Three Judy Garland Songs You May Not Have Heard

It kind of feels like every day is Judy Garland’s centennial in our house, since, on any given day, chances are I’m either knee-deep in restoring one of her original orchestral arrangements or practicing to sing a whole bunch of them with an orchestra. But a little extra celebration is definitely in order this year, so after you’ve baked a cake, finished watching all her movies, and listened to the Carnegie Hall album, here are three recordings that are far enough off-the-beaten-path that even some long-time Garland fans may not have come across them. All of them are personal favorites, and I hope you enjoy them, too!

 

“Yes” by André Previn and Dory Previn, arranged by Conrad Salinger for her 1960 “That’s Entertainment” album:

 
 

“This Is It” by Dorothy Fields and Arthur Schwartz, arranged by Nelson Riddle for her 1958 “Judy In Love” album:

 
 

“Too Late Now” by Burton Lane and Alan Jay Lerner, arranged and played by Mort Lindsey on The Judy Garland Show:

 
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