After appearing in Vaudeville theater with her sisters, Judy was signed to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer as a teenager. There she made more than two dozen films, including nine with Mickey Rooney, and the film with which she would be most identified, "The Wizard of Oz" (1939). After 15 years, Judy was released from the studio but gained renewed success through record-breaking concert appearances, including a critically acclaimed Carnegie Hall concert, a well-regarded but short-lived television series, and a return to film acting beginning with "A Star Is Born" (1954).
Despite her professional triumphs, Judy battled personal problems throughout her life. Insecure about her appearance, her feelings were compounded by film executives who told her she was unattractive and overweight. Plied with drugs to control her weight and increase her productivity, Garland endured a decades-long struggle with addiction. Garland was plagued by financial instability, often owing hundreds of thousands of dollars in back taxes, and her first four of five marriages ended in divorce. She attempted suicide on a number of occasions. Garland died of an accidental drug overdose at the age of 47, leaving children Liza Minnelli, Lorna Luft, and Joey Luft.
Legacy
Judy Garland's legacy as a performer and a personality has endured long after her death. The American Film Institute named Garland eighth among the "Greatest Female Stars of All Time". She has been the subject of over two dozen biographies since her death, including the well-received "Me and My Shadows: A Family Memoir" by her daughter, Lorna Luft. Luft's memoir was later adapted into the multiple award-winning television mini-series, "Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows", which won Emmy Awards for two actresses portraying Garland (Tammy Blanchard and Judy Davis).
Garland was posthumously awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997. Several of her recordings have been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. These include "Over the Rainbow," which was ranked as the number one movie song of all time in the American Film Institute's "100 Years...100 Songs" list. Four more Garland songs are featured on the list: "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" (#76), "Get Happy" (#61), "The Trolley Song" (#26), and "The Man That Got Away" (#11).
Judy Garland has twice been honored on U.S. postage stamps, in 1989 (as Dorothy) and again in 2006 (as Vicki Lester from A Star Is Born).
A Lot of Livin' to Do
Judy Garland Lyrics
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And I mean to kiss me a few!
Oh, those girls don't know what they're missin'
I've got a lot of livin' to do!
And there's wine all ready for tastin'
And there's Cadillac all shiny and new!
Got to move, 'cause time is a wastein'
There's music to play, places to go, people to see!
Everything for you and me!
Life's a ball, if only you know it!
And it's all just waiting for you!
You're alive, so go on and show it!
There's such a lot of livin' to do!
Such a lot of livin' to do!
What a lot of livin' to do!
In Judy Garland's song "A Lot of Livin' to Do," she sings about the exciting adventures that life has to offer. She references the thrill of kissing someone new, the taste of good wine, and the joy of being able to explore new places and meet new people. She urges listeners to seize the day and take advantage of all that life has to offer.
The lyrics are a celebration of life and all its possibilities. Despite any challenges or obstacles that may arise, Garland encourages her listeners to focus on the positive aspects of life, including love, adventure, and new experiences. By emphasizing the value of living life to the fullest, Garland inspires her listeners to embrace their own potential for happiness and fulfillment.
Overall, "A Lot of Livin' to Do" is a powerful reminder to savor every moment of life and to make the most of each new opportunity. Garland's infectious energy and enthusiasm make the song an uplifting and inspiring anthem of positivity and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
There are girls just ripe for some kissin'
There are many opportunities for romantic encounters
And I mean to kiss me a few!
I intend to take advantage of these opportunities and engage in some kissing
Oh, those girls don't know what they're missin'
The girls are unaware of the good time that could be had with me
I've got a lot of livin' to do!
I have a lot of life left to live and I want to make the most of it
And there's wine all ready for tastin'
There are indulgences available to be enjoyed
And there's Cadillac all shiny and new!
New and exciting possessions are waiting for me
Got to move, 'cause time is a wastein'
I need to take action because time is precious and limited
There's such a lot of livin' to do!
There are endless possibilities and experiences to be had
There's music to play, places to go, people to see!
There are many enjoyable activities and interactions to participate in
Everything for you and me!
There is an abundance of experiences available for everyone to enjoy
Life's a ball, if only you know it!
Life can be fun and enjoyable if approached with the right mindset
And it's all just waiting for you!
There are many experiences and opportunities just waiting to be taken advantage of
You're alive, so go on and show it!
As long as you are alive, you should make the most of every opportunity to live vibrantly
Such a lot of livin' to do!
There are so many experiences to be had in life
What a lot of livin' to do!
Life is full of endless possibilities and opportunities to enjoy
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Charles Strouse, Lee Adams
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What a great voice and entertainer!