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For anyone who wants to enjoy the performances of Judy Garland in the late stages of her career, her 1963-64 TV show is the place to start. And if you'd rather sample the songs without enduring the comedy sketches, Just Judy might be just for you. It's a collection of 28 solo performances from the show, including ballads ("Moon River," "That's All"), swing ("Come Rain or Come Shine," "Almost Like Being in Love"), and her great signature tunes ("The Man That Got Away," "Over the Rainbow"). Following personal problems that sabotaged her film career, Garland was no
For anyone who wants to enjoy the performances of Judy Garland in the late stages of her career, her 1963-64 TV show is the place to start. And if you'd rather sample the songs without enduring the comedy sketches, Just Judy might be just for you. It's a collection of 28 solo performances from the show, including ballads ("Moon River," "That's All"), swing ("Come Rain or Come Shine," "Almost Like Being in Love"), and her great signature tunes ("The Man That Got Away," "Over the Rainbow"). Following personal problems that sabotaged her film career, Garland was not in great health, but she remained a brilliant performer, warm, heartbreaking, and electrifying. If you like Just Judy, you'll want to delve into some of the complete episodes for more songs, including duets with the likes of Mel Tormé and Barbra Streisand. Just Judy was previously released as part of The Judy Garland Show Collection. --David Horiuchi
The Judy Garland Show" continues the award-winning "Series of The Series," by presenting a very special edition : "JUST JUDY" is a collection of her finest solo moments. Compiled by noted Garland historian Scott Schechter and the DVD's Executive Producer Matthew Friedman, the disc contains a whopping 28 classic songs, including her hits "The Man That Got Away," "Swanee," "Come Rain Or Come Shine," "San Francisco," and "Over The Rainbow," among many others. Judy is presented in a wide variety of song styles, from up-tempo jazz tunes ("Who Cares?," "From This Moment On") to heartbreaking ballads ("All Alone," "When Your Lover Has Gone"), along with many hits from Broadway and Hollywood ("Just In Time," "Hey, Look Me Over," "As Long As He Needs Me," "Too Late Now.") You'll see Judy (in a glamorous succession of gowns by acclaimed designers Ray Aghayan and Bob Mackie) at the peak of her talent and career in a stunning, concert type presentation of her best series solo songs. The legend's legacy is best represented by her work on these timeless shows, and the show's best moments were from it's star, and are presented here on "The Judy Garland Show" : "JUST JUDY.
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Manufacturer: Pioneer Video
Release date: 15 October 2001
Number of discs: 1
UPC: 013023157798
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