Judy Garland & Johnny Mercer- Friendship(1940)

words and music by Cole Porter. On December 18,1940 Judy Garland and songwriter Johnny Mercer recorded ’Friendship’ for Decca Records. in 1941 32 year old Johnny would begin an intense affair with 19 year old Judy. they would continue to have an affair later on. Johnny was greatly affected by this affair and it is said that he considered her the great love of his life. ’That Old Black Magic’ and ’I Remember You’ were written by Johnny, expressing his feelings for Judy.