From Judy Garland, a musical start to the Fourth of July weekend
The other day, I posted about the 40th anniversary of Judy Garland's death. I still have her on my mind, so I thought I'd turn to her for something musical to start the Fourth of July weekend.
Here she is from her CBS TV show (a show that should have gone much longer, but was thwarted by corporate idiots who didn't appreciate what they had), coming out of her tramp-outfit routine to sing "America the Beautiful."
Visually, the transition may look odd at first, but ...
I think there's something rather touching about it, a way of affirming the American spirit in the face of adversity. And it sure seems all the more relevant now that so many people in this country have so many troubles again.
When you hear Judy sing this song, our unofficial second national anthem, it's easy to believe all will soon be good and strong again.
Comments
Talk about fireworks! How lovely. Thank you so much.
My pleasure. TIM
Posted by: Martha | July 5, 2009 5:29 PM
Talk about a National Treasure--this should be required viewing for every school child in the USA--and actually the adults too.
Couldn't agree more. Thanks for the comment. TIM
Posted by: Judi | July 5, 2009 11:30 PM