Judy Garland — The Best of the Decca Years, Volume One: Hits! | Used CD
Rediscover the extraordinary voice of Judy Garland in this essential collection of her classic Decca recordings. The Best of the Decca Years, Volume One: Hits! brings together 14 beloved performances recorded between 1937 and 1945, including “Over the Rainbow,” “The Trolley Song,” “Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart,” and memorable collaborations with Gene Kelly, Johnny Mercer and Bing Crosby. These historic recordings capture Garland's remarkable emotional range, expressive phrasing and timeless appeal.
Complete 14-Track Listing
- Dear Mr. Gable / You Made Me Love You
- Over the Rainbow
- Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart
- Embraceable You
- I'm Nobody's Baby
- Friendship (with Johnny Mercer)
- Our Love Affair
- How About You?
- For Me and My Gal (with Gene Kelly)
- The Boy Next Door
- The Trolley Song
- Meet Me in St. Louis, Louis
- Yah-Ta-Ta, Yah-Ta-Ta (Talk, Talk, Talk) (with Bing Crosby)
- On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe
Five Interesting Facts
- The collection was the first official Decca CD compilation devoted to Judy Garland's Decca recordings.
- The performances span 1937 through 1945, covering Garland's early recording career.
- “Friendship” features Johnny Mercer, “For Me and My Gal” features Gene Kelly, and “Yah-Ta-Ta, Yah-Ta-Ta” features Bing Crosby.
- The tracks were digitally transferred from original Decca metal-parts transfers by Doug Schwartz at MCA Studios.
- The booklet includes an essay by Garland discographer Max Preeo; the CD's version of “On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe” was recorded May 15, 1945, despite a different recording date printed in the booklet.
CD Details
Artist: Judy Garland
Title: The Best of the Decca Years, Volume One: Hits!
CD release: 1989/1990
Label: MCA / Decca
Catalog: MCAD-31345
Genre: Traditional Pop / Vocal / Show Tunes
Format: Audio CD
UPC: 076743134524
Condition: Used
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