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).
Lonesome Road
Judy Garland Lyrics
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Before you travel on.
Look down, look down that lonesome road
Before you travel on.
Look up, look up and greet your maker,
For Gabriel blows his horn.
Travelin' down that lonesome road,
Look down, look down that lonesome road
Before you travel on.
Weary totin', it's such a load,
Whike I'm travelin' down, travelin' down that lonesome old road,
Look down, look down that lonesome road
Before you travel on.
The song "Lonesome Road" by Judy Garland is a melancholy tune that speaks to the toils of life's journey. The lyrics implore the listener to look down the path ahead and recognize the loneliness that comes with traveling it, and to be mindful of the weight being carried on this journey. This is highlighted in the lines "Weary, totin' such a load, Travelin' down that lonesome road." The singer is experiencing the exhaustion that life brings and recognizes that it can be a lonely road. However, the song also offers the hope that we can look up and greet our maker, as Gabriel blows his horn, pointing towards the belief in an afterlife and a greater purpose.
The repetition of the phrase "Look down, look down that lonesome road, Before you travel on" emphasizes the theme of the song, a call to prepare for the lonely and demanding path ahead. This direct urging to pay attention and self-reflect speaks to the relatable feeling of isolation that is often encountered in life's many trials. Overall, "Lonesome Road" is a somber song that encourages the listener to recognize the hardships of life's journey and to be mindful of the weight they carry.
Line by Line Meaning
Look down, look down that lonesome road
Take a moment to reflect on the road that lies ahead, and the loneliness that may accompany it
Before you travel on.
It's wise to take caution and consider your path before continuing
Look up, look up and greet your maker,
Acknowledge your spiritual beliefs and prepare to face your fate
For Gabriel blows his horn.
The final judgment is approaching, signaled by the sound of Gabriel's trumpet
Weary, totin' such a load,
Exhausted and carrying a heavy burden, perhaps both physically and emotionally
Travelin' down that lonesome road,
Continuing on the path of life, even if it appears to be a solitary journey
Look down, look down that lonesome road
Again, take time to reflect on what lies ahead
Before you travel on.
Reiterating the importance of proper consideration before taking action
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, NATHANIEL SHILKRET MUSIC CO., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gene Austin, Nathaniel Shilkret
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@barbaradownie3265
HE IS SO COOOOOOL 😍😍😍😍
@terrysmith8749
Judy's my favorite all-time, followed by Bobby, they really looked like they enjoyed singing together. The real sadness is they both died so very young. But, if there is a heaven, they're having a blast together.
@abriellehorvath3195
Terry Smith two amazing and beautiful looking talents!
@char7488
The best of the best!!!! 💖
@kmgirl1967
Love these two together!!! I have never heard both of them sing together before!!! Bravo!!! Two great singers!!! Love it!!!
@edithsymmans3273
BOBBY DARIN LOVED APPEARING ON JUDY GARLAND'S SHOW AS HE HELD A GREAT RESPECT FOR HER…… I ALWAYS WATCHED HER SHOWS AND BOBBY DARIN'S TOO…… THESE TWO ARE REAL SINGERS BUT ALSO GREAT PERFORMERS WHO KNEW HOW TO TOUCH THEIR AUDIENCES GIVING THEM JUST WHAT THEY WANTED…… BOTH GAVE EVERYTHING OF THEMSELVES…
WHAT IS STILL AMAZING TODAY THEY ARE BOTH ADORED, LOVED, MISSED AND ALWAYS REMEMBERED AS THE BEST ENTERTAINERS OF THEIR TIME….
MISS THEM DEARLY……. REST IN PEACE BOBBY DARIN & JUDY GARLAND !!!
@dennis1035
Two great entertainers!!!
@philpolkoski4627
"Together this time!"🤣
@adminemails
Mr Darin looks like a lovely guy, and obviously holds great affection for Ms Garland, as do we all.