With no introduction, Judy Garland paid tribute to the fallen President on her TV show.
A performance like this is a reminder of why we need artists.
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I just watched this a couple of days ago, though I’ve probably watched it forty times. Her body language fascinates me. It seems she is coiled so tight but then that glorious emotion in her voice bursts out of her. It never gets old and her extreme talent gives me chills every time, whether it is this song or The Boy Next Door from MMISL. Her voice is like a gentle soothing rain though really there are hurricane forces behind it.
How about the moment when she sort of awkwardly hugs herself? Not for comfort – but because, like you say, she’s trying to somehow control/contain the hurricane forces until it’s time to let them out.
An amazing instrument – both vocal and physical.
There were so few mentions of what this day meant to us. Sad. Thank you for remembering.
Hell, I wasn’t even alive … but the date is burned in my memory anyway.
And any chance to share this performance …
God, I knew I was older than you and had lived in a somewhat different NYC over the years, but I was a sophomore in college. I’m REALLY old……
https://worldofwonder.net/judys-tribute-jfk/
I post the above link as I recalled the network, CBS, did not want her to pay tribute to JFK. I wonder if that’s a true story but either way it’s a beautiful performance.
wow – amazing story. It wouldn’t surprise me if it were true!
Perhaps the network felt it was time to move past grief. An American idea, you get three days and then move on. One of my earliest memories is the playing of the Navy Hymn/Eternal Father,Strong to Save at JFK’s funeral. I was four.
Wow, I’ve seen this episode a few times, and the lyrics are so odd to me. But the bold emotion Garland fiercely projects, is clear, especially with the refrain. It’s gut level, an outpouring to confront the national tragedy that was apparently taboo. I would love to see her show again.
Pretty sure her entire show was released in a box set! GEMS. I wish there were shows like this now – variety shows, with a charming host. It’s a lost art.