Judy Collins


I just heard Judy Collins live this week in a small, intimate setting. She was a huge influence in my life back in the 60's and 70's and it was priviledge to see her again. I was blown away by her voice and her presence. She still has the clarity and range that was her hallmark way back when. Her most recent CD (Paradise) is really fine, including duets with Joan Baez and Steven Stills. The 60's were a special time and she was a huge influence at that time. If you have not listened to her lately, I suggest you listen to her old music and to her new CDs. Her album from a few years ago of Beatles hits is great. If you are too young to remember her, go take a listen. Obviously, I am a huge fan, but Judy Collins is still a class act.
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Who Knows Where the Time Goes is one of my favorites. Great selection of songs exposing the full range of her voice and singing style. My dad played the crap out of the LP when I was growing up and my copy gets a fair amount of rotation. My wife and I danced to the title track at our wedding. Stephen Stills is great on guitar and she has an excellent backing band. I saw her a few years ago, also in an intimate setting, and was not very impressed. It was just after the election and she had some not very thoughtful comments about our outgoing president (who I agree was a disaster). I know she comes from the folkie tradition where politics and art collide but her remarks were pretty hamfisted and I don't think she reached anyone with what she had to say. Her voice is still quite pure and strong though for a woman of her vintage.