Judy Collins
Judy Collins
Judith Marjorie Collins, affectionately known as "Judy Blue Eyes," is an American singer and songwriter known for her eclectic tastes in the material she recordsand for her social activism...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionFolk Singer
Date of Birth1 May 1939
CitySeattle, WA
CountryUnited States of America
suicide people connections
I have friends who've tried suicide many times and haven't succeeded. I myself made an attempt, so I had a connection with that sort of group of people who have tried suicide at one time in their lives.
suicide needs helping
Recovering from the suicide of a loved one, you need all the help you can get.
children speaks-out use
Music can speak louder than words, and I will use my music to speak out on behalf of children everywhere.
suicide recovery fighting
For many centuries, suicides were treated like criminals by the society. That is part of the terrible legacy that has come down into society's method of handling suicide recovery. Now we have to fight off the demons that have been hanging around suicide for centuries.
life-lesson book heart
My book 'Trust Your Heart', which is the story of my life, will be followed by 'Singing Lessons', a memoir of love, loss, hope, and healing, which talks about the death of my son and the hope that has been the aftermath of the healing from that tragedy.
voice giving people
I am just glad that I can take the music to the people who want to hear it. I love my audiences. I am deeply indebted to them for giving me the chance to sing my concerts, make records, and do what I love. Whatever people call it, it is great to have a voice!
song people marketing
Music is always occurring. It is just a matter of marketing, attention, and many other factors, that determines whether people will hear these songs or not.
forget-everything alzheimers funny-irish
Irish Alzheimer's: you forget everything except the grudges
depression exercise years
If I had not been already been meditating, I would certainly have had to start. I've treated my own depression for many years with exercise and meditation, and I've found that to be a tremendous help.
mean men healthy
I am glad so many women singers are being heard in music today. It is healthy for music . . . healthy because it means a lot of men are listening!
artist opportunity labels
The rise of the Internet has caused the demise of the record labels, and has destroyed the music business of old, but it's also created new opportunities for young artists.
survival begin-again knows
Survival, I know, is to begin again.
inspiration feelings alive
I have inspiration and feelings of being alive most every day I live
powerful husband son
The powerful men in my life have always believed in me: my husband, my son