Most people prefer the Fred Astaire/Judy Garland version of A Couple Of Swells, which, of course, is a great and definitive version. But I find Judy's duet of the song with Alan King so charming it's become my personal favorite. Click on the sound icon if you care to hear it. | The Judy Garland Experience

Judy Garland sang this song on television three times, first in 1956, then, as we posted last week, in 1963, and here, with another great version, from 1964. | The Judy Garland Experience

On This Day In Herstory. On September 27, 1963 Judy Garland taped the eighth episode of her television series for CBS. Her guests included Jack Carter, The Dillards, and George Maharis. Here's a truncated version of Judy's opening number. | The Judy Garland Experience