Classic Cover: JD Kelleher – “Over The Rainbow” (original by Judy Garland)

London based non-binary gay Irish actor & singer/songwriter JD Kelleher has today released their version of the classic Judy Garland song "Over The Rainbow" to mark 30 years since homosexuality was decriminalised in Ireland in June 1994.

https://www.moshville.co.uk/feature/classic-covers/2023/07/classic-cover-jd-kelleher-over-the-rainbow-original-by-judy-garland/

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“Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.”
― Judy Garland https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judy_Garland

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@gpcd

That became the basis for the arrangement created specifically for that episode of Judy's show.

Judy & Barbra also did what is known as the "Hooray For Love Medley," which made its "album debut" on Barbra's 1991 retrospective, JUST FOR THE RECORD...

The entire Judy Garland episode with Barbra (including appearance by Ethel Merman!) is available on DVD.

Decades later, Barbra would revisit GH/HD, live, w/her sister Roslyn Kind (2/2).

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@gpcd

On the duet w/Judy Garland, "Get Happy / Happy Days Are Here Again.'

Correct that it was never recorded in studio.

Barbra was booked as a guest on Judy's show in October 1963. FUNNY GIRL hadn't happened yet, but Barbra's 1st two albums were out.

Judy normally did duets/medleys with her guest stars. During the search for material, Judy called Mel Torme into her dressing room, put on Barbra's "Happy Days" and sang "Get Happy" in counterpoint. (1/2)

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