Judy Collins sings Leonard Cohen's Suzanne

Listen to the whole interview:
http://www.wnyc.org/shows/soundcheck/episodes/2009/04/27/segments/129866

Grammy-award winning singer and songwriter Judy Collins has reached a folk-goddess pedestal in a career that spans almost 50 years. But lately, she has also emerged as a funny Irish-American storyteller. She joins us to talk about her songs, show-tunes and social activism.

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[unkpop]

Always amazed how beautiful that song is, and Judy's voice too!

[TheBardofHumdrum]

If somebody had that voice in their early twenties they'd be happy. She's amazing.

[vgoth100]

I think the first music I remember hearing as a child in the 70s includes Judy. My mother was a huge fan and I became a fan too. This song slays me, I've seen the version with her and Cohen, which is nice but kind of dead and flat. Judy is kind of like the other Judy (Garland), her voice just conveys giant waves of emotion. Love this vid.

[dadaved]

simply beautiful



[ja1441]

I listen to this and am transported to another place and time, in the recesses of my mind, where voices hauntingly echo across the years.

[Cazz2706]

Somehow this works better than when her voice was young and perfect. It's still beautiful but in a very different way. Gives me chills.

[davjazdog]

Unbelievable



[sooznd]

Beautiful and magical as always. I have been fortunate to see Judy in concert several times. Such talent!

[nosowisewoman]

happy birthday judy!!

[Catlovertea4]

Stunning. Judy's voice never fades, never. Judy, have you thought of putting to music all of those favorites of ours or yours, by way of letting us enjoy your concert pianist abilities? If this wasn't posted before, Judy was a concert pianist. Thank you, Judy. You brought back one of my favorites back when I first heard this at the age of 14... along with the sheet music! No interpretation could be as perfect and beautiful as yours, here.

[MrPrince2012ish]

Thank you...

[dgarnes1]

Gorgeous piano here...she's mesmerizing.