Judy Collins Talks Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen and Her First Original Album | Amanpour and Company
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- Опубліковано 12 гру 2022
- At 83, folk legend Judy Collins is up for another Grammy Award for her latest album, "Spellbound." It’s her first record made up entirely of her own material. From working with Leonard Cohen to singing for President Kennedy, Collins tells Walter Isaacson about the personal and musical journey that brought her to this moment.
Originally aired on December 13, 2022.
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Thank you for hosting Judy Collins.
Here's to more and more Judy Collins! Her good will is as much a treasure to the world as has always been her voice.
The Kennedy Center Honors needs to honor Judy Collins next year, as they did her peers Joni Mitchell and Joan Baez in recent years. It's way past time!
Amen!!
You are more than right. Every year I look to see who is up for that year hoping it will be Judy.
I saw her at The Kennedy Center last night.
Yess
My god we are so fortunate to have beautiful souls like hers still with us
Agreed
Judy Collins is a national treasure. Thank you for all you've given us!
I have always loved Judy Collins. Her voice is so clear and beautiful still today. Judy keep on singing, we will keep on listening.❤️
This makes me cry! I have always loved Judy Collins....so happy for her that things have worked out well for her! I grew up in Denver area...& my friend and I used to play guitars & sing....many were her songs! I am 72....Thank you for doing this interview....have to find her new album!
She looks great. 😊
My mom always played her albums when I was a child. Farewell to Tarwathie was so haunting and beautiful. Her voiceis extraordinary, I’m so impressed to see how healthy, aware, and connected she is.
I am AMAZED at what you wrote. "Farewell to Tarwathie" is my absolute favorite recording of hers. (You can see how I connected with her many years later in NYC above.) It is so wonderful to see her vibrant, healthy and giving in this interview. I feel very lucky to have seen it.
Me too! I remember listening to Judy right before being shoved off to first grade...long time ago.
Judy blue eyes. Grateful I was able to see her in concert in the 90's. Her earrings and her eyes sparkled from the stage.
Judy is beautiful & her voice is always mesmerizing! She exudes sage wisdom & depth, inner happiness, an easy going youthful outlook & her joie de vivre. Walter, thanks for a great interview!
She is still wonderful. And beautiful. BUT why cut your hair?
Judy Collins is a jewel of the past proving as valuable to the future.
You expressed her influence beautifully
Cheryl Wallingford, my sir name is also Wallingford, from Kentucky. Your name just caught my eye. I believe Judy Collins is an American Institution.
Isn't she just a treasure?!?!?! I honestly can't fathom how she still sounds so good at 83 - kind of a miracle - but 'Spellbound' is a wonderful album, and she should be delighted with it!!!
Judy Collins, with her beautiful pristine voice, influenced my path, my loving, my healing all through these years. And is an amazing role model for living a vital and fulfilling creative life. Thank you!
I could listen to her all night. She is so magical.
I saw her in 1969 on a college campus and she was so down to earth 🌎. Then I saw here recently about 2017..she was still striking in voice and her beauty. Amazing career. So a beautiful soul.Thank you for this post greatly appreciated 🙏.
Judy thank you for your beautiful honesty about alcohol abuse and how it effected your early years. Congratulations on your many years of sobriety, what a gift , to you and us. Thank you for all the songs and words that have brought me light. When you are under the influence you can hear the music but you do not hear the words. Blessings!!!
did my heart good to see this interview. it awoke something in me.
Judy’s angelic sound has not changed a bit in all these years!!! Listening to her sing is always such a spiritual experience. No one ever sounds like her…God bless you Judy, and thank you for sharing all your gorgeous music with us! 💚🙏🏻🇺🇦🌍☮️
Judy is a phenomenon and I'd run not walk to see her in concert, anywhere ....👏👏👏👏
Love you, Judy. I am so glad you got help to get sober and missed those little girls. Your music is alive through the ages. Thank you for that.
Several of my favorite LPs as a teen. Wildflowers, Whales & Nightingales, Judith, Who Knows Where the Time Goes, Bread and Roses, and that absolute masterpiece of nuanced vocal storytelling from Leonard Cohen to Kurt Weill to The Beatles--""In My Life." Gorgeous. I listened to them almost every day. Her renditions of "Pirate Jenny" and "Marat/Sade" and the loveliest dreamiest version of "Suzanne" always delivered goosebumps.
I have been listening to her since the 60's when my brother sang and played on the guitar " Come Away Melinda. I was so moved by the song I immediately bought her album. Her beautiful voice and stirring lyrics have been a constant companion in my life. I am now 74 years old and her music still moves me.
Thank you, Judy, for your part in bringing Leonard Cohen into the music world, for your encouragement of him. You both have blessed so many lives.
Je t’adore Judy. I was right there as a 14 y old in the mid 60’s at Carnegie Hall and many places that you preformed. Bless You
I first saw and heard Judy around 1963 when I was 14 years-old. She and Tom Paxton I think it was, were making their rounds on Cape Cod, (and Massachusetts) at that time. They put on a nice little show at the old National Guard Armory, (which is now a court house) on Jones Road in Falmouth, Ma. Judy was absolutely fabulous that night! I can still see her on that little stage wearing a white dress and high heels. She had the most beautiful, big blue eyes I have ever witnessed. I've been a huge fan of hers all these years and my favorite song sung by her is, "Both Sides Now".
I live in mass. Thanks for that story
@@animaljustice7774 You are welcome!
I saw her live many years ago. She sang like a sparrow & played great. She is a beautiful person inside & out. "What I give you" since you asked is a tender, poetic, musically well written favorite song of mine that I still sing to this day.
We had graduation in 8th grade. There was a vote on the theme and the song we would use and I won with my choice “Both Sides Now”. I got a lot of support from my graduating peers but at first not the teachers. In the end, the teachers not only agreed with the choice but celebrated it. It was as it should have been. Thanks Judy for that and so much more.
A wonderful and meaningful story. Thanks for posting.
Aaaaaad that’s a Joni Mitchell song 🤷♀️
@@MermaidCore_ Yep but Joni didn’t make “Both Sides Now” famous. As 13 year olds we didn’t listen to Joni. Our older siblings did. We had Judy Collins on the radio all of the time. It’s to Judy I pay homage.
Love, love, love this! Thank you Judy! You remain my all time favorite vocalist. I have gone on to a career as a solo singer-songwriter (met you once back stage in Springfield OH) and can only hope to remain as faithful as you to my calling as a songstress.
Saw Judy in 1970 and '73 at the hudson river sloop festival. She's been one of my favorites since the mid-60s. She has an angelic pure voice that inspires.
I saw Judy so many, many years ago in New Zealand at the beginning of her career. She was part of a group of American folk/blues singers on tour. When she was introduced, she stepped on stage and burst into "Bonnie Ship the Diamond" and I was hooked!
Judy, you are still so beautiful, and your eyes as entrancing as they were to me as a teenager so many years ago. Keep going!
Good to hear Judy Collins stories.
A beautiful, timeless singer, and a beautiful soul! I’m so
very grateful to have always had her music in my life.
I was absolutely thrilled to be able to see you in concert earlier this month on Long Island, NY. How amazing! Feel like I've known you forever - I'm 71 - and you are part of me. And I love you ❤
I love you, Judy. 💜
Me too! I'm 76, loved her, and Joan and all the Great Folk Movement. Bob.
My young heart yearned for the meaning that this precious woman injected into my life. Without her voice in my life over the years I may not have made it. I love her dearly.
Judy Collins a lovely lady and with a beautiful voice. Thank you.
I saw Judy live in Concert..
I cried...7 times..
She is a Gem...Mid 1990s..
Judy's voice and music are treasures. There were two concerts in Central Illinois at Bradon Auditorium that I enjoyed.
Love you, Judy!❤
Judy is wonderful. My mother loved her a lot.
I just saw Judy Collins tor the first time live in concert. Blown away. Her voice still so pure, clear and inspiring. She played guitar and beautiful piano. She's so witty, yet humble. So immensely talented and great storyteller with her music and her connection to the audience.. 2 hour show with no breaks and never even drank some water. In Grand Junction, CO. She has family here it turns out. Avalon Theater, easy to get close great seats in a relatively small theater but it was packed. I feel so lucky.. I'm 70 and grew up with her music. The crowd sang along to Both Sides Now and Amazing Grace for the finale.
Loved folk music and Judy Collins gave us great music. Enjoyed this interview! I am going to buy "Spellbound" of all her own music, looking forward to listening to her.
I too will buy 'Spellbound' but it does have at least one song by another artist: a young Canadian, Stan Rogers, who wrote 'Northwest Passage' - his album of the same name is well worth a listen. I got to see Judy in July of 2021, I think for the third time, and it was a powerful, beautiful concert by a wonderful performer in her early eighties!
@@jimsmedley234 This song is on “Winter Stories” album, not “Spellbound.”
Phenomenal Judy. What a voice and talent.
Love you, Judy! So proud of you as we continue to journey this road together! The name is a pseudonym - we will be in touch!
What an amazing inspiration, Wow
She does my favorite cover of Leonard Cohen's "Bird on the Wire". Love her voice blending with the slide guitar.
This majes me so nostalgic. Glad to hear from you again,, Judy! Live forever!
This was very moving to me. She has always been important to me as an artist. Then in later years, as a poor store clerk in NYC, we met and she gave me her copies of "Rolling Stone" when she was finished with them each month. I am thrilled to hear how wonderful her voice sounds in this interview!! That story about Joni Mitchell is amazing. I am glad I grew up with this music. I will always love her.
Judy Collins is my absolute favourite female singer, and I was fortunate enough to see her live. In a relatively small venue in my home town of Hatfield Hertfordshire, with my partner Nonie who bought the tickets as a birthday present. This is the first time of hearing of her medical problems, so sad but pleased and happy that she is still here so beautiful.
As beautiful as ever❤
Love Judy Collins , Wonderful Music, Send in the clowns is my favorite ❤️
I saw Judy recently at Estes Park CO and saw her at Town Hall in NY years ago, what a wonderful person and her voice is still a delight. Thanks Walter and that you Judy. Jim Boulder CO
Folk Music Lives Forever!
Carry it On!
I saw her just before the Pandemic. Judy gave an astonishing performance; the years had not diminished that voice.
She is still amazing! ❤
God bless her!xoxoooxoxo
Lovely!
It is very easy to see how the song was named after her, not only is she beautiful and talented but she has the most bluest eyes I’ve ever seen 😍
Judy looks and sounds great. I like her natural hair better than the wigs she wears onstage. I'm seeing her in February... can't wait.
Very good interview. Lovely to see her look so well and in such good voice.
"Since You Asked," first song and a masterpiece!
I saw her at a outdoor concert in the mid 70's at a college campus,Magical time,kept the audience enthralled.
Fearless honesty. What a gift, thank you.
Early Judy Collins songs were the background music of my life!! She's an Angel!! Thank you Judy! (BTW - Congrats on 45 years sober - 23 for me now.)
Judy is a gem and Walter did a gem of an interview.
Forevermore Judy Collins
Saw her in Plymouth nh she rocks. Loved her show and her talent on the piano along with her voice. . Tall boots tight jeans the lady has style and that’s what I liked the most . Seemed very outgoing . Some say she is not . But hey we all have quirks . I found her funny and charming at the same time Hope to see her show again some time ( don’t miss it if you get a chance ) glad she’s working on music that means more shows 🙂
You liked what she wore the most???
Amazing person and artist
God bless Judy Blue Eyes.
I saw her in concert 3 weeks ago in Honolulu. She was amazing. She can still hit those high notes with seemingly no effort. A memory that will stay with me forever.
I had the honor and PRIVILEGE of meeting this BRILLIANT and Magnificent ARTIST admire and respect her as the VOICE OF AMERICA.MAY GOD BLESS MS JUDY COLLINS
I saw her in concert in Sacramento back in the 1970's. She gave a fantastic performance.
Suite:Judy Blue Eyes
Saw her with Janice Ian in Trenton New Jersey one of the highlights of my life. Seconded only by catching Joni Mitchell at the Second Fret in Philadelphia when she looked like an innocent little girl with a great big guitar. Those were the days my friend we swore they'd never end.
I still listen to the albums I have. My all time favorite is "Golden Apples of the Sun" with it's selections of poetry and balladry.
Judy, your hair looks GREAT!!!!
I luv Judy Collins.
Priceless ⭐
Beautiful and original renditions of many songs. Sandy Denny's Who Knows Where the Time Goes; Donovan's Sunny Goodge Street; and so on and on. And she never went shrill or too high unlike some contemporaries. Also an excellent acoustic guitarist and pianist, again more than some of her contemporaries.
Thanks so uch for this testimony from a truth woman and artists.
I've followed her and loved her music for nearly 60 years and knew nothing about her private life until now. Wish I would have but it is her music that is amazing.
Judy your a amazing artist and a beautiful woman as a fan dear lady put the eyeliner down
Agree! It’s awful!
Judy comes from a different era.She is tough and thats why she has survived so long.She has so much talent.
Judy is an icon indeed! Incredible voice! Great songwriting!
Beautiful. Says it all.
I remember seeing her perform in Omaha in the 1970’s with my family. I remember her albums playing on my parent’s stereo. I have such fond memories of her voice.
Don’t forget that there was a lot of music directed toward the “union troubles” at the beginning of folk music….Pete Seeger especially.
Looks as beautiful as always what a lady love you Judy ❤❤
What great music she has added to our lives
I hope The Fallow Way is on this album, it always helps me get through winter.
I found it and it is playing in the background.
Since You've Asked. My favorite along with Sky Fell are my favorite songs from Wildflowers
Beautiful voice
Exelente!!!!!
Great Interview. I was blown away by the Album, "Who Knows Where the Time Goes". Who puts "Pedal Steel" on Records???
Suite Judy Blue Eyes. Stephen Stills said it best: Sweet Judy indeed.
No matter how many years she acquires, she will always be Suite Judy Blue Eyes. Her voice hasn't changed a bit.
Call me crazy but the inflection in her voice is so much Joni, always thought they were similar
And your voice was AMAZING!
How about "is?" She is 83.
@M. C. Master How about, her voice WAS AMAZING at the concert at which I saw her last December. What is wrong with you?!?
She is of my era and of course, I'm a fan. Saw her once in concert in a small theatre in a small town in Montana. Mesmerizing. (I do wish the eye makeup had a lighter touch. It's very distracting and does not enhance her famous blue eyes!)
Agree….the eye makeup, especially eyeliner, is way too heavy and thick….obscures her blue eyes rather than enhancing them, as you say.