It was 1989, my eyes were shut inside a dingy room living in squalor in total poverty , trapped and hopeless .I heard this song , two strangers stranded up the mountain because of a blizzard . I had no idea what this place nor this life was about yet Judy was able to beautifully tell a universal story of loneliness and hope . Now more than 35 years later , I’m still alive . Judy Collins is a great storyteller . This song is a masterpiece
From RPEEK: I heard this song once. I was driving a gas tanker in the frozen waste land of Maine, just a young buck truck driver..... Only once I heard it, but I never forgot it, and for years searched for a copy of it, always keeping it in my mind, and never never found a copy.. Finally I found it here, on UA-cam... Thank you so much.. God, I love this song...... God I love UA-cam..
I live in Ethiopia. I heard her music first in 1991. I was young and restless. Now I am nearly an old man and still enjoy listening her beautiful music. Brings lots and lots of memories. Oh, God. I wish I could turn time back to those days.
One of the most beautiful, poignant songs ever written. Judy Collins .. what a masterpiece! Thank you so much for all the wonderful music you have sung and written over the years. From "Pack Up Your Sorrows" to "The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress" , your songs have been the soundtrack of my life.
We just saw Judy sing this song live at the Boulder Chataqua Auditorium, in Sept. 09. My husband and I were astounded at her amazing voice, still just as strong as ever. The woman is 70, and she still had those pure high notes! This song made me misty-eyed, it was so lovely. She has a rare gift. Thanks for posting!
Saw Judy a few weeks ago in concert. Her voice is still so very good even though she is 84. She comes across as a very warm person and her music is wonderful. Check out her latest album Spellbound😊
My wife and I saw Judy sing this song at Hudson Gardens in Littleton. It was at an outside venue, a beautiful evening under the stars. She was amazing, and the piano player and Judy were working perfectly together. As she got to the part of the song: “And the wind blew…” the wind gusted and blew the light curtains on the edge of the stage. They billowed and blew in the wind. She continued singing, and the piano player continued playing as if nothing had happened, but the audience was awed. It was the most perfect thing ever. A moment in time at a concert we will never forget.
I had no idea this was written in 1989! Judy's voice is like crystal and her gorgeous piano accompaniment whirls like snowfall--such a beautiful combination. I'm learning it for a tribute concert to her, and this video is wonderful.
This is the essence of beauty, of musical perfection, of a gorgeous vocal. Listen to the words and you feel the emotions Judy is conveying here with shimmering clarity. Hearing her sing, "You must know you're too good for him," gives me the chills every time. This is songwriting at its finest. Phenomenal!!
Heard this song in 1989 in Jersey working midnights sitting in my patrol car...The streets were covered in snow... it’s 2018 and I still get chills listening to this song❤️
I am ever in the the debt of Judy Collins for this song ... for I I saw, heard, experienced her singing this in a cold, sideways, driving rain-blizzard at the Britt Festival in Jacksonville, Oregon in the early 1990's. These moments are forever tattooed in my heart of hearts for this adventure and what it brought within this humble traveler of life. D.A.
Oh yes. They are the currents that we navigate within. All of us, like Peter Pan whispered, "Second Star to the right ... and straight on til morning-!" And thus, we live, we learn and remember. @@gooty64
This story takes me back and brings me to happy tears every time I hear it. We saw Judy in concert in Colorado few months ago . She is beautiful and her music and voice strong and very moving. Love to you, Lady Judy!!!
from CHPOOF: Every year, whenever we have our first snowfall of the year, I always play "The Blizzard." It transports me to the "whirl of white powder" world that Judy speaks of in this song. This is my all-time favorite Judy Collins song and is one of the most gorgeous tunes I've ever heard in my life.
There's something about Judy Collins songs that beings tears to my eyes. I have been up to Estes Park during Christmas when the snow flies. I drove up old Thompson Canyon road in the snow. She captured the feeling perfectly. Thank you Judy.
.....bought her first concert album, from small coffee house gig, in 1965...have been in love with and lifelong fan ever since...this may be her greatest...
Judy - you are so brilliant - to feel, to write, to sing and play this beautiful song that stirs me so deeply inside. It's more than a fine work, and you ARE a fine work of art, passion and music!
Such a beautiful touching song,never heard this before. I also didn't realize how beautiful she plays the piano!! Brought tears to my eyes listening to it, a friend had recommended this song to me recently!!
Colorado, Colorado When the world leaves you shivering And the blizzard blows When the snow flies and the night falls There's a light in the window and a place called home At the end of the storm One night on the mountain I was headed for Estes When the roads turned to ice and it started to snow Put on the chains in a whirl of white powder Half way up to Berthoud near a diner I know And the light burned inside, shining down through the snowfall God it was cold and the temperature droppin' Went in for coffee and shivered as I drank it Warm in my hands in the steam as it rose Sitting there at the counter was a dark headed stranger Me and the owner and him keepin warm Nodded hello and I said it's a cold one Looks like there might be a blizzard tonight - And "yes", said the owner," There's a big storm on the mountain Good thing we're open, we could be here for hours There's nothing for miles and it's too late to get to Denver Better not try for the summit tonight" And the snow fell And the night passed And I talked to the strangers While the blizzard blew Me and the stranger, you know I don't talk to strangers I'm a private sort of person but a blizzard is a blizzard And somehow I found myself saying you'd left me Tellin' him everything I wanted to say to you You know how it is when you can talk to a stranger Someone your quite sure you'll never see again - Soon we were laughin', and talkin', and drinkin' He said "you must know you're too good for him" And the snow fell And the night passed And I talked to the stranger While the blizzard blew The stranger said "Love it can cry you a river - Me, I'm a loner cause I can't take the heartache And sometimes I'm a fighter when I get too much whiskey - Here have a little whiskey, pretend you don't give a damn - My cabin's up here on the side of the mountain You can go up there and sleep through the blizzard" I put on my parka, said goodbye to the owner Followed the stranger through the snow up the mountainside Woke in the morning to the sun on the snow My car was buried in six feet of snow drifts They dug me out, just the owner and the stranger Sent me on my way when the snowplow had been by And the roads were all clear and the sun on the mountains Sparkled like diamonds on the peak to peak highway - Then I knew that I would get over you, knew you could leave me But you'd never break me Colorado, Colorado When the world leaves you shivering And the blizzard blows When the snow flies and the night falls There's a light in the window and a place called home At the end of the storm
I heard this song for the very first time when I saw Judy here in Wilmington, DE, my home state, a few years back; she did an AWESOME concert, and I "discovered" this MOST Beautiful and enchanting song. This is my FAVORITE JC song, something about it "speaks" to me, is kind of a nice fantasy to meet up with a "Stranger" somewhere, chat all night while it's snowing loads outside, COZY! and to then "leave" with Him, and then AH what happens "NEXT"... to be continued...
Stumbled across this wonderful song via a previously unreleased cover by John Denver. Both do a wonderful job and are underated performers in my opinion
I mentioned to Judy that I liked this song at an event. Then when I saw her again, sometime latter in concert, she sang this song., I know for me. "She Remembered" " I love Judy., she holds a special place in my heart."
I saw Judy in Ogunquit, Maine again this year twice...a spring and autumn concert. During the second concert she performed The Blizzard. She played the piano and was brilliant!
I thank Brad and Barb for introducing Judy into my life. I have been forever thankful to them for showing me an appreciation for a singer I was not familiar with. I dedicate this to my Mom, Brad, and Barb!!! Thank you so very much for posting this.
Whether Judy talks or sings, her voice is just marvelous! There's so much passion, she pours her heart out into this song, so soulful and her inner beauty shines. So riveting! I am grateful to have been able to find her here. I dream of one day watching her actual performance. Her songs are a treasure. Sisters of Mercy was closest to my heart in those "difficult times" in the past. Can anybody please help where I can write her? Just to let her know how much her song kept me going back then.:)
Is there anyone who could please let me have this concert as a stream? This is the only Judy Collins concert I haven't heard and I'm a huge fan. Thank you so much. Regards Chris
Heard this song for the first time at a Judy Collins concert in Newcastle Australia last week - it was part of a continuos 4 song set , just Judy at the piano - the audience was spellbound
Love this song. Saw u in Plymouth NH you never did show us the jacket joan baez gave you :) your performance was flawless in Plymouth 6/15/19 filled that little ol theater with a Magic
Hello Sweet Judy, Thank you for sharing this gorgeous, meaniful song. I only hope that WE ALL have that someone that comes unexpectedly into our lives, when we need a helping, kind hand. Thank you for your joyful, lovely voice. ----- I heard her sing this in person last weekend. I have been a fan for 40 years and this was the first time I ever heard this song. I was blown away. If you can see her in concert please do. She could retire soon and you will have missed the chance.
Beta - so nice to see you say that this is your fave judy collins song!! I really thought i was one of the only people that absolutely loved this song. By far this is my favorite song, but fires of eden is my favorite judy collins CD.
This is so precious..... it speaks to me ..... so much, one would never know ~ and she does so well with it ~ Listen over and over ~ my life turned inside out :(
One of the most inspirational songs ever. Blizzard is a great metaphor for a bad relationship and best line in the song (though there are plenty of great lines) is "you can leave me, but you'll never break me". Great song from a great lady!
This is one of the most beautiful singer-songwriter tunes I've heard in a long time. I heard it days ago on Vin Scelsa's show on WFUV (New York), and was rapt with attention the whole time. I still remember so many details from the lyrics. I had dismissed Judy Collins as "some folk singer from before my time" -- my mistake, she is timeless and excellent.
+beijoso Indeed she is. This song has always deeply moved me, even though I first heard the song when I was far too young to really understand what it was all about, had never been to North America (let alone Colorado), and never been caught in a blizzard. The music and (what I could understand of) the words just seemed so poignant and hopeful, and THAT i could relate to. I'm so glad that 25 or so years after, I can reconnect with this song much more meaningfully than ever.
I'm from Colorado, and this is perhaps the best Colorado-themed song out there (along with "Colorado" by the Flying Burrito Brothers). Any other CO-themed pop/rock/folk/country songs anybody knows ???
From MDHMMDHM: Only Judy could find a way to make a wonderful song about a one night stand! From DISTANTM: I've been looking for this for a long time, this is a magnificent album in 1989, track per track she will take your breath away!
This CD, "Fires of Eden" was remastered and re-released in summer of 2013 by a British record company. It is now available on Amazon.com. Be sure you are buying the newer, re-mastered version with superior sound, because there still are a few of the older, 1990 Columbia Records CD out there, too.
I actually have this song on a promo CD single from 1990. No where on the disc is it referenced as "The Blizzard". It is called "The Colorado Song", and the disc has two versions on it. "The Colorado Edit" and the "Album Version". As far as I know, it is actually called "The Colorado Song".
The official title is The Blizzard. That's the title on the album CD, her "Voices" CD and her Christmas CD. When the single was released and distributed for radio play, it was re-named "The Colorado Song" because there was a tie-in with the Colorado Department of Tourism. For the radio track, however, they took a 7 minute song and cut and patched it together to make a shorter, 4 minute song. It was an unsuccessful effort, and the shorter "Colorado Song" never charted.
Piano on the live version is better than the CD version. Love this song, and this line is one of my favorite song lines ever at 6:35 : "knew you could leave me, but you'll never break me ...Colorado "
@MarcTS Well . . . you couldn't have been that big a fan, she has been singing it in concert for over 20 years, and released it on two albums and two concert videotapes.
I know I'm a nut But everything you say is like sometime in the distant past that really happened. I hope I get to meet you on the other side of this freezing river. Sorry if I cause you any discomfort in that lovely spirit.
She ain't lived in Michigan.........everyday occurrence.........freeze yer ass from Dec to April....that's why we drink......adapt..............that's way we blow to Florida. when we make enough money.. after 60 winters...we had enough..we're done...But we always come back for the GREEN..not money.....for the land..the woods lakes and always the people ,That's why we breed here
It was 1989, my eyes were shut inside a dingy room living in squalor in total poverty , trapped and hopeless .I heard this song , two strangers stranded up the mountain because of a blizzard . I had no idea what this place nor this life was about yet Judy was able to beautifully tell a universal story of loneliness and hope . Now more than 35 years later , I’m still alive . Judy Collins is a great storyteller . This song is a masterpiece
From RPEEK: I heard this song once. I was driving a gas tanker in the frozen waste land of Maine, just a young buck truck driver..... Only once I heard it, but I never forgot it, and for years searched for a copy of it, always keeping it in my mind, and never never found a copy.. Finally I found it here, on UA-cam... Thank you so much.. God, I love this song...... God I love UA-cam..
I live in Ethiopia. I heard her music first in 1991. I was young and restless. Now I am nearly an old man and still enjoy listening her beautiful music. Brings lots and lots of memories. Oh, God. I wish I could turn time back to those days.
No one like Judy anywhere anytime.
Just saw her sing this live tonight. Still an amazing voice and performer!
Too beautiful...….Judy Collins is wonderful...……………..John Denver sings 'The Blizzard' ….What an amazing song.version..brings tears...……
One of the most beautiful, poignant songs ever written. Judy Collins .. what a masterpiece! Thank you so much for all the wonderful music you have sung and written over the years. From "Pack Up Your Sorrows" to "The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress" , your songs have been the soundtrack of my life.
Also, my family ( back from my dad) is from coloradoy dad heard "someday soon" and turned me on to judy. What a gift!
We just saw Judy sing this song live at the Boulder Chataqua Auditorium, in Sept. 09. My husband and I were astounded at her amazing voice, still just as strong as ever. The woman is 70, and she still had those pure high notes! This song made me misty-eyed, it was so lovely. She has a rare gift. Thanks for posting!
She does at 85. ❤
Such a great song on so many levels.
A reminder that no matter what the 'weather' is in your life, there can still be hope.
Saw Judy a few weeks ago in concert. Her voice is still so very good even though she is 84. She comes across as a very warm person and her music is wonderful. Check out her latest album Spellbound😊
My wife and I saw Judy sing this song at Hudson Gardens in Littleton. It was at an outside venue, a beautiful evening under the stars. She was amazing, and the piano player and Judy were working perfectly together. As she got to the part of the song: “And the wind blew…” the wind gusted and blew the light curtains on the edge of the stage. They billowed and blew in the wind. She continued singing, and the piano player continued playing as if nothing had happened, but the audience was awed. It was the most perfect thing ever. A moment in time at a concert we will never forget.
I had no idea this was written in 1989! Judy's voice is like crystal and her gorgeous piano accompaniment whirls like snowfall--such a beautiful combination. I'm learning it for a tribute concert to her, and this video is wonderful.
This is the essence of beauty, of musical perfection, of a gorgeous vocal. Listen to the words and you feel the emotions Judy is conveying here with shimmering clarity. Hearing her sing, "You must know you're too good for him," gives me the chills every time. This is songwriting at its finest. Phenomenal!!
I'm sitting here in South-East Queensland in the middle of a blazing heatwave & this song gives me goosebumps- simply wonderful. Thank you Judy.
Heard this song in 1989 in Jersey working midnights sitting in my patrol car...The streets were covered in snow... it’s 2018 and I still get chills listening to this song❤️
Few artists then or now could perform as flawlessly. She's absolutely Captivating!
I am ever in the the debt of Judy Collins for this song ... for I I saw, heard, experienced her singing this in a cold, sideways, driving rain-blizzard at the Britt Festival in Jacksonville, Oregon in the early 1990's.
These moments are forever tattooed in my heart of hearts for this adventure and what it brought within this humble traveler of life.
D.A.
Secret gardens of the heart...
Oh yes. They are the currents that we navigate within. All of us, like Peter Pan whispered, "Second Star to the right ... and straight on til morning-!" And thus, we live, we learn and remember.
@@gooty64
This story takes me back and brings me to happy tears every time I hear it. We saw Judy in concert in Colorado few months ago . She is beautiful and her music and voice strong and very moving. Love to you, Lady Judy!!!
from CHPOOF:
Every year, whenever we have our first snowfall of the year, I always play "The Blizzard." It transports me to the "whirl of white powder" world that Judy speaks of in this song. This is my all-time favorite Judy Collins song and is one of the most gorgeous tunes I've ever heard in my life.
Beautiful lyrics and spectacular musical accomplishments! What a voice!!! What a song!
There's something about Judy Collins songs that beings tears to my eyes. I have been up to Estes Park during Christmas when the snow flies. I drove up old Thompson Canyon road in the snow. She captured the feeling perfectly. Thank you Judy.
She was the "Judy Blue Eyes" in the suite Stephen Stills sang about with David Crosby and Graham Nash back in 1969!
Jeffrey Seabarkrob perfect !
Gorgeous, amazingly talented. That track takes me to another world. What a beautiful gift Judy has. ❤️🏴
.....bought her first concert album, from small coffee house gig, in 1965...have been in love with and lifelong fan ever since...this may be her greatest...
This is so beautiful it's almost painful. It reminds me of my place in the Spanish Peaks of Colorado
We heard Judy sing this at the Cambridge Folk Festival UK last year - hanging on every word - a perfect performance.
A beautiful tribute to Colorado sung beautifully and written so majestically
Judy - you are so brilliant - to feel, to write, to sing and play this beautiful song that stirs me so deeply inside. It's more than a fine work, and you ARE a fine work of art, passion and music!
Judy I love you ☮️
Such a beautiful touching song,never heard this before. I also didn't realize how beautiful she plays the piano!! Brought tears to my eyes listening to it, a friend had recommended this song to me recently!!
Colorado, Colorado
When the world leaves you shivering
And the blizzard blows
When the snow flies and the night falls
There's a light in the window and a place called home
At the end of the storm
One night on the mountain I was headed for Estes
When the roads turned to ice and it started to snow
Put on the chains in a whirl of white powder
Half way up to Berthoud near a diner I know
And the light burned inside, shining down through the snowfall
God it was cold and the temperature droppin'
Went in for coffee and shivered as I drank it
Warm in my hands in the steam as it rose
Sitting there at the counter was a dark headed stranger
Me and the owner and him keepin warm
Nodded hello and I said it's a cold one
Looks like there might be a blizzard tonight -
And "yes", said the owner,"
There's a big storm on the mountain
Good thing we're open, we could be here for hours
There's nothing for miles and it's too late to get to Denver
Better not try for the summit tonight"
And the snow fell
And the night passed
And I talked to the strangers
While the blizzard blew
Me and the stranger, you know I don't talk to strangers
I'm a private sort of person but a blizzard is a blizzard
And somehow I found myself saying you'd left me
Tellin' him everything I wanted to say to you
You know how it is when you can talk to a stranger
Someone your quite sure you'll never see again -
Soon we were laughin', and talkin', and drinkin'
He said "you must know you're too good for him"
And the snow fell
And the night passed
And I talked to the stranger
While the blizzard blew
The stranger said "Love it can cry you a river -
Me, I'm a loner cause I can't take the heartache
And sometimes I'm a fighter when I get too much whiskey -
Here have a little whiskey, pretend you don't give a damn -
My cabin's up here on the side of the mountain
You can go up there and sleep through the blizzard"
I put on my parka, said goodbye to the owner
Followed the stranger through the snow up the mountainside
Woke in the morning to the sun on the snow
My car was buried in six feet of snow drifts
They dug me out, just the owner and the stranger
Sent me on my way when the snowplow had been by
And the roads were all clear and the sun on the mountains
Sparkled like diamonds on the peak to peak highway -
Then I knew that I would get over you, knew you could leave me
But you'd never break me
Colorado, Colorado
When the world leaves you shivering
And the blizzard blows
When the snow flies and the night falls
There's a light in the window and a place called home
At the end of the storm
I heard this song for the very first time when I saw Judy here in Wilmington, DE, my home state, a few years back; she did an AWESOME concert, and I "discovered" this MOST Beautiful and enchanting song. This is my FAVORITE JC song, something about it "speaks" to me, is kind of a nice fantasy to meet up with a "Stranger" somewhere, chat all night while it's snowing loads outside, COZY! and to then "leave" with Him, and then AH what happens "NEXT"... to be continued...
I love her voice. This song is very special to her as her eyes are closed singing it. Pure and lovely is her voice.
Stumbled across this wonderful song via a previously unreleased cover by John Denver. Both do a wonderful job and are underated performers in my opinion
My husband took me to a judy collins concert for our anniversry. She sang this song and i almost died, . No when i hear it i cry.
My mom rode the ski train with Denver. My parents met at winter park ski resort.
One of the most awesome musicians and songwriters and performers of all time. Really I mean OF ALL TIME. Just study this song alone. Stunning.
I mentioned to Judy that I liked this song at an event. Then when I saw her again, sometime latter in concert, she sang this song., I know for me. "She Remembered" " I love Judy., she holds a special place in my heart."
I heard this song randomly on the radio one day and it has been with me for years now.
Love this. Really beautiful imagery in the story she tells.
I saw Judy in Ogunquit, Maine again this year twice...a spring and autumn concert. During the second concert she performed The Blizzard. She played the piano and was brilliant!
I thank Brad and Barb for introducing Judy into my life. I have been forever thankful to them for showing me an appreciation for a singer I was not familiar with. I dedicate this to my Mom, Brad, and Barb!!! Thank you so very much for posting this.
Been in love with her since 1965 when I bought her first concert album while in the service in Heidelberg, Germany at age 22.
Whether Judy talks or sings, her voice is just marvelous! There's so much passion, she pours her heart out into this song, so soulful and her inner beauty shines. So riveting! I am grateful to have been able to find her here. I dream of one day watching her actual performance. Her songs are a treasure. Sisters of Mercy was closest to my heart in those "difficult times" in the past. Can anybody please help where I can write her? Just to let her know how much her song kept me going back then.:)
A cover of this was released October 11, 2017 sung by John Denver, who died 20 years ago today. Check it out on Spotify or other favorite music sites.
Judy - you are a package!!! You use the whole length of the keyboard and deliver to us all you have to offer and give. Thank you
I have this concert on VHS, so wonderful as only Judy can be!
Is there anyone who could please let me have this concert as a stream? This is the only Judy Collins concert I haven't heard and I'm a huge fan. Thank you so much. Regards Chris
i used to work in a service station cleaning tables and this song was on loop. heard it once and hour for months and months.
can't even look back
Heard this song for the first time at a Judy Collins concert in Newcastle Australia last week - it was part of a continuos 4 song set , just Judy at the piano - the audience was spellbound
beautiful songwriter and singer..A trail blazer for Taylor Swift!!
Love this song. Saw u in Plymouth NH you never did show us the jacket joan baez gave you :) your performance was flawless in Plymouth 6/15/19 filled that little ol theater with a Magic
Hello Sweet Judy,
Thank you for sharing this gorgeous, meaniful song. I only hope that WE ALL have that someone that comes unexpectedly into our lives, when we need a helping, kind hand.
Thank you for your joyful, lovely voice.
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I heard her sing this in person last weekend. I have been a fan for 40 years and this was the first time I ever heard this song. I was blown away. If you can see her in concert please do. She could retire soon and you will have missed the chance.
Beta - so nice to see you say that this is your fave judy collins song!! I really thought i was one of the only people that absolutely loved this song.
By far this is my favorite song, but fires of eden is my favorite judy collins CD.
Love this song-reminds me of driving to Durango in a snowfall.
I love this song. So evocative and beautifully performed.
This is so precious..... it speaks to me ..... so much, one would never know ~ and she does so well with it ~ Listen over and over ~ my life turned inside out :(
One of the most inspirational songs ever. Blizzard is a great metaphor for a bad relationship and best line in the song (though there are plenty of great lines) is "you can leave me, but you'll never break me".
Great song from a great lady!
Brilliant.....songs that are a story :)
Thank you BetaHifi. You have wonderful taste in music. I have always Judy Collins.
Wow! amazing voice!
thanks allot for posting.
RIP Purple Rayne Drop 💜
I saw this performance on PBS years ago and wished I'd taped it. So beautiful...what a treasure she is. Thanks for posting this, betahifi.
Her classical and opera roots really shine through on this one
This is one of the most beautiful singer-songwriter tunes I've heard in a long time. I heard it days ago on Vin Scelsa's show on WFUV (New York), and was rapt with attention the whole time. I still remember so many details from the lyrics. I had dismissed Judy Collins as "some folk singer from before my time" -- my mistake, she is timeless and excellent.
+beijoso Indeed she is. This song has always deeply moved me, even though I first heard the song when I was far too young to really understand what it was all about, had never been to North America (let alone Colorado), and never been caught in a blizzard. The music and (what I could understand of) the words just seemed so poignant and hopeful, and THAT i could relate to. I'm so glad that 25 or so years after, I can reconnect with this song much more meaningfully than ever.
One of my favourite winter songs, along with Gordon Lightfoot's "Song For A Winter's Night. "
How can anyone dislike this song? 26 people? Unbelievable.
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i have only ever listened to Judys 60s output.....judging by this quality piece i have missed a lot of good music.......never too late
jim
I have this concert on my VHS when it aired ( as a PBS special) on TV
almost thirty years ago :D WOW!
I'm from Colorado, and this is perhaps the best Colorado-themed song out there (along with "Colorado" by the Flying Burrito Brothers). Any other CO-themed pop/rock/folk/country songs anybody knows ???
Beautiful!
wow, and there is no place like it!
I love this as well and thought it was called the Colorado song too!
This is so fine.
From MDHMMDHM:
Only Judy could find a way to make a wonderful song about a one night stand!
From DISTANTM:
I've been looking for this for a long time, this is a magnificent album in 1989, track per track she will take your breath away!
Ms Collins best american woman singer. Now want be colorado winter some day.
Thank you John❤
Shane the Stegosaurus yes I am :)
This CD, "Fires of Eden" was remastered and re-released in summer of 2013 by a British record company. It is now available on Amazon.com. Be sure you are buying the newer, re-mastered version with superior sound, because there still are a few of the older, 1990 Columbia Records CD out there, too.
I actually have this song on a promo CD single from 1990. No where on the disc is it referenced as "The Blizzard". It is called "The Colorado Song", and the disc has two versions on it. "The Colorado Edit" and the "Album Version". As far as I know, it is actually called "The Colorado Song".
The official title is The Blizzard. That's the title on the album CD, her "Voices" CD and her Christmas CD. When the single was released and distributed for radio play, it was re-named "The Colorado Song" because there was a tie-in with the Colorado Department of Tourism. For the radio track, however, they took a 7 minute song and cut and patched it together to make a shorter, 4 minute song. It was an unsuccessful effort, and the shorter "Colorado Song" never charted.
Piano on the live version is better than the CD version. Love this song, and this line is one of my favorite song lines ever at 6:35 : "knew you could leave me, but you'll never break me ...Colorado "
John Denver did a nice cover.
@MarcTS Well . . . you couldn't have been that big a fan, she has been singing it in concert for over 20 years, and released it on two albums and two concert videotapes.
I believe Dan Fogelberg's Netherlands is supposed to be about Nederland, CO.
I like John Denver’s version best.
I love John Denver's work and his version lead me to hearing this for the first time. It blew my socks off, Judy really is something else.
@betahifi
It's also on a Christmas album that I have...
I know I'm a nut But everything you say is like sometime in the distant past that really happened. I hope I get to meet you on the other side of this freezing river. Sorry if I cause you any discomfort in that lovely spirit.
@betahifi Thanks for the information.
@betahifi Perhaps the alternate titles are to prevent confusion with the Jim Reeves song "The Blizzard."
She ain't lived in Michigan.........everyday occurrence.........freeze yer ass from Dec to April....that's why we drink......adapt..............that's way we blow to Florida. when we make enough money.. after 60 winters...we had enough..we're done...But we always come back for the GREEN..not money.....for the land..the woods lakes and always the people
,That's why we breed here
I GUess Hed Rather Be in Colorado, by John Denver. MUCH better than Rocky Mt High