He was a very powerful man and an influence in a lot of ways, musically, personally. He was blind from the age of four and raised five of us kids.

A determined individual, very political, very savvy, a great reader. He was a great performer and a great musician. Judy Collins: He certainly taught me a lot. NSN: Was your father a big influence on your music? I have a sister, brother-in-law and a couple of nephews in Vancouver, so I love the city. I have relatives and have spent a lot of time there. Do you still feel any attachment to the Pacific Northwest? NSN: You were born in Seattle but moved early on to Denver. The sessions featured classic and new material, such as the title track from Leonard Cohen, that the two recorded together for the first time and used as a template for live shows they’ve been doing over the past year.Ĭollins talked to the North Shore News earlier this week about her career, its many Canadian connections and what fans can expect from the duo in concert. Not just the iconic “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes” but several other songs he contributed to Crosby, Stills and Nash’s debut album were about Collins.ĭespite remaining friends the two never got the chance to record or perform together as a duo until last year with the release of the album, Everybody Knows. Judy Collins has been on Stephen Stills’ mind for quite some time.Īfter a romance between the two musicians ended in 1969, Stills couldn’t keep his former lover out of his head or his music. Tickets available at and Red Cat Records. Stephen Stills and Judy Collins, Vogue Theatre, Friday, Oct.

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