JUDY COLLINS - "Both Sides Now" with Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops 1976

Judy Collins joins Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops for a performance of her hit song "Both Sides Now." This concert at Boston's Symphony Hall was held in May 1976.
I have carried over many comments from previous postings of this video clip, which had over 186,000 viewings. The clip was recorded back in 1976 on a first generation Sony Betamax. Don't miss Judy's new, May 2020 re-release of her 1970 classic, "Amazing Grace," now with a world-wide Virtual Choir. Running on KZbin and linked here: • Judy Collins & The Glo... If you like it, pass it along to your friends!

[@Mydecision]

She opens her mouth and you instantly know that it's Judy Collins.......legend....one word....legend.

[@johnho4620]

Now l am 60 years old. First heard this song when l am 12 years old... ❤🎉😊

[@priscillakunneke8395]

I'm 65 and still know this song words lovely my retirement from teaching for 40 years and married my high schools sweet heart 40years on 9 April 1984.

[@bcwest56]

There is no voice that can close to Judy's. Current singers all sound alike. But nobody has the style and grace of Judy Collins. God Bless her.

[@Kurt-re6fe]

Judy and karen carpenter have voices like an angel

[@solice8844]

I saw her in Stockton, California in 1971. She was a bit timid on stage but still had her majestic voice. I was 19 then.

[@kergarin7389]

So good that Judy Blue Eyes is still touring 48 years after this performance...

[@MrButtonpresser]

Indeed, seeing her next month!

[@Jezza819]

I saw her earlier this week. She still hit that high note at the end. I was quite an honor to see her.

[@stephencurtis1504]

Just recently had the great privilege of standing at the front and watching this beautiful lady perform at the Cambridge folk festival in England , she told stories of her friendships with Leonard Cohn and Joni Mitchell and sang a wonderful set of songs ❤😊

[@philipposathina]

oh my goodness...what happened to all these angels that made us all dream of a better tomorrow...what happened to music, what happened to the world... God bless you Judy, Joni, Joan..... For ever and ever in my heart!...

[@stuco]

we are a society in decline sadly

[@philipposathina]

@@stucoaren't we? How much longer to bottom?

[@matthewnichols9735]

Judy Collins. Karen carpenter. God gave a special voice that touches you no matter what

[@almodovar251]

Beautiful princess Judy Collins. I love this song and her voice. Brings back great memories! Thanks Joni Mitchell!

[@agl5132]

This all brings back memories. I graduated high school in '76. The music from the 60-70's will never be beat.

[@richardhutchison3123]

One of the purest voices of our time: Judy Collins!

[@VILJL]

Judy Collins was born in Seattle, Washington on May 1st, 1939. She is a Grammy Award-winning American singer and songwriter with a career spanning over 60 years. She is known for her eclectic tastes in the material she records (which has included folk music, show tunes, pop music, rock and roll and standards) for her social activism, and for the clarity of her voice. Collins has released 28 studio albums, 4 live albums, numerous compilation albums and 4 holiday albums. Today, May 1st, 2021, she is celebrating her 82nd birthday.

[@allencollins6031]

Thank you

[@kenfragnicholl-sh6so]

A beautiful song can listen over and over

[@leefrancis190]

Judy Collins is one of my favourite artists of all times,I listen to her songs everyday,blessed to be one of her passionate fans, love you very much,Judy

[@dougholliday467]

How absolutly lovely. Thanks Judy.

[@jeffreybergin4097]

judy is an american treasure , ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFL

[@user-ok9ft1iv4x]

Judy Collins is just great!

[@leefrancis190]

Judy Is always one of my favourite artists of all times, I like her vision of this song as much as Joni Mitchell’s original,love you very much and blessed to be one of your fans

[@billlawton1186]

Honored to dine with Ms Collins many many years ago. A beautiful and talented person who sustained me throughout several decades with her music.

[@grabnoid]

Judy has truly transcended generations. The quality only all time greats can boast

[@Arcturian1111]

Wow, this song in a live performance is absolutely stunning.

[@Shall721]

This was played at my mom's wake. What a beautiful somhy

[@kevinbyrne6142]

it's been 3 years and my childhood is still over.

[@user-ic9mo7bn3z]

Yes yes yes oh what a thrill

[@nicolen.9642]

We need plenty of Judy Collins today January 2021...👍👍👍

[@johngmulhatton9794]

A real golden oldie that is being revived. Have a restful nights sleep dear Jen. xx♥♥

[@smilanesi98]

God bless you, Judy❤ And thank you❤

[@Swimmer47]

This came out when I was in Vietnam on gunboats and this, with a couple of other tunes, kept me from going completely out of my mind.

[@Aaron.308]

What were the other tunes?

[@UncompressedWAVmusic]

Life doesn't get any better than seeing and hearing this video. It's as good as it gets. Total Joy!

[@JudithHaworth-yu6oz]

So many memories...

[@MarkEastman]

Damn this brings back memories of a time I’ll never live again. Take me back and let that time go on for eternity.

[@ashtongoorachan5168]

Judy Collins what a wonderful artiste !.Lovely voice

[@RELopez-mk4ic]

One of my favorite singer/songwriters ever!

[@cleavisbutkus9373]

I was 18 and in Boston, not far away from here. Just two years into my career as an alcoholic. I don't drink no more. Jesus took it away.

[@jimmarcellus759]

Sweet Judy blue eyes. The voice. OMG, that voice.❤

[@6269Sixtiesrule]

Guess that’s part of the inspiration behind the Graham Crosby song Suite: Judy Blue Eyes❤

[@FilIiamHMuffman]

My God! I'm 50 years old, and I've heard this song my whole life. It's always been just a pleasant little tune to me. Today I'm really contemplating the lyrics for the first time, and I can't keep it together. Joni Mitchell is a poetic genius!

[@gailjestus5734]

Then listen to Joni Mitchell?

[@Erin.56]

I’m 54 and never ever ever knew these lyrics. Yes I knew the song but never listened nor understood the lyrics until I saw it sung and signed in the movie CODA. I am mesmerized by the talent of JM , the rendition here of JC and the exquisite moving voice of Emilia Jones. In coda

[@parileebijou6099]

Timeless song. Both sides now- whose life is it anyway?

[@DanielFranc35]

Good

[@johncummins6655]

Yes she was. And sang it better. Judy ad libbed too much

[@Cynthia-eu7yu]

I've always loved that ever since I first heard it in '67.'

[@cherylwebb8340]

I don't think she takes a breath this whole song-just keeps going 🎶 loved her on "Christy".

[@shelliestruffert2910]

Seen her in 2022 and still as awesome....❤

[@sheilasmith3132]

Beautiful rendition of one of my favorite songs 😊

[@albertmora4290]

In 1981 I went to a Spyro Gyra concert at Chicagofest. Judy Collins was the act before Spyro. I had never heard of her. She came on, sat behind her piano, and put on a SPECTACULAR, relaxed, show. What pianist! What a voice! Great band! Judy blew my mind, and I never did drugs, ha! I fell in love. 39 years later, I am still in love with you, Judy!

[@billydecker9396]

I was fortunate enough to see Judy Collins perform at Berea College back in 1999.

[@zyxlkj69]

I listen to "Judy's clowns" two or three times a year... makes me cry every time... beautiful voice, beautiful eyes...

[@frankjennings-ey9hd]

I can't listen without my tears flowing. My heart was squeezed and it ran out my eyes !

[@drcrumpler]

So moved by my emotions, I couldn't type that which I stated moments earlier. Lemme try again. Both Sides Now is belongs to you, Judy, & every altering you do to it, is beautiful, as are you!

[@matthewnichols3533]

This song goes out to my friend al who passed away today. I will miss you bud.

[@mccellen]

One of most beautiful of our generation..always brings back tears...

[@felixmadison5736]

I first saw and heard Judy around 1963 when I was 14 years-old. She and Tom Paxton I think it was, were making their rounds on Cape Cod, (and Massachusetts) at that time. They put on a nice little show at the old National Guard Armory, (which is now a court house) on Jones Road in Falmouth, Ma. Judy was absolutely fabulous that night! I can still see her on that little stage wearing a white dress and high heels. She had the most beautiful, big blue eyes I have ever witnessed. I've been a huge fan of hers all these years and my favorite song sung by her is, "Both Sides Now".

[@kristinehatkinson7323]

Lucky you !

[@felixmadison5736]

@@kristinehatkinson7323 I sure was, but I didn't realize it then! LOL!!

[@dougholliday467]

Seems we never do.@@felixmadison5736

[@matthewnichols3533]

To my dear friend al who passed away. I will miss you bud. Your family loved you.

[@margaretknox8764]

super emotional music

[@Kelly-nm4kw]

Hello Margaret, How are you doing?

[@kayemartin7532]

She sings so much like Joan Baez. I am 84yrs & have never heard of her before now. Maybe not known very well in Qld Australia. Would love to see & hear her.

[@jamesfohare]

Hi judy has been well known since the days of Woodstock Crosby Stills & Nash John Denver Slim Dusty the pub with no beer. Oh lonesome away from from your kindred and All round where the wild Dingos call but nothing so lonsome morbid or Dreer than to stand at the bar of the pub with no beer the big flood of 74 you lot got up there worse than any where except a little place called Nygan in NSW which had ever heard of untill then untill some asked a black fella out near Broken Hill what the Name ment in English .Long Pond .it had only ever light rain in White fellas history that pond Was the way if you remember all the way from the Darling Downs all the way to the Murry Basin Happy St Patrichs Day 💚☘️I have been here since 1971. G-day to you Madam 🌹🫶🕊️👍💚☘️jf

[@stanleyalexander8793]

A BEAUTIFUL WORKING PRINCESS! JUDY COLLINS YOU ARE ONE OF A KIND !

[@tedquaker954]

Beautiful..... man, the sixties had impactful music!..... I fear we need that today, as it;s lacking drastically!

[@kimkochel8157]

Suite Judy Blue Eyes. Yo have always been a favorite since my parents bought me a 45 of Chelsea Morning and Amazin Grace. I loved it when you sang Amazing Grace for the late Gloria Vanderbilt. I had a wonderful cleansing cry. God Bless you. I also have read a few of your books. You are an awesome lady with a God given talent. From a proud Canadian. 🙏🇨🇦🌈🦋🌹

[@bethpowers2502]

timeless beauty.... so blessed to have experienced this music throughout my life

[@rtoddcannonjr7462]

Such a beautiful voice a beautiful song and a beautiful woman.

[@007ndc]

Good gosh what a beautiful voice. As clear pure and crisp as a bright Spring morning. Her version of Where Are The Clowns is perfectly heartbreaking

[@stevekruse2321]

A Fragrant, Sweet Song Of Yesterday! Memories Fall Gently Around You Of Different Time!🌹🌈💝👏👏

[@tomzielinski9506]

It was a special time, for some of us the time of our youth, hopes, and dreams. Now we are ever so slowly growing old. I truly miss them days, I'm glad I grew up then. When I hear music like this from back then, it makes me think of friends and family who are no longer with us, but was here back then.😔

[@vwilson7651]

I saw Judy several years ago. She sings just as pretty as she did when I first heard her in the 60's.

[@Kelly-nm4kw]

Hello Vicki, How are you doing?

[@chinchilla1956]

Beginning to think song writers in the 60s and 70s knew more about life then than we do now.

[@amanirose1582]

ah memories Red Rock Colorado. Was a kid. Voice of angel.

[@VIVA4EVER2001]

Has there ever been a more beautiful voice, I don't think so ! A voice of an angel for sure. What wonderful times those were back in the 60's, my heart breaks knowing they are gone.

[@mikeandrews9551]

They will be back. Soon enough.

[@thyslop1737]

Tough call. I would hate to have to pick. Her and Joni Mitchell phenomenally talented.

[@AussieBrit]

Judy Collins is still alive and so is Joni Mitchell...

[@maggiesantone]

Best rendition ever, pure genius

[@drcrumpler]

Judy, this song is ll YOU and all your in my opinion. Every time you sing it or alter it, it's beautiful, as you are!

[@kriskemp]

What a beautiful voice and a beautiful woman. Thank you for sharing this lovely song. Awesome. Just Awesome.

[@michaelbruns449]

Her enchanting voice, speaking and singing, is almost indescribably beautiful, haunting and unforgettable. The amazing sound and motion picture camera is surely our most profound invention, a time machine portal upon lost worlds. Thanx to the extremely few intrepid geniuses who invented it around one hundred thirty years ago, truly amazing.

[@jeffcobb2734]

Just a lovely, lovely song. This is one of those songs that will live on for hundreds of years. People will be listening to this the way we listen to Mozart or Chopin.

[@michaelbruns449]

Wow, it true.

[@josephcontreras8930]

It'd be cool to see a star fleet Jr officer/ crewman play this song on one of the current shows just to assure us that good music still exists in the far fu t ure.

[@kathrynhathaway5145]

Cool song

[@robertlytle9752]

I grew up in the 50's and early 60's. While other kids were listening to rock and roll, I was buying folk song records from Seeger, Bikel, Baez, Collins, and many others. I guess that was why I became a member of the SDS in college. I protested the Vietnam War every chance I got. Then in late 1969, I was drafted into the marines. Fortunately I was spared most combat. USMC1969-1971

[@Roger-mz4lx]

Thank you for serving on the front lines. Both front lines brother.

[@doubleghod]

It is maddening when an artist takes a fantastic song and decides to make it "better" Like holding a note a little longer than the original or changing a natural to a flat. My Dad's words: "If it aint broke, don't fix it"

[@timothyernest6429]

What a confident, creative, wonderful rendition of this classic song. Beautiful take by Ms. Collins. Great job.

[@davidkiser5206]

I'll always be haunted by this song intill the day I leave this life. On December 9th 1968 I was a still a Teenager, a US Marine on the final day of operation Meade River. During the morning I was on the gather up the dead detail, and throwing them on the Helicopters, Both Sides was playing on Armed Forces radio.

[@dianahayse1095]

I'm so sorry..THANK you for all you gave...SALUTE

[@ezabjacorn6208]

Thank you

[@AussieBrit]

Jesus fucking christ, that is beyond brutal and so bloody wrong. Young men and women should never have been recruited to participate in this horrifying degradation. I'm sorry. All the armed forces need to take a fucking good look at themselves. Raise the age bracket for certain duties, DO NOT risk damaging your young, proud and brave members emotionally, mentally and physically FOR LIFE!!!

[@mccellen]

Always beautiful Joni Mitchell and Judy Collins...both will go down in history...

[@johnho4620]

Wonderful and awesome.. I heard this song in 1977 until now... 🎉❤

[@JavierBonillaC]

That this beauty of interpretation is a gift from the Gods.

[@juliemalmbergmacprpparaleg8472]

Judy, you are still so beautiful when you sing this! I love your voice.

[@rayhchow]

I am glad to see Arthur Fiedler again. And,, of couse, Judy. I almost cannot recall how beautiful she was.

[@stephobindmo678]

Childhood. My Ma played your lovely voice so many days of my life.

[@steveclinton4084]

Hello Steph how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family

[@frankjennings4022]

She lost her only son. Her rendition of "Sons of" always brings my abundant tears... 😢

[@FourStrongWinds4]

me too. So sad. I have loved her music and voice since I first heard her sing when I was around 14. Where did I hear her? At my Grandparents house! Someone gave them a record of hers! Here I am 65 and still love her. Every now and then I think "I haven't heard Judy sing in awhile." At one time, I had every one of her albums. She was a truly is amazing. Sons of is one of the better songs. Touches my heart every time.

[@HoiPolloi23]

i love both joni and judy so much. they are true treasures.

[@ipcprofit]

I saw Judy Collins in a full concert in my town while I was still in high school in 1968.

[@tracynation2820]

Superb. 💙 T.E.N.

[@user-dn6ty6if7k]

何回聴いても名曲です。

[@mizzmead8077]

Angelic voice, we've been very blessed . Especially with the Boston Pops.

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Thanks for posting this.

[@matthewnichols9735]

I swear it's like an angel from heaven singing to you

[@marywolters3612]

No one can sing that song like her.

[@Kelly-nm4kw]

Hello Mary, How are you doing?

[@josemartinez-nl8dn]

Two Judy's were amazing in 60s the other one Judith Durham from The Seekers

[@florencejonas2195]

I used to confuse them ...

[@jimkilleen9130]

Add Mama Cass and Mary Travers and there are the 4 best.

[@MrGaberlunzie1]

Judith Durham of the original Seekers is still one of the best ever. She could sing anything she wanted to .

[@florencejonas2195]

@@MrGaberlunzie1 I agree

[@glenn212now]

Her voice is so incredible that sometimes I feel like I'm going into a trance.

[@danielcleary3914]

God Judy! You are BEAUTIFUL!

[@steveherrmann456]

Incredible talent!!!!

[@francisalanwormald6328]

WHAT A CLASSY VERSION OF A CLASSIC!!! GIVES CHILLS....

[@joekool1907]

It does!!

[@francisalanwormald6328]

@@joekool1907 "JK", I PUT ON A SWEATER....Be Well

[@EK2Secrets]

Gut wrenching; tears being held back; memories and emotions of the great old days.

[@artemiobalderas300]

One of the treasures of the American singers. Guitar and piano players I have ever heard and seen.

[@paulmasterson8814]

You & the song are nothing but 1000% beautiful Judy. 😁😁💜💜

[@jackiemcmeekin6551]

Arthur Fiedler was one of the great “Pops” orchestra conductors of all time. Judy sings this melodious song with words that everyone can relate to!

[@maedatakemitsu5278]

The song grows old with age, but it still makes memories refresh every times I listen to this song.

[@everythingiseverything6740]

I worked once with this lovely woman and just said "Thanks for singing Both sides now" she said thanks and continued talking about other songs she would like to do, like "The wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" I thought that was an unusual choice, but I'm sure it would be great. Such a nice person.

[@vikkismith7497]

This is another one of my favorite songs that I forgot about . Thanks so much my love!

[@marcstar]

God I love this song, I love Judy God this is such a treasure.