Judy Garland - Live At The Curran Theatre (San Francisco, Closing Night, June 22, 1952) (Remastered) (2025) (Hi-Res)

JUDY GARLAND: LIVE AT THE CURRAN THEATRE, SAN FRANCISCO, CLOSING NIGHT, JUNE 22, 1952 This release of the final night of the 1952 Curran Theatre run of shows (May 26-June 22, 1952) is based on a new high-resolution restoration of a set of transcription discs fortuitously found in pristine condition, digitized with the best choice of stylus and carefully pitch-corrected. This show was undoubtedly originally recorded on tape, from which several sets of discs were then cut, including the source discs used here. Added to it is a selection of radio recordings from 1942-46, inclusive, from disc sources in fine condition, and as a bonus, a brief live recording of Garland’s spoof of Marlene Dietrich’s singing. Garland’s portion of this vaudeville show is presented complete, including all dialogue and audience interaction between musical selections.

Artists: Judy Garland – Vocals, with Jack McClendon (track 10), and with her “Boyfriends,” tracks 2, 3, 7, 8, 9 (Hal Bell, Jack Boyle, William Lundy, Bert May, Jack McClendon, Hamil Petroff, Jack Regas, Ricky Riccardi);
Orchestra under the direction of Jack Cathcart

Recording Info: Recorded live at the Curran Theatre, San Francisco on June 22, 1952 (closing night of the four-week run), recording engineer unknown. High-Resolution transfer from original transcription discs, as well as restoration and remastering by John H. Haley, Harmony Restorations LLC (2025) at 192 kHz, 24 bits. Bonus tracks 20-27 from disc transfers and Track 28 from live tape, recordist unknown, restored and remastered by Haley. This release is a monaural audio recording.

Cover design by Raphael Geroni Design. Cover photo: Judy backstage at the Curran Theatre, 1952 (photographer unknown). Grateful thanks to Bruce K. Hanson for his excellent notes and for much other invaluable assistance, planning, and consultation. Thanks also to Raphael Geroni for his excellent cover design and for the scan of the original program booklet, available for free as a PDF at the above link.
Booklet, compilation, restorations, and remasterings: © (p) 2025 High Definition Tape Transfers, Inc. Product of Canada. All rights reserved.

Track List
01. Overture (3:59)
02. Chorus Introduction (Judy's Boyfriends) (1:37)
03. Call the Press/On the Town (Judy & her Boyfriends) (2:28)
04. Judy’s Olio (7:33)
05. Introduction of Pianist David Baker (2:13)
06. Rock-a-Bye Your Baby with a Dixie Melody (3:23)
07. This is Our Spot (Judy’s Boyfriends) (2:01)
08. Get Happy (Judy & her Boyfriends) (2:59)
09. What Next? What’ll She Do Now? (Judy’s Boyfriends) (2:43)
10. A Couple of Swells (Judy & Jack McClendon) (4:21)
11. The Trolley Song (Instrumental) (1:01)
12. Over the Rainbow (5:19)
13. Over the Rainbow (Instrumental) (:54)
14. Judy introduces Palace Medley (4:11)
15. Judy at the Palace Medley (6:08)
16. Over the Rainbow (Instrumental) (:39)
17. Judy introduces Encore (1:33)
18. Liza (2:03)
19. Over the Rainbow (Instrumental) and Judy’s Closing Remarks (1:35)
JUDY ON THE RADIO, 1942-1946
20. It’s a Great Day for the Irish, 9/10/42, David Rose, conductor (2:39)
21. On the Sunny Side of the Street, 9/10/42, David Rose, conductor (2:35)
22. Don’t Get Around Much Anymore, c. May, 1943, with Johnny Mercer; Ivan Ditmars, piano (2:32)
23. Takin’ a Chance on Love, c. May, 1943, with Johnny Mercer; Ivan Ditmars, piano (2:34)
24. You Made Me Love You, 4/11/45 (2:06)
25. Love, 4/11/45 (3:28)
26. The Trolley Song, 4/11/45 (2:57)
27. Liza, 11/12/46, aired 11/27/46 (3:20)
BONUS TRACK:
28. Falling in Love Again [Garland’s spoof imitation of Marlene Dietrich], live recording 11/2/68 at private party in Manhattan, pianist unknown (first release) (1:04)