I saw Liza in 1985. She was one of the best concert dollars I ever spent. She had that charisma that her mother had and the singing and dancing chops too. She was really into getting the crowd to it's feet. She was totally incredible. She's an American treasure. I would have loved to have seen Judy. She never tired of questions about her mother and took comparisons as a compliment. She also always had my respect for finishing raising her younger brother and sister after Judy's tragic death.
I am so jealous! I'd have given anything to see Liza perform. (Within reason; maybe not my firstborn. lol) This is a treasure! Liza and Judy performing "Hello Dolly" together. Enjoy! ua-cam.com/video/5Q3YlnH3p5M/v-deo.html
She also paid her mother's debts after she died. She called The Rat Pack, who had been like uncles to her, and asked if they could help her get booked at the casinos to pay off her mother's debts because, as she put it, there had been so much gossip about her mother that she wasn't going to have it said that her mother's bills didn't get paid. She felt she could at least flip that part of the negative gossip about her mother to a positive. She's also never bad-mouthed her mother and was also proud of her sister when Lorna began to sing vs. feeling threatened. THAT is what a good daughter and sister does.
Oh yes! I was fortunate enough to see Liza in concert twice! The first time I saw her was right after she won the academy award for best actress for her roll in the movie CABARET. What a dynamic performance she gave in concert both times. Just incredible! 👍🤗❤
It's just such a genetic gift to begin with, but it looks like she must have enjoyed performing because she put such work into it and became so good at it herself. I wouldn't have had the courage to sing when everyone knew who her mother was. I'd always fear letting people down. She's also wonderful as one of those performers that makes it all look so simple. I just really admire her work ethic and the high standard she strove to reach.
I think I've said this before, Fil, but it's such a pleasure watching a musician taking pleasure in the performance of an artist whose style is very different from their own.
I hope Liza sees this analysis. At this time in her life, she will really appreciate the thoughtfulness in this presentation. Once again, thank you Fil.
I saw Liza Minelli purely by accident. I was doing a coat checking event & she was performing. I saw the whole performance for free. She was magnificent.
@@jamesmcinnis208 “underrated” could also mean “underrated by todays prime marketing demographic of 20 and 30 something’s. My adult children probably have no idea who Liza is, and might only know her mother from The Wizard of Oz. Additionally, I imagine there were people who felt she was only famous because she was riding her parents’ coattails
I saw Liza in 2009, flew from Nz to Sydney. Best money I ever spent. Man sitting next to me said "I would ask you if you're enjoying yourself but...." as I was crying and smiling and clapping
She comes by that power honestly, as her mum had a voice that could make a statue weep. Such talent could've been wasted, but it wasn't thankfully. Did you feel it reach deep down inside of you? I always do.
I've followed Liza for awhile. She has always been a consummate professional. I played my moms LP of cabaret until it was well worn and I had to replace it with a new CD. Liza was under her mother's tutelage since childhood. Just Watch Judy Garland's Christmas special. Liza was already a gifted performer, mixing it up with her mom and guests like Mel Torme at only 17 years old. Fil, your dissection of Liza's vocals as well as the comparison with Judy's vocals was wonderful. Your incredible ability to pinpoint a vocalists particular qualities is stellar! Thank you.
The first time I heard and saw Judy Garland sing "The Man That Got Away" in the 1954 "A Star is Born", I was stunned. It was spectacular and has never been matched.
OMG. YES. I thought I knew and loved Judy Garland before I ever saw that movie... but she knocked me down flat with that performance and I've never recovered. That was the first time she truly ever broke my heart. You could feel her pain in fighting her own demons throughout her entire film.
I have a couple of great memories of meeting her. I ran into her, literally, going out a door backwards at The El Tovar, in the Grand Canyon, and then I was selling balloons at The Parade of Roses. She saw me and yelled out at me from the sun roof of a limousine. When they pulled up next to me, she tells me, I’ve got to have some of those balloons. Then she saw my venders license and says Hey! I know you! Lol. She was a pleasure to meet.
@@deniseheupel8814 I have a lot of really great memories of celebrities... Never asked for an autograph but once and that was Aaron Tippen when his Toolbox cd came out. He was doing a Walmart tour. But oh, I've met so many people. My 2 favorites are Elvis Presley and BB King. Both are long stories but nice memories nonetheless. They were really just genuine people. And I don't fan girl well lol. I just like talking to people. Charlie Rich became a friend of mine because he came into my store one day and I made he and his wife fresh coffee. He followed me from store to store just so he could hang out and talk. He was a very nice and gentle man. Just so many awesome memories. Liza was the 3rd one to recognize me upon our 2nd meeting. I was shocked and awed by that, considering all the people she had met you know? Got several private concerts from Jerry Lee Lewis and saw him in concert 3 times. Met Jack Clugman at a gas station in La Jolla. He was driving a beat up old 63 Chevy that belonged to his Gardener lol what a nice man he was too. Even met Alabama at the Grand Canyon before they got big. I like to think I gave them a break from the madness celebrities sometimes endure.
@@moogarner374 sounds like you're an interesting person to run into! This world needs those that remind us that life should be fun and interesting! 👍😎👍
@@moogarner374 Yes you have met some good ones. I met a lot of them because I worked at the airport. Back then they didn't have private jets. John and Yoko sat in some seats near me and no one bothered them. They were in my city because her daughter was here with the ex and they were attempting to get her. They got up and walked past me and he said hello. I thought that was sweet. Dean Martin came through one night and my co-worker fell off her stool as he walked past laughing. Met Glen Campbell up in the VIP room because he was nice enough to allow anyone to come up and the lines formed. This was in his hay day. Saw him at the end in the "final concert tour" in Galveston at a wonderful venue, and he was quite good, though well into Alzheimer's. Saw Elvis all the time in Vegas and my city, and like you said, so many more to even list. Reason? Where I worked, and Vegas, where I played. Saw Liza in Vegas and here. Got back stage twice, with pictures. She was very kind. Those were the days! Wish I would have taken a camera to work.
Yes they do actually and although they do not and can not vocalize in utero they recognize their mother tongue, respond to any emotion the mother is feeling, hears their father’s voice and recognizes songs and music played that later in years recognizes the tune and can hum the melody. They express emotion in utero, tease their mothers and when even in the 7 th or 8 th month can express disgust especially if their is a bad relationship and continually kick whoever she is cozied up to. Gives a lot of thought of how much we underestimate a baby’s intellectual abilities. In a household where all the children are taught together properly, a baby can learn to read at the age of 2. ❤
Liza uses drama a bit differently than mom Judy, in that her dynamic body language matches the story she's telling. Judy's dramatic delivery, on the other hand, was tied to the words she sang. She was a great drama coach (unconsciously) to Liza in this regard, and mentioned in an interview how happy she was that Liza had more freedom of expression than she herself was permitted.
Her musicianship is top, top quality. She is really holding back at the beginning, creating the arc, using so many musical nuances until she finally breaks out...a slow tease.
I read in one of her biographies, Judy mentioned that when she was pregnant with Liza, she could already that she was a performer because of the way she was kicking. Thanks for a splendid and informative analysis of Liza’s performance. I appreciated every nuance that you pointed out-your thorough approach is massively appreciated! You hit the nail on the head when you mentioned that we could go on for years analyzing and comparing the similarities/differences between the voices of mother and daughter. Nevertheless, there’s no question that they were immensely talented singers and performers. Thanks for this wonderful analysis, Fil!
Liza is not a vocalist, she’s a great artist , telling a story acting the lyrics out in Her own way, style. Never compare garland to another singer because Judy was the finest actress and singer. Liza is loaded with talent and in my opinion under rated even with Oscar , Emmy , Grammy , and every other award under the sun . Still Garland was the greatest live performer ever . Liza is at her zenith here vocally. The actual sound of garlands voice was so distinctive . So is Liza’s singing / talking voice . Lorna actually has more talent for singing but doesn’t have the acting ability . Both are great and should be celebrated for their own contribution .
Liza Minnelli singing Maybe This Time and New York are virtuoso. Judy Garland on everything she sang at MGM all the way to Carnegie Hall is just incomparable.
I watched Ed Sullivan and countless variety shows and it was so very clear that even as a very young child every once in a while a really powerful singer would command the stage and just take you away. She was definitely among them. Fabulous talent.
I saw Liza in 1980 in Chicago and I was exhausted afterwards because it seemed like she took all of her energy and charisma from the audience. It was one of the best concerts I've ever been to. "Cabaret" was a phenomenon, and so was "New York, New York," a criminally underappreciated Scorsese film, when I think, Liza was at her vocal peak. Great video, Fil!
Hey Fil, great piece on Liza; She is totally unique and wonderful. For me there cannot be a comparison to Judy. The Divine Miss Garland is in a musical universe of her very own. Her talent was so profound that, like Mozart, or Elvis, there will never be a way to calculate the miracle. Thank you for this offering. You enrich us music lovers with every post!!!!!!!
For me, the Divine Ms. Minnelli is in a musical universe shared by her mother. But as you say, profound like Mozart and Elvis. I so enjoyed Phil's presentation, and everyone's comments. More than music, this is a kind of soul music without of much of the R but a lot of the &B!
In this bluesy jazz song which Liza sang in the musical movie "Cabaret", she brings all the dynamic and emotional qualities of that dramatic performance. A consummate performer, just like her mother -- they were/are top notch singers, dancers and actors. Very gifted.
Both Mom and Daughter have that enjoyable quality to their vocals. there are television footages of both of them singing together on UA-cam that are wonderful to watch. thanks Fil 😊
If you are able to play Judy and Liza’s vinyl records on a turntable where you can adjust the speed like a DJ would use ---if you speed Liza up a few beats per minute it sounds like Judy. If you slow down Judy a few beats per minute, it sounds like Liza.
Standing in line at the checkout counter in 1972, I saw the cover of Newsweek with Liza's photo from 'Cabaret' captioned "A Star Is Born" and immediately told my husband that I wanted to see the movie. After watching, I thoroughly agreed with that caption and even found myself singing several of the songs from the film around the house and garden. I had seen 'The Sterile Cuckoo' awhile before and knew how good she was at portraying angsty fragility, but her breakout performance as Sally Bowles was such a revelation that I knew that she was a force, for sure. Of course, I had to buy the OST album, love it. What a great analysis, Fil. I'll bet Judy and Liza sang a lot together at home and your comparison of their voices shows me that they probably sounded terrific! ✨
I love your analyses - they're so detailed, thoughtful, and intelligent! One thing that you touched on briefly, which to me is the thing that is most alike between Judy and Liza, is that Liza clearly learned from her mother how to COMMUNICATE a song, in a way that almost makes you feel like she's having the thoughts expressed in the song spontaneously. You can really FEEL her experiencing what she's singing about. It's a rare gift, and very few singers can deliver that at this level.
Liza, like Judy, was also an actress so accessed those skills whilst singing. The best example of that was Jeremy Irons' performance as Professor Higgins in My Fair Lady. His acting skills shone whilst singing I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face. Glorious.
Yes it’s going to be very very interesting, Judy Garland just had one of the most magnificent voices ever, and her daughter came along and stepped it up with her own voice! I’m anxious to hear what you have to say on this one. The interesting dynamic about this family. Liza has half sister Lorna Luft who Also has a great voice😊
Both Judy and Liza sing in a way that makes their voices additional instruments in the piece. Both are also exceptional dramatists of song interpretation and delivery. They emote the words through subtlety and power in their voices, and in physical and facial gestures. They embody musicality, even when they speak. Judy and Liza have had some of the most talented songwriters of the day create songs especially for (or about) them, and to me that is real testament to the importance of and tribute to their talents.
Liza was an amazing actor and stunning performer but she could sang. Can’t imagine another Sally Bowles but she could invade a role surreptitiously as well. She may have inherited talent but she could and did work it. Thanks for featuring her Fil❤❤
To see Liza live it was captivating she made you feel you were the only one in the room. All of the twists cracks and turns in her voice builds and says "BROADWAY"
This was just so so interesting, revealing the things we learn unconsciously from our parents. They sound so different but the technique is so similar. Amazing comparison. The variety of music genres you explore are so surprising and gratifying. Thank you.
I saw Liza perform once in the early 70s in Memphis. I still remember the feeling that she left everything on that stage...as if she expected this to be her last performance 💔. Wonderful review Fil. Thank you.
Stunning analysis! I was lucky enough to see Liza in concert in Boston so many years ago. She was so talented and gave it her all. The YSL wardrobe, Liza with a Z, New York, New York, Cabaret tunes etc. Terrific show woman. She had the audience eating out of her hands.
fascinating analysis, Fil! side note: I wish we had great interview shows like _Dick Cavett_ around today! maybe they are out there on podcasts somewhere, but they are sure not on television.
I've watched Cabaret about 1000 times, so I knew that she was going to deliver on this song. I love Liza...the woman is a legend!! I mean, Queen chose her to close out the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert!!
Phil!--Your breadth of musical interest & knowledge encompassing many genres & your upbeat, positive, & accurate -"analysis" always keeps me interested in your video's! / Btw, Liza's long-time piano & musical accompaniment & confident is a personal friend of mine & well known jazz pianist--I'll be sure to pass this video on to him & I'm sure he'll have her give it a look as well / Keep up the good-work 👍!
Thanks for sharing this analysis video. And your warning. I got that same message. It didn’t sound like something that you would say. It just pissed me off. I have gotten those messages before. I think that I sent you a message on Patreon about it. Like I said things were weird last night.
i'm just an old folkie... but, Liza Minelli... is a freakin' BEAST... now that's talent... total commitment... not only singing the song, but acting it out... a female Anthony Newley... with dance moves galore, to boot... when she did a dance number, she was a dancer all the way from her little toe to the tips of her fingers... Al Jolson is another one that comes to mind whenever i see her perform... of course being Judy Garland's daughter bought her a lot of training.. but... many people train hard and suck... she was just... great...
To me, she's the best female singer, ever. I wouldn't compare her to anyone. I would LOVE a Lady Gaga comparison of each singing New York, New York to get young people's ideas of what they think is better. It's not even a close call to me when I happened upon Lady Gaga singing it with MANY hits, but I am very curious to know what others think. People today look at music differently.
@@daboiderinhoDerekDamico ,actually i saw anthony newley perform live in concert,a few times.this man was a great performer and a genius.after each show i was mesmerized.his rendition of once in a lifetime,who can i turn to and what kind of fool am i ,were sensational.it would take hours to list his other songs.
What you are seeing is the forgotten art of stagecraft where a performer is not simply singing but adding layers of subtle and not so subtle elements resulting in a 'moment'. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Parent/child vocal and performance comparisons are fascinating to me. It's uncanny when they are very similar, like Roger Miller's son, Dean, who sounds so much like his dad, or Liza, who is unmistakably Judy's daughter. Thank you for pointing out what an individual talent Liza is, but showing the identical aspects. Lovely analysis!
I saw Liza in concert twice. Once in the 1970’s and the other time a few years ago. The first time she was in her prime the second time she was recovering from a broken leg and sang much of the time sitting on a stool. Each time she commanded that stage. What a LEGEND!
Even their mannerisms on stage are similar. I remember watching Judy on all those variety shows in the 1960's, --in fact, Judy had a variety show of her own, if I recall correctly--and Eliza's stage presence and movement remind me so much of her mother's. Great video as usual, Fil.
CLEARLY, It is Lizas passion for her craft as well as for life, that she brings to her performances and the quality of her voice is second, in which she is aware of. Her mother's voice was a little more 'pleasant' to the listener, but Liza is a cut above the rest when it is applied to her, on stage presence. FYI, in a recent interview with Pat Benatar, she attributes her career to Liza. Before she embarked on singing as a career, she heard Liza perform live, and said to herself, "I can do that!". and the rest as they say is 'history'!!!
On the topic of the ‘vocal cry’, I would be absolutely fascinated to see your analysis of Ethel Waters’ performance of ‘Suppertime’ - she literally ends the song sobbing, and the progression to get there through song is quite haunting!
Thrilled you added Liza to your vocalist analyses. Minnelli's vocals on the New York, New York soundtrack (and not just the titular song) are phenomenal: Just You, Just Me; The Man I Love; the breathy There Goes The Ball Game.... all show incredible range, diversity of style, and technique. Her Pet Shop Boys album, Results, also show unique style. A phenomenal performer I've seen ten times live, and have met three times as well... Simply a lovely human.
dude.. not only are you absolutely ADORABLE, but this video, paired with your earlier Judy Garland video, are two of your best ones ever! If you ever want to go classical, you might want to consider opera diva Beverly Sills. Her voice was that of a true angel from Heaven, imo!
That was the best use of the software I've ever seen. And those voices...Know Comment. You said that an analyses could take years. How many of us would gladly listen to those voices for years? Lots and lots, I imagine.
Liza was vocally very filled with some cold symptoms when I sat 4 row performance. She also had 6 corp gents, 3 each side of her, with the dance breaks around her as partner. She had an energy high as she was physically caught into her partners and had to sing less. How clever the choreography of the dancers covered around her to catch any fall, because she had 2 full hip replaced. I gave my parents 2 tickets to see her at a youthful peak. I had no idea how they would respond to her being the Rat Pack, Count Basie, Ella Fitgerald fans, but I received a long distance call from them at my university dorm raving about her sensational performance. I was surprised but very very grateful my parents had a great night. Of course, her mom was a phenomenal gift of nature. It is always the greats that never know how gifted they are. 🌹💝
Thank you so much for this really fascinating analysis. I liked particularly that you pointed out that Judy was a lot younger when singing this version of Over the Rainbow than Liza is here and maybe their voices changed in the same way over time. I have a feeling their voices would be even more similar if you listen to the way Judy sang in a live concert setting and compare that with Liza's singing here. On this studio version of Over The Rainbow, Judy is singing very much in the way Roger Edens wanted her to sing for the MGM films. It would be interesting to see how Liza's voice here compares with the way Judy sings on, say, the Live At Carnegie Hall album.
Great performance by Liza Minnelli and it is interesting to see how her voice is so similar when you compare it to her mother's with the pitch monitor.
This was such an interesting analysis. I've always heard Judy in Liza's voice, yet couldn't put my finger on why because they do sound different. But the things you pointed out explain it.
Judy and Liza are both amazing and Liza managed to have a huge career on her own! Lorna is also a fantastic singer, she has performed in many wonderful concerts over the years, sadly she have only did 1 album….
Great, you really captivate us along with the artists. Should you ever do Judy Garland again, I think "Old Man River" from the Judy Garland show would be a terrific analysis. This and Judy's were terrific and educational. Thanks!
I had the Cabaret album, and I loved it. She was magnificent. This was when I was just getting into theater, although I did not have the voice for musicals. Wished I did! Thanks, so much, Fil. This was fascinating.
We grew up listening to Liza Minelli's Cabaret ( my sister played it constantly for awhile). Although young at the time I knew her voice was magic. Great analysis,Fil... thank you!
Terrific job breaking down the fabulous, Liza Minnelli. I don't know how this one got past me. I've been requesting a vocal analysis on Liza, and you already did one! lol. At the age of 6, my older brother brought home the Cabaret soundtrek LP and I took it over. Basically played it everyday religiously for 7 years, singing along with it. I was addicted to her voice and the songwriting ability of Kander and Ebb. Unfortunately, my Liza imitations had to stop at age 13 when my voice started getting deeper and I could no longer hit the high notes. This analysis was fantastic. Thanks so much! Loved your Dusty Springfield video and so many others. Keep up the detailed analysis, you are educating us on what makes them all so great. I'm also learning a lot of singing tips from you.
I saw Liza in 1985. She was one of the best concert dollars I ever spent. She had that charisma that her mother had and the singing and dancing chops too. She was really into getting the crowd to it's feet. She was totally incredible. She's an American treasure. I would have loved to have seen Judy. She never tired of questions about her mother and took comparisons as a compliment. She also always had my respect for finishing raising her younger brother and sister after Judy's tragic death.
I am so jealous! I'd have given anything to see Liza perform. (Within reason; maybe not my firstborn. lol)
This is a treasure! Liza and Judy performing "Hello Dolly" together. Enjoy!
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She also paid her mother's debts after she died. She called The Rat Pack, who had been like uncles to her, and asked if they could help her get booked at the casinos to pay off her mother's debts because, as she put it, there had been so much gossip about her mother that she wasn't going to have it said that her mother's bills didn't get paid. She felt she could at least flip that part of the negative gossip about her mother to a positive. She's also never bad-mouthed her mother and was also proud of her sister when Lorna began to sing vs. feeling threatened. THAT is what a good daughter and sister does.
Oh yes! I was fortunate enough to see Liza in concert twice! The first time I saw her was right after she won the academy award for best actress for her roll in the movie CABARET. What a dynamic performance she gave in concert both times. Just incredible! 👍🤗❤
It's just such a genetic gift to begin with, but it looks like she must have enjoyed performing because she put such work into it and became so good at it herself. I wouldn't have had the courage to sing when everyone knew who her mother was. I'd always fear letting people down. She's also wonderful as one of those performers that makes it all look so simple. I just really admire her work ethic and the high standard she strove to reach.
She inherited her pipes from her Mother and is a legend in her own right. Love her!! 💖
I think I've said this before, Fil, but it's such a pleasure watching a musician taking pleasure in the performance of an artist whose style is very different from their own.
That's is one of the best things about this channel, the wide range of musical performances and his appreciation of all of them.
Well said!
Yes!
Fil, you are always so positive and so interesting to listen to. Love everyone!
I hope Liza sees this analysis. At this time in her life, she will really appreciate the thoughtfulness in this presentation. Once again, thank you Fil.
What a sweet thing to say, and for that matter I hope Liza hears all this marvelous praise.
XO
This cute guy is so much fun to watch And what a smile
I saw Liza Minelli purely by accident. I was doing a coat checking event & she was performing. I saw the whole performance for free. She was magnificent.
Perhaps that's why you can't spell her name !
Where was this
Liza is one of the most underrated singers. She’s sensational.
I can't imagine anyone not appreciating Liza Minelli's amazing voice.
You’re deluded! Lol
How is she underrated?
@@Druezer "Underrated" is what not-terribly-bright people sometimes say instead of "I like her."
@@jamesmcinnis208 “underrated” could also mean “underrated by todays prime marketing demographic of 20 and 30 something’s.
My adult children probably have no idea who Liza is, and might only know her mother from The Wizard of Oz.
Additionally, I imagine there were people who felt she was only famous because she was riding her parents’ coattails
I saw Liza in 2009, flew from Nz to Sydney. Best money I ever spent. Man sitting next to me said "I would ask you if you're enjoying yourself but...." as I was crying and smiling and clapping
Here is a clip from the performance you saw. Must have been a great night:
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Frank Sinatra once said, that every time Judy performed, she died a little each time. She stands in a class, all her own.🤘🏽❤️🌱✌🏼
She comes by that power honestly, as her mum had a voice that could make a statue weep. Such talent could've been wasted, but it wasn't thankfully. Did you feel it reach deep down inside of you? I always do.
I've followed Liza for awhile. She has always been a consummate professional. I played my moms LP of cabaret until it was well worn and I had to replace it with a new CD. Liza was under her mother's tutelage since childhood. Just Watch Judy Garland's Christmas special. Liza was already a gifted performer, mixing it up with her mom and guests like Mel Torme at only 17 years old. Fil, your dissection of Liza's vocals as well as the comparison with Judy's vocals was wonderful. Your incredible ability to pinpoint a vocalists particular qualities is stellar! Thank you.
Great comment! I agree about Fil’s skill and artistry in presenting these vocalist. He’s great.
Judy Garland was 17 when she first sang Over The Rainbow.
The first time I heard and saw Judy Garland sing "The Man That Got Away" in the 1954 "A Star is Born", I was stunned. It was spectacular and has never been matched.
OMG. YES. I thought I knew and loved Judy Garland before I ever saw that movie... but she knocked me down flat with that performance and I've never recovered. That was the first time she truly ever broke my heart. You could feel her pain in fighting her own demons throughout her entire film.
I have a couple of great memories of meeting her. I ran into her, literally, going out a door backwards at The El Tovar, in the Grand Canyon, and then I was selling balloons at The Parade of Roses. She saw me and yelled out at me from the sun roof of a limousine. When they pulled up next to me, she tells me, I’ve got to have some of those balloons. Then she saw my venders license and says Hey! I know you! Lol. She was a pleasure to meet.
What a beautiful story! I love that you gave her such a moment of joy!👍😎👍
@@deniseheupel8814 I have a lot of really great memories of celebrities... Never asked for an autograph but once and that was Aaron Tippen when his Toolbox cd came out. He was doing a Walmart tour. But oh, I've met so many people. My 2 favorites are Elvis Presley and BB King. Both are long stories but nice memories nonetheless. They were really just genuine people. And I don't fan girl well lol. I just like talking to people. Charlie Rich became a friend of mine because he came into my store one day and I made he and his wife fresh coffee. He followed me from store to store just so he could hang out and talk. He was a very nice and gentle man. Just so many awesome memories.
Liza was the 3rd one to recognize me upon our 2nd meeting. I was shocked and awed by that, considering all the people she had met you know? Got several private concerts from Jerry Lee Lewis and saw him in concert 3 times. Met Jack Clugman at a gas station in La Jolla. He was driving a beat up old 63 Chevy that belonged to his Gardener lol what a nice man he was too.
Even met Alabama at the Grand Canyon before they got big.
I like to think I gave them a break from the madness celebrities sometimes endure.
@@moogarner374 sounds like you're an interesting person to run into! This world needs those that remind us that life should be fun and interesting! 👍😎👍
@@deniseheupel8814 thank you!
@@moogarner374 Yes you have met some good ones. I met a lot of them because I worked at the airport. Back then they didn't have private jets. John and Yoko sat in some seats near me and no one bothered them. They were in my city because her daughter was here with the ex and they were attempting to get her. They got up and walked past me and he said hello. I thought that was sweet. Dean Martin came through one night and my co-worker fell off her stool as he walked past laughing. Met Glen Campbell up in the VIP room because he was nice enough to allow anyone to come up and the lines formed. This was in his hay day. Saw him at the end in the "final concert tour" in Galveston at a wonderful venue, and he was quite good, though well into Alzheimer's. Saw Elvis all the time in Vegas and my city, and like you said, so many more to even list. Reason? Where I worked, and Vegas, where I played. Saw Liza in Vegas and here. Got back stage twice, with pictures. She was very kind. Those were the days! Wish I would have taken a camera to work.
I believe that babies start learning to sing before birth when the mother sings. Liza was blessed to have started learning from Judy. Thanks Fil.
Yes they do actually and although they do not and can not vocalize in utero they recognize their mother tongue, respond to any emotion the mother is feeling, hears their father’s voice and recognizes songs and music played that later in years recognizes the tune and can hum the melody. They express emotion in utero, tease their mothers and when even in the 7 th or 8 th month can express disgust especially if their is a bad relationship and continually kick whoever she is cozied up to. Gives a lot of thought of how much we underestimate a baby’s intellectual abilities. In a household where all the children are taught together properly, a baby can learn to read at the age of 2. ❤
Liza uses drama a bit differently than mom Judy, in that her dynamic body language matches the story she's telling. Judy's dramatic delivery, on the other hand, was tied to the words she sang. She was a great drama coach (unconsciously) to Liza in this regard, and mentioned in an interview how happy she was that Liza had more freedom of expression than she herself was permitted.
which interview was this do you know? i'd be interested in reading it.
That's fascinating!
I like watching Fil’s reactions… not only does he smile, but his eyes smile too!
Her musicianship is top, top quality. She is really holding back at the beginning, creating the arc, using so many musical nuances until she finally breaks out...a slow tease.
I read in one of her biographies, Judy mentioned that when she was pregnant with Liza, she could already that she was a performer because of the way she was kicking. Thanks for a splendid and informative analysis of Liza’s performance. I appreciated every nuance that you pointed out-your thorough approach is massively appreciated! You hit the nail on the head when you mentioned that we could go on for years analyzing and comparing the similarities/differences between the voices of mother and daughter. Nevertheless, there’s no question that they were immensely talented singers and performers. Thanks for this wonderful analysis, Fil!
Liza is not a vocalist, she’s a great artist , telling a story acting the lyrics out in Her own way, style. Never compare garland to another singer because Judy was the finest actress and singer. Liza is loaded with talent and in my opinion under rated even with Oscar , Emmy , Grammy , and every other award under the sun . Still Garland was the greatest live performer ever . Liza is at her zenith here vocally. The actual sound of garlands voice was so distinctive . So is Liza’s singing / talking voice . Lorna actually has more talent for singing but doesn’t have the acting ability . Both are great and should be celebrated for their own contribution .
Liza Minnelli singing Maybe This Time and New York are virtuoso. Judy Garland on everything she sang at MGM all the way to Carnegie Hall is just incomparable.
I watched Ed Sullivan and countless variety shows and it was so very clear that even as a very young child every once in a while a really powerful singer would command the stage and just take you away. She was definitely among them. Fabulous talent.
I saw Liza in 1980 in Chicago and I was exhausted afterwards because it seemed like she took all of her energy and charisma from the audience. It was one of the best concerts I've ever been to. "Cabaret" was a phenomenon, and so was "New York, New York," a criminally underappreciated Scorsese film, when I think, Liza was at her vocal peak. Great video, Fil!
Hey Fil, great piece on Liza; She is totally unique and wonderful. For me there cannot be a comparison to Judy. The Divine Miss Garland is in a musical universe of her very own. Her talent was so profound that, like Mozart, or Elvis, there will never be a way to calculate the miracle. Thank you for this offering. You enrich us music lovers with every post!!!!!!!
For me, the Divine Ms. Minnelli is in a musical universe shared by her mother. But as you say, profound like Mozart and Elvis. I so enjoyed Phil's presentation, and everyone's comments. More than music, this is a kind of soul music without of much of the R but a lot of the &B!
Liza with a Z. The best televised concert ever! And thank you for your expertise. Just amazing.
In this bluesy jazz song which Liza sang in the musical movie "Cabaret", she brings all the dynamic and emotional qualities of that dramatic performance. A consummate performer, just like her mother -- they were/are top notch singers, dancers and actors. Very gifted.
I have always adored how Liza FEELS every song she sings! And I've always loved her personality. Thanks for this one, Fil!
So nice to see you recall 2 of the greatest voices from days gone by,,especially Judy ,,daughter is great but there was only one Judy.
Both Mom and Daughter have that enjoyable quality to their vocals. there are television footages of both of them singing together on UA-cam that are wonderful to watch. thanks Fil 😊
If you are able to play Judy and Liza’s vinyl records on a turntable where you can adjust the speed like a DJ would use ---if you speed Liza up a few beats per minute it sounds like Judy. If you slow down Judy a few beats per minute, it sounds like Liza.
Standing in line at the checkout counter in 1972, I saw the cover of Newsweek with Liza's photo from 'Cabaret' captioned "A Star Is Born" and immediately told my husband that I wanted to see the movie. After watching, I thoroughly agreed with that caption and even found myself singing several of the songs from the film around the house and garden. I had seen 'The Sterile Cuckoo' awhile before and knew how good she was at portraying angsty fragility, but her breakout performance as Sally Bowles was such a revelation that I knew that she was a force, for sure. Of course, I had to buy the OST album, love it. What a great analysis, Fil. I'll bet Judy and Liza sang a lot together at home and your comparison of their voices shows me that they probably sounded terrific! ✨
I can watch musicals with JUDY & LIZA non stop.
Thank you! Blessed to have seen her in the '70s. Saw her mom in 61! Never forgot it. Exquisite.
I love your analyses - they're so detailed, thoughtful, and intelligent! One thing that you touched on briefly, which to me is the thing that is most alike between Judy and Liza, is that Liza clearly learned from her mother how to COMMUNICATE a song, in a way that almost makes you feel like she's having the thoughts expressed in the song spontaneously. You can really FEEL her experiencing what she's singing about. It's a rare gift, and very few singers can deliver that at this level.
Liza, like Judy, was also an actress so accessed those skills whilst singing. The best example of that was Jeremy Irons' performance as Professor Higgins in My Fair Lady. His acting skills shone whilst singing I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face. Glorious.
Yes it’s going to be very very interesting, Judy Garland just had one of the most magnificent voices ever, and her daughter came along and stepped it up with her own voice! I’m anxious to hear what you have to say on this one.
The interesting dynamic about this family. Liza has half sister Lorna Luft who
Also has a great voice😊
The best part of all of these videos is watching Fil love the performances. A deeply true lover of music.
Both Judy and Liza sing in a way that makes their voices additional instruments in the piece. Both are also exceptional dramatists of song interpretation and delivery. They emote the words through subtlety and power in their voices, and in physical and facial gestures. They embody musicality, even when they speak. Judy and Liza have had some of the most talented songwriters of the day create songs especially for (or about) them, and to me that is real testament to the importance of and tribute to their talents.
That's a keen observation, Yes, they both sounded musical even when they were just speaking.
Two great artists🌹
Liza was an amazing actor and stunning performer but she could sang. Can’t imagine another Sally Bowles but she could invade a role surreptitiously as well. She may have inherited talent but she could and did work it. Thanks for featuring her Fil❤❤
To see Liza live it was captivating she made you feel you were the only one in the room. All of the twists cracks and turns in her voice builds and says "BROADWAY"
This was just so so interesting, revealing the things we learn unconsciously from our parents. They sound so different but the technique is so similar. Amazing comparison. The variety of music genres you explore are so surprising and gratifying. Thank you.
Great comparison with two amazing ladies & voices. Thanks Fil😊🎼🎙🎹
This guy is brilliant!
I saw Liza perform once in the early 70s in Memphis. I still remember the feeling that she left everything on that stage...as if she expected this to be her last performance 💔. Wonderful review Fil. Thank you.
Stunning analysis! I was lucky enough to see Liza in concert in Boston so many years ago. She was so talented and gave it her all. The YSL wardrobe, Liza with a Z, New York, New York, Cabaret tunes etc. Terrific show woman. She had the audience eating out of her hands.
fascinating analysis, Fil!
side note: I wish we had great interview shows like _Dick Cavett_ around today! maybe they are out there on podcasts somewhere, but they are sure not on television.
Love Judy and Liza.
Just one look from the start and no one can deny she’s amicable, charming and bombastic.😊
I've watched Cabaret about 1000 times, so I knew that she was going to deliver on this song. I love Liza...the woman is a legend!! I mean, Queen chose her to close out the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert!!
Watching Fil break into his infectious smile is always thrilling.
Phil!--Your breadth of musical interest & knowledge encompassing many genres & your upbeat, positive, & accurate -"analysis" always keeps me interested in your video's! / Btw, Liza's long-time piano & musical accompaniment & confident is a personal friend of mine & well known jazz pianist--I'll be sure to pass this video on to him & I'm sure he'll have her give it a look as well / Keep up the good-work 👍!
Great Greg….hope they like it 👍🥂
@@cheneyrobert Me too!!
It just blows my mind how Judy passed down her talents to her daughter. Just incredibly mesmerizing!
You are very likeable, and you attend to quality singers. Many thanks ... very interesting.
I too think she’s a very underrated singer,. She always gets the meaning of the song over.
The host is great. So articulate and knowledgeable. I enjoyed this video
Thanks!
Thanks for sharing this analysis video. And your warning. I got that same message. It didn’t sound like something that you would say. It just pissed me off. I have gotten those messages before. I think that I sent you a message on Patreon about it. Like I said things were weird last night.
Liza was an entertainer in the full sense of the word. And incredibly like her mum. Fabulous video Fil.
i'm just an old folkie... but, Liza Minelli... is a freakin' BEAST... now that's talent... total commitment... not only singing the song, but acting it out... a female Anthony Newley... with dance moves galore, to boot... when she did a dance number, she was a dancer all the way from her little toe to the tips of her fingers... Al Jolson is another one that comes to mind whenever i see her perform... of course being Judy Garland's daughter bought her a lot of training.. but... many people train hard and suck... she was just... great...
To me, she's the best female singer, ever. I wouldn't compare her to anyone. I would LOVE a Lady Gaga comparison of each singing New York, New York to get young people's ideas of what they think is better. It's not even a close call to me when I happened upon Lady Gaga singing it with MANY hits, but I am very curious to know what others think. People today look at music differently.
Great comparison to anthony newley.both minelli and newley not only perform the song, ,they live it.
@@robertr8386 yep!
@@daboiderinhoDerekDamico ,actually i saw anthony newley perform live in concert,a few times.this man was a great performer and a genius.after each show i was mesmerized.his rendition of once in a lifetime,who can i turn to and what kind of fool am i ,were sensational.it would take hours to list his other songs.
@@robertr8386 nice bro
What you are seeing is the forgotten art of stagecraft where a performer is not simply singing but adding layers of subtle and not so subtle elements resulting in a 'moment'. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Your analysis is so incredible. All the minute details, you explain really help me to appreciate these wonderful singers even more.
Well, that's a pretty astonishing matching up of aspects of the mother's and the daughter's vocals. Love it!
Parent/child vocal and performance comparisons are fascinating to me. It's uncanny when they are very similar, like Roger Miller's son, Dean, who sounds so much like his dad, or Liza, who is unmistakably Judy's daughter. Thank you for pointing out what an individual talent Liza is, but showing the identical aspects. Lovely analysis!
Yeah, Jason Gould, who is Streisand's son, had the gift passed on tp him. He's really very good.
You give me an appreciation of people’s talent I never understood
You're a highly skilled teacher. Thanks.
Proves how diverse and honest your analysis truly are covering different genres.. ty
I saw Liza in concert twice. Once in the 1970’s and the other time a few years ago. The first time she was in her prime the second time she was recovering from a broken leg and sang much of the time sitting on a stool. Each time she commanded that stage. What a LEGEND!
Wow ! Tremendous voice ! Magnificent performance !!🤘🤘❤️❤️❤️
Even their mannerisms on stage are similar. I remember watching Judy on all those variety shows in the 1960's, --in fact, Judy had a variety show of her own, if I recall correctly--and Eliza's stage presence and movement remind me so much of her mother's. Great video as usual, Fil.
The videos of the two singing together are priceless.
She has a lot of similar sounds as her mom.
2 extremely talented ladies.
Thank you Fil. :)
Excellent comparison, loved that the pitch monitoring software picked up the cry! Thanks again Fil!
CLEARLY,
It is Lizas passion for her craft as well as for life, that she brings to her performances and the quality of her voice is second, in which she is aware of. Her mother's voice was a little more 'pleasant' to the listener, but Liza is a cut above the rest when it is applied to her, on stage presence.
FYI, in a recent interview with Pat Benatar, she attributes her career to Liza. Before she embarked on singing as a career, she heard Liza perform live, and said to herself, "I can do that!". and the rest as they say is 'history'!!!
I enjoyed this very much.
Great analysis, Fil. Mother and daughter both equally gifted with their own way of delivering songs, but definitely linked with genetic similarities.
Fil you come up with some of the most interesting content 👏👏👏😎🥂
On the topic of the ‘vocal cry’, I would be absolutely fascinated to see your analysis of Ethel Waters’ performance of ‘Suppertime’ - she literally ends the song sobbing, and the progression to get there through song is quite haunting!
Thrilled you added Liza to your vocalist analyses. Minnelli's vocals on the New York, New York soundtrack (and not just the titular song) are phenomenal: Just You, Just Me; The Man I Love; the breathy There Goes The Ball Game.... all show incredible range, diversity of style, and technique. Her Pet Shop Boys album, Results, also show unique style. A phenomenal performer I've seen ten times live, and have met three times as well... Simply a lovely human.
dude.. not only are you absolutely ADORABLE, but this video, paired with your earlier Judy Garland video, are two of your best ones ever! If you ever want to go classical, you might want to consider opera diva Beverly Sills. Her voice was that of a true angel from Heaven, imo!
That was the best use of the software I've ever seen.
And those voices...Know Comment.
You said that an analyses could take years. How many of us would gladly listen to those voices for years?
Lots and lots, I imagine.
Liza was vocally very filled with some cold symptoms when I sat 4 row performance. She also had 6 corp gents, 3 each side of her, with the dance breaks around her as partner. She had an energy high as she was physically caught into her partners and had to sing less. How clever the choreography of the dancers covered around her to catch any fall, because she had 2 full hip replaced. I gave my parents 2 tickets to see her at a youthful peak. I had no idea how they would respond to her being the Rat Pack, Count Basie, Ella Fitgerald fans, but I received a long distance call from them at my university dorm raving about her sensational performance. I was surprised but very very grateful my parents had a great night. Of course, her mom was a phenomenal gift of nature. It is always the greats that never know how gifted they are. 🌹💝
Thank you so much for this really fascinating analysis. I liked particularly that you pointed out that Judy was a lot younger when singing this version of Over the Rainbow than Liza is here and maybe their voices changed in the same way over time. I have a feeling their voices would be even more similar if you listen to the way Judy sang in a live concert setting and compare that with Liza's singing here. On this studio version of Over The Rainbow, Judy is singing very much in the way Roger Edens wanted her to sing for the MGM films. It would be interesting to see how Liza's voice here compares with the way Judy sings on, say, the Live At Carnegie Hall album.
2 of my favorite singers! Really interesting comparison!
Liza was born to play Sally Bowles. No one else could have done it so brilliantly.
Fabulous and interesting analysis, Fil! Thank you! Sharing!!
Great performance by Liza Minnelli and it is interesting to see how her voice is so similar when you compare it to her mother's with the pitch monitor.
Great analysis Fil. 👏🎸😊
This was such an interesting analysis. I've always heard Judy in Liza's voice, yet couldn't put my finger on why because they do sound different. But the things you pointed out explain it.
Judy and Liza are both amazing and Liza managed to have a huge career on her own!
Lorna is also a fantastic singer, she has performed in many wonderful concerts over the years, sadly she have only did 1 album….
Dear Phil: Watching the JOY you have in watching these performances is CONTAGIOUS. I always FEEL BETTER after watching your videos !😄
Fill- you gave me the feels on this one. I reckon it’s true…. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, in this case. I ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ them both!
Great, you really captivate us along with the artists. Should you ever do Judy Garland again, I think "Old Man River" from the Judy Garland show would be a terrific analysis. This and Judy's were terrific and educational. Thanks!
Magnificent voice and entertainer💕
I had the Cabaret album, and I loved it. She was magnificent. This was when I was just getting into theater, although I did not have the voice for musicals. Wished I did! Thanks, so much, Fil. This was fascinating.
We grew up listening to Liza Minelli's Cabaret ( my sister played it constantly for awhile). Although young at the time I knew her voice was magic. Great analysis,Fil... thank you!
Terrific job breaking down the fabulous, Liza Minnelli. I don't know how this one got past me. I've been requesting a vocal analysis on Liza, and you already did one! lol. At the age of 6, my older brother brought home the Cabaret soundtrek LP and I took it over. Basically played it everyday religiously for 7 years, singing along with it. I was addicted to her voice and the songwriting ability of Kander and Ebb. Unfortunately, my Liza imitations had to stop at age 13 when my voice started getting deeper and I could no longer hit the high notes. This analysis was fantastic. Thanks so much! Loved your Dusty Springfield video and so many others. Keep up the detailed analysis, you are educating us on what makes them all so great. I'm also learning a lot of singing tips from you.
This host is absolutely brilliant. So interesting, articulate, and talented. I enjoyed this.
Thanks!
Such talents, both the mother and the daughter! I've been a fan of those ladies since I was a child.
I didn't even know they were mother and daughter. You learn something new every day.
Brilliant deconstruction of Liza's voice and vocal technique!
So excited!!