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).
I Believe in You
Judy Garland Lyrics
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Yet there's the upturned chin and the grin of impetuous youth;
Oh, I believe in you,
I believe in you!
I hear the sound of good solid judgment whenever you talk,
Yet there's that bold brave spring of the tiger that quickens your walk;
Oh, I believe in you,
And when my faith in my fellow man all but falls apart,
I've got to feel your hand grasping mine and I take heart,
I take heart!
To see the cool clear eyes of a seeker of wisdom and truth,
Yet there's that slam bang tang reminiscent of gin and vermouth;
Oh, I believe in you,
I believe in you!
Judy Garland's "I Believe in You" is a powerful love song about having faith and trust in someone. The song reveals the singer's admiration for the object of their affection, highlighting their qualities that evoke traits of both maturity and youth. The lyrics talk about their "cool clear eyes" that seek for "wisdom and truth" but also the "upturned chin and the grin of impetuous youth." They admire the person's "good solid judgment" and "bold brave spring" that quickens their walk. These virtues exude confidence and determination, which makes the singer believe in them.
The song also serves as a source of inspiration for the singer, especially during times when their faith in humanity is shattered. They find comfort in the person's hand grasping theirs when everything seems hopeless, and their trust in the person helps them to take heart. The final lines of the song contrast the person's wise and mature qualities with their fun and playful side, comparing it to the "slam bang tang reminiscent of gin and vermouth."
Line by Line Meaning
You have the cool clear eyes of a seeker of wisdom and truth,
Your gaze is clear and focused, conveying a desire for knowledge and understanding.
Yet there's the upturned chin and the grin of impetuous youth;
Despite your solemn demeanor, your confident smirk reveals a youthful spark of spontaneity.
Oh, I believe in you,
I trust in your abilities and character.
I hear the sound of good solid judgment whenever you talk,
Your words are marked by a sense of sound reasoning and reliable judgement.
Yet there's that bold brave spring of the tiger that quickens your walk;
However, there is also a fierce determination within you that propels you forward with courage and strength.
Oh, I believe in you,
I know that you are capable of great things.
And when my faith in my fellow man all but falls apart,
When I'm feeling disheartened by the failings of others,
I've got to feel your hand grasping mine and I take heart,
I find comfort and encouragement in the knowledge that you are by my side.
I take heart!
I feel a renewed sense of hope and determination.
To see the cool clear eyes of a seeker of wisdom and truth,
It brings me joy to witness your passion for learning and understanding.
Yet there's that slam bang tang reminiscent of gin and vermouth;
In addition, there is a lively spirit within you that reminds me of the carefree fun of drinking gin and vermouth.
Oh, I believe in you,
Overall, I have confidence in your unique blend of wisdom, courage, and fun-loving spirit.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: David Meniketti, Joseph L. Alves, Leonard E. Haze, Phil Kennemore
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Rip Chita 😔❤️❤️
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Boy can Judy sing I Believe in You
She just nails it!
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WHAT was on Chita's head?
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The sum total of unfortunate mid-sixty's hair fashion.