was something special.
Absolutely spectacular analysis Fil. And she was just a child here. What an outstanding voice 🎤❤️ Bravo 👏🏽 Fil, please do an analysis on Greg Lake’s “The Sage”. It would be a brilliant analysis on both guitar and vocal. 👌🏽
I know this is a bit off-topic, but this reminded me that the 1939 version of The Wizard of Oz is my favorite movie of all time. I say that because of the excitement I felt, every year, on that special day when network TV broadcast the movie. Back then there was no video tape, or DVDs, or streaming services, so I was locked into seeing it only once a year. I still enjoy watching it, to this day at my ripe old age of 63. 🙂
Incomparable!!! And this song, being more soft and gentle, doesn't even touch the sheer power her voice had! She was just as technically perfect when she was belting out at full power!!! Just glorious, I love listening to her!!!
Bravo again, Fil. I had read that the songwriter used that initial octave leap, in the first two notes, to represent going "up," over the rainbow, way up high.
Fil. Thanks so much for doing this show on Judy Garland and on this particular song! With Judy's performance of this song in Wizard, it is deep in the soul of billions of adults and children. It is really fun to hear you analyze her singing this in such detail. This knowledge promotes people's appreciation of Judy greater than before. All these years later you are adding your energy onto our absorption and appreciation of this beautiful song!! Thank you.
Agreed, but I have to give a shout out to IZZYs version. Also magical. Not better, just different. Take a listen, over one TRILLION views th-cam.com/video/V1bFr2SWP1I/w-d-xo.html
Obviously no computer software assistance in those days . And this would probably have been a single unedited take … likely sung live with the orchestra . She would have rehearsed with a pianist … and arrived at the studio prepared to deliver this amazing performance . Different times .
The version you hear in the film is two takes combined, Take 5 and 6. Take 5 is the opening few bars "Somewhere......" up to "there's a" but she coughed. The remainder of the song is Take 6. Yes, it absolutely was recording the orchestra present. In those days MGM recorded to optical film so it was possible to splice together. You can hear the raw takes here: th-cam.com/video/SfycM0J8yTA/w-d-xo.html
@@gethappyConor thanks. As an old old projectionist I was wondering if they recorded to a film optical track. Thanks for the confirmation. Of course film travel is not perfect and it sounds to me like the slight variation on the last note could be the recording and not her. Perhaps.
Judy will always be named when you speak about the greatest singers period.. Like he said, it about control. For near 60 yrs. I well up everytime I hear Judy sing this..
An absolutely BRILLIANT performance from a 17-year-old young woman who gave us the greatest song from the Great American Songbook. And to think the producers of the film wanted to cut that song/segment out! Thank God they didn't! I believe this is the first time I ever cried at a movie segment as a young boy. As a point of confession, tears still well up whenever I watch this clip even today. It's sheer perfection.
I learned this song in voice lessons when I was about the same age Judy was when she performed this. It’s a lot harder than one might think. Bouncing from pitch to pitch effortlessly like she does with only the slightest little glissandos is ugh so good. She truly was innately talented
How totally beautiful! Every time I listened to this when I was little I did think she sounded so grown up for a young girl. I think she was just fifteen when she sang You Made Me Love You to a photo of Clark Gable, also very mature-sounding. It actually seems even more magical when you reveal the "secrets" of singing. Thank you Fil.❤️
I just can’t believe that this was a 17-year-old singing with both of the tone and the depth of soul and emotion of somebody far far older. That’s what I think every time I hear this. You’re not wrong that it’s her ability, but I think it’s also her life experience up until this point. She had been through a lot, even at a young age, and she was able to channel those emotions through song.
I agree after seeing this movie every year for over 60 years
She was actually 16 at the time of prerecording and filming Oz, which makes this even more remarkable!
She went through a lot her whole life, and yet was able to channel that into her voice in her songs.
She did indeed have God given talent but I'm sure she (as well as most truly talented) had relentless training. I have always loved her voice.
@Rosannasfriend - Yes. Well said.
She sighs through the “why”. The emotion is so clear in the phrasing. She’s amazing!
This. The woman had a wonderful gift and knew how to use it. She truly was an artist.
I love that part!
Not disagreeing !! But she's pronouncing the word correctly, as it was then - that's wHy there's a "h" in it. But yes, she makes it super expressive. =o)
Yeah!! Lol I just ran in and told my wife this after I just heard it.
It adds wistfulness!
I’m a confirmed rock n roller, but “Over the Rainbow” is perhaps one of the greatest songs ever. I always stop in my tracks and become wistful. It is a song of hope, performed during a time when darkness threatened the world. Only Judy could sing it, and the world is a better place for it. When Judy was taken from us, the world lost an irreplaceable treasure.
This has always been one of my favorite songs as well, even though I love rock. You should look up Billy
Thorpe's version of it.( If you don't already know it). I think you will like it, I know I do.
So eloquently said. 🥰
And what's crazy, is that this song was almost cut from the movie. Stupid execs.
Fortunately, Judy left us a beautiful and rich legacy...so wished she lived longer❤🌈
@@sdboutet If this isn't just an internet rumor, It goes a long way to confirming my suspicion that, either consciously or unconsciously, music moguls have been trying to kill vocal artistry for a long time. If it ain't LCD, it don't get out there. PC and Auto Tune will make anything good!
Her voice was truly a gift. Her ‘Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas’ still manages to send me back in time like no other song by her.
same here... no one sings it like her... Sad but beautiful Christmas song.
Please, I also love this song of hers. I can't help but feel nostalgic and warm everytime I listen to this song.
I'm in total agreement with all of you.
Judy was in a class of her own. Such a natural talent. I cannot hear this song without getting choked up.
Me too. ❤️
Me as well. It's like she touches what it is to be human, the full range of it, in just this one song.
In her teens who would know the next 30 years she would still be trying to find that rainbow.
She had such a hard life. Reduced to being a cash cow being used by literally everyone except her children.
I am a 77 yo male and still cant walk away dry eyed.
It's such a heart felt performance that I get emotional each and every time I hear it. And I've been listening to it since childhood. She bared her soul when she sang. Such vulnerability and tenderness in that beautiful instrument she had. And boy, could she belt it out on those up tempo numbers. And she was such a tiny woman. Small in stature, but a Huge Talent. ♥️Judy ♥️
I can't get enough of her glissandos! As a classically trained singer, I can't help hearing my teachers say, "Sliding is what people do when they _can't_ jump from note to note with precision," _but_ Judy Garland's slides end _precisely_ on pitch! She _could_ make every jump cleanly, but she _chose_ to inflect the notes...using those slides to _smooth out_ what might otherwise have been some awkwardly large and choppy jumps. The vibrato _within_ the glissandos just makes them that much _more_ impressive!
Right. And this song really calls for sliding. It gives the tune that lullabie feel, which really grabs kids.
In *classical* music that might be true, but those rules do not apply in jazz and other modern music. The rules for training the voice apply, but not necessarily for how one performs the music.
@@shells500tutubo PRECISELY! Frankly, as impressive as classical precision is, I find there's much more _humanity_ in all those modern stylistic inflections, and (as mentioned initially) Judy Garland didn't scoop, slide, and fall off _just because._ She _used_ those techniques as _tools of emotional expression,_ elevating art to genius.
Ugh this discourse about "sliding" drives me crazy with some opera fans. It was called portamento and was perfectly acceptable until the early 20th century and I wish people would quit bellyaching when it's done tastefully.
@@rossmerchant8435 Nobody in _this_ comment thread has expressed anything but _praise_ for the performance...with some even going so far as to express a _preference_ for the incorporation of expressively tasteful portamento/glissando in vocal performance. Whatever bellyaching you lament isn't happening in _this_ conversation.
P.S. References to what _used to be_ acceptable are a textbook logical fallacy known as the Argument from Antiquity. A great many things that used to be _accepted_ are...by modern standards...not _acceptable._ Having said that, as much as I appreciate clean technique and mastery over one's instrument, when it comes to emotional expression _every_ tool should be on the table, including...if not especially...portameno. Yes?
The voice of an angel. Judy was grossly overworked because of all her talent. I wish she had lived longer. A real loss to the world. Thank you for bringing Judy and her talent to the forefront.
And more performances opposite Streisand, perhaps!
Curses on h'wood for continuing to reduce Ms Garland to her personal problems.
Her daughter sounds just like her to me.
@@dsoule4902 they caused her issues. She was put on diet pills, which were basically speed, age 11. That led to addiction & abuse of downers & sleeping pills to bring her down off the high. In her late teens she did 9 films back to back in 9 months & collapsed on set from exhaustion. The Dr advised a year off. The Studio gave her 3 weeks. Together with a stage mother who saw her as a meal ticket, she never stood a chance.
@@sarahholland2600 yes. That is the crime...... and then they exploited her further by making movies about her troubles.
i have worked with teenagers around Judy's age for about 15 years. Trust me when i say that i NEVER heard any of them sing with such a mature voice that sounds like she has trained it for YEARS... Astonishing natural talent.
I miss her voice which was amazing for a young singer. I just heard Barbara Streisand and realized at 13 years old singing "You'll Never Know" a beautiful song from the 40s. She did not have much of a bravado to her voice- which shocked me when comparing her voice of the same age as Judy Garland had it all.
She had been training for years. Her mom forced her to sing and perform as a baby.
Judy sings this song with such sensitivity, I don't even think about the accuracy of her vocal. So beautiful.
As a singer myself, I think this song is one of the most difficult and challenging ones to perform well. First, every time you sing it you'll be compared with Judy. In fact there's only one person in recent times that did an amazing rendition of this tune, Eva Cassidy. Surprisingly, even Eric Clapton. But NO ONE will ever replace Garland. Even when she was older and not in the best of health, her golden voice never deserted her. She owns this song, and always will.
I always thought "Evergreen" by Streisand was among the hardest. I'm always impressed when anyone can perform it well.
Thank you for the time and thought you put into the analysis of Judy's magnificent voice. You have given more depth to our appreciation of this treasured song.
@tiffsaver TRUTH
Eva Cassidy’s voice was incredible! The version from the Hawaiian singer (Israel was his first name? I’m sorry I can’t think of it right now) was absolutely beautiful, but it was different enough to be made his own - plus is was combined Wonderful World.
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Yeah, I loved the Hawaiian guy's version, too. It takes a great singer to sing a great song.
Have loved her voice from when she was a girl, a young woman and even more in her later years. She sure knew how to sell a song. They don't make entertainers like this anymore.
You are absolutely correct.
@@itzel1735 - They still drive them to drugs, they just use other methods now instead of handing you a doctor's rx.
@@itzel1735 I respectfully disagree with you Itzel. Maybe there are performers that are just as skilled- vocal technique wise. I don't know who these unknown's could be. People are pretty aware of the today's great young singers and performers- even if it's just on youtube. BUT from all reports Judy had some sort of magic and magnetism that went way beyond singing technique. I don't think there are too many that have that rare combination of vocal power, tonal beauty, individuality, technique (both vocal and performing ) and star quality. She was a movie star and a concert performer- and at the pinnacle of both professions during her time period. She was a very very rare talent and also a genius.
@@deuxjournalistes2993and @Itzel - May I suggest you listen to Angelina Jordan, from Norway? She is amazing, and still only 16. She is by no means simply skilled in technique and has nothing to do with drugs. She has over 150 videos on TH-cam recorded since she was 6 years old. Perhaps her version of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody on America's Got Talent is a good place to start. I truly believe she is the next Judy Garland, or maybe the next Billie Holiday.
@@fredneecher1746 I have heard her sing. Angelina Jordan certainly is amazing and her voice is unique and arresting. I love her. My only sort of disagreement in calling her the next Judy Garland goes back to my original point. I haven't heard of a recent new talent who was not only a once in a generation vocalist, but also a MAJOR movie star, and an electric live performer- all united in one person like Judy Garland. We'll have to see where Angelina Jordan goes with her career. She may have no interest beyond singing and recording.
Love this song; always chokes me up. They aired The Wizard of Oz once a year in the old days, and we all watched with rapt attention; my family only had a B&W TV, so I never saw how colorful Oz was when she opened that door (until years later, lol). Judy was a true treasure. Great analysis, Fil!
I remember watching with family every year, also on a B&W tv. I saw in color as a young adult and was blown away.
I love movies in general, watching a variety of genres, and The Wizard of Oz is my favorite of them all.
I, too remember watching this every year at my grandparents' house. I was watching with one of my daughters back around 1999 or so and she kept complaining about the lack of color until Dorothy opened that door and stepped out into joyous color. I get so many wonderful memories watching it now.
Yeah, I was at friends house in the mid 80's when it aired. The b/w, color thing blew my mid. We didn't get a color tv until '86. When I excitedly told my mom about thw color difference, she kinda had a look like she had failed me somehow. She had seen it in the theatre at some point and knew.
Same here. The only time dad didn’t rule the tv was once a year when Wizard of Oz was playing.
As a kid I was always amazed at the bright colors when she opens the door. The horse of many colors still amazes me considering the time
period they didn’t have computers to generate the effects.
With Judy staying in her comfort zone, she makes this song seem so real. It sounds like it’s coming from her heart. Her vibrato is absolutely beautiful. Thanks Fil.
Modern technical analysis further confirms Judy Garland had not only a great, beautiful singing voice, she also had a highly technically accurate singing voice.
Judy had a mature voice for 13 years old. She can do anything and by the way a little history she helped Gene Kelly with his acting since she was already a star when Gene worked with Judy at the movie, "My Gal." She was generous with other actors to help them out when she could. Lovely person and wished she hadn't passed away around her 40s. That was too young to pass away. Unfortunately, all the drugs given by the Studios made things tough for her. What is a miracle that her voice remained beautiful throughout the years and that was a gift from God.
I love Judy Garland. Not a summer went by in my childhood that EVERY kid in my neighborhood watched The Wizard of Oz. (It was kind off a big deal back in the sixties. Also the original Rogers and Hammerstein Cinderella. We had only a few tv stations back then). It broke my heart when she died. So sad
I remember, too, that the Wizard of Oz was only shown once a year and was a big deal. Would gather 'round the TV with my family and friends to watch this masterpiece, and Judy was an incredible singer.
Listen to Judy sing “The Man That Got Away” - never fails to give me chills. Her power, range and vocal control as she got older was like no other. Hard to believe that big voice coming from such a petite person.
This song goes straight to my heart and soul... I feel that way EVERY time I hear her sing this one... “A Star is Born”...truly!!
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Even when she had her on TV & was obviously heavy-duty into drugs, her voice was still powerful & her control was unwavering.
Her version of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" in the movie "Meet Me in St Louis" is exquisite!! Her talent was far beyond most...
I wholeheartedly agree.
I love Judy Garland. This is one of those songs, once who have heard her sing it, you never want to hear anyone else sing it, because her version is perfection. Thank you for this review. :)
Have you not heard Eva Cassity’s version?
Iz comes in a close 🥈 though. But, yeah, nobody else does it better.
Pink's version is really beautiful, but no, cannot top Judy. ❤️
I do not have the musical talent or training to understand 75% what you are explaining but your joy at analyzing greatness is contagious and your smile as you appreciate these special singers makes me smile as well!
I don't have the talent, but I have the musical training to understand what Fil is saying. Most of what passes for musical analysis from others is at least 50% BS, but Fil is dead-on accurate here. And you're right about his joy. He sincerely admires her rare talent. He says it, too, but to emphasize: Judy did all of this, for the first decade of her career at least, instinctively.
Absolutely agree. I love professionals to explain voices to make us appreciate those singers more for what they do.
Its a testament to Judy and Harold Arlen (songwriter) that this song is still so beloved 80+ years later. Her voice was so wistful and soft and perfect for the feeling of this song.
I simply love Judy Garland's voice. It's nice to see a young person as yourself interested and honoring her. Much respect to you!
Judy Garland’s uniquely beautiful voice is like the rarest and softest velvet and a precious jewel, infused with her tender and gentle spirit.
Wow, absolutely incredible. I agree, my ears love to hear this, because there is no strain, it is like a butterfly dipping up and down, with the same effortless flutter in its wings. Very enjoyable to listen to
She is phenomenal. She evokes so much emotion when she sings… and then there’s her amazing eyes.
The Wizard of Oz is my favorite movie in the whole world, and I'm 60.
did she not have eyes like an angel?
Thank you for this. It's amazing to think the producers at MGM almost cut the song from the movie for two reasons. "Who wants to hear a song that has an octave jump on the first two notes?" They decried. And " We don't want our up-and-coming new star to be singing in a barnyard."
I think we're all glad the director won out on this one.
Additionally, or actually, TPTB thought this song didn't further the movie's storyline, but smarter heads prevailed, and the wonderful song stayed in the film.
Bout the only thing I can add to this, is she's the most effortless SOUNDING singer, I've ever heard. And she shows just how important "breath control" is, if you wish to sound, effortless. Great job on this one, Fil.
Judy Garland and Karen Carpenter. My two favorite female voices of all time, but I doubt even Karen could have rivaled Judy's heart rending version of this song.
Agreed. It's like what B.B. King used to say, "You have to LIVE the blues to SING the blues."
What about Streisand?
@@arthurgearheard4701 Who?
Garland is a much better singer. Carpenter was devoid of emotion and boring
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I understand what you're saying. But you're comparing apples with oranges, and if you don't know that, you have a big problem.
I discovered the Judy Garland TV show on Foxtel a few years ago and it hooked me in big time. You got to see all the great singers of the day but the best part was when, each episode, Judy performed one song solo on a theatrical style stage. Magic.
Streisand owes a great deal of debt to her! That was the best duet ever sung by two women singers! If Garland had lived, they would have performed together on more occasions without a doubt!
And it's not just anywhere she's taken us with her voice but somewhere over a rainbow and way up high. Her vocal ability to lead the listener to sad but beautiful and wistful places makes her a singer who appeals to a longing in all of us to escape the ordinary and live in the extraordinary.
Her very warm voice was so comforting at a time when the world was seeking shelter and comfort from the storms of conflict and change!
In 2011, as a newer resident of Los Angeles, I took a tour of Columbia/Sony Pictures Studios. I got to stand in the room where Judy and the orchestra recorded that song. Very special.
She was probably scared they wouldn’t feed her or let her sleep unless she nailed it. So sad what the studio did to her, an icon.❤️
Elle Morgan They ruined the poor girl. Pumping her up with amphetamines and working her to the bone. She never had a chance at a normal life. She was an amazing talent who was used and abused by the business.
And they wanted her to be thinner 😢😢😢😢
@@markwest1963 "Barking"?
Yes, it was truly tragic what the studios did to Judy. They tried to make her a song and dance machine.
Maybe, but let's not forget she did seem to enjoy being as good as she was. And she was.
Over the Rainbow is the most touching, the most beautiful solo ever performed on the silver screen by a female vocalist. Judy is one of the best singers ever. Thanks for this analysis!
Wow! So glad you are doing one of the all time legends from the past. Her career spanned 45 years. I think everyone has seen the classic movie "The Wizard Of Oz" where this song was first sung by her. Hard to believe she was only 17 years of age (83 years ago). A lot of the singers today can't hold a candle to her talent.
And to think that The Suits in Hollywood wanted to cut this song from the movie for "being too slow"! I'm glad they left it in the movie.
Her voice was so mature and deep even as a teenager.
@@patmccoy8758 Me too!
@@patmccoy8758 Actually they felt it was too long, and they wanted to get the movie to play under 100 minutes.
In addition to the other comments, I'd like to thank you for emphasizing that higher is not always what should be aimed for; Judy had wonderful low notes, and is a lovely example of the qualities of a non-soprano.
Simply angelic. Brought tears to my eyes. What a gift from God to the world she was.
Me as well.
Judy's performance of Somewhere Over The Rainbow is the high point of the movie, and possibly of a lifetime. Time simply stands still as she sings you to the threshold of a perfect world. Song of an era!
Wow...that's just crazy good.,I never even considered how talented she was....
Fil, you illustrating clips of a singers voice causes me to admire singing talent.
I experienced a bit of cognitive dissonance when I first saw and heard her as a child due to her small stature and young face belied by the maturity of her voice. My dad patiently explained to me how she and Deanna Durbin both became so famous in the 30s for their incredible vocal talents while barely teenagers. My sister and I became huge fans of both of them in the 50s while watching old movies in the afternoons presented by San Diego's broadcasting legend Bob Dale, who was like our after school tv babysitter. But I digress from thanking you, Fil, for this top notch tribute to the legendary songstress that was Judy Garland, what a treat! 👍
Judy had pure, natural talent. In a clip from her early 60s TV show, Judy is chatting with young Babra Streisand and off the cuff asks her if she reads music, Babra says no, and Judy comes in with, "neither do I". It's a gift to have that kind of natural, unschooled talent.
Brilliant analysis of one of the most naturally gifted singers of all time. She performed almost constantly for 30 years after recording this song and even at the end, when life had taken a terrible toll on her, there were still echoes in her voice of the child who first recorded this song.
Her voice is fascinating to me. I never tire of hearing her singing.
As a hard rock child of the 60-70's , this is in my top 2 favorite songs ever. I love these analysis videos.
Me too. Never fails to bring a tear to my eye.
Judy had the perfect combination of technique, interpretation and soul. She speaks from her soul to the listener’s soul. It’s instantly recognizable, instantly understood. You can’t help but feel, “Yes, of course” when you hear her sing, “That’s exactly right.” It’s as perfect communication as you can get. It’s comforting and it’s solid.
I truly enjoyed your analysis of Ms Garland’s voice singing the iconic “Somewhere Over The Rainbow”. From info gathered from biographies of her, she started singing professionally at a very young age, so by the time she was 17, her voice was mature. Just my opinion, but it seems that the vibrato singing both up and down the scale was the vocal trend during that particular era (late 20’s - 40’s), which gave the vocals a more jazzy tone.
Judy Garland is one of my favorite singers. Her spot on vocal pitch is fascinating to see and hear analyzed.
Fellow Brit here -been of Judy’s for over 28 years, and this is the first time I’ve heard her voice without the orchestra. It’s absolutely beautiful and astonishing! Fascinating video Thankyou!
I've always appreciated Judy's talent and that of her daughter Liza, but I wouldn't say I was a big fan. Grew up on hard rock and blues but kept my appreciation for the singers of the 30's and beyond from my father. The Mills Brothers, Sinatra and The Ink Spots just to name a few. This always kept me in a headspace to appreciate artists like Judy but listening to it isolated and seeing the visual representation gives her vocal such a different impact. This is hands down my favorite video so far.
I loved the Mills Brothers even when I was a child in the 50s.
Ken: For sure listen to the Judy at Carnegie Hall double album. You’ll be hooked on Judy.
Being able to see her phrasing and vocal qualities is absolutely fascinating … thanx …
Thank you so much, Fil, for choosing this song and giving such a wonderful analysis of Judy Garland’s gorgeous voice! I feel like this song is Judy’s gift to all of us - a beautiful gift that lasts forever. Her voice is so comforting - it is a warm embrace. 💜💜💜
The story goes--- Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg were tasked with writing the music to MGM's upcoming musical. They were having particular trouble with a scene about a girl singing wistfully in a barnyard. One night, Arlen was riding with his wife down Sunset on their way to Grauman's to watch a movie when he bid her to pull over. He ran into Schwab's to use their pay phone and called Harburg. "Yippers" he said, : I think I got a nugget. Can you meet at my house in ten minutes?" That night they sat down and hammered out "the song of the century".
We can always tell when a performance is great just by watching the smile that comes on your face as you listen. It's nice to know I haven't been wrong in thinking this song was done beautifully. 😁
This was the best vocal analysis I’ve ever watched. The charting was great to watch as she sang. His input was spot on. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Thank you for doing JG. Heavenly, just heavenly! I still remember being a kid, sitting on the floor, watching TWoO and trying not to cry when Judy sang this. You can't cry with 3 brothers without being mocked. It was so pure to me even as a kid, just how talented she was.
GOD given talent. Judy Garland at 16-17 years old had such a pure vocal. Thanks Fil for this beautiful vocal of Judy Garland. No autotune here.🙋♀️😊
What is truly astounding about the full film clip of this song is to re-visit it as an adult, and realize Judy was constantly being diminished as a human being when this was filmed in 1939. She was being sexually assaulted as a teenager on set, being drugged, and called ugly. I never could understand how such a gorgeous young woman with such immense talent was living under the burden of constant criticism. It's almost as if she became what she was called. She was only 47 years old when she died, and looked decades older, with rotting teeth.
If she was 17 when she sang this and she sang this song 83 years ago. Judy Garland would've been one hundred years old on June 10th. Loved her since I was a child. Thanks Fil. This was a great analysis
"Wizard of Oz" is my all-time favourite movie! Judy Garland singing "Over the Rainbow" was the best ever! Love her voice; so natural, so at ease expressing emotions in her voice. She was also a great entertainer, not only singing but also dancing and acting. Thanks again, Fil.
For my past 50 years, this song never fails to choke me up.
The greatest song in the history of cinema! Tracking her voice here at the end it looked like it was forming a rainbow!
Not that I needed a deeper appreciation of Judy and her voice because she's a vocal genius, but I so appreciated seeing it in this manner! All of this, not to mention the fact that she's providing a character and an emotion with that voice while nailing the song. Fantastic!
Excellent video, Fil, many thanks. I admit that I'm having an enjoyable time binging on your analyses. To my thinking, Judy Garland was among the top five entertainers of the 20th Century, a "triple threat" singer, dancer, and actress. It was her amazing vocals and the ability to connect with audiences that so illuminated Judy's greatness.
Judy's voice is one of just a few that are absolutely non-replicable and stunning.
Fil. You are without peer. What a gift to help us hear listen to what we’ve been hearing for years!
Even with your excellent analysis of this most beautiful voice, even tho her song was broken with your information, hearing Judy sing, omg, goosebumps, leaky eye, the woman really was a special ❤
I love the smile on your face as you listen. It’s how we all feel hearing this.
What the studios did to her was criminal. She had the most exquisite voice. Loved watching her and Mickey Rooney in movies. She was so fortunate to have a daughter with a beautiful voice as well and she was very proud of her. I would love to hear a comparison analysis of Judy and Liza, not as a competition mind you but just to see how alike they are. Don't know if that's possible but... Thank you Fil. Great analysis.🎼🖤
That would be amazing!
Just to remind everyone,
that's Liza witha Z, not Lisa, with an S.
It's much worse. Back in those days, the studio execs would take turns with young starlets. These girls would literally be with every big exec in Hollyweird. This in turn, led to a life of booze and pills, and ultimately an untimely death.
Same thing with Marilyn, early on, she'd be tossed around to every big studio exec in hollyweird, including politicians as well.
Which ultimately led to booze, pills, and an untimely death.
Her mother got her hooked on uppers and downers . She was youngest of 3 sisters that sang on the hour every hour 2-3 songs in vaudeville . She was the one with the talent and how do you keep a 2-3 yrs old up at midnight ? The uppers were legal otc in some states and east to get . Amphetamines were not understood as dangerous at the time but they sure were by 1940 which was on the middle of Judy’s career at MGM . Her mother didn’t act as Judy’s mother - she acted like a manager that needed Judy to work to support a lifestyle she rather loved . Mgm would do anything to get her in front of that camera . Judy paid by the week was forced to make 2-3 movies a year to make mgm money . No one to protect her , not even her own mother . Everyone around her lied to her to help get her in front to perform
Love this vocal analysis. Such a different but insightful way of looking at these things.
I enjoyed this so much. Thank you. Judy Garland is a vocal legend. I don't think she has a critic.
Judy was 16 when "The Wizard of Oz" was filmed -- but she had already been a performer for 10 years! She (under her birth name Frances Gumm) joined her sisters' Vaudeville act when she was only 6! The Gumm Sisters had already appeared in a short film by 1929. So she was a 16-year old show biz veteran.
two! don't forget jingle bells
i’d love to see the isolated vocals on ella fitzgerald as well, loved this video and how you gave judy the kudos she deserves ❤️
You blow me away, Fil. What a joy to just learn. Thank you.
Maria Callas said: “Judy Garland had the most superb voice I’d ever heard.”
Both of them are faves of mine.
I'd add Patsy Cline to that list. And Ella.
@@Hey___you Throw Karen Carpenter in there as well. Definitely one of the best ever.
Julie Andrews was cheeky...
@@tearose9938 Julie or ‘Mary Poppins’? 😜
Thank you for a wonderful tour of such beauty.
There was no auto tune back then. She was pure talent with an old soul that had been used and abused at an early age.
The best part of these older songs/artists is the look on your face with the deep appreciation for their natural talent. I find myself watching parts of the review a second time to see the graph as I was watching you previously, lol. Thanks for bringing these old school artists for review.
Spot on analysis that illustrates the brilliance of Judy as well as your appreciation of her talent. You have a deep understanding and appreciation for great artists, regardless of the era or genre. You're the best Fil, and so is your channel.
Thanks!
@@wingsofpegasus You're Welcome
I completely agree 👍🏻 with you!
Whole heartedly agree Mike 💛😊
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Phil, you did such a good job explaining this! And YOUR voice is fantastic! Now I want to listen to your music. Thank you much!
Another fantastic video. Being able to see the graph really shows how the love and respect people had for singers like Judy Garland isn't hype--she just really was that good.
Judy's vocals are lovely. And Fil, your voice is enchanting too!
I've have loved this song for at least 55 years. I've always have known in my gut that it was special and now you have shown me exactly why. Thank you.
I love watching you listen and appreciate the artist's talent. It is obvious you are a talented musician yourself. Thanks for doing this!
I LOVE hearing Judy sing this song!!! Thank you!! So intriguing!! Now I have a whole other level of appreciation for her. ❤ So remarkable how she was a great actress AND a world class singer.
I knew she was a great singer....but the accuracy that came so natural for her is ..to me mind blowing! Thank you for doing this! She was so talented!
I love these videos. I'm not a musician so your analysis really gives me an appreciation of the professionalism and effort that goes into the great performances you are analyzing. It's also nice to see the admiration you have for your fellow artists.
I always shake my head when people spend hours watching the shows trying to discover the next great singer when to musicians it's pretty obvious pretty fast. I like that this shows her innate ability before any technology, so it has to be good. I'll have to go back and read up on the recording session, I believe it was one take and everyone knew immediately this was something special.
Absolutely spectacular analysis Fil. And she was just a child here. What an outstanding voice 🎤❤️ Bravo 👏🏽 Fil, please do an analysis on Greg Lake’s “The Sage”. It would be a brilliant analysis on both guitar and vocal. 👌🏽
Thank you , this old woman here has seen Wizard of Oz 60 times in my life time and enjoyed your take on her and voice. Bless you.
I know this is a bit off-topic, but this reminded me that the 1939 version of The Wizard of Oz is my favorite movie of all time.
I say that because of the excitement I felt, every year, on that special day when network TV broadcast the movie.
Back then there was no video tape, or DVDs, or streaming services, so I was locked into seeing it only once a year.
I still enjoy watching it, to this day at my ripe old age of 63. 🙂
Incomparable!!! And this song, being more soft and gentle, doesn't even touch the sheer power her voice had! She was just as technically perfect when she was belting out at full power!!! Just glorious, I love listening to her!!!
Thank you for always being such a positive person online. It is constantly refreshing.
No problem! 😄
Bravo again, Fil. I had read that the songwriter used that initial octave leap, in the first two notes, to represent going "up," over the rainbow, way up high.
Fil. Thanks so much for doing this show on Judy Garland and on this particular song! With Judy's performance of this song in Wizard, it is deep in the soul of billions of adults and children. It is really fun to hear you analyze her singing this in such detail. This knowledge promotes people's appreciation of Judy greater than before. All these years later you are adding your energy onto our absorption and appreciation of this beautiful song!! Thank you.
Such a beautiful song and NOBODY could have done it better than her.
Or ever will.....
Agreed, but I have to give a shout out to IZZYs version. Also magical. Not better, just different. Take a listen, over one TRILLION views th-cam.com/video/V1bFr2SWP1I/w-d-xo.html
Thank you improving my personal appreciation of these wonderful artists!
Obviously no computer software assistance in those days . And this would probably have been a single unedited take … likely sung live with the orchestra . She would have rehearsed with a pianist … and arrived at the studio prepared to deliver this amazing performance . Different times .
The version you hear in the film is two takes combined, Take 5 and 6. Take 5 is the opening few bars "Somewhere......" up to "there's a" but she coughed. The remainder of the song is Take 6. Yes, it absolutely was recording the orchestra present. In those days MGM recorded to optical film so it was possible to splice together. You can hear the raw takes here: th-cam.com/video/SfycM0J8yTA/w-d-xo.html
@@gethappyConor thanks. As an old old projectionist I was wondering if they recorded to a film optical track. Thanks for the confirmation.
Of course film travel is not perfect and it sounds to me like the slight variation on the last note could be the recording and not her. Perhaps.
Judy will always be named when you speak about the greatest singers period.. Like he said, it about control. For near 60 yrs. I well up everytime I hear Judy sing this..
An absolutely BRILLIANT performance from a 17-year-old young woman who gave us the greatest song from the Great American Songbook. And to think the producers of the film wanted to cut that song/segment out! Thank God they didn't! I believe this is the first time I ever cried at a movie segment as a young boy. As a point of confession, tears still well up whenever I watch this clip even today. It's sheer perfection.
“Sing in your range.” I think that is a life lesson.
One of the best Breakdowns of a vocalist Ever Fil!! Well Down !!! ........Rock!!!! 🤘
I learned this song in voice lessons when I was about the same age Judy was when she performed this. It’s a lot harder than one might think. Bouncing from pitch to pitch effortlessly like she does with only the slightest little glissandos is ugh so good. She truly was innately talented
How totally beautiful!
Every time I listened to this when I was little I did think she sounded so grown up for a young girl. I think she was just fifteen when she sang You Made Me Love You to a photo of Clark Gable, also very mature-sounding.
It actually seems even more magical when you reveal the "secrets" of singing. Thank you Fil.❤️
Great observation.
@@rickrickard2788 Thank you Rick.
She was a "natural". I loved that scene too!
I enjoy watching Fil's reactions listening to the artist performance! Great smile and great content!! Holla from the USA!! :-)