Live at the Metropolitan Museum of Art is a live album by American singer Judy Collins, released on October 16, 2012, by Wildflower Records.
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| Released | October 16, 2012 | |||
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| Length | 49:10 | |||
| Label | Wildflower | |||
| Producer | Judy Collins | |||
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Overview
editThis album was recorded at the Temple of Dendur at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York during a concert to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Judy Collins' career. The set list includes some of her biggest hits, including "Both Sides, Now," "Send In the Clowns," "Mr. Tambourine Man," and "The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress," the latter sung with composer Jimmy Webb on piano and backing vocals. A video recording of the performance was broadcast on PBS. This special television program was nominated for the New York Emmy Awards and won a bronze medal at the 2013 New York International Television and Film Festival.[1][2][3]
Critical reception
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [4] |
Thom Jurek, in his review for AllMusic, noted that over the years, the elegance, mystery, sophistication and charm of Judy Collins' voice has not disappeared anywhere, on the contrary, he noticed that the voice has become richer and the range has expanded. He also stated that songs performed for decades still sound today without affectation or a hint of fatigue.[4]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Open the Door" | Judy Collins | 4:35 |
| 2. | "Both Sides, Now" | Joni Mitchell | 3:19 |
| 3. | "Diamonds and Rust" | Joan Baez | 3:48 |
| 4. | "Campo de Encino" | Jimmy Webb | 4:01 |
| 5. | "Pure Imagination" | 2:37 | |
| 6. | "Helplessly Hoping" | Stephen Stills | 3:28 |
| 7. | "Pastures of Plenty" | Woody Guthrie | 3:48 |
| 8. | "In the Twilight" | Collins | 6:29 |
| 9. | "Intro to Mr. Tambourine Man" (Spoken) | Collins | 0:59 |
| 10. | "Mr. Tambourine Man" | Bob Dylan | 5:00 |
| 11. | "The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress" | Webb | 3:31 |
| 12. | "Since You've Asked" | Collins | 2:47 |
| 13. | "Send In the Clowns" | Stephen Sondheim | 4:48 |
| Total length: | 49:10 | ||
Personnel
edit- Judy Collins – vocal, guitar
- Eric Weissberg – banjo, mandolin
- Zev Katz – bass
- Yoed Nir – cello
- Tony Beard – drums
- Ira Siegel – guitar
References
edit- ^ "Judy Collins Biography". Retrieved November 17, 2024.
- ^ "Judy Collins & Arlo Guthrie". Count Basie. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
- ^ "Judy Collins Live in Ireland". Irish America. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
- ^ a b Jurek, Thom. "Live at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Review". AllMusic. Retrieved November 17, 2024.