Judy Garland - Collection 1937-47 - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Judy Garland remains one of the enduring icons of show business, retaining a mystique and a huge fan following half a century after her death in 1969, an anniversary which, along with the 50th anniversary of the of InchOver The RainbowInch, prompted the not only of this collection, but also of a companion set on Acrobat InchThe Judy Garland Collection 1953-62Inch (ACSCD6006), the two anthologies providing a thorough overview of the first quarter-century of her career. Also released at this time, of course, is a new film devoted to the legendary star InchJudyInch, a biopic focusing on her visit to London to perform at The Talk Of The Town, just a few months before her death. Her appeal as an artist was multi-faceted, encompassing her screen appearances, her many fine albums, and her intensely dramatic 'live' performances. This great-value 78-track 3-CD set covers her time with Decca from her 1936 debut through to 1948, and comprises her releases during the first era of her career, including performances with Johnny Mercer, Gene Kelly, Mickey Rooney, Bing Crosby, Dick Haymes and The Merry Macs. Includes the chart hits InchOver The RainbowInch, InchI'm Nobody's BabyInch, Inch A Journey To A StarInch, InchThe Trolley SongInch, InchMeet Me In St. Louis, LouisInch, InchHave Yourself A Merry Little, ChristmasInch, InchThis Heart Of MineInch, InchOn the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa FeInch, InchYou'll Never Walk AloneInch. Needless to say, it is a thoroughly entertaining showcase for her unique talent. Album Tracks 1. Stompin' at the Savoy 2. Swing Mr. Charlie 3. Everybody Sing 4. All God's Chillun Got Rhythm 5. Dear Mr. Gable (You Made Me Love You) 6. You Can't Have Everything 7. Cry, Baby, Cry 8. Sleep My Baby Sleep 9. It Never Rains But What It Pours 10. Ten Pins in the Sky 11. Over the Rainbow 12. The Jitterbug 13. In-Between 14. Sweet