The legendary Judy Collins released her 44th album, "Judy Collins Sings Lennon & McCartney" on her own label Wildflower Records. Although Collins has recorded songs by celebrated songwriters such as Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen and others, Collins only recorded one song written by John Lennon & Paul McCartney. She recorded "In My Life" in 1966 and included it on her groundbreaking album of the same title.. "Hard to believe, isn’t it?" says Collins. "I think I was meant to wait and do their songs all at once", Judy says about the forthcoming CD.
Choosing some of her favorite Lennon & McCartney penned songs, the CD features Judy’s inspired interpretations of songs like "Blackbird", "Norwegian Wood", "The Long And Winding Road", "Penny Lane" and others. To her these songs "possess a level of deep spirituality that I have always appreciated. It’s nourishing music."
"Judy Collins Sings Lennon & McCartney" was recorded in just three days. Produced by Judy herself along with TKNAME, and with input from her keyboardist Russell Walden. It features Collins playing piano on most tracks as well as bassists Tony Levin and Zev Katz, drummer Tony Beard, and guitarist Larry Campbell.
Over the course of her memorable 47 year career Judy Collins has shared her diverse talents in the form of music, books and film. Judy just released a book titled "The Seven T’s: Finding Hope and Healing in the Wake of Tragedy", and continues to be such a strong voice for people who have lost someone to suicide; she has become somewhat of a "Dr. Wayne Dyer" if you will. She has given countless talks and lectures and has shared her own story that millions of people have found comfort in. The Grammy winner is also an accomplished painter, actress and an in demand key-note speaker on the subject of mental health. www.judycollins.com
Judy Collins Tour Dates:
Wednesday, September 26th
Marjorie Luke Theatre
Santa Barbara, CA
Thursday, September 27th
Sunset Center
Carmel, CA
Friday, September 29th
Napa Valley Opera House
Napa, CA
Monday, October 1st @ 12:30 PM
Borders Books and Music
400 Post Street
San Francisco, California 94102
(415) 399-1633
Friday, September 7th
Ravinia Pavilion
Ravinia, IL
Saturday, September 8th
CT Folk Festival and Green Expo
Edgeton Park, CT
Sunday, September 9th
Wolf Trap! The Filene Center
Vienna, VA
Monday, September 10th @ 1 PM
Olsson’s – CD & Book Store
2200-G Crystal Drive
Arlington, Virginia 22202
(703) 413-8121
Friday, September 14th
North Fork Theatre at Westbury
Westbury, NY
Saturday, September 15th
The Keswick Theater
Glenside, PA
Sunday, September 16th
Merrill Auditorium
Portland, ME
Friday, October 5th
Roanoke Performing Arts Theatre
Roanoke, VA
Thursday, October 11th
The State Theatre
State College, PA
Friday, October 12th
North Shore Music Theatre
Beverly, MA
Saturday, October 13th
The Center for the Arts in Natick
Natick, MA
Saturday, October 27th @ 12:30 PM
Borders Books and Music
11711 Princeton Pike
Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
(513) 671-5852
Friday, November 2nd
Omaha Performing Arts Center
Omaha, NE
Friday, November 9th
Beau Rivage Resort
Biloxi, MS
Saturday, November 10th
The Grand 1894 Opera House
Galveston, TX
Sunday, December 2nd
Benaroya Concert Hall
Seattle, WA
Monday, December 3rd @ 12:30 PM
Border’s Books and Music
1501 Fourth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
(206)-622-4599
Friday, December 7th
Schuster Performing Arts Center
Dayton, OH
Saturday, December 15th
Crockett Civic Center
Crockett, TX
Saturday, March 15th 2008
The Heritage Theatre
Campbell, CA
Sunday, March 16th 2008
Arkley Center for the Performing Arts
Eureka, CA
Saturday, March 29th 2008
Kraushaar Auditorium
Towson, MD
Thursday, May 8th 2008
Suffolk Center for the Cultural Arts
Suffolk, VA
