Remembering Judy Garland on Her Birthday

The wonderful Judy Garland was born Frances Ethel Gumm 101 years ago today in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. From that humble beginning, she went on to an amazing career that few others have matched.

A friend once asked us, “Why is it that you’re so fond of Judy Garland, but you’re not so crazy about Barbra Streisand?” That was an easy one for us: With Ms. Streisand (with all due respect), it’s all about her pipes. With Ms. Garland, it’s all about her heart.

We’ll be featuring Garland’s music all today on Cladrite Radio. Why not tune in now?

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10 Things You Should Know About Judy Garland

Here are 10 things you should know about the legendary (and justifiably so) Judy Garland, born 100 years ago today. Hers was a complicated life and career, not easily summed up in 100 items, much less 10, so we’ve focused on the positives (it’s her birthday, after all) of her early career. We’re featuring her music all day on Cladrite Radio, so tune in now!