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Judy Collins

Born: 1939. Living in: United States
Judith Marjorie "Judy" Collins is an American singer and songwriter known for her eclectic tastes in the material she records (which has included folk music, show tunes, pop music, rock and roll and standards) and for her social activism.

Collins' debut album A Maid of Constant Sorrow was released in 1961, but it was the lead single from her 1967 album Wildflowers, "Both Sides, Now" - written by Joni Mitchell - that gave Collins international prominence. The single hit the Top 10 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart(1) and won Collins her first Grammy Award for Best Folk Performance.(2) She enjoyed further success with her recordings of "Someday Soon", "Chelsea Morning", "Amazing Grace", and "Cook with Honey".

Judy Collins : Best of Judy Collins

12 songs from this popular folk singer/songwriter spanning her prolific career, including: Amazing Grace - Born to the Breed - Both Sides Now - My Father - Send in the Clowns - Since You've Asked - and more.

Individual Folios

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Russell Robinson : My Father

Judy Collins' song of a girl and her father creates a wistful atmosphere of longing and memory in a folk-like tapestry that will be a concert highlight. An ideal selection for women's honor choir and festival performances! Available separately: SSA, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:50.

Arranger: Russell Robinson Performed By: Judy Collins

Audrey Snyder : Song for Sarajevo

This song by Judy Collins from 1994 was written for the children of the Bosnian War of the 1990s, but has continuing meaning for today's children of conflict. I dream of Peace, I dream of flowers on the hill, I dream I see my mother smiling, When I close my eyes I dream of Peace.

Arranger: Audrey Snyder Performed By: Judy Collins

Audrey Snyder : Who Knows Where the Time Goes

A folk-rock masterpiece of the first order, this acoustic gem recorded by Judy Collins is a gentle meditation on the nature of life. Available separately: SATB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:20.

Arranger: Audrey Snyder Performed By: Judy Collins