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Judy Collins is back on top with a wonderful live recording!

11/06/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Treasured singer/songwriter Judy Collins shines once again with tasteful and well produced recording of her twenty-first annual summer concert appearence at the Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts in Virginia."Live at Wolftrap," is a strong effort which carefully captures the rare magic of one of Judy's legendary summer concert performances. What makes this recording so special you might ask? Well, besides Judy's fine choice of material---Someday Soon, Both Sides Now, Mountain Girl, Gypsy Rover, as well as an excellent version of She Moves Through the Fair, etc.---is her use of a backing band. Her line up of musicians is headed by Russell Walden, and features, Eric Weissberg, Tony Beard, Mark Egan, and Morris Goldberg--This is a treat for Collins fans as in recent years her concert appearences have been scaled down acoustic affairs which musically meander from time to time---Hearing Judy with a band adds a certain levity or grounding force to her often ethereal grace and lyrical overtone---And on this recording, Judy and her band mates are a match made in heaven. Also to note is the silvery strength and clarity of Judy's voice---sure and confident, as so movingly evident in her incredibly moving cover of Sandy Denny's "Who Knows Where the Time Goes"---It is such a pleasure to hear Judy singing such well written gems once again. I highly recommend this new and worthwhile Judy Collins concert recording. Judy's back in fine form!"

Judy's Irish Charm

mary donegan | columbia, md. United States | 08/17/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I love all of Judy's music. I have sent this CD to all my relatives in Ireland.When I listen to Judy's rendition of "Danny Boy" I become nostalgic and homesick. This is one of the best recordings of this beautiful song I've ever heard,and being Irish I have heard many. She does a magnificent job on "The Kerry Dances" and on "She Moved Through the Fair". Thank you Judy for keeping in touch with your Irish heritage."

Judy and Band shine on Live At Wolf Trap!

M. Kelley | 01/07/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I'm thrilled Judy brought along her band, including Eric Weissberg, for her 21st Wolf Trap appearance recorded June 18, 2000. Songs like SOMEDAY SOON, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, and long awaited live versions of BIRD ON A WIRE and WHO KNOWS WHERE THE TIME GOES, just come to life with the mix of instruments and Judy's illustrious voice! CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, for example, on this CD cooks and is the best version I've heard with instrumental solo's from the band. And it's clear Judy is having alot of fun here, too. Also, the new front cover photo of a proud Judy playing the guitar is one of the most beautiful I've ever seen! The sound is also spectacular, thanks to Judy's long-time audio/sound designer George Williamson; The mix of Judy's spectatular voice and the instruments sparkle and sound like your right there at the venue, where you want to be! In addition to favorites already listed, other classics are included like, BOTH SIDES NOW (band), MY FATHER (piano and synthesizer solo), SEND IN THE CLOWNS and AMAZING GRACE. The newer cuts, MOUNTAIN GIRL (with the band), GYPSY ROVER (upbeat with a chorus singing along!), a haunting and sparingly beautiful SHE MOVES THROUGH THE FAIR, MY FUNNY VALENTINE (piano), KERRY DANCERS (acapella, and oh how Judy's holds that note!), and DANNY BOY (stunning). I'm drawn to the "meditative" songs, so the final track is my all time favorite; Judy pays tribute to Sandy Denny with a long, slow, haunting and poignant WHO KNOWS WHERE THE TIME GOES. Thank you Judy for resurrecting this masterpiece and including it here! The final performance on the CD, WKWTTG leaves you spellbound and wanting more, but alas, the concert is over. Judy has captured a truly splendid performance! Everything feels so right with this release, and I highly highly recommend!"

A Refreshing Update of Classic Songs

mary donegan | 12/06/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Judy Collins is a pleasure to hear in concert, and this CD is a wonderful collection of freshly interpreted favorites (and a new song or two, too). While her voice has of course changed since her 60's heyday (now that she is in her 60's), Collins remains a musical treasure and first class singer. The choice of songs is first-rate. A good listen overall for any Collins or folk fan."

Warm & Inspiring

jamie anderson | 04/25/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"5 stars for:# the beautiful mellifluous voice # the classic songs # Judy's seemingly effortless ability to combine 2 singing types, ie to tell a story really well AND be incredibly musical - her choice of notes and phrasing conveys a spontaneous improvisational feel and much emotional and musical personality # the warm spiritual quality of the concert conveyed so well by this recording: playing this CD when feeling a bit down/stressed calms and inspires every time."

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	Judy Collins Live at Wolf Trap Genres: Folk, Pop, Broadway & Vocalists Track Listings (15) - Disc #1 Someday Soon Mountain Girl Both Sides Now City Of New Orleans Gypsy Rover She Moves Through The Fair My Funny Valentine Kerry Dancers Danny Boy My Father Bird On A Wire Send In The Clowns Amazing Grace Beyond The Sky Who Knows Where The Time Goes
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