Judy G., "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"

[HolidayGuy]

Another holiday essential. Judy Garland's version is untouchable.

Props to Chrissie Hynde, though, for doing a nice rendition on 1987's A Very Special Christmas.

[areyoureadytojump]

From the movie "Meet Me In St. Louis"

[Dreams]

I watched that movie a couple of years ago and thought it was a letdown. I had always wanted to watch it but for some reason I never got around to it. Actually my favorite song Judy performed in this movie is a lesser known Christmas song, simply called “Merry Christmas”. It’s lovely.

Anyway, this song, “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” is a bonafide CLASSIC. I just love it. My favorite version is Mel Tormé’s from Home Alone; excellent rendition.

[Clode]

These lyrics will never stop being relevant during every Holiday season, This song perfectly captured the true spirit of Christmas. Judy Garland was a perfect fit for this in pretty much every way! 

[HolidayGuy]

Reached a new peak on the Holiday 100 this season, though still deserves so much more in the streaming world.

Note: This peaked at No. 27 on one of the pre-Hot 100 charts. Would have to research exactly which one it was.

Dreams- I like the movie. Not a patch on The Wizard of Oz, but enjoyable nonetheless. Not sure which song you're referring to, though, off-hand, if you could provide a link. :)

[Dreams]

Dec 29, 2021 18:17:23 GMT -5 HolidayGuy said:

Reached a new peak on the Holiday 100 this season, though still deserves so much more in the streaming world.

Note: This peaked at No. 27 on one of the pre-Hot 100 charts. Would have to research exactly which one it was.

Dreams- I like the movie. Not a patch on The Wizard of Oz, but enjoyable nonetheless. Not sure which song you're referring to, though, off-hand, if you could provide a link.

I was referring to this:



but I just checked and this song is actually from the 1949 movie In The Good Old Summertime, not Meet Me In St. Louis. I'll need to watch that film now!

[HolidayGuy]

^Ahhhh. Thanks; that didn't sound familiar in regard to Meet Me....

That song is lovely, and the melody when she sings "for a very merry Christmas time" sounds similar to "Have Yourself..." Wonder if it was the same writers.

[jenglisbe]

Dec 30, 2021 10:12:10 GMT -5 HolidayGuy said:

That song is lovely, and the melody when she sings "for a very merry Christmas time" sounds similar to "Have Yourself..." Wonder if it was the same writers.

Nope, not the same writers. "MC" is Fred Spielman and Janice Torre, while "HYAMLC" is Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane.

[HolidayGuy]

Thanks. Must have been inspired by it, somewhat. :)