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Thread #90853   Message #1725014
Posted By: GUEST,Hannah A.
22-Apr-06 - 10:36 PM
Thread Name: I Saw Judy Collins In Concert....
Subject: I Saw Judy Collins In Concert....
Just wanted to let Judy's other fans know I saw this remarkable artist last night. Her voice is still very beautiful, and she still sings in the same keys! She sang many of the familiar favorites, and you could hear a pin drop when she sang "Who Knows Where The Time Goes". Another standout was Joni Mitchell's "The Song About The Midway". Absolutely stunning! I still can't get over how lovely her voice was. She opened with "Both Sides Now". She sang an acappella version of "How Can I Keep From Singing". Glorious!

She played her 12 string Judy Collins Martin signature guitar and was assisted on piano by a fabulous musician (who also sang a bit of back up.) Judy strummed on all the songs she played (I feel certain she also fingerpicks), but, I now realize if you are a strong singer (lightbulb moment), you don't have to rely on flashy guitar work. Whether singing songs in 3/4 or 4/4 time, her strumming patterns were just fine for the particular songs she sang.

She also played keyboard and piano on some songs (really quality pianist.) I will never forget how beautiful she sounded and what magic flowed from her. The concert was like a pleasant dream! Thank you Miss Judy Collins!