Judy Garland Second Souvenir Album Explained

Judy Garland Second Souvenir Album is the second compilation album by Judy Garland, released in 1943 by Decca Records. The album was made to celebrate Garland's first starring role in a film, For Me and My Gal, and the success of the title song in which she performs with co-star Gene Kelly. Most of the songs are revivals of old standards.

David Rose, Garland's husband, conducted the orchestra on all tracks except "Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart" and "Fascinating Rhythm" which were recorded on July 29, 1939, during a recording session in Hollywood, California.^[1] Victor Young conducted two of the tracks, with modified swing arrangements that enhanced the lively performances.

Track listing

The album was originally issued in 1940 as a set of four 10-inch 78-r.p.m. records (cat. no. A-349).^[2]

Notes and References

1. Book: Schechter . Scott . Judy Garland: The Day-by-Day Chronicle of a Legend . 25 August 2006 . Taylor Trade Publishing . 978-1-4616-3555-0 . 417 . 10 October 2024 . en.
2. Web site: Judy Garland – Second Souvenir Album (1943, Shellac). Discogs. 2023-04-07.