Judy Garland only performed "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" twice on television in her 14-year-career. It was clear there was something special about her most famous tune from the Wizard of Oz.
In 1955, Judy performed the tune on her live television special, The Judy Garland Special.
After reviving her character as the "tramp" from 1948's film Easter Parade on stage, because the show was live, she didn't have time change out of her costume.
Judy quickly went from a duet with David Wayne, into the emotional ballad. With her face almost completely covered in makeup, you can still see the raw emotion.
Throughout the song she begins to tear up, her voice cracks but she doesn't miss a single note. The authenticity and power of her voice sends the audience into a roar.
During her lifetime Judy struggled with personal and career issues. She was constantly put down by movie executives because of her unique appearance and abused substances to cope.
"Judy was the big money-maker at the time, a big success, but she was the ugly duckling... I think it had a very damaging effect on her emotionally for a long time. I think it lasted forever, really," said Charles Walter, who directed many of her films.
In 1969, at just 47 years old, Judy would overdose on barbiturates. Although her life was full of tragedy and turmoil, Judy Garland is remembered as one of the greatest performers of all time.
The lyrics of "Somewhere Over The Rainbow," reminds us that there is always light in the darkness, and for now, we can only hope that Judy made it over the rainbow.
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