“TRIBUTE TO JUDY” – By Des Kelly First, of course, there was Judy Garland, actress, singer, entertainer extraordinaire, whom anyone even minutely interested in “showbiz” & “screen”, will remember. It does seem to be ages ago, but even the movies of days gone by had a variety, all of it’s very own, involving music & drama, “classy” actors & actresses & unforgettable “memories”. Before I get carried away, Judy Garland’s “story” is not what I write about today, this will come later. My eLanka readers will realize that I try my very best to bring them as much “interesting stuff”, as I possibly can. My “choice” of music might not interest everyone, but,the music, art & drama presented by eLanka to over 20.000 regular members, are appreciated, if only because my “stories” are a little bit different, my “music-clips” are “chosen ones” from thousands now freely available to internet viewers, ...

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“SMILE” by Des Kelly Gone, but not forgotten. Judy Garland, mother of Liza Minelli (a “Star” that the younger folk will remember more of, I suppose), still, I remember Judy, who now rests in peace, after what was a most turbulent life. Judy was an “artiste” who strived for perfection in everything she did. She was an actress, remembered for her roles with other “huge Hollywood Stars” such as Chaplin. Charles was also “the “Comedian” of his era, although many folk are not aware that he was a brilliant musician as well. I have chosen this “clip” of Judy Garland singing “Smile” as my personal choice, because it was associated with Charles Chaplins “Modern times” & also because this was in the era of 1936, the year this writer was born. Please enjoy the song folks, then sit back and SMILE at the wonderful photographs that should certainly make you ...

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