Judy at Carnegie Hall [Live]

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The late '50s were tough on Judy Garland, but this live recording, cut on April 23, 1961, at Carnegie Hall, would (rightfully) bring the legendary icon back into the spotlight. Live would go on to win five Grammys, be Garland's bestselling record, and confirm that, yes, on certain levels, she still had it. Her vocals are as strong as ever on these tunes, and Garland has fun with an audience obviously enraptured by her charms. She's self-deprecating where necessary--on "You Go to My Head" she forgets the lyrics but keeps improvising. But mostly she just shines, especially on tunes she made famous, such as "Come Rain or Come Shine," "Stormy Weather," and "Over the Rainbow." This is easily one of pop music's greatest live recordings and a fine testament to Garland's recorded legacy. --Jason Verlinde --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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Judy At Carnegie Hall: Fortieth Anniversary Edition
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • She died at 47... she could easily have won 47 stars for this:-)
  • A Classic performer and incredible woman!
  • Great
  • Not as exciting as I thought it whould be.
  • One of the great show business nights of all time
Judy At Carnegie Hall: Fortieth Anniversary Edition
Judy Garland
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000059QY9
Release Date: 2001-02-27

Tracks:

  1. Overture : The Trolley Song / Over The Rainbow / The Man That Got Away
  2. When You're Smiling (The Whole World Smiles With You)
  3. Almost Like Being In Love / This Can't Be Love (Medley)
  4. Do It Again
  5. You Go To My Head
  6. Alone Together
  7. Who Cares? (As Long As You Care For Me)
  8. Puttin' On The Ritz
  9. How Long Has This Been Going On
  10. Just You, Just Me
  11. The Man That Got Away
  12. San Francisco
  13. I Can't Give You Anything But Love

Tracks:

  1. That's Entertainment
  2. I Can't Give You Anything But Love
  3. Come Rain Or Come Shine
  4. You're Nearer
  5. A Foggy Day
  6. If Love Were All
  7. Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart
  8. Stormy Weather
  9. You Made Me Love You / For Me And My Gal / The Trolley Song (Medley)
  10. Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody
  11. Over The Rainbow
  12. Swanee
  13. After You've Gone
  14. Chicago

Amazon.com essential recording

The late 1950s were tough on Judy Garland, but this live recording, cut on April 23, 1961, at Carnegie Hall, would (rightfully) bring the legendary icon back into the spotlight. Live would go on to win five Grammys, be Garland's bestselling record, and confirm that, yes, on certain levels, she still had it. Her vocals are as strong as ever on these tunes, and Garland has fun with an audience obviously enraptured by her charms. She's self-deprecating where necessary--on "You Go to My Head" she "forgets" the lyrics but pretends to improvise. Mostly she just shines, especially on tunes she made famous, such as "Come Rain or Come Shine," "Stormy Weather," and "Over the Rainbow." This is easily one of pop music's greatest live recordings and a fine testament to Garland's recorded legacy. This two-CD set has been remastered for EMI's 40th-anniversary reissue to coincide with the ABC film based on daughter Lorna Luft's memoir Me and My Shadows (and is also available in a 24-karat-gold audiophile format released in 2000). --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars She died at 47... she could easily have won 47 stars for this:-).......2007-07-09

THIS IS JUDY GARLAND at her best. It was the first cd I bought on March 30 1988(not all songs included however) and it has never been far from my reach... In 1992 I finally got the two-disc album and now own the complete concert... mmmmmmmmmmmmmm:-))))


I have yet to come over a person who is indifferent to this recording. It is as if God himself smiled down on Frances Ethel turned Judy and gave her and US the greatest live recording ever made....

In 2005 I saw Liza Minnelli in Oslo(3d row) and I was hysterical... She gladly acknowledged me and introduced Bill LaVorgnia who turned out to be Judy`s drummer that night in 1961. She said something like this:

"Mama, the drum section is truly great tonight. Judy: Yes, do you see the drummer?...Yes I do... Judy: Well, give him his slippers(as I have been asked to do by Mama) and we`ll keep him in the family. And I ALWAYS DID WHAT MY MAMA TOLD ME TO DO!"

I yelled and clapped and she looked at me and asked "Oh - you got the album??" I shouted a great "YES" and she smiled that incredeable smile of hers to me... Later that evening we met and we were photographed together(you can see us in my profile) and she signed a paper from my hand - "Love Liza"...

TWO SHOW BUSINESS GREATS........ I think Judy and the Master himself smiled down at ME that night and gave ME a Carnegie Hall experience, cause Liza is getting BETTER AND BETTER as well:-)

5 out of 5 stars A Classic performer and incredible woman!.......2007-07-03

This concert is so much fun to listen to and sing along to. Judy Garland was a one of a kind woman and performer. She pours every ounce of passion and love into every song. No wonder she is still so much loved.

5 out of 5 stars Great.......2007-06-26

I thought a few minutes about a title for this review. And it's the 1st time I felt a need to write one for Amazon. I read a few of the reviews and most of them say that this recording is a must have for Garland fans. To narrow a description. It's a must have for ANY lover of music. I grew up listening to rock in it's heyday. Fresh Cream was my 1st album. And on from there.
This is simply the finest performance by an artist that I have ever heard. The emotion that flows in both directions,from Judy to the audience and back,between the band and singer, and Judy and her soul is .... what? you can't pick an adjective the fits. If you can listen to her sing"Somewhere over the Rainbow" and not fell the passion, the pain, and not get a tear in you're eye, then pass on this and go get Carrie Underwood.

2 out of 5 stars Not as exciting as I thought it whould be........2007-04-12

This recording made live at Carnegie Hall is just not as exciting as I thought it would be. It's great material. Judy is at the height of her powers. The band is outstanding. The audience adores her. And yet....

We do have the studio recordings and some other live recordings.

Our Judy is eternal!

5 out of 5 stars One of the great show business nights of all time .......2007-03-25

'Wikipedia' says that this is considered by many to be the Greatest Show Business Night of all time. Anne Edwards in her biography of Garland gives an almost song- by- song account of the night. The overwhelming love of the audience to Judy Garland was returned in her giving everything she had. Her greatest numbers were performed on this night, and her voice was at her best.
Garland is not simply a great singer because of the distinctive quality of her voice but also because of the unique power of emotion, of true feeling he conveys.
This is a classic performance at the highest level.
Judy at Carnegie Hall
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • An Essential Live Recording by Judty Garland
  • A MUST hear!
  • What else can I say that hasn't been said already?
  • Stop what you're doing and buy this CD NOW!
  • The Gold Edition vs. The Capitol 2001 Edition
 Judy at Carnegie Hall
Judy Garland
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002USX
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Overture: A. The Trolley Song, B. Over The Rainbow, C. The Man That Got Away
  2. When You're Smiling (The Whole World Smiles With You)
  3. Medley: A. Almost Like Being In Love, B. This Can't Be Love
  4. Do It Again
  5. You Go To My Head
  6. Alone Together
  7. Who Cares? (So Long As You Care For Me)
  8. Puttin' On The Ritz
  9. How Long Has This Been Going On?
  10. Just You, Just Me
  11. The Man That Got Away
  12. San Francisco
  13. I Can't Give You Anything But Love

Tracks:

  1. That's Entertainment
  2. I Can't Give YOu Anything But Love
  3. Come Rain Or Shine
  4. Your Nearer
  5. A Foggy Day
  6. If Love Were All
  7. Zing Went The Strings Of My Heart
  8. Stormy Weather
  9. You Made Me Love You/ For Me And My Gal/ The Trollly Song
  10. Rock-A-Bye Baby With A Dixie Melody
  11. Over The Rainbow
  12. Swanee
  13. After You've Gone
  14. Chicago

Amazon.com essential recording

The late '50s were tough on Judy Garland, but this live recording, cut on April 23, 1961, at Carnegie Hall, would (rightfully) bring the legendary icon back into the spotlight. Live would go on to win five Grammys, be Garland's bestselling record, and confirm that, yes, on certain levels, she still had it. Her vocals are as strong as ever on these tunes, and Garland has fun with an audience obviously enraptured by her charms. She's self-deprecating where necessary--on "You Go to My Head" she forgets the lyrics but keeps improvising. But mostly she just shines, especially on tunes she made famous, such as "Come Rain or Come Shine," "Stormy Weather," and "Over the Rainbow." This is easily one of pop music's greatest live recordings and a fine testament to Garland's recorded legacy. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars An Essential Live Recording by Judty Garland.......2006-10-13

This is an essential live recording and one of the best CDs issued for Judy Garland. Her voice is robust as ever and her performance here and delivery is exceptional and among her best ever. Her essential standards are here and are so endearing. Godspeed Judy, you voice remains forever.

5 out of 5 stars A MUST hear!.......2002-11-19

This is the BEST Judy Garland CD I own! I LOVE it! No Garland fan should be without it!!! It is very sharp and clear. Sounds like you're right there in the audiance! Get it today and start enjoying some GREAT music and the beautiful, exuberant voice of Judy Garland! It is truely a MUST hear!

5 out of 5 stars What else can I say that hasn't been said already?.......2002-10-28

This was the second piece of work by Judy that I ever owned.
I can't tell you how many vinyl sets I wore out. To have the entire concert finally available on cd is an honor. Although the vinyl and previous cd editions were good-this one tops them all. It's pure Judy-what else can I say. Buy it, put it in your cd player and be prepared to be blown away.

5 out of 5 stars Stop what you're doing and buy this CD NOW!.......2002-04-24

I admit, I was never a great fan of Judy Garland prior to listening to this CD. Well, I'm a huge fan now, and with very good reason. Judy at Carnegie Hall is without question the most exciting live performance I have ever heard. Judy is flawless, the orchestra is amazing, the music selection is perfect, etc. etc. What I like most about this CD, though, is that its sound quality is so clear and balanced that you can't help but feel you are right there in the crowd with her. Favorite tunes? A second-place tie between the energy of "Who Cares," the swing of "Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart," the excitement of "Rock-a-bye My Baby," and the transcendence of "Swanee." They're all fantastic, amazing. I challenge you to listen to the Carnegie Hall crowd go nuts after Swanee and then say this isn't the best live performance ever recorded. But the heart of this performance is "Over the Rainbow." The last "somewhere" Judy sings is incredible; in one word, one note, she captures the innocence of the life she once had as a young woman and the weariness she now feels in middle age. If you're even reading this review, it probably means you care about great music. Do yourself a favor and buy this CD. You will not stop listening.

5 out of 5 stars The Gold Edition vs. The Capitol 2001 Edition.......2001-12-28

After reading some other reviews (and finding a great used price) I purchased Judy at Carnegie Hall DCC Gold Edition. I had already purchased the 2001 Capitol Release and usually don't buy duplicates, but this concert is SO GOOD... Anyway, I originally liked the mix of the the Capitol edition better, but after several listens, Judy's voice is so much clearer and the recording itself is so much more crisp, that technically this recording is far better. The price is a bit high, and for the average listener with average stereo equipment, I doubt much difference will be evident between the DCC and Capitol releases. BUT! For the audiophile with good equipment there is a big difference. My solution to the dilemna...buy both. (Although buy the DCC version used!)For the audiophiles...I LOVE that they took the echo off Judy's voice, the recording sounds so much more personal without it. Capitol's issue sounds a bit too big. I like being in the front row, not the 90th!
Judy At Carnegie Hall
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • An Essential Live Recording by Judty Garland
  • A MUST hear!
  • What else can I say that hasn't been said already?
  • Stop what you're doing and buy this CD NOW!
  • The Gold Edition vs. The Capitol 2001 Edition
 Judy At Carnegie Hall
Judy Garland
Manufacturer: Dcc Compact Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00002Z793
Release Date: 2000-03-14

Tracks:

  1. Overture : The Trolley Song / Over The Rainbow / The Man That Got Away
  2. When You're Smiling (The Whole World Smiles With You)
  3. Almost Like Being In Love / This Can't Be Love (Medley)
  4. Do It Again
  5. You Go To My Head
  6. Alone Together
  7. Who Cares? (As Long As You Care For Me)
  8. Puttin' On The Ritz
  9. How Long Has This Been Going On
  10. Just You, Just Me
  11. The Man That Got Away
  12. San Francisco

Tracks:

  1. That's Entertainment!
  2. I Can't Give You Anything But Love
  3. Come Rain Or Come Shine
  4. You're Nearer
  5. A Foggy Day
  6. If Love Were All
  7. Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart
  8. Stormy Weather
  9. You Made Me Love You / For Me And My Gal / The Trolley Song (Medley)
  10. Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody
  11. Over The Rainbow
  12. Swanee
  13. After You've Gone
  14. Chicago

Amazon.com essential recording

The late '50s were tough on Judy Garland, but this live recording, cut on April 23, 1961, at Carnegie Hall, would (rightfully) bring the legendary icon back into the spotlight. Live would go on to win five Grammys, be Garland's bestselling record, and confirm that, yes, on certain levels, she still had it. Her vocals are as strong as ever on these tunes, and Garland has fun with an audience obviously enraptured by her charms. She's self-deprecating where necessary--on "You Go to My Head" she "forgets" the lyrics but pretends to improvise. Mostly she just shines, especially on tunes she made famous, such as "Come Rain or Come Shine," "Stormy Weather," and "Over the Rainbow." This is easily one of pop music's greatest live recordings and a fine testament to Garland's recorded legacy. For this reissue, the concert has been remastered in a splendid 24-karat gold audiophile format based only on the original masters. It also contains the artwork, liner notes, and photo montage from the original album, as well as a new essay on Garland by Scott Schechter. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars An Essential Live Recording by Judty Garland.......2006-10-13

This is an essential live recording and one of the best CDs issued for Judy Garland. Her voice is robust as ever and her performance here and delivery is exceptional and among her best ever. Her essential standards are here and are so endearing. Godspeed Judy, you voice remains forever.

5 out of 5 stars A MUST hear!.......2002-11-19

This is the BEST Judy Garland CD I own! I LOVE it! No Garland fan should be without it!!! It is very sharp and clear. Sounds like you're right there in the audiance! Get it today and start enjoying some GREAT music and the beautiful, exuberant voice of Judy Garland! It is truely a MUST hear!

5 out of 5 stars What else can I say that hasn't been said already?.......2002-10-28

This was the second piece of work by Judy that I ever owned.
I can't tell you how many vinyl sets I wore out. To have the entire concert finally available on cd is an honor. Although the vinyl and previous cd editions were good-this one tops them all. It's pure Judy-what else can I say. Buy it, put it in your cd player and be prepared to be blown away.

5 out of 5 stars Stop what you're doing and buy this CD NOW!.......2002-04-24

I admit, I was never a great fan of Judy Garland prior to listening to this CD. Well, I'm a huge fan now, and with very good reason. Judy at Carnegie Hall is without question the most exciting live performance I have ever heard. Judy is flawless, the orchestra is amazing, the music selection is perfect, etc. etc. What I like most about this CD, though, is that its sound quality is so clear and balanced that you can't help but feel you are right there in the crowd with her. Favorite tunes? A second-place tie between the energy of "Who Cares," the swing of "Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart," the excitement of "Rock-a-bye My Baby," and the transcendence of "Swanee." They're all fantastic, amazing. I challenge you to listen to the Carnegie Hall crowd go nuts after Swanee and then say this isn't the best live performance ever recorded. But the heart of this performance is "Over the Rainbow." The last "somewhere" Judy sings is incredible; in one word, one note, she captures the innocence of the life she once had as a young woman and the weariness she now feels in middle age. If you're even reading this review, it probably means you care about great music. Do yourself a favor and buy this CD. You will not stop listening.

5 out of 5 stars The Gold Edition vs. The Capitol 2001 Edition.......2001-12-28

After reading some other reviews (and finding a great used price) I purchased Judy at Carnegie Hall DCC Gold Edition. I had already purchased the 2001 Capitol Release and usually don't buy duplicates, but this concert is SO GOOD... Anyway, I originally liked the mix of the the Capitol edition better, but after several listens, Judy's voice is so much clearer and the recording itself is so much more crisp, that technically this recording is far better. The price is a bit high, and for the average listener with average stereo equipment, I doubt much difference will be evident between the DCC and Capitol releases. BUT! For the audiophile with good equipment there is a big difference. My solution to the dilemna...buy both. (Although buy the DCC version used!)For the audiophiles...I LOVE that they took the echo off Judy's voice, the recording sounds so much more personal without it. Capitol's issue sounds a bit too big. I like being in the front row, not the 90th!
Judy at Carnegie Hall
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