Rufus Wainwright Recreates Judy Garland Concert
Singer and piano-man Rufus Wainwright has recreated Judy Garland’s historic 1961 concert at New York’s Carnegie Hall.
He played a sold-out performance on Wednesday night that included some of Garland’s most famous songs, including “Chicago” and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” reports the BBC. A second show took place on Thursday night.
“When I was a kid, I wanted to be Dorothy,” he told the audience.
Wainwright performed a duet of “After You’ve Gone” with Garland’s daughter, Lorna Luft. Liza Minnelli, Garland’s other daughter, did not appear on stage.
The original performance, often considered the greatest single night in show-business history, was released as a double album. “Judy at Carnegie Hall” won two Grammy awards, including album of the year, and was Garland’s biggest release.
She died in 1969 at age 47.
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