Duets + Judy At The Palace, 24 February 1952 (2004)

"This set unites 13 duets from CBS' weekly variety show, The Judy Garland Show, and a live concert. The pairing of the 2 albums separated by over a decade would be strange if they both weren't important recordings. Garland shows no sign of vulnerability during the 60's TV recordings or weakness as she holds her own with some of the most important figures in American music. A favorite duet is the one with Bobby Darin, because it is also the most ambitious, attempting 12 songs. Other duets include Mel Tormé; Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin; Lena Horne; Peggy Lee; Liza Minnelli; the Count Basie Orchestra; Barbra Streisand; and Tony Bennett! Overall there are 62 songs in the various medleys. Fans of Barbra Streisand will undoubtedly love their duet, which pairs Judy's signature tune with Barbra's first big hit. The accompanying concert at the Palace contains homerun versions of "Over the Rainbow" and "Liza". Overall, the sound quality is fabulous, and both discs contain important material." (JT Griffith, Allmusic)