[1][2] The album was made to celebrate Garland's first starring role in a film, For Me and My Gal, and the success of the title song which she performs with co-star Gene Kelly.

[1] David Rose, Garland's husband, conducted the orchestra on all tracks except "Zing!

Went the Strings of My Heart" and "Fascinating Rhythm" which were recorded on July 29, 1939, during a recording session in Hollywood, California.

[3] Victor Young conducted two of the tracks, with modified swing arrangements that enhanced the lively performances.

[1] The album was originally issued in 1940 as a set of four 10-inch 78-r.p.m.