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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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eldartford
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Back in the day, two cuts by Judy Collins were (are) the most amazing examples of what can be done with matrix multichannel, although they were never promoted as multichannel.

Amazing Grace....She sings up front, and a congregation comes in all around. Then, when it's over, you hear people behind you puting hymnals back into the wooden racks. Spooky.

Farewell to Tiwathi...(I probably spelled that wrong). Whales, (their songs) float all around the room.
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dtc OP
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Farewell To Tarwathie was from her 1970 Whales and Nightingales album - still best for me on the original vinyl. The waves were not as realistic on the CD and the ending was truncated - but you need to be an addict to notice the differences. I'll have to give the matrix a try. I find most multichannel artifical, but this might be fun. We just gave a Judy Collins samplier to a 25 year old who had no idea who Judy was. The track she really liked was Farewell To Tarwathie.
eldartford
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Dtc... You're right. The mix was screwed up on the CDs. Use the vinyl.
tzh21y
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Sweet Judy Blue Eyes, she is great!
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Judy's mother Marjorie Collins Hall died last Sunday. She was 94. May she rest in peace.
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