It’s my favorite Judy Collins song. Not because it’s her best ever, though it’s very good, but because I was in a very bad place when the song came out and it comforted me. I listened to it and along with some good friends and time, emerged into life again.
When we went to see her in concert in Boston last year, she sang it to close the concert. Obviously, I’m not the only fan who loves it.
I hope this will brighten your day, too!
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THE PERFECT JOY OF HANGING OUT 
THE WAY WE WERE 
WHY WE DON’T GIVE UP 
WHAT USED TO BE 
SERENDIPITY - SEEKING INTELLIGENT LIFE ON EARTH 
I wasn’t familiar with this song so went and looked up the lyrics.
“Open the door and come on in
I’m so glad to see you, my friend
You’re like a rainbow, coming around the bend
And when I see you happy
Well, it sets my heart free
I’d like to be as good a friend to you, as you are to me”
I immediately thought of the blogging community and those special blogging friends you exchange comments with like you Marilyn. 🙂
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It’s a great, uplifting song, isn’t it? It talks about friendship the way I feel it 🙂
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Nice post…
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Thanks 🙂 The moment I saw “open” I heard the song in my head.
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What a lovely woman. She does us proud.
Leslie
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Yes, indeed. She’s also a really kind, decent human being. In show business. imagine that.
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One gets a good feel about her.
Leslie
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I always liked her, from way back when. Garry and I were both surprised at how durable she has proved … and how far she has come as a musician. I think she’s good people.
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I agree.
Leslie
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She is still so beautiful. Seventy-five, that voice and that hair……oh, my!
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It gives us all hope, doesn’t it?
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What a beautiful voice!
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Yes. I think she sounds better now than she did back in the 60s.
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And wonderful blue eyes. In fact Suite: Judy Blue Eyes.
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I had no idea it was about Judy Collins. I know the music well and love it. Thanks!!
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Wonderful performer, song and memory for you
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She’s a year older than Garry and 6 years older than me. Still touring, still singing, and has the best hair ever.
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yes yes we know. Hair. Wonderful hair. =) I noticed, too. and so damn much of it. sigh.
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That’s exactly how I feel. Well, at least I still have hair. That’s something.
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Oh how sweet to be reminded of this song and this time. Thanks so much.
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Are you astonished at how well she looks … and wow, hair!
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YES and YES!! I mean YOU have great hair…actually mine’s not that bad, but it’s what she does with hers!! Her songs helped me through a few of those times back then also. These days, I find myself humming “Who knows where the time goes?” a lot!
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And don’t we all hum that tune … That and “The Circle Game.”
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Just an ignorent Brit that has never heard of Judy Collins, but yes, a nice song to brighten up the rainclouds in Switzerland.
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She’s 75 and still performing. I was listening to her when I was a teenager. Aside from her voice, which is remarkable after all these years … what great HAIR!
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I still have a huge crush on Ms. Collins. I adore her voice and she still has “it”. Joan Baez still is a favorite. But Judy Collins has the personality, warmth and intelligence for the total package. I’m glad you suggested “Open The Door” for that video we did of granddaughter, Kaity. It lends an enduring quality.
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