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Soothing. Unique. Natural. These are clear adjectives used best when
describing the style and grace of Judy Collins and her album
Wildflowers. Her blend of folk and meditative music paints a tapestry
of soft, nurturing colors that transcends the mind of the listener and
seeks one's soul. Much of the material feels uplifting and full of
spirit, or even spiritual to some degree. Yet other parts of the
record can be viewed and felt as sad and morose, which gives the
record some dexterity and variety among its ability to appeal toward
contrasting moods. Collins makes a well-earned statement in her
original tunes "Since You Asked," "Sky Fell," and "Albatross," that
deep, meditative, and subtle can be effective within the realms of
music as an art form. She is certainly artistic with her approach,
staying away from the clichΘd folk and pop music that flooded much of
the '60s radio-friendly airwaves. Collins also includes her favorite
melodies from the songbooks of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. This
can benefit one as a pleasant listen, easy to sooth the mind and body,
and release the burdens of everyday stress in society.
With a cast of instrumental all-stars, folk vocalist Judy Collins
creates a mini-masterwork on Who Knows Where the Times Goes. Collins'
strength as a storyteller and interpreter are at their forte
throughout the disc. Likewise, she wanders upon the precipice of less
traditional folk and more toward rock ("Hello Hooray") and even
country/rock ("Poor Immigrant") -- the latter of which, incidentally,
is a cover of an unreleased Bob Dylan composition. Additionally, her
inimitable choice of material -- Collins' sole contribution being the
languid ballad "My Father" -- serves the disc well. This is especially
true of Ian Tyson's (of Ian & Sylvia fame) "Someday Soon," which in
time became one of Collins' signature tunes. However, it is her
interpretations of Leonard Cohen's "Bird on the Wire" and the
biblically based "Story of Isaac" that are perhaps the most stunning.
Both the laid-back pedal steel guitar work of Buddy Emmons on "Bird on
a Wire" as well as the stark accompaniment of Michael Sahl's intricate
harpsichord melody on "Story of Isaac" create unique sonic imagery
that mutually distinguishes as well as defines Collins' reading from
the comparatively staid originals. However, it is "First Boy I Loved"
-- originally recorded by the Incredible String Band -- that
singularly defines the mood and timbre of Who Knows Where the Time
Goes. The inherently ethereal composition is adorned by Stephen
Stills' tasty, yet restrained, fretwork that blends seamlessly with
Collins' own acoustic guitar. Together they support -- without
becoming overpowered by -- the featured rhythm section of Jim Gordon
(drums) and Chris Etheridge (bass). Enthusiasts of Judy Collins rank
this among their favorite recordings and it is likewise a perfect
touchstone for the burgeoning listener as well.
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Tracks:
Wildflowers (1967)
01. Michael From The Mountains (3:11)
02. Since You Asked (2:35)
03. Sisters Of Mercy (2:33)
04. Priests (4:58)
05. Ballata Of Francesco Landini (CA. 1335-1397) Lasso! Di Donna (4:37)
06. Both Sides Now (3:16)
07. La Chanson Des Vieux Amants (The Song Of Old Lovers) (4:40)
08. Sky Fell (1:49)
09. Albatross (4:52)
10. Hey That's No Way To Say Goodbye (3:36)
Who Knows Where The Time Goes (1968)
11. Hello Hooray (4:11)
12. Story Of Isaac (3:33)
13. My Father (5:02)
14. Someday Soon (3:46)
15. Who Knows Where The Time Goes (4:46)
16. Poor Immigrant (4:09)
17. First Boy I Loved (7:31)
18. Bird On The Wire (4:41)
19. Pretty Polly (5:51)
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