I love “tribute songs” because they have such a direct and relevant meaning. “Song for Duke” by Judy Collins is one of the best “tribute songs” in my estimation, specifically because while Duke Ellington was never a significant component of my “music world”, the presentation here still created an emotional response over the loss.
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My absolute favorite artist. Saw Judy in Brisbane after an absence of decades, & I cried out at the end of the performance, ” don’t leave Judy.” It was spontaneous!
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Regrettably, I have never seen her live, but do have many of her recordings. That Brisbane concert clearly created some very happy memories for you. Many thanks for sharing them here.
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It is a beautiful song in general but knowing it as a tribute makes it even more special.
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What a beautiful song. The song has moving words and her sincerity comes through with her lovely voice. There is a soothing tone to her voice.
As always, thanks for sharing. Making my music world a little more broader, one song at a time. 🙂
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She has an unmistakeable voice. I hadn’t heard this before.
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It is interesting what one can find on old albums! 🙂
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Love her music.
Also, it appears that my name was deleted from your growing list of followers. We’ll .. it’s back on.
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Hi Chris. I just received a “new follower” message re you and thought it was odd! As for Judy Collins? She has recorded so many lovely songs hasn’t she. 🙂
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I’ve had to do a few lately. I was getting post comments but not new posts.
All fine now. Both sides now is my favourite. 🎸
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That was/is a classic, but she did a nice job of “Send in the Clowns” as well. 🙂
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