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).
Aren't You Kind Of Glad We Did?
Judy Garland Lyrics
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To disregard convention
It was just an impulse
That had to be obeyed.
Though it seems convention we've been scorning
I'll still not go in mourning
Though my reputation
With just one kiss
What heaven, what rapture, what bliss
Honestly, I thought you wouldn't.
Naturally, you thought you couldn't.
And probably we shouldn't.
But aren't you kind of glad we did?
Actually, it all was blameless.
Nevertheless, they'll call it shameless
So let's keep the lady nameless
But aren't you kind of glad we did?
Socially, I'll be an outcast
Obviously, we dined alone
On my good name there will be doubt cast
With never a sign of any chaperone.
No matter how they may construe it
Whether or not, we have to rue it
Whatever made us do it
Say, aren't you kind of glad we did?
Whatever made us do it
Say, aren't you kind of glad we did?
The song "Aren't You Kind of Glad We Did" by Judy Garland and Dick Haymes is a romantic duet about two people who acted on impulse and broke societal conventions by having a kiss. The lyrics portray a sense of both guilt and excitement about their actions, as they know that their reputation might be affected. The singer acknowledges that their act might be considered shameless and that they might be labelled as outcasts in society. However, despite all this, they are thrilled about what they did and are glad that it happened.
Throughout the song, the singers express their inner feelings and the dilemma they face between their social standing and their desires. They highlight the fact that they are aware of the consequences of their actions, including the social stigma and the loss of reputation that comes with it. Yet, they cannot resist the temptation and the thrill of the moment, and hence went ahead with their kiss. The song portrays a sense of liberation from societal norms and highlights the joy that comes from following one's innermost desires and instincts.
In conclusion, "Aren't You Kind of Glad We Did" is a song that celebrates the joy of embracing one's impulses and desires, even in the face of social conventions and societal judgement. The song conveys the thrill of acting on one's instincts and the excitement that comes from breaking free from social norms.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, it really wasn't my intention
I didn't plan for this to happen
To disregard convention
To ignore social norms
It was just an impulse
We acted on a sudden feeling
That had to be obeyed.
We had to follow our instincts
Though it seems convention we've been scorning
We've gone against what society expects
I'll still not go in mourning
I won't feel sorry for myself
Though my reputation
Despite what people may say about me
Is blemished, I'm afraid.
I'm worried about the stain on my character
With just one kiss
Our actions had a big impact
What heaven, what rapture, what bliss
It felt amazing
Honestly, I thought you wouldn't.
I didn't expect you to do it
Naturally, you thought you couldn't.
You didn't think it was possible
And probably we shouldn't.
We knew it wasn't the right thing to do
But aren't you kind of glad we did?
But don't you think it was worth it?
Actually, it all was blameless.
We didn't do anything wrong
Nevertheless, they'll call it shameless
People will still judge us unfairly
So let's keep the lady nameless
We won't reveal who was involved
Socially, I'll be an outcast
People will treat me differently
Obviously, we dined alone
It was just the two of us
On my good name there will be doubt cast
People will question my character
With never a sign of any chaperon.
No one was there to supervise us
No matter how they may construe it
However people interpret our actions
Whether or not, we have to rue it
Even if we regret what we did
Whatever made us do it
What led us to act that way
Say, aren't you kind of glad we did?
Don't you think it was worth it, despite the consequences?
Whatever made us do it
What led us to act that way
Say, aren't you kind of glad we did?
Don't you think it was worth it, despite the consequences?
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN
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