It's Judy Collins on the piano, singing her breakthrough hit song, "Both Sides Now." Judy first recorded the song, written by Joni Mitchell, for her 1967 LP, Wildflowers.
This version with the piano is by far superior to the original version. She sounds great. I just purchased new Logitech surround sound speakers for my computer and the sound is much better than I anticipated. I could listen to this song all day.
Judy Collins was born in Seattle, Washington on May 1st, 1939. She is a Grammy Award-winning American singer and songwriter with a career spanning over 60 years. She is known for her eclectic tastes in the material she records (which has included folk music, show tunes, pop music, rock and roll and standards) for her social activism, and for the clarity of her voice. Collins has released 28 studio albums, 4 live albums, numerous compilation albums and 4 holiday albums. Today, May 1st, 2021, she is celebrating her 82nd birthday.
I am going to see this beautiful lady tonight here in Newport RI.. I didn't know she played piano.. I do also.. and sing too.. but not at same time.. so lucky to be seeing her tonight..
Truly amazing voice. So powerful, she radiates grace and beauty - this is the best verion ever of this beautiful song. You can feel the emotion as she sings.
Like Barbra Streisand, she learned to preserve the very BEST of her voice, long past her prime recording years. Drugs, alcohol and cigarette smoke affect professional singers in different ways, but Judy's remains as fresh and untouched as it was in 1961. If this is what Heaven sounds like, then those of us on Earth have truly seen the best of both sides now. This is magnificent.
Judy is so wondrous great, so outstanding....a voice full of precise modulations, her phrasing so perfect... and always so lovely and giving so much of herself( the best of herself). Someone told : Yes her voice is better than...but not so expressive... I don't agree..Judy's manner gives more recognition to the gifts of the good things in life. And still after her greatest loss, she's keeping on that way, Judy's way. ..she sings like she's feeling the melody and the lyrics.... And of course her voice is so gorgeous. A voice , a tool like the wings of angels. And if you love this version than go to see ...to that one ...with Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops .
This is one of the most gorgeous folk songs ever written. It's the perfect marriage of the song and the singer. Even though Joni Mitchell wrote it, Judy Collins performs it so beautifully.
@opethharvest Joni Mitchell did not write it FOR Judy, but she wrote it before she had a recording contract. She sang it over the phone to Judy one night in 1967. Judy liked it very much and Joni gave her permission to record it. In the early and mid-60s, Judy was one of the few "folk" singers who had a record contract, so many of the great writers, Leonard Cohen, Eric Andersen, who did not yet have recording deals, brought their songs to Judy as a way of getting them out to the public.
A beautiful performance. This is a classic song by a classy and elegant performer. A Judy fan in Cupertino, CA. Thank you for sharing this video. I am about to add another "like" vote and add to my favorites.
Judy Collins achieved perfection here. Her passion level is second to none with this particular performance. The attire , the solo setting and the piano. She was the best in the business when young , as you age to perfection so does your so does your performances. She melts my heart I'm 51 a lot younger than she. I can only imagine what she did to the men at 51 when she did this one back in the day.
Hats off to you madam Judy, you are genuinely impressive in every ways, voice, talent and a remarkable perfect beauty. Your smiles are absolutely gorgeous and lovely. Your eyes are so adorable and your voice touches deep into the heart of everyone. Long live and thanks to an angel you.
I love this .. Just beautiful! Playing over and over.. I used a lyric for Pride "Tears and fears and feeling proud to say I love right out loud" Thank you for the share !!
Judy Collins always protrudes elegance, resplendence, radiance and liveliness in all her concerts, great pleasure watching her and besides her voice, a talent in musical instrument! have great admiration for you Judy Collins.... any new album or concert?
Probably one of my favorite songs ever. Roger Whittaker did a bit of a darker take on it when he looked at love form both sides now, from win and lose...and looked at life from both sides now, from give and take...speaks to an old soldier,as several of his songs did. Regardless, it's an insightful song that takes a lifetime to appreciate. I find myself reflecting on my life every time I hear it. It's about innocence giving way to wisdom, and the inevitable pain that brings.
Judy Collins , Barbara Streisand near age 50 are simply put "unbelievably beautiful" I can only imagine that Karen Carpenter had she made it to 50 would have been also . These are three ladies that represent absolute beauty in it's finest form. Imagine sitting in a concert hall , seeing all three perform their biggest hits while at their very best . That might be heaven if it's not it's the next best place to be !
Brian Roeh Judy Collins and Barbra Streisand are both nearing 80 at this point. Collins has maintained her clear soprano; Streisand can still sound wonderful in her more limited lower range.
@@brianr4214 Would Streisand sound better to you if she was a conservative? What a silly comment. I don’t examine the political views of artists. Their views are irrelevant; I want to hear them sing.
@@robinbond7878 Oh, I realy catch what you mean, but I watched her performance at the Shrewsbury Folk Festival in 2022 (you can watch it on RU-vid), and for me Judy Collins remains amazing, passionate and lovely sing her songs and covers that she loves, it's not the same, but trougth the years it's not for anyone, rigth?! She's great at least, sush an inspiration. 🥰
@@basicstype994 My comment wasn’t meant as a put down in any way. That performance actually hit me hard. I hadn’t seen her in years and wasn’t aware that she had any health problems. I was happy to see all the love and support she had around her. We should all be so lucky.
@@robinbond7878 Oh, I understand, I really do. She's been through so many trials in her life, she lost her only son, and never stop doing music and stuffs she loves. I wish for her a real good health to move forward, as far as she wants. She's certainly an inspiration to all women. Btw, thanks for the comment, I really appreciate it. Best wishes for you!