Love

Judy Garland

About Love

"Down with Love" is a popular song with lyrics by E. Y. Harburg and music by Harold Arlen. It was originally written in 1937 for Kay Thompson, but introduced by her replacement, Vivian Vance, in the Broadway musical Hooray for What!. The song was recorded in 1940 by Eddie Condon's Orchestra with vocals by Lee Wiley. The song has been performed by Judy Garland, Bobby Darin, and Blossom Dearie among others, and has become a pop and jazz standard. Barbra Streisand recorded "Down with Love" in 1963 for The Second Barbra Streisand Album, and performed the song live on The Judy Garland Show. Garland's rendition was featured in the 2003 movie Down with Love, with an additional version by Michael Bublé and Holly Palmer. 


Year:
1992
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Love can be a moment's madness
Love can be insane
Love can be a life of sadness and pain

Love can be a summer shower
Love can be the sun
Love can be two hearts that flower as one

It can be, fine and free
But that kind
Is not so very easy to find

Love can be a dying ember
Love can be a flame
Love pledged in September
May be dead in December
You may not even remember it came

Love can be a joy forever
Or an empty name
Love is almost never ever the same

Love can be an evil-doer
Love can be a fog
Love can make you feel like you were a dog

Love can be a snow-capped mountain
Love can be the truth
Love can be an endless fountain of youth

It can be ecstasy
But it's true
It doesn't always happen to you

Love can be a four-score failure
Love can bring you fame
Love fresh as the morning
May be wild when it's 'borning
And then without any warning, it's tame

Oh love can be a sweet endeavor
Or a dirty shame
Love is almost never ever, the same!

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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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10 facts about this song

Track Information
"Love" is a song performed by Judy Garland, a renowned American actress, singer, and dancer.
Album Data
The song is featured in her ninth studio album "Alone" which was released in 1957.
Composition Details
The song was written by Ralph Blaine and Hugh Martin, both of whom were famous American songwriters for stage and film.
Collaborations
For the orchestration of the song, Judy Garland collaborated with Gordon Jenkins, a renowned arranger and conductor.
Immortal Performance
One of her most memorable performances of "Love" was on the "Judy Garland Show" in 1963 where it was well received by fans.
Song Theme
The song "Love" is a classic Garland tune that uses profound and heartfelt lyrics to explore the uncertainties and reaffirmations of love.
Cultural Influence
Following Judy Garland's rendition, "Love" has been covered by numerous artists, reflecting the song's ongoing cultural influence.
Studio Recording
Recorded at the Capitol Records Tower in Los Angeles, the song represents the broader orchestral pop sound that was present throughout the "Alone" album.
Comparisons to Other Work
Critics have pointed out that Garland's vocal crescendos in "Love" are very similar to her famous song "Over the Rainbow."
Legacy
Her unique interpretation and emotional delivery in "Love" has continued to leave a lasting impact in the genre of traditional pop and vocal jazz.

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