Big Judy: How Far This Music Goes (1962-2004)

Judy Henske | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 30, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Rhino Handmade
• ASIN: B000MRNTHC
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,696 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As far as it goes ..., August 23, 2007

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ssmithee "ssmithee" (Redondo Beach, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Big Judy: How Far This Music Goes (1962-2004) (Audio CD)

Okay, the only thing wrong with this compilation is that it doesn't contain everything Henske ever recorded. Yeah, yeah, it's got a lot of the best, but where's the driving "Ballad of Little Romy" (whose no-good boyfriend done her in), the playfully raunchy "Low-Down Alligator," and "Dropped Like a Dime" (THE best -- and most hummable -- song ever written about addiction)? Where's "Mad Dog Killer" and the aching "Betty and Dupree"? Oh, everything on here is really good, there's no question about that, but as with any anthology not subtitled "The Complete", decisions had to be made and some things had to be left out. Not that I'd have swapped out anything here, mind you, but another couple of discs would have been nice. Hey, isn't this the era of Greed? Again?

Nonetheless, this is probably the best compilation disc I've ever bought, in terms of variety, great songwriting and passionate singing that can strip the paint right off your heart. Besides, you can always buy the other discs later.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best singers of the 60's through 2007, August 17, 2007

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Robert Mizrahi - See all my reviews
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Being a fan of Judy's for 40 some odd years, I can only say "Bitchen" Judy. She is by far a performer one needs to experience. Her dynamic voice can only bring smiles to those that know good music. Judy stands alone, a much better singer than "Janis" with a range that is hard to discribe. All I can say is if you experienced Judy you know what I'm talking about...Rock on Judy!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC LADY, May 22, 2009

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Mr. Wayne Olsen "wayneinnj" (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews
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This is a remarkable collection. "How Far This Music Goes" is a perfect title. There's nothing that Judy Henske can't do; jazz stylist, blues belter, torch siren, acid queen, folkie. To classify her is impossible because she can do it all, and do it all with passion, humor, impeccable artistry and no-holds-barred talent.
You just can't classify her. File under "Fantastic Lady."