Running for My Life explained
Running for My Life is a studio album by American singer and songwriter Judy Collins.[1] It was released by Elektra Records in 1980. It peaked at No. 142 on the Billboard Pop Albums charts.[2]
The version of "Marieke" found here is a new recording.
Critical reception
The Star Tribune noted that Collins "does sing with a bit more variety and toughness than in earlier times."[3]
Track listing
- "Running for My Life" (Judy Collins)
- "Bright Morning Star" (Arranged and adapted by Judy Collins)
- "Green Finch and Linnet Bird" (Stephen Sondheim)
- "Marieke" (Jacques Brel, Gérard Jouannest)
- "Pretty Women" (Stephen Sondheim)
- "Almost Free" (Hugh Prestwood)
- "I Could Really Show You Around" (Peter Allen, Dean Pitchford)
- "I've Done Enough Dyin' Today" (Larry Gatlin)
- "Anyone Would Love You" (Harold Rome)
- "The Rainbow Connection" (Kenneth Ascher, Paul Williams)
- "This Is the Day" (Judy Collins)
- "Wedding Song" (Judy Collins)
Personnel
- Judy Collins – vocals, guitar, piano
- Tom Barney – bass
- Lou Volpe – guitar
- Bob Cranshaw – bass
- Warren Doze – drums
- Bob Christianson – synthesizer
- Thomas Bogoan – vocals
- Steve Clayton – vocals
- Leslie Dorsey – vocals
- Charles Magruder – vocals
- June Magruder – vocals
- Helene Miles – vocals
- Lenny Roberts – vocals
- David Smith – vocals
- Thomas Texter – vocals
Notes and References
- News: Baker . Brian . Tom Jones, Crowded House, Judy Collins and Steve Poltz . Cincinnati CityBeat . August 15, 2010.
- Web site: US Albums and Singles Charts > Judy Collins. Billboard. 2022-02-28.
- News: Anthony . Michael . Collins proves she can do it by herself . Star Tribune . 25 Apr 1980 . 3C.
