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Amazing Grace

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I was somewhat disappointed with this CD, mainly because I was desperately looking for the original version of Judy Collins' recording of the song Amazing Grace. This is not it. I had a copy of the original 45 RPM but have misplaced it. I now realize this recording was done in Britain. Her original was recorded much earlier, probably in the late 1970's. I plan to keep looking for the original recording--one of my all time favorites.

This is the album Judy Collins recorded back in 1985 for a British release. Some of these songs ended up on Trust Your Heart a couple years later. I believe that is now out of print in America but those songs were issued on Sanity and Grace. For those looking to complete their Judy collection or for Fans of the Trust Your Heart album I would recomend this, it is a great price. And she does a good job with these familiar songs.

This is an album the Judy produced in England in 1985 after leaving Elektra Records. The album was done with a full orchestra; If you are looking for the original versions of Both Sides Now, Amazing Grace or Send in the Clowns, you may want to get Judy's "Forever" album instead, since the arrangements are differnt here. Some of these songs were release on "Trust your Heart," some on the second version of "Sanity and Grace," and others were released on "The Essential Judy Collins."

Many/most of the songs on this album have a religious or spiritual theme.

If you want Judy Collins singing inspirational songs with an orchestral background, this is a great album!

Here are the songs on this lovely album:

Track listing

1. Amazing Grace

2. Day By Day

3. Bridge Over Troubled Water

4. I Don'T Know How To Love Him

5. Both Sides Now

6. Abide With Me

7. Just A Closer Walk With Thee

8. When You Wish Upon A Star

9. When A Child Is Born

10. Rose

11. One Day At A Time

12. Oh Happy Day

13. Morning Has Broken

14. Send In The Clowns

15. Lord Is My Shepherd

16. Jerusalem

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This album is a collection of religious and inspirational songs. Many, such as Amazing Grace and Morning Has Broken, are contained in other albums of hers. Judy Collins' voice is gorgeous-the album is worth buying just for her beautiful rendition of Abide With Me-, but there seems to be a sameness to the songs. Individually, the tracks on this CD represent some of her very best work.

I CAN'T SAY ENOUGH GOOD STUFF ABOUT THIS CD I JUST LOVE AMAZING GRACE ONE OF MY FAVORITE AND ALSO FAVORITE SINGER 5 STARS FOR THIS ONE. THANK YOU

I have been an admirer of Ms. Collins' work for over twenty years now, although somewhat less an admirer of her life and actions, so an album of inspirational music from this source was a surprise, to say the least. Her admittedly wonderful voice was well suited to the selections on this CD, although I found that she got drowned out in places by the orchestra and chorus on Jerusalem. For those who prefer traditional Christian hymns and some of the newer (1950's - 1970's) inspirational music, this album will be an excellent addition to both any collection of Collins' work or a collection of inspirational music.