Rufus Does Judy at Capitol Studios explained
| Rufus Does Judy at Capitol Studios |
| Type: | live |
| Artist: | Rufus Wainwright |
| Cover: | Rufus Does Judy at Capitol Studios.jpeg |
| Length: | 41:41 |
| Label: | BMG |
| Prev Title: | Unfollow the Rules |
| Prev Year: | 2020 |
| Next Title: | Folkocracy |
| Next Year: | 2023 |
Rufus Does Judy at Capitol Studios is a live album by Rufus Wainwright released by BMG on June 10, 2022.[1] The album was recorded at Capitol Studios, during a virtual concert of the same name, which saw Wainwright re-create Judy Garland's live album Judy at Carnegie Hall. The filmed performance premiered on Veeps on June 10, 2021, which would have been Garland's 99th birthday.[2] The concert featured an in-studio duet with Kristin Chenoweth and a virtual duet with Martha Wainwright.[3]
Previously, Wainwright performed the set at Carnegie Hall in 2006, which was released as the live album Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall (2007). He also released the DVD , featuring live recordings from his 2007 show at London Palladium, and performed the set again at Carnegie Hall in 2016.[3]
Description
Wainwright was backed by a four-piece band. Renée Zellweger was the only live audience member.[4]
Promotion
The concert was promoted with the release of "Over the Rainbow" and a limited edition T-shirt created in collaboration with Michael Kors.[5] [6] Wainwright performed "Come Rain or Come Shine" on The Late Late Show with James Corden.
Notes and References
- Web site: Major . Michael . Rufus Wainwright Announces 'Rufus Does Judy At Capitol Studios' . 2022-03-18 . . en.
- Web site: 2021-05-10. Rufus Wainwright Honors Judy Garland on Her 99th Birthday. 2021-06-11. The Advocate. en. 2021-05-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20210512185534/https://www.advocate.com/music/2021/5/10/rufus-wainwright-honors-judy-garland-her-99th-birthday. live.
- News: Greiving . Tim . 'I'm proud a legend hates me!' Why Liza Minnelli shunned Rufus Wainwright's Judy Garland tribute . June 10, 2021 . . June 7, 2021 . June 10, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210610062353/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2021-06-07/rufus-wainwright-judy-garland-carnegie-liza-minnelli-renee-zellweger . live .
- News: Rule . Doug . Rufus Wainwright commemorates Pride with a 'Rufus Does Judy' livestream . June 10, 2021 . . June 8, 2021 . June 11, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210611030832/https://www.metroweekly.com/2021/06/rufus-wainwright-commemorates-pride-with-a-rufus-does-judy-livestream/ . live .
- Web site: 2021-05-28. Rufus Wainwright shares Judy Garland cover to celebrate Pride month. 2021-06-11. NME. en-GB. 2021-06-11. https://web.archive.org/web/20210611031558/https://www.nme.com/news/music/rufus-wainwright-shares-judy-garland-cover-celebrate-pride-month-2951111. live.
- Web site: Leiber. Sarah Jae. Rufus Wainwright Releases Cover of Judy Garland Classic 'Over The Rainbow'. 2021-06-11. BroadwayWorld. en. 2021-05-27. https://web.archive.org/web/20210527160538/https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Rufus-Wainwright-Releases-Cover-of-Judy-Garland-Classic-Over-The-Rainbow-20210527. live.
