Judy Garland - Classiques et Inedits 1929-1936
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Artist: Judy GarlandEdition: Music CD
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Import
CD Release Date: 2008-11-18
Music Label: Fremeaux Records
Music reviews of Classiques et Inedits 1929-1936
Music Review: an absolute necessity for any Garland fan
Rating: 5 Stars
Judy Garland was far and away one of the greatest female vocalists the world has ever seen or ever will see. Every time she sang you listened--and you listened closely, too, because she sang so sweetly and with so much genuine emotion that it could break your heart or stir you up to march or even dance! Judy's voice is in great form on this two CD set; and it's very, very special to have the second CD with so many songs on it that were not available commercially until the release of this two CD set. This is a must-have for any true Garland fan! In addition, the artwork is lovely; and we get an extensive booklet of liner notes in French and English that makes this two CD box set even more valuable.
The first CD has so much to offer. We get "Blue Butterfly" and "Hang On To A Rainbow" from First National-Vitaphone Pictures short films in late 1929; Judy sings this with a voice as clear as a bell and you can tell that even as a child she could project and enunciate very well. It's interesting to note that Judy was singing about a rainbow even before she got to MGM! There's some surface noise and the sound of tap-dancing but it shouldn't interfere with your enjoyment of Judy's singing. Of course, we get Judy's signature song, "Over The Rainbow;" she sings this so well that to say I'm amazed would be a gross understatement. This is the movie soundtrack version of "Over The Rainbow;" and it tugs at my heartstrings. Judy sings wonderfully of a little girl living in an environment so arid that the only thing of color she's ever seen has been a rainbow. It's one of the best performances of any song I've ever heard.
"I'm Just Wild About Harry" is a lively little tune; and listen for Judy to shine brighter than the sun as she delivers the Gershwin tune "But Not For Me." There may be some surface noise, but it doesn't truly interfere with your ability to enjoy Judy's singing. "On The Atchison, Topeka And The Santa Fe" comes from "The Harvey Girls;" and Judy performs this flawlessly. "Get Happy" was a number for the movie "Summer Stock;" this was another song that Judy loved to sing and naturally she delivers this without letting go of a superfluous note.
In addition, we get recordings from Judy's movie career after she left MGM. The song most worthy of mention is the timeless Arlen/Gershwin ballad entitled "The Man That Got Away;" this comes from Judy's musical remake of "A Star Is Born" and it leaves nothing to be desired. Judy outdoes even herself on this track! "Judy At The Palace" is a gorgeous number from Judy's 1955 record album entitled Miss Show Business; she does a splendid job on this.
The second CD continues the very special numbers--but on this CD, we get rare recordings of Judy singing on the radio which were not commercially available until now. It's all wonderful to say the least. A radio broadcast of "Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart" is quite strong; Judy sings this with so much charm that it stuns me with its beauty. "On The Bumpy Road To Love" gets the royal treatment from Judy who never falters as she aces this to perfection--and beyond! Judy does this as effortlessly as if it were mere breathing; but it really was her natural talent that carried her through every time she sang. Similarly, "In Spain They Say `Si, Si'" keeps Judy squarely front and center--right where she belonged and will always belong! Judy's voice is again as clear as a bell; and I'm very impressed. The big band arrangement uses a few Latin touches to make this number bright; and it's a big number on the second CD.
Moreover, "Daddy" features Judy singing another energetic little tune; she sounds absolutely wonderful and the brass is used to great advantage. "Minnie From Trinidad" comes from a World War Two era radio broadcast called Command Performance; Judy sings this with a lush musical arrangement. Wisely, however, the musicians never steal the show from Judy; they let her take center stage and I love it! "That Old Black Magic" was written by Johnny Mercer and Harold Arlen; Mercer had quite a crush on Judy at that time, so much so that "That Old Black Magic" was Johnny's reference to Judy and her charms as a woman--interesting story! We get another recording of "Over The Rainbow;" and there's also "Someone To Watch Over Me." Ooh, how the Gershwins would be proud! The second CD ends very sweetly with Judy Garland performing "You And I." "You And I" is a true classic and Judy's rendition is THE definitive rendition of this ballad.
Judy Garland fans can rejoice! This two CD set has nothing but superlatives to offer us; and that's grand. I highly recommend this for any Judy Garland fan; and people who enjoy classic pop vocals will not be disappointed.
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