Judy Garland was an American actress, singer, and vaudevillian whose career spanned four decades, known for her artistic range and strong contralto voice.
Garland made her stage debut at the age of two, performing 'Jingle Bells' with her sisters in their father's movie theater.
She gained fame for her role as Dorothy in 'The Wizard of Oz,' where she famously sang 'Over the Rainbow.'
Biography
Early Life
Judy Garland, born Frances Ethel Gumm on June 10, 1922, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, was the youngest child of vaudevillians Ethel Marion Milne and Francis Avent Gumm. Her family operated a movie theater showcasing vaudeville acts, which sparked her early interest in performance. At just two years old, she made her stage debut singing "Jingle Bells" alongside her sisters, forming the Gumm Sisters. The family relocated to Lancaster, California, in 1926, where they continued to perform, eventually adopting the name "Garland" after a suggestion from a theater producer.
Career
Garland's career took off in the late 1920s as she and her sisters performed in various vaudeville shows and films. By the 1930s, she had transitioned into a solo career, becoming a beloved figure in Hollywood. Known for her powerful contralto voice, Garland's artistry spanned multiple genres, including pop and jazz. She gained fame for her roles in musicals and dramas, with iconic performances in films like "The Wizard of Oz" and "Meet Me in St. Louis." Throughout her career, she received numerous accolades, including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and an Academy Honorary Award.
Personal Life
Despite her professional success, Garland's personal life was marked by struggles with addiction and mental health, often exacerbated by the pressures of fame. She was married five times and had three children, including actress Liza Minnelli. Garland remained politically active throughout her life, supporting the Democratic Party and various social causes, including the Civil Rights Movement. Her legacy as a cultural icon endures, celebrated for her contributions to music and film, as well as her resilience in the face of personal challenges.
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Discography
Chasing Rainbows1989
- 1.I'm Always Chasing Rainbows2:57
- 2.A Pretty Girl (Is Like a Melody)2:53
- 3.I Can't Give You Anything but Love5:11
- 4.A Foggy Day in London Town2:33
- 5.Smile2:39
- 6.Somewhere Over the Rainbow3:05
- 7.Give My Regards to Broadway1:47
- 8.You Made Me Love You2:49
- 9.You Belong to Me2:35
- 10.They Can't Take That Away From Me2:17
- 11.Carolina in the Morning2:57
- 12.Alexander's Ragtime Band1:55
- 13.I'm Nobody's Baby3:05
- 14.Battle Hymn of the Republic4:29
- 15.Rock-A-Bye Your Baby2:36
- 16.Come Rain or Come Shine3:32
- 17.Chicago2:51
- 18.Puttin' on the Ritz1:31
- 19.The Man That Got Away4:06
- 20.When the Sun Comes Out
The Legendary Judy Garland: I Could Go On Singing1988
- 1.Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart
- 2.Chicago
- 3.The Man That Got Away
- 4.San Francisco
- 5.Puttin' on the Ritz
- 6.Over the Rainbow
- 7.When You're Smiling
- 8.Swanee
- 9.I Can't Give You Anything but Love
- 10.That's Entertainment
- 11.Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With a Dixie Melody
- 12.Come Rain or Come Shine
- 13.I Could Go on Singing
- 14.I Gotta Right to Sing the Blues
- 15.After You've Gone
- 16.Little Girl Blue
- 17.How Long Has This Been Going On?
- 18.I Concentrate on You
- 19.You'll Never Walk Alone
- 20.I Feel a Song Going On
- 21.Happiness Is a Thing Called Joe
- 22.Day In - Day Out
- 23.It Never Was You
- 24.Mean to Me
- 25.Last Night When We Were Young
- 26.April Showers
- 27.Lucky Day
- 28.If I Love Again
- 29.Medley: You Made Me Love You/For Me and My Gal/The Boy Next Door/The Trolley Song
- 30.More Than You Know
- 31.Me and My Shadow
- 32.Fly Me to the Moon
- 33.I Wish You Love
- 34.More
- 35.As Long as He Needs Me
- 36.By Myself
- 37.That's All
The Hits of Judy Garland1987
- 1.Medley: You Made Me Love You/For Me and My Gal/The Trolley Song3:58
- 2.Over the Rainbow3:36
- 3.Swanee2:05
- 4.Come Rain or Come Shine3:46
- 5.The Man That Got Away4:46
- 6.Chicago2:58
- 7.I Can't Give You Anything but Love3:58
- 8.Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart3:17
- 9.April Showers3:20
- 10.Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With a Dixie Melody3:11
- 11.When You're Smiling (The Whole World Smiles with You)3:23
Over the Rainbow (In Concert)1987
- 1.Over The Rainbow3:08
- 2.That's Entertainment2:10
- 3.Almost Like Being In Love3:07
- 4.This Can't Be Love3:04
- 5.Love Of My Life2:44
- 6.Smile2:02
- 7.Make Someone Happy2:26
- 8.A Foggy Day3:00
- 9.I'm Alway Chasing Rainbows3:23
- 10.When The Sun Comes Out2:17
- 11.Chicago3:39
- 12.Fly Me To The Moon3:34
- 13.The Boy Next Door2:29
- 14.How About Me4:55
- 15.Stormy Weather4:11
- 16.The Man That Got Away3:01
Best of Judy Garland: From MGM Classic Films1987
- 1.Get Happy2:50
- 2.Dear Mr. Gable / You Made Me Love You3:12
- 3.Put Your Arms Around Me Honey2:48
- 4.The Trolley Song2:53
- 5.Meet Me Tonight in Dreamland2:29
- 6.Who2:48
- 7.On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe3:09
- 8.I’m Always Chasing Rainbows3:01
- 9.Johnny One Note2:16
- 10.Over the Rainbow2:47
ジュディ・ガーランド・ベスト・コレクション1987
- 1.虹の彼方に3:12
- 2.アレキサンダーズ・ラグタイム・バンド1:14
- 3.虹を追って3:03
- 4.ザッツ・オール3:01
- 5.メドレー:僕と彼女のために~トロリー・ソング2:11
- 6.ハウ・アバウト・ミー2:48
- 7.去りゆく人4:26
- 8.フロム・ジス・モーメント・オン2:11
- 9.スワニー1:48
- 10.スマイル2:47
- 11.ロッカバイ・ユア・ベイビー・ウイズ・ア・ディキシー・メロディー2:27
- 12.アイ・フィール・ア・ソング・カミング・オン1:58
- 13.メイク・サムワン・ハッピー2:03
- 14.ホエン・ザ・サン・カムズ・アウト3:26
- 15.霧深き日2:29
- 16.メドレー:私は誰の恋人でもない~君去りし後5:05
The Golden Greats1987
- 1.Over the Rainbow2:16
- 2.Moon River3:42
- 3.When You’re Smiling3:11
- 4.Ol’ Man River3:15
- 5.I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm1:35
- 6.Fly Me to the Moon3:38
- 7.Get Happy2:23
- 8.Give My Regards to Broadway1:52
- 9.Rock a Bye Your Baby With a Dixie Melody2:58
- 10.Hey Look Me Over2:00
- 11.Johnny One Note2:13
- 12.As Long As He Needs Me3:48
- 13.I Don’t Care1:59
- 14.Putting on the Ritz2:09
- 15.Alexander’s Ragtime Band1:58
- 16.They Can’t Take That Away From Me2:51
- 17.The Nearness of You2:21
- 18.Just in Time3:24
- 19.After You’ve Gone2:16
- 20.Almost Like Being in Love3:36
America’s Treasure1986
- 1.Swanee2:08
- 2.San Fransicso3:26
- 3.You Made Me Love You3:21
- 4.For Me and My Gal1:06
- 5.Trolley Song1:19
- 6.The Man That Got Away4:10
- 7.After You’ve Gone2:32
- 8.Dialogue4:30
- 9.Happiness Is Just a Thing Called Joe4:53
- 10.Chicago2:37
- 11.I Can’t Give You Anything but Love4:45
- 12.Come Rain or Come Shine3:50
- 13.Dialogue2:39
- 14.Stormy Weather5:09
- 15.Rock‐A‐Bye Your Baby3:18
- 16.Over the Rainbow3:41
- 17.Reprise0:23
Over the Rainbow1985
- 1.Over the Rainbow2:49
- 2.Dear Mr. Gable3:11
- 3.For Me and My Gal2:32
- 4.Meet Me in St. Louis, Louis2:14
- 5.I'm Nobody's Baby2:54
- 6.I Got Rhythm2:54
- 7.But Not for Me3:09
- 8.The Trolley Song2:53
- 9.Swanee2:12
- 10.Changing My Tune3:04
The Wit & Wonder Of Judy Garland1977
- 1.Thanks for the Memory2:27
- 2.Dardanella2:59
- 3.Americana2:30
- 4.People Will Say We’re in Love2:25
- 5.Dixieland Band2:43
- 6.Long Ago and Far Away3:41
- 7.Why Was I Born?3:39
- 8.Lorna2:50
- 9.New York, New York
- 10.London, England
- 11.Hollywood, California
Concert1974
- 1.Liza2:11
- 2.After You’ve Gone2:09
- 3.San Francisco3:26
- 4.A Foggy Day2:37
- 5.From This Moment On2:20
- 6.Medley: You Made Me Love You / For Me and My Gal / The Trolley Song3:36
- 7.Come Rain or Come Shine3:32
- 8.I’m Always Chasing Rainbows3:05
- 9.Alexander’s Ragtime Band1:21
- 10.Moon River3:43
- 11.Hey Look Me Over2:03
- 12.Medley: Sweet Chariot / He’s Got the Whole World2:57
- 13.Be a Clown2:31
- 14.Smile3:29
- 15.When You’re Smiling2:48
- 16.Swanee1:53
- 17.Rock a Bye Your Baby2:38
- 18.Get Happy3:00
- 19.That’s Entertainment2:21
- 20.Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart2:18
- 21.More2:54
- 22.Almost Like Being in Love3:17
- 23.Chicago2:54
- 24.Over the Rainbow3:20
The Best of Judy Garland1963
- 1.(Dear Mr. Gable) You Made Me Love You3:12
- 2.Over the Rainbow2:49
- 3.F.D.R. Jones2:31
- 4.In‐Between4:02
- 5.For Me and My Gal2:29
- 6.Love3:23
- 7.The Trolley Song2:53
- 8.Meet Me in St. Louis, Louis2:11
- 9.Poor Little Rich Girl3:08
- 10.Sweet Sixteen
- 11.When You Wore a Tulip (And I Wore a Big Red Rose)
- 12.You’ll Never Walk Alone3:18
- 13.I Never Knew (I Could Love Anybody Like I’m Loving You)
- 14.On the Sunny Side of the Street2:31
- 15.The Boy Next Door3:05
- 16.But Not for Me3:21
- 17.I’m Always Chasing Rainbows2:57
- 18.Our Love Affair2:59
- 19.A Pretty Girl Milking Her Cow3:03
- 20.That Old Black Magic2:43
- 21.On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe5:51
- 22.Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas2:43
- 23.I’m Nobody’s Baby3:05
- 24.Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart2:56
The Garland Touch1962
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The Magic of Judy Garland1961
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That's Entertainment!1960
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The Letter1959
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Judy in Love1958
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Alone1957
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Judy1956
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Miss Show Business1955
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Selections From The Harvey Girls1945
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Girl Crazy1944
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Second Souvenir Album1943
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Come Rain Or Come Shine
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Essential Classics, Vol. 200: Judy Garland
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Gallery
Label
- Record label
- Capitol Records
- Record label
- Decca
Achievements
- Award
- Academy Juvenile Award
- Award
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- Award
- Special Tony Award
- Award
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Award
- Grammy Award for Album of the Year
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance
- Award
- Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award
- Award
- Grammy Hall of Fame
- Award
- Golden Globe Awards
- Award
- Grammy Awards
- Award
- Tony Awards
- Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Award
- Academy Honorary Award
Groups
- Meglin Kiddiescurrent
- The Gumm Sisterscurrent
- The Vitaphone Kiddiescurrent
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Frances Ethel Gumm, Garland, Judy
American actress, singer, dancer and vaudevillian (1922–1969)
Judy Garland was an American actress, singer, and vaudevillian whose career spanned four decades. She is known for her artistic range and strong contralto voice, working in a variety of genres including musicals, comedies, and dramas. Her career and personal life, marked by both public fascination and private struggle, made her a cultural icon.
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