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).
Good Morning [Judy
Judy Garland Lyrics
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We've danced the whole night through
Good mornin', good mornin' to you
Good mornin', good mornin'
It's great to stay up late
Good mornin', good mornin' to you
The stars was shinin' bright
Now the milkman's on his way
It's too late to say goodnight
So, good mornin', good mornin'
Sunbeams will soon smile through
Good mornin', my darlin', to you
Here we are together
A couple of stand-uppers
Our day is done, breakfast time
Starts it with our suppers
Here we are together
Ah, but the best of friends must part-y
So let me sing this parting song
From the bottom of my heart-y
Good morning, it's a lovely morning
Good morning, what a wonderful day
We danced the whole night through
Good morning, good morning to you
How do you do-do-do?
I said good morning, see the sun is shinin'
A g-good morning, hear the birdies sing
It's great to stay up late
Good mornin', good mornin' to you
When the band began to play
The stars were shinin' bright
Now the milkman's on his way
It's too late to say goodnight
Good morning
Good morning
Sunbeams will soon smile through
Good mornin'
Good morning', sell it man, sell it
Good mornin', my darlin', to you
The song Good Morning, sung by Judy Garland, is a joyous and lively tune that has stood the test of time. The lyrics describe the morning after a wild night of dancing and partying, and the joy of waking up to a new day. The first verse captures the physical exhaustion but emotional satisfaction after a night of dancing, while the second shows the excitement of staying up late and enjoying life. The third verse has a touch of romance as it describes the sunbeams soon smiling through, and ends with a sweet line addressed to a loved one.
The song has a universal appeal and is often used in movies, TV shows, and other productions as a feel-good tune. The lyrics are simple and straightforward, but they convey a powerful and optimistic message. The song encourages the listener to embrace life, enjoy the moment, and appreciate the small pleasures of everyday life.
Overall, Good Morning is a timeless classic that celebrates the beauty and positivity of life. It is a reminder to always see the bright side of things, regardless of how difficult life may be.
Line by Line Meaning
Good mornin', good mornin'
Greeting someone with the words of affection, positive energy and optimism.
We've danced the whole night through
Expressing the joy and excitement of spending the entire night dancing.
It's great to stay up late
Enjoying the thrill of staying awake past bedtime.
When the band began to play
Referring to the joy and excitement that comes from listening to live music.
The stars was shinin' bright
Admiring the beautiful night sky with stars shining brightly.
Now the milkman's on his way
Acknowledging the early hours of the morning when the milkman comes to deliver fresh milk.
Sunbeams will soon smile through
Hope and positivity for the sun to rise and bring light after a long night.
Here we are together
Acknowledging unity and friendship between the two parties present.
Our day is done, breakfast time
Referring to the end of the night and beginning of a new day with breakfast.
The best of friends must part-y
Realising that eventually, even the best of friends must say goodbye.
Good morning, it's a lovely morning
Expressing appreciation for the beauty of a new day and the morning time.
See the sun is shinin'
Noticing and appreciating the warm and bright light of the sun.
Hear the birdies sing
Noticing and enjoying the beautiful sounds of birds chirping.
Sell it man, sell it
Encouraging someone to sell an idea, product or themselves with confidence and enthusiasm.
Good mornin', my darlin', to you
Endearing term of affection, wishing them a good morning.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NACIO BROWN, ARTHUR FREED
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Jonathan Neil
I always loved the way Judy swung her arms side to side when she sang. It’s so mesmerising.
Jim NFL 7
must be her highlight life with this song and movie with Wizard of Oz also coming out that Year!
sarah mulhearn
Judy and Mickey were really good friends they worked so well together.
njplr
The first time I came across this on one of my frequent YT tears, and even though I am baptized Judy aficionado, I figured it wouldn’t ever hold a candle to the Debbie/Gene/Donald version. I was never more wrong in my life. Sell it, ma, sell it - good morning, my darling, to you. Sheer vocal perfection!
vincent sartain
Judy Garland wasn't just one of the greatest singers of all time, but in her youth she was an adorable cutie-pie and in her young womanhood she was just gorgeous! But my saddened thoughts for her and about how her health began to decline and how her tragically short life ended are always just below the surface when I'm watching her in this scene and in so many of the engaging roles she played throughout her film career.
Joel Weiner
vincent sartain absolutely agree. Her story is tragic.
Broadway Classixs
Do we have to always bring up her health problems? Can we ever just watch and enjoy her amazing, unique talent without mentioning the other stuff?
vincent sartain
@Broadway Classixs Maybe not. It's just hard to not separate for many of us who were around when she died 50 years ago, and then learned later what went on behind the scenes and the abuses she suffered under the studio system and its ruthless methods for achieving expediency at the expense of Miss Garland's health and many of her colleagues; it seems she's become the poster child for being a victim of Hollywood's underbelly side.
Broadway Classixs
@vincent sartain I was around then, too, and am well aware of all she went through. But I think it diminishes her incredible accomplishments when every time she is discussed, all the negative stuff is brought up. I think she would want her artistry to be remembered for the gift it was.
vincent sartain
@Broadway Classixs I can't disagree. But it's human nature and I'm no better than anyone else in that regard.