Judy Sings Dylan… Just Like a Woman
Judy Collins · 1993
52 min · 11 tracks · folk music
Judy Collins reinterprets Bob Dylan's poetry with a gentle folk sensibility, blending her emotive vocals with stripped-back arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Like a Rolling Stone Start here — Collins transforms this classic anthem into a poignant reflection on vulnerability, showcasing her ability to convey deep emotion through her phrasing.
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Simple Twist of Fate — Her rendition captures the song's bittersweet narrative, allowing listeners to experience the weight of regret through nuanced vocal delivery.
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Just Like a Woman — Collins' interpretation provides an intimate and tender perspective on the complexities of femininity portrayed in Dylan's original lyrics.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Collins' gentle reinterpretations of Dylan's work create a cohesive and reflective listening experience.
What we noticed
- Each track features Judy Collins' vocals accompanied by minimal instrumentation, often just guitar or piano, allowing her voice to take center stage.
- The album maintains a consistent tempo throughout, with most songs falling into a mid-tempo range that creates a reflective mood.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady reflective listening experience
- ethereal vocals evoke nostalgia
- thoughtful exploration of lyrics
- for quiet afternoons
- intimate moments of connection
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Unique interpretations of Dylan's work, appealing to dedicated fans but not widely recognized.
- Themes
- feminine perspective· Dylan's lyrical depth· folk music revival
- Career context
- By the time 'Judy Sings Dylan… Just Like a Woman' was released in 1993, Judy Collins had long established herself as a leading figure in folk music. This album marked her return to recording after a brief hiatus, showcasing her ability to reinterpret iconic songs while remaining faithful to the original spirit of Dylan’s work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joan Baez· Linda Ronstadt· Carole King
Tracklist
- 1 Like a Rolling Stone Start here 6:09
- 2 It's All Over Now, Baby Blue 4:48
- 3 Simple Twist of Fate 3:54
- 4 Sweetheart Like You 4:32
- 5 Gotta Serve Somebody 5:43
- 6 Dark Eyes 4:25
- 7 Love Minus Zero/No Limit 4:11
- 8 Just Like a Woman 4:36
- 9 I Believe in You 5:22
- 10 With God on Our Side 4:00
- 11 Dylan's Dream 4:16
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
I Put a Spell on You
Nina Simone
Shares a deep emotional reinterpretation of songs with a strong feminine perspective.
Diamonds & Rust
Joan Baez
Explores similar themes of love and loss with rich folk arrangements and poignant vocals.
Come On Come On
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Features introspective lyrics and a warm, folk-infused sound that resonates with Collins' style.
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