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Judy Collins is an esteemed American singer recognized for her contributions to folk and pop music. Born on May 1, 1939, she has been a influential figure in the music industry for over five decades, releasing numerous albums and earning various awards for her work.

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“In Judaism, it is taught that there are three stages of grief to be endured. First there is weeping, for we all must weep for what we have lost. Second comes silence, for in the silence we understand solace, beauty, and comfort from something greater than ourselves. Third comes singing, for in singing we pour out our hearts and regain our voice.”

Heart Voice Loss Silence Comfort Singing Judaism Weeping Stages Of Grief

Book:Sweet Judy Blue Eyes: My Life in Music

Source: Sweet Judy Blue Eyes: My Life in Music

“When we sing, our hearts can lift and fly, over the troubled waters and over the years.”

Years Heart Water Lifts Troubled Waters

Book:Sweet Judy Blue Eyes: My Life in Music

Source: Sweet Judy Blue Eyes: My Life in Music

“Rachael Sage is a marvelous young artist- and I am a fan!! 'Haunted by You' has a beauty that shines through her lyrics and melodies-- poignant, tender and tough. These are stories from the heart that will lift you up and carry you to places you had never dreamed.”

Heart Stories Young Artist Fans Tough Shining Lifts Melody Marvelous Sage Poignant Young Artists Lift You Up

Author:Judy Collins

“The poetry and the songs that you are suppose to write, I believe are in your heart. You just have to open up your heart and not be afraid to get them out.”

Writing Believe Heart Song I Believe

Author:Judy Collins

“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.”

Heart Has Beens Book Stories Loss Healing Son Lessons Singing Tragedy Memoir My Son Life Lesson Aftermath Story Of My Life Love Loss Trust Your Heart

Author:Judy Collins

“I don't think you get to good writing unless you expose yourself and your feelings. Deep songs don't come from the surface; they come from the deep down. The poetry and the songs that you are suppose to write, I believe are in your heart.”

Thinking Writing Believe Heart Feelings Song I Believe Surface Songwriting Deep Down Good Writing

Author:Judy Collins

“Writing is a voice that calls us from dreams, that peeks out of the corner of our eyes when we think no one is looking, the longing that breaks our hearts even when we think we should be happiest, and to which we cannot give a name.”

Thinking Giving Should Writing Heart Dream Eye Names Voice Break Longing Corners

Book:Morning, Noon, and Night: Living the Creative Life

Source: Morning, Noon, and Night: Living the Creative Life

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Born: May 1, 1939
Known for: Singer
Quotes: 59

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