Top 10 Best Judy Garland Musical Numbers

i'm feeling so fresh and alive and i'm so glad to arrive welcome to ms mojo and today we're counting down our picks for the top 10 best judy garland musical numbers they say i'm crazy got no sense but i don't care trying clang clang went the trolley ding ding ding with the bell shout out come on get happy get ready for the judgment date for this list we'll be looking at garland's strongest and most beloved performances from her films only excluding television shows and specials which judy garland musical is your favorite let us know in the comments number 10 embraceable you girl crazy judy garland and mickey rooney star in this second film adaptation of the 1930 gershwin brothers musical girl crazy embraceable you is performed by garland in a stunning evening gown while she's surrounded by male suitors her vocals are effortlessly beautiful in this charming and sweet number that fits the personality of judy garland in her younger years just perfectly come to baby this song was originally cut from the first film adaptation in 1932 which definitely makes that version feel like it's missing something not that any other rendition could possibly compare to garland's legendary talent and vocals my intuition told me you'd come on the scene number nine for me and my gal for me and my gal while ballin the jack steals the show with its captivating showcase of judy garland's lesser-known dance skills the titular song for me and my gal is really where garland shines in this film well you're gonna get a big surprise cause i'm gonna put you wise the bells are ringing paired with gene kelly in his silver screen debut the two have amazing chemistry as performers this song specifically highlights how beautifully their voices blend in harmony together it isn't just a delightful performance between two huge hollywood names it's also a sweet reminder of the lifelong friendship that formed between these two co-stars [Applause] number eight the boy next door meet me in saint louis this is one of the most romantic songs in this festive musical judy garland's character esther smith sings about her feelings for her neighbor john truitt whom she hasn't actually met yet though i dream of him all the while it's one of garland's most popular songs and her white and blue striped dress is one of her most memorable costumes [Music] [Applause] [Music] the number itself has been praised for its effectiveness in expressing esther's motivations and moving the story of the movie along it's even become a prime example for other musicals to gain inspiration from the image of garland singing in the window is an especially unforgettable shot of a legendary performer and it closes out the song [Music] beautifully number seven i don't care in the good old summer time this uplifting and energetic number with its simple message is totally timeless in its relatability i am my own superintendent and my star is on the ascendant that's why i don't care garland sings about not letting anything get in the way of her happiness and the catchy chorus is an absolute mood if i'm not successful it won't be distressful cause i don't care her massive popularity at the time of this film's release made it a huge success and this song certainly does not disappoint for judy garland fans the film was later remade sans musical numbers as the classic 1998 romantic comedy you've got mail starring meg ryan and tom hanks if you liked you've got mail and you haven't seen in the good old summertime it's worth a watch even for this lively song alone [Music] number six have yourself a merry little christmas meet me in saint louis this song is a christmas staple and one of judy garland's most well-known and for very good reason as their father's job is about to take the smith family away from saint louis garland's esther sings to her younger sister tooty to console her next year it's a beautiful moment in the film but the song's popularity as a christmas classic has far surpassed its moving musical origins now a standard it has been covered by many famous artists like frank sinatra ella fitzgerald and michael buble still no rendition could compare to the timeless originality of garland's heartfelt performance in this familiar favorite we look forward to hearing every holiday season [Music] number five zing went the strings of my heart listen darling this 1934 song was featured in the film listen darling and sung by judy garland's character the young pinky wingate but it had already been a staple of garlands and would be for the rest of her career your eyes make sky seem blue again what else could i do again but keep repeating i love you when garland auditioned for mgm studios in 1935 she sang this song and was signed to a contract on the spot she continued to perform it and many subsequent concerts and television specials i [Music] for listen darling garland recorded two versions of the song one in a more uptempo swing style as well as the ballad heard in the film [Music] at just 16 this performance cemented her status as a talented actress and singer number 4 the trolley song meet me in saint louis as esther and her friends ride the trolley to the construction site of the 1904 world's fair everyone is already filled with an exhilarated buzz when she sees a certain young man climb aboard though esther just can't contain herself i went to lose a jolly hour on the trolley and lost my heart instead garland plays the nervous excitement of being close to one's crush perfectly [Music] her final expression as she looks at her love interest john truitt is such a genuine and sweet moment [Music] it's easy to see why the song is one of garland's most well-loved it's animated and up-tempo style is also very fun and different from the typical ballads she's known for number three the man that got away a star is born in her first foray since leaving mgm studios in 1950 judy garland plays an aspiring singer in this musical remake of the original 1937 film garland originated one of her staple songs a cover of george gershwin swaney in this movie but the man that got away is inarguably the most important number in the movie the winds grow colder suddenly you're older this is reflected in the great care that was taken to make this scene perfect it was filmed in more than 40 takes on three separate occasions and is presented in one continuous shot in the final cut of the film the final product is a perfectly intimate romantic song that showcases garland's exceptional talent in a simple and stunning way [Music] number two get happy summerstock garland's final film with mgm was tragically riddled with personal struggles for the actress but also produced one of her most famous performances in the final song get happy forget your troubles come on get happy you better chase all your cares away her costume in this scene is one of her most recognizable with her fedora and tuxedo jacket and critics lauded her performance as garland at her very best it's quiet the catchy melody and celebratory lyrics are infectiously joyful but also serve as a poignant reminder of garland's heartbreaking experiences behind the scenes at this point in her life with her off-camera difficulties in mind it's truly inspiring to see how much beauty and happiness she could still produce through her unforgettable talents get ready before we unveil our top pick here are a few honorable mentions easter parade easter parade it's a great day for the irish little nellie kelly collins mcdonald's and carricks and garrix my ponies are here [Music] on the atchison topeka and the santa fe the harvey girls [Music] [Applause] the joint is really jumping in carnegie hall thousands cheer handle are facing the wall cause the joint is really jumping on a car before we continue be sure to subscribe to our channel and ring the bell to get notified about our latest videos you have the option to be notified for occasional videos or all of them if you're on your phone make sure you go into your settings and switch on notifications number one over the rainbow the wizard of oz the film that made a teenage judy garland an international celebrity contains what is indisputably her most well-known song the beloved ballad over the rainbow [Music] written by composer harold arlen with lyrics by yip harburg this tune won the academy award for best original song in 1940 in the years since it's become one of the most universally renowned in film history shockingly this classic was almost cut from the film entirely as it was thought to be too serious and slow for young audiences where troubles melt like lemon drops away above the chimney tops that's where your thankfully it survived to the final cut of the film and garland's unforgettable performance expressing the desires of the young dorothy gail has been enjoyed by many generations of viewers [Music] do you agree with our picks check out this other recent clip from msmojo and be sure to subscribe and ring the 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Length: 14min 28sec (868 seconds)

Published: Fri Apr 30 2021