JUDY COLLINS - "Chelsea Morning" 1969

Judy Collins sings Joni Mitchell's "Chelsea Morning" in this 1969 television performance.

[@AndromedaCripps]

I think one of the reasons why I love so many of Judy Collins’ versions of songs just as much as the original songwriters’ versions is her voice!!! It’s so well-trained, she flows from a supported but gentle head voice like bird song directly into a strong mix, with incredible ease and vocal agility. And she had so much dynamic control!! And she does half of it in a straight tone, which can be difficult! But the real proof of her vocal mastery is that she sang so healthfully all those years that she sounds just as incredible today. Same agility, same support, same control, that’s truly impressive!!! It makes me wonder if she was ever like classically trained or if she just figured out healthy vocal skills on her own!

[@jvbryant]

Yes, classically trained. And a lifetime of rigorous voice training.

[@rifham]

Those eyes ..wow.

[@djmoch1001]

I really like the lilt of her voice. A very fine cover of an utter classic Joni Mitchell song.

[@johnhoyle6390]

very amazing to hear this version, which I'd never heard before.

[@MrDoneboy]

Hell of a voice...She should have been on every TV show from the late 60's through the rest of the 20th century...At the very least!

[@AbrahamDiner]

beautifully sung. great judy collins

[@jarodcarnarvon5198]

She always had the prettiest eyes!

[@mariahc.crawley884]

Joni Fan Here....Now A Judy Collins Fan. BEAUTIFUL!

[@redneckgirl3326]

One of my classmates was named after this song because it came on the radio when her mom was in labor.

[@chrisludlam-GrecoThai]

Just seen this. New to me and a Good version by Judy Collins. I also really like the Fairport Convention/Judy Dyble version ! Thanks for posting.

[@wolfdances]

Graduated High School in '71 and this was our Class Song. Love it!

[@davkatjenn]

I also graduated in 71 in SoCal.

[@julieclifford7698]

Awesome.. Enjoy 💖🌸💜💙💚

[@kathleenlee4308]

Love it

[@LadyTracyOfTheDisk]

I can attest that Judy Collins can still sing this song as gorgeously as ever and blow an audience away. And she's 79.

[@paulheffron4836]

You're absolutely right, Tracy. I went to her concert recently in Frederick, MD and she sang this so beautifully.

[@lenspaulding]

Prove it please!

[@LadyTracyOfTheDisk]

@@lenspaulding What kind of proof did you want?

[@ew1usnr]

Oooooooooooooooh, Judy Collins.

[@goodwellinc]

Excellent. That has to be a hard song to sing and play guitar with.

[@jaslinc3371]

I was midway in the crowd auditorium in Central Park, NYC in June (must have been) of 1969 (most definitely). It was one of those blessed summer evenings that comes upon Manhattan two or three times a Summah if we are lucky and blessed. It was that warm breeze in Judy's everything and the open air ... filled music and love ... moments at a time to never forget. I haven't and I have missed a lot.

[@helmerrodriguez979]

ONLY JUDY COLLINS

[@euartes2794]

Beautiful girl

[@mariahc.crawley884]

Fire! So Dope! Yes Queen!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@betahifi]

Just to set the facts straight about "Chelsea Morning." This was written by Joni Mitchell in 1967 or '68, when she was living in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City. It was recorded first by Judy Collins, in 1968, in the recording sessions for her album, "Who Knows Where The Time Goes?" It did not make it onto the album, but Elektra released it as a single in summer of 1969. It hit the Billboard Top 100 chart in August. The Clintons have said many times that they named their daughter after Judy Collins' hit recording of the song. Bill Clinton has been a huge fan of Judy's for much of his life. At his first presidential inauguration ball, he invited Judy to sing "Chelsea Morning," Amazing Grace" and a few other songs. She later sang at at least one State Dinner, and visited with the Clintons several times, staying at the White House in the Lincoln Bedroom. During the Clinton Administration, she became a Unicef Goodwill Ambassador. She has traveled extensively, supporting and bringing notice to projects supporting children around the world. Judy released a live version of "Chelsea Morning" on her 1971 LP, LIVING, and recorded a new studio version of the song for her 1995 anthology, FOREVER. Judy's other recordings of Joni Mitchell songs include "Both Sides Now," in 1967. In the mid-Sixties, both Judy and Joni lived in New York City, and had many friends in common. Before Joni had a recording contract, she sang the song to Judy over the phone, and gave her permission for Judy to record it and set it out into the world. The recording became a Top Ten hit for Judy, and had great effect in helping to launch Joni Mitchell's career. Judy also has recorded "Michael from Mountains," 1967 and "That Song About The Midway," 2005. "Chelsea Morning" has maintained it popularity for over 40 years, and still today, Judy Collins very often opens her concerts with "Chelsea Morning." Will it be sung again at next year's Presidential Inauguration Gala??

[@Bluuve]

Let's hope not! Although since she had gotten older she sings more on key now. Is that lisp due to bad dental work or just a chronic problem?. Does she speak with a lisp or only sing that way?

[@EmpressOfWyoming58]

Beta Hi-Fi Archive though I like Judy, she is not the singer that Joni is. I've been listening to her lately on headphones. Joni's voice is extraordinary and very unique. her range and control can never be matched by Judy. I'm sure Judy would agree.

[@EmpressOfWyoming58]

Beta Hi-Fi Archive another thing, I was around in the late 60's. I've never known until tonight that Judy does a version. I've only heard Joni's version played on any radio station.

[@joesmith-ok8ip]

Bill, with Judy in the Lincoln bedroom.....hmmmm

[@jfhm1991]

That Song About the Midway is one of the most underrated on all of Clouds

[@beebong100]

I bought her record in 1969 and that recording was far better than this one...she had an incredible voice that had a wide spectrum of pitch...she was lovely.

[@shashsrivas]

Her eyes are starry.

[@sdgakatbk]

Won't you stay, we'll put on the day and we'll talk in present tenses.

[@gwynenglishnielsen8596]

This song defines the period. A lot of moms named their girls Chelsea after it. Unique stuff. If you are looking for unique, check out my EP "Heart Walk" on KZbin. Thanks!

[@Themanwhocameback2]

No wonder Stephen Stills wrote "Suite Judy Blue Eyes"! She appears to be fortified with some substance, but still (or should I say Stills?) Those Eyes!

[@colleenjohnson3374]

In this video, her eyes remind me of a Star Trek episode.

[@7beers]

Where No Man Has Gone Before?

[@TepiLizard]

Judy covering another Joni piece? *instantly likes* One of my first a cappella arrangements (in the late 90s) was a... well, today's term is "mashup"... of "Both Sides Now," starting with Joni's version, going to Judy's, then ending with Joni's. Let me tell you, a bunch of college-aged kids at that time basically looked at me like I was insane, and of course, none of them had ever heard the song before. None of them even knew who either artist was, actually. So sad. Such amazing music from that era. I was born too late.

[@nancysherburne7445]

I listened to Joni Mitchel and Neil Diamond sing the song I had only heard sung by Judy Collins. Joni's temp was way too fast. Neil's was fast but still faster than I wanted. Judy's version was much more pleasing to my ears as I could relax and "see" the lyrics in my imagination.

[@rosiebloem]

A typical Joni Mitchell song

[@Keri11319821]

Former President Bill Clinton And Former First Lady Hillary Clinton Named Their Daughter Chelsea Victoria Clinton After This Song.

[@maryjanekeao2351]

President Clinton and Mrs Clinton and of course, Chelsea.♥️🇺🇸👏😢

[@arthurkyriazis]

Chelsea Clinton named for this version, not the Joni version. Useful for when Chelsea runs for Senate in NY.

[@bigears8296]

There are some songs that are written by Joni that are best sung by Joni. There are some songs written by Joni, best song by Judy. This is one of those songs.

[@sarahsh7146]

Coco Cat sorry but no

[@bigears8296]

Sorry, but yes tis true.

[@SkeeterNYC]

Buffy did some cool Joni covers too.

[@susart7]

Sorry, nooooooo! But to her credit, she has beautiful eyes and seems very sweet. Never have liked her way of singing, though.

[@sdgakatbk]

She interprets a number of other artists very well, like Leonard Cohen and Jacques Brel.

[@jacksonmorganfroghin4815]

Judy is a better singer than Joni but I prefer Joni's version ,,,,,"and we'll talk in present tenses....". Joni gives off that hippie vibe of the summer of love to a T. Try Michael from Mountains from Judy for that same vibe.

[@TheSimplyQua]

She’s great but she covered a bunch of Joni Mitchell tunes.

[@kevinfennell3151]

And Joni was always very grateful to her publicly, as was Pete Seeger and Leonard Cohen, etc. etc. She also wrote a lot of original songs that are amazing.

[@7beers]

Good but I prefer Joni's.

[@spindriftdrinker]

I love Joni, but with all due respect - Judy's version is somewhat better.

[@luisborrego5684]

😂😂😂😂

[@isukaman4092]

She looks good but scared.

[@anotherjoshua]

yikes

[@THEMEATBALLER1]

No one gonna mention her snake eyes?

[@stevenjong2416]

Her guitar might be a little out of tune, but her? No, not at all.

[@ew1usnr]

She is fantastic.

[@mthivier]

She's wearing the ugliest dress I've ever seen (even by '60s standards), looks like a bathrobe. But wow, what a voice! I actually always preferred her version to Joni's.

[@mysticalmargaret6105]

Afghans were big in that era. The Mamas and the Papas wore them in concert.

[@gowayne123]

Why would Bill and Hillary name their kid after this? I have nothing against the name Chelsea, but this woman cannot even sing!

[@JBCo2012]

Are you drunk?

[@phyllispetras3821]

No, he is tone deaf.

[@sdgakatbk]

No she's excellent.