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).
You'll Never Walk Alone
Judy Garland Lyrics
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Hold your chin up high
And don't be afraid of the dark.
At the end of a storm
Is a golden sky
And the sweet, silver song of a lark.
Walk on, through the wind,
Walk on, through the rain,
Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart,
And you'll never walk alone,
You'll never walk alone.
In the song "You'll Never Walk Alone," Judy Garland sings a message of encouragement and hope in the face of difficult times. The song uses the metaphor of a storm to represent the challenges and struggles of life, urging listeners to hold their chin up high and not be afraid of the dark. The lyrics suggest that, just as a storm eventually clears and gives way to a golden sky and the song of a lark, the difficulties of life will also pass, and better times are ahead. The repeated refrain of "walk on" reinforces this message, encouraging listeners to keep moving forward through the wind, rain, and whatever other obstacles may come their way.
The final lines of the song, "And you'll never walk alone / You'll never walk alone," provide a sense of comfort and solidarity, assuring listeners that they are not alone in their struggles and that there is always support available, whether it comes from friends, family, or a higher power. This message is reflected in the song's enduring popularity and has made it a go-to source of inspiration for many people through the years.
Line by Line Meaning
When you walk through a storm
When you face a difficult situation or a challenging event in your life,
Hold your chin up high
Maintain your confidence and do not let the situation break you down.
And don't be afraid of the dark.
Do not let the difficulties discourage you, have courage and keep moving forward.
At the end of a storm
Once the challenging phase is over,
Is a golden sky
You will witness the beauty and positive outcome of the tough times.
And the sweet, silver song of a lark.
You will hear the cheerful sounds of life and feel the joy of overcoming the situation.
Walk on, through the wind,
Keep moving forward, even when the circumstances seem to be against you.
Walk on, through the rain,
Do not stop even when facing many challenges and difficulties.
Though your dreams be tossed and blown.
Even if things are not going according to your plan, and your goals seem out of reach.
Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart,
Continue with positivity and optimism towards achieving your goals.
And you'll never walk alone,
You will always have support and will never be alone, especially during difficult times.
You'll never walk alone.
You are not alone in this world, and there are people who care about you and want to help you succeed.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Oscar Hammerstein II, Richard Rodgers
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Froylan S. Music
It give me chills when i listen to this song with Judy Garland, does someone knows if there´s an instrumental of judy´s version for karaoke?
Margaret Munro
A truly beautiful song, a truly beautiful voice!!♥
Elizabeth Dacosta
Just wonderful! And LOVE the photos! Thank you!
Kayla Rigney
Oh. Sweet Judy♥️ I needed to hear this today. 🥰
AK MCGRATH
Thank you for this! One of my all time fav JUDY songs.
Dave Joson
Best song from Judy!
Keith Nieto
I know no marriage is perfect...but I can see a real connection in these images of Judy and Vincent...I love seeing her smile...
Johnnie Maddux
Just because he was gay did not mean he could not have deep feelings for her.
jesusbuddhacult:com
Check out the London recording. It’s even more moving : I believe the best recording of this Mega classic.
Robert Jennings
Where did you get this incredible photos? I like the chorus on this version of the song, compared to the chorus on the 1960s Capitol recording - all though I wish they slowed down the tempo on this one a bit. What a difference fifteen years makes to a voice!