Judy Collins - Wildflowers (Mono)
Judy Collins – guitar, keyboards, vocals
Conductor – Joshua Rifkin (A5)
Arranged by Joshua Rifkin (A1–3, A5 to B5), Robert Sylvester (A4), Robert Dennis (A4)
Written by Judy Collins (A2, B3-4), Jacques Brel (B2), Joni Mitchell (A1, B1), Leonard Cohen (A3-4, B5), Francesco Landini (A5)
1 LP, standard sleeve
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Mono
Studio
Record Press : unspecified
Label : Elektra
Original Label : Elektra
Engineered by John Haeny
Produced by Mark Abramson
Mark Abramson – producer
Photography by Guy Webster (front cover), Jim Frawley (back cover)
Art direction and design by William S. Harvey
Originally released in October 1967
Reissued in July 2023
Tracks:
Side A:
- Michael From Mountains
- Since You Asked
- Sisters Of Mercy
- Priests
- Lasso! di donna
Side B:
- Both Sides Now
- La Chanson des vieux amants (The Song of Old Lovers)
- Sky Fell
- Albatross
- Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye
Reviews :
“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 clichéd 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 soothe the mind and body, and release the burdens of everyday stress in society.” AllMusic Review by Shawn M. Haney
Ratings :
AllMusic : 3 / 5 , Discogs : 3.8 / 5