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Judith Marjorie Collins (born May 1, 1939 in Seattle, Washington) is an American folk and standards singer.
Biography
As a child Collins studied classical piano with Antonia Brico, making her public debut at age 13 performing Mozart’s Concerto for Two Pianos.
However, it was the music of Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger, and the traditional songs of the folk revival of the early 1960s, that piqued Collins’ interest and awoke in her a love of lyrics. Three years after her debut as a piano prodigy, she was playing guitar. She eventually made her way to Greenwich Village, New York City, where she busked and played in clubs until she signed with Elektra Records, a record label with which she was associated for 35 years. In 1961, Collins released her first album, A Maid of Constant Sorrow, at the age of 22.
At first she sang traditional folk songs, or songs written by others, in particular the social poets of the time, such as Tom Paxton, Phil Ochs, and Bob Dylan. She recorded her own versions of seminal songs of the period, such as Dylan’s “Mr. Tambourine Man” and Pete Seeger’s “Turn, Turn, Turn”. Collins was also instrumental in bringing then little known composers to a wider public; for example, she recorded songs by Canadian poet Leonard Cohen, and Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell.
Biography
As a child Collins studied classical piano with Antonia Brico, making her public debut at age 13 performing Mozart’s Concerto for Two Pianos.
However, it was the music of Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger, and the traditional songs of the folk revival of the early 1960s, that piqued Collins’ interest and awoke in her a love of lyrics. Three years after her debut as a piano prodigy, she was playing guitar. She eventually made her way to Greenwich Village, New York City, where she busked and played in clubs until she signed with Elektra Records, a record label with which she was associated for 35 years. In 1961, Collins released her first album, A Maid of Constant Sorrow, at the age of 22.
At first she sang traditional folk songs, or songs written by others, in particular the social poets of the time, such as Tom Paxton, Phil Ochs, and Bob Dylan. She recorded her own versions of seminal songs of the period, such as Dylan’s “Mr. Tambourine Man” and Pete Seeger’s “Turn, Turn, Turn”. Collins was also instrumental in bringing then little known composers to a wider public; for example, she recorded songs by Canadian poet Leonard Cohen, and Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell.
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doctorjmo wrote:
her autobiography iz out!!
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lovebeatloko wrote:
Beautiful Judy♥.Love her voice and her guitar playing.
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Crowriver wrote:
Sanity and Grace....A profoundly enlightening and moving journey of the soul. My daughter, Ellie, died of an illness in 1976. She was two years old and I still think about her most of the time. My job as a wildlife ranger and SAR dog handler would be a predominantly isolating and lonely one for most people, but I always have my dog, Tess, for company from dawn 'til dusk. Plus, I know that Ellie is out there with me as I walk the endless miles across the fields, hills and moors or through the forests and along the river banks and coastlines of the UK's South-Western counties....and sometimes I catch myself talking to her too.
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LarkCGN wrote:
Love her so much!!!
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gatoupsy wrote:
mi canción favorita de Judy Collins sin duda es <Brother ,can you spare a dime > luega estarán <in my life> <....the clows >
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ringwraith10 wrote:
I can't believe she has less than 100,000 listeners...
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davidgeorgea wrote:
Amazing voice I love it very much
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sisterthyme wrote:
'Hello, Hooray' and 'Who Knows Where The Time Goes' gives me chills every time I listen to them.
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emcxmc wrote:
'Send in the clowns' still gives me a thrill. Happy Birthday, Judy.
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mrbonzoorubber2 wrote:
love Judy Collins reminds me of my mom because she listened to her all the time when I was a child
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seboik wrote:
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Musicboehmy wrote:
Hello... - Please visit my new Group „Singer-Songwriter of the week“ Link is http://www.lastfm.de/group/Singer-Songwriter+of+the+Week Here can you vote for songwriter each week and so we created a Hall Of Fame. The Idea for the Group came from here: http://www.lastfm.de/group/Country+Artist+of+the+Week
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BeerSnobbe wrote:
Sweet Judy Blue Eyes
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Dani_Gabarrot wrote:
She has the voice of an angel
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chinacici wrote:
Judy ---Send in the Clowns 听着真是太美了
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chinacici wrote:
喜欢这首歌温柔、清纯带着点点感伤
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lis-sukie wrote:
I love love love Judy!
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Sandara29 wrote:
Possuí uma voz super linda.
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STEWARTHW wrote:
lovely voice
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