It's December and as a devotee to all things Holiday I
thought I'd roll out some of my favorite Christmas/Winter music throughout the
month. Check back every day for tracks old, new, classic and unique. Happy
Holidays!
Judy Garland is sadly remembered as much for her tragic fight with prescription drugs as her angelic voice. I've been a walking stereotype for years. As a teenager I purchased two Judy LPs at the Salvation Army store and read several biographies of the late singer/actress.
Whatever you know her for, her voice should give you chills on the Christmas classic "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" from the musical film Meet Me In St. Louis. It's a sad melody even though lyrics remain hopeful for the holidays. The lyrics originally matched the melody, though, as the line "if the fates allow" was changed from "if we're still alive."
Further listening: The Judy Garland Christmas Special
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