Judy Collins - Pop Legends Live (2005)

As part of the Pop Legends Live concert series, Judy Collins takes to the stage to perform many of her greatest hits and other favorites. You’ll hear the stories behind the songs and enjoy the rich musical landscape of a truly gifted performer. With a legendary career that has spanned more than 40 years, Judy Collins is considered one of the major influential folksingers of our time. She released her first album in 1961, at the tender age of 22 which set the tone for what would become her trademark signature style, showcasing her sweet soprano voice backed by her trusty acoustic guitar. Her first gold record was 1967's Wildflowers, which featured her hit cover version of Both Sides Now by Joni Mitchell. In 1975, Judy Collins won a Grammy Award for ‘Song of the Year’ for her version of Send in the Clowns, a ballad written by Stephen Sondheim for the Broadway musical "A Little Night Music." Her storied career would go on to include 5 more gold records. She continues to delight audiences throughout the world with her distinctive blend of interpretative folk tunes that speak to the heart, as well as the soul.

Includes Send in the Clowns, Both Sides Now, Chelsea Morning, Open the Door, Mountain Girl, Leaving On A Jet PLane/Country Roads, Songs I Grew Up With, Barbara Allen, Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream, The Water Is Wide, Since You've Asked, Secret Gardens, Houses, Turn! Turn! Turn!, Amazing Grace.

Adequate but somewhat off.

I bought this DVD because it has some of her later work that is not often demonstrated on film. Ms. Collins has reached the time when the voice begins to deteriorate from the excellence of youth, but she still has excellent clarity and very good control. This DVD is not as good as the Wolf Trap show, but it is an acceptable addition to your DVD performance library, especially if you prefer to listen to people who can actually sing, which is getting harder and harder to find these days. November 18, 2007

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