The current blockbuster movie Wicked is based on a novel and a Broadway musical of the same name, both of them derive from a Depression-era movie, which was itself an adaptation of a turn-of-the-century children’s book.
Morning Jack. Another great story from your Talking to America. I did see The Wizard of Oz with Judy Garland and the other great actors and enjoyed it very much. Have not seen Wicked. I don't see any reason for any of us to not dream and like you said, who knows, they might come true. I wish you and Joy and perfect 2025.
Thanks, Rachel. The song was definitely written for the movie, and the Judy Garland version was released as a single. An evocative rendition by Eva Cassidy was caught by chance before her death from cancer, available here:
Wonderful. Happy New Year.....keep 'em coming!!
Thanks, Grace. Happy 2025!
Morning Jack. Another great story from your Talking to America. I did see The Wizard of Oz with Judy Garland and the other great actors and enjoyed it very much. Have not seen Wicked. I don't see any reason for any of us to not dream and like you said, who knows, they might come true. I wish you and Joy and perfect 2025.
Thanks, Sheila. Best wishes!
My favorite version:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1bFr2SWP1I&ab_channel=MountainAppleCompanyInc
xox Rachel
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GREAT read.
Do you know the story behind the song, Somewhere over the Rainbow? I have heard several versions including that it was written during WWII.
Loved this article- XOX
Thanks, Rachel. The song was definitely written for the movie, and the Judy Garland version was released as a single. An evocative rendition by Eva Cassidy was caught by chance before her death from cancer, available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rd8VktT8xY
Love Eva's rendition, it plucks at the heart-strings.