Over the Rainbow [Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered]

Judy Garland, Judy Garland | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 13, 1997)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
• Label: Mca Special Products
• ASIN: B000002QA4
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #219,092 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Soar with little blue birds way up high on the power and tender beauty of Judy's voice. This greatest hits collections takes you From Oz to St. Louie to Chicago. Includes Over the Rainbow; Zing! Went the Strings of my Heart; Chicago; Rock a Bye Baby with a Dixie Melody, and more. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you've ever seen these early films of Judy, August 13, 2003

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Slobberer "Slobberer" (Astoria, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Over the Rainbow (Audio CD)

You'll want to get this CD! Fantastic collection of songs from the early films - When I first saw her sing "Everybody Sing" from Broadway Melody of 1938, I was completely astounded. Wow!
This is Judy in her prime!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Judy sold these songs without even trying--she was THAT good, February 19, 2008

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Matthew G. Sherwin (last seen screaming at Amazon customer service) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Over the Rainbow (Audio CD)

Over the Rainbow is a great budget priced CD that showcases the singular vocal talents of the immortal Judy Garland. Nobody could ever touch audiences the way Judy could; and this CD more than proves her contributions to the arts were beyond comparison.

The CD starts out with Judy singing "Over The Rainbow" which was recorded around the time she was in The Wizard Of Oz. This rendition of "Over The Rainbow" sometimes picks up the pace a bit from the movie soundtrack version--this is NOT from the soundtrack of The Wizard Of Oz. Nevertheless, Judy turns in a fabulous performance and it makes the perfect appetizer for the rest of the CD's hits.

"You Made Me Love You (Dear Mr. Gable)" was one of Judy's first masterpieces ever captured on old 78s and in the movie Broadway melody of 1938; the story goes that Judy sang this so well the movie going audiences applauded at the end of this song as if Judy had given a live performance! Judy sings "You Made Me Love You (Dear Mr. Gable) with panache and great sensitivity; I could never forget this performance. "For Me And My Gal" showcases Judy singing sweeter than I've ever heard a lady sing; and she enhances the natural beauty of this number simply by using her incredible voice!

"I'm Nobody's Baby" again features Judy's excellent vocals from her MGM years; the strings work well in the musical arrangement, too. "I Got Rhythm" from Girl Crazy features a great big band arrangement to accompany Judy as she flawlessly delivers this number.

"Swanee" is a solid number that Judy always loved to sing; and you can tell she's enjoying every minute of recording this when you hear this! Judy's excellent diction bolsters her performance even more. The album ends strong with Judy singing "Changing My Tune;" this features a slightly older Garland in perfect form; the strings and more make a fine musical arrangement.

Overall, for the casual Judy Garland fan, this CD is a great choice. Many diehard fans will also want this for their collections. I highly recommend this fine album.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars STRINGS OF MY HEART, November 1, 2008

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Gene Hawley - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Over the Rainbow (Audio CD)

HER VOICE IS TIMELESS, BUT WHEN YOU HERE A SONG A CERTAIN WAY YOUR DISSAPOINTED WHEN IT SOUNDS DIFFERENT. ALL IN ALL GOOD CD