Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Judy Garland

About Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" is a song written in 1943 by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane and introduced by Judy Garland in the 1944 MGM musical Meet Me in St. Louis. Frank Sinatra later recorded a version with modified lyrics. In 2007, ASCAP ranked it the third most performed Christmas song during the preceding five years that had been written by ASCAP members. In 2004 it finished at No. 76 in AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs rankings of the top tunes in American cinema.


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Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
Next year all our troubles will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the yuletide gay
Next year all our troubles will be miles away

Once again as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Will be near to us once more

Someday soon we all will be together
If the fates allow
Until then we'll have to muddle through somehow
So have yourself a merry little Christmas now

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Judy Garland

Judy Garland (born Frances Ethel Gumm; June 10, 1922 – June 22, 1969) was an American actress, singer and vaudevillian. Described by Fred Astaire as "the greatest entertainer who ever lived" and renowned for her contralto voice, she attained international stardom throughout a career that spanned more than 40 years as an actress in musical and dramatic roles, as a recording artist and on the concert stage. Respected for her versatility, she received a Juvenile Academy Award and won a Golden Globe Award as well as Grammy Awards and a Special Tony Award. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the remake of A Star is Born and for the Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the 1961 film Judgment at Nuremberg. She remains t… more »

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Written by: Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane

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11 facts about this song

Songwriters
"Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" was written by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane. Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland are among the artists who popularized it with their renditions.
Garland's Version
Judy Garland was the first one to sing this song in the 1944 MGM musical "Meet Me in St. Louis".
Change in Lyrics
The original lyrics written by Hugh Martin were altered several times. Judy Garland requested the first changes because she found the original song too melancholic. Later, Frank Sinatra asked for the lyrics to be further changed to be more jovial for his album, "A Jolly Christmas".
Sinatra's Influence
The line "Until then we'll have to muddle through somehow" was changed to "Hang a shining star upon the highest bough" upon Frank Sinatra's request. This version became the most popular one.
Song Popularity
"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" has become one of the most performed holiday songs in the US, often featuring in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart every December.
Emotional Connection
Hugh Martin confessed in a 2006 interview that the line "Through the years, we all will be together, If the Fates allow" became personally poignant for him during World War II when his brother was serving as a pilot.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists throughout the years including Ella Fitzgerald, Michael Bublé, and Sam Smith, demonstrating its timeless appeal.
In Television and Movies
This song has also been featured in many television shows and movies, including "The Family Man", "The Gremlins", and "The West Wing".
Song Impact
In 2007, ASCAP declared the song the third most performed Christmas song, during the period of 1966 to 2007, on American radio and television.
Recognition
"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" is listed as the 76th greatest movie song of all time by the American Film Institute.
Album Success
Frank Sinatra's album "A Jolly Christmas" was a success, ranking at number three on the Billboard Holiday Album Chart in 1965 and 1966.

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