Best The Flashdance Podcasts (2024)

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Joe "Bean" Esposito - Vocalist with The Brooklyn Bridge. Had Hit Songs In "Flashdance", "The Karate Kid", "Coming To America", “Staying Alive” and “American Hot Wax”. Sang With Donna Summer, Laura Branigan ... 31:24

19d ago31:24

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Joe “Bean” Esposito is an acclaimed singer/songwriter. He’s the lead singer with The Brooklyn Bridge, which had a huge hit in the 1960s with “The Worst That Could Happen” when Johnny Maestro was the lead singer. Joe has had hit songs in many movies including “Flashdance”, “The Karate Kid”, “Coming To America”, “Staying Alive” and “American Hot Wax”…

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True Lies (1994) 2:13:03

6h ago2:13:03

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When he said I do, he never said what he did. Hot Dave’s Summer Film Fest Vol. 4: Not THAT’S What I Call Dance Movies! is back for one last spin, and boy, have we got a banger for you… I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we put our significant others through intense interrogation tactics are fellow dancers and Omega Sector recruits Mike, Jackie,…

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Mandoki Soulmates - Leslie Mandoki And Nick Van Eede. European Supergroup. Players Have Included Ian Anderson, Jack Bruce, David Clayton-Thomas, Randy Brecker. New Album Out! 30:58

17h ago30:58

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Mandoki Soulmates is a European Supergroup led by Leslie Mandoki, who escaped from Communist Hungary to the West at a young age and formed the Soulmates over 30 years ago. Lineups have included Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull), Jack Bruce (Cream), David Clayton-Thomas (Blood Sweat & Tears) and many others. Leslie is joined on this show by Nick van Eede o…

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390: The Count Of Monte Cristo 48:23

13m ago48:23

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Hang out in jail with Richard Harris and make no effort to disguise your appearance as you confront long-lost foes cause we're talking about The Count of Monte Cristo! Kat and Jocelyn talk about a stacked cast, a YOOOOUNG Henry Cavill, and Kat regales us with stories of Jim Caviezel's bonkers-osity. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Sup…

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John Berry - Grammy Award Winning Country Music Star. He’s Released 20 albums and had 19 songs on the Billboard Hot Country Chart Including the #1 Single "Your Love Amazes Me" and 6 Additional Top Ten ... 28:08

3d ago28:08

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John Berry is a Grammy Award winning Country Music Star. He’s released 20 albums including a Platinum and two Gold records. He’s had 19 songs on the Billboard Hot Country Chart including the #1 single “Your Love Amazes Me” and 6 additional Top Ten Hits. My featured song is “My Love” from the album Bobby M and the Paisley Parade. Spotify link. -----…

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Steve Gadd - World Class Drummer. Played And/Or Toured With James Taylor, Paul Simon, Eric Clapton, Chick Corea, Sinatra, Pavarotti. Recordings Include "Aja", "50 Ways To Leave Your Lover", "The Hustle ... 34:50

4d ago34:50

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Steve Gadd is a World Class Drummer who has played and/or toured with a Who’s Who of Superstars including James Taylor, Paul Simon, Eric Clapton, Chick Corea, Frank Sinatra and Luciano Pavoratti. He’s played on countless hit records including Paul Simon’s “50 Ways To Leave Your Lover” and “Late In The Evening” and Steely Dan’s “Aja”. My featured so…

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Bass Summit - Featuring Three Of The World's Best Bassists: Ron Carter ("The Maestro"), Jerry Jemmott ("The Groovemaster"), And Mark Egan (Pat Metheny Group/Elements)! 35:20

7d ago35:20

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This is a Special Episode of the podcast that I call a Bass Summit. It features three of the world’s best bass players: Ron Carter is called the Maestro. He’s probably the most revered bassist of all time and certainly the most recorded jazz bassist. He’s a 3x Grammy winner. He was a member of Miles Davis’s groundbreaking quintet in the 1960s. He’s…

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Bring It On (2000) 1:37:38

5d ago1:37:38

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May the best moves win. Hot Dave’s Summer Film Fest Vol. 4: Not THAT’S What I Call Dance Movies! is back, and now that we’ve got all of that ballet out of our system, it’s time to hit the football field and cheer on the losing team as we bust out our pom-pom’s with 2000’s Bring It On! I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we collectively cringe at…

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389: Reign Of Fire 44:43

1h ago44:43

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Run away from dragons in the year 2020 (?) and get sizzled to a crisp trying to get a tomato (?) cause we're talking about Reign of Fire! Kat and Jocelyn discuss cute boys, a plan that makes NO sense, and Jocelyn proposes a new (and infinitely worse) ending to this film. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network Visit www.Fr…

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Antonio Farao - Internationally Acclaimed Jazz Pianist. Performed With Jack DeJohnette, Billy Cobham, John Abercrombie, Joe Lovano, Wayne Shorter, Christian McBride, John Patitucci! 28:11

10d ago28:11

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Antonio Farao is an Italian-born Internationally acclaimed Jazz Pianist. He has performed with Jack DeJohnette, Billy Cobham, John Abercrombie, Joe Lovano, Wayne Shorter, Christian McBride and John Patitucci among others. My featured song is my version of Miles Davis’s “Nardis” from my debut 1994 album Miles Behind. Spotify link. ------------------…

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First Blood 1:20:57

6d ago1:20:57

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In this episode, Anna and Derek discuss Teasle's massive dickishness, the dichotomy between this film and the rest of the franchise, and much more during their chat of the Sylvester Stallone starrer First Blood (1982). Connect with '80s Movie Montage on Facebook, Twitter/X or Instagram! It's the same handle for all three... @80smontagepod. Anna Kei…

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Chris Spedding - Superstar British Guitarist And Session Musician. Played With McCartney, Elton, Jack Bruce, Roger Daltrey, Harry Nilsson, Art Garfunkel. Produced The Sex Pistols! 38:14

12d ago38:14

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Chris Spedding is a Superstar British Guitarist. He’s played and/or recorded with Paul McCartney, Elton John, Jack Bruce, Roger Daltrey, Harry Nilsson, Art Garfunkel, on the Jesus Christ Superstar album, and many others. He also produced the Sex Pistols. My featured song is my reimagined version of Cream’s version of “I’m So Glad”. Spotify link. --…

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Step Up (2006) 1:41:03

2h ago1:41:03

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Every second chance begins with a first step. Hot Dave’s Summer Film Fest Vol. 4: Not THAT’S What I Call Dance Movies! is back, and this time we’re ditching our ballet shoes and throwing on our oversized t-shirts and sideways baseball hats as we prepare to Step Up! I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we try our best to carjack that elusive Escal…

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John McEuen - Banjo Star. Original Member Of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: "Mr. Bojangles". Lifelong Friend Of Steve Martin And Played On "King Tut" And Their Grammy Winning Bluegrass Album! 46:10

15d ago46:10

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John McEuen is a Banjo Star and an original member of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, which had a big hit with “Mr. Bojangles”. He’s also a lifelong friend of Steve Martin and played on his hit song “King Tut” and also on their Grammy winning bluegrass album. He’s recorded over 40 albums including four that went Platinum and 5 Gold. His latest album is…

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388: The Man In The Iron Mask 52:50

33m ago52:50

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Put together a shoddy plan to depose the king and use whatever accent you feel like even though we're in France in the 1600s, cause we're talking about The Man in The Iron Mask! Kat and Jocelyn discuss how everyone's in a different film, extremely broad attempts at comedy, and Jocelyn shares a surprisingly pro-iron mask stance. Produced by Andrew I…

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Rock Photographers Summit - Featuring Five Of The Best Rock 'n Roll Photographers: Ebet Roberts, Bob Gruen, Jay Blakesberg, Elliott Landy And Gered Mankowitz! 40:37

17d ago40:37

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This is a Special Episode of the podcast that I call a Rock Photographers Summit. It features five of the best rock n’ roll photographers of the era: Ebet Roberts - Downtown NYC punk and New Wave scene. Television, Talking Heads, Blondie, Miles Davis. Bob Gruen - John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Tina Turner, Led Zeppelin, NY Dolls, The Clash, The Ramones. Ja…

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Billy J. Kramer - Of Billy J. Kramer And The Dakotas, The Iconic 1960s Band That Had Massive Hits With "Little Children", "Bad To Me", "From A Window" Etc. And Were Managed By Brian Epstein. New Album ... 34:19

23d ago34:19

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Billy J. Kramer, of Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas, was a huge Rock Star during the British Invasion era of the 1960s. They had massive hits with a string of songs written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney including “Do You Want To Know A Secret”, “Bad To Me”, “From A Window”, “I’ll Keep You Satisfied” and “I Call Your Name”. But their biggest hit…

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Billy Elliot (2000) 1:16:48

14d ago1:16:48

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Inside every one of us is a special talent waiting to come out. The trick is finding it. Hot Dave’s Summer Film Fest Vol. 4: Not THAT’S What I Call Dance Movies! keeps playing the hits, and this time we’ve got a tearjerker for ya. That’s right, we’re going back in time to the radical 80s as we watch a young boy stick it to his father by enrolling i…

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387: Legend 51:45

3d ago51:45

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You’ve asked for it and now it’s here: we’re talking about Ridley Scott’s LEGEND! We discuss Tom Cruise’s pantlessness, Darkness being a mopey loser, and Jocelyn’s favourite thing: a Troubled Production. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web com…

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Back to the Future Part II 2:04:39

4d ago2:04:39

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With special -- and returning! -- guest Casey Campbell, Anna and Derek discuss the genius of Tom Wilson's performance(s), those infamous actor swaps, and much more during their chat of Back to the Future Part II (1989). Connect with '80s Movie Montage on Facebook, Twitter/X or Instagram! It's the same handle for all three... @80smontagepod. Anna Ke…

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David Amram - National Treasure. Musical Giant in Classical, Jazz, Popular. Played With Aaron Copeland, Thelonious Monk, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson. Composer For NY Philharmonic, NY Shakespeare Fest, Films ... 40:36

26d ago40:36

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David Amram is a National Treasure. He’s a Musical Giant in Classical, Jazz and Popular music. He’s performed with a Who’s Who in all three genres including Aaron Copeland, Thelonious Monk, Dizzy Gillespie, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and Judy Collins. Leonard Bernstein named him the first Composer-In-Residence for the New York Philharmonic. Joseph Pa…

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Livingston Taylor - Renowned Singer/Songwriter For 50+ Years. Brother Of James and Kate Taylor. Talks About His Family, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon, Jethro Tull And More! 43:39

29d ago43:39

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Livingston Taylor is a renowned singer/songwriter for over 50 years. He’s the brother of James and Kate Taylor. In this interview Liv discusses his family, opening for Joni Mitchell and Jethro Tull, collaborating with Carly Simon and much more. My featured song is “New York City Groove” from the album Made in New York by my band Project Grand Slam.…

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Magic Mike (2012) 1:33:09

15d ago1:33:09

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Work all day. Work it all night. Hot Dave’s Summer Film Fest Vol. 4: Not THAT’S What I Call Dance Movies! is hitting the stage once again as we strip down to our thongs and start dancing for singles as we watch the 2012 box office smash Magic Mike. I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we try not to drink too much of whatever that mystery juice wa…

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386: Van Helsing 51:16

10d ago51:16

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We’re taking a break from theme months and what better movie to reintroduce us to the randomness of life than VAN HELSING! We discuss a profoundly uncool aesthetic, early ‘00s CGI, and a plan that just doesn’t add up. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video s…

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"It's Alive" Again - Featuring Four Songs From Robert's Acclaimed “Live” Album: "Yeah Yeah", "I Can't Explain", "The Queen's Carnival", "Redemption Road". Called "Magnificent!", "Amazing!", "An Instant ... 21:33

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“It’s Alive” Again features four songs from Robert’s acclaimed “live” album: “Yeah Yeah”, “I Can’t Explain”, “The Queen’s Carnival” and “Redemption Road”. The album has been called “Magnificent!”, “Amazing!”, and “An Instant Classic!”. The album’s songs were recorded at festivals in Serbia and Pennsylvania and capture Robert’s band, Project Grand S…

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Charlie Calello - The "Hit Man". Arranger And Producer Of 100+ Billboard Chart Hits For Frankie Valli And The Four Seasons, Barbra Streisand, Neil Diamond, Laura Nyro, And Many More! 41:01

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Charlie Calello is called the “Hit Man” for good reason. He has arranged or produced over 100 Billboard Hits for dozens of major artists. His hits include “Sweet Caroline” (Neil Diamond), “My Heart Belongs To Me” (Barbra Streisand), “After The Lovin” (Englebert Humperdinck) and many hits for Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons including “Big Girls D…

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Mark Horowitz - Senior Music Specialist - U.S. Library Of Congress. In Charge Of Collections Including Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, Ella Fitzgerald, Leslie Bricusse, Richard Rodgers, Jonathan Larson ... 29:12

1M ago29:12

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Mark Horowitz is a Senior Music Specialist in the Music Division of the United States Library of Congress. He is in charge of the collections of Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, Ella Fitzgerald, Leslie Bricusse, Richard Rodgers, Jonathan Larson and many more. He’s also written a book about Stephen Sondheim. This is a fascinating interview! My f…

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385: Take The Lead 43:43

1M ago43:43

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For the final week of Dance Movie Month, we’re discussing TAKE THE LEAD! We talk about Antonio Banderas’s charm, paint by numbers plots, and a teenage Jocelyn’s wish. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.…

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Adam Nussbaum - Jazz Drummer Extraordinaire. Played On Hundreds Of Recordings With John Abercrombie, Eliane Elias, Gil Evans, Stan Getz, John Scofield, Many More! 39:25

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Adam Nussbaum is an extraordinary jazz drummer. He’s played on hundreds of recordings with a Who’s Who in the jazz world including John Abercrombie, Eliane Elias, Gil Evans, Stan Getz and John Scofield. My featured song is my version of Miles Davis’s “All Blues” sing by the late great Jon Lucien from my “lost” 1994 debut album Miles Behind. Spotify…

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Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004) 1:18:16

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Have the time of your life…all over again. The hits keep coming as Hot Dave’s Summer Film Fest Vol. 4: Not THAT’S What I Call Dance Movies! is back with the sequel that everyone in 2004 was clamoring for: Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights. I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we ditch this boring party and head over to La Rosa Negra for some hot, swea…

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Girls Just Want to Have Fun 1:18:08

19d ago1:18:08

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In this episode, Anna and Derek discuss why Jeff prefers to dance in jeans and a leather jacket, Lynne truly being the best friend you could ask for, and much more during their chat of the Sarah Jessica Parker starrer Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1985). Connect with '80s Movie Montage on Facebook, Twitter/X or Instagram! It's the same handle for al…

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Ebet Roberts - Acclaimed Photographer Of Punk And New Wave Bands Including Blondie, Talking Heads, Ramones At NYC Clubs Like CBGBs. Photos In Rock N' Roll Hall Of Fame And Grammy Museum! 22:52

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Ebet Roberts is an acclaimed photographer who captured the Punk and New Wave scene in New York City at CBGBs and Max’s Kansas City during the heyday of bands like Blondie, Talking Heads, Television, The Ramones and also Miles Davis, Bob Marley, Prince. Her photos have been in Rolling Stone, NY Times and Newsweek and are in the permanent collections…

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Peter Yarrow - Peter Paul And Mary, Iconic Folk Trio: "Blowin' In The Wind", "Puff The Magic Dragon", “Leaving On A Jet Plane”, "Lemon Tree". Interview Plus Concert. Talks About PP&M, Bob Dylan, 1963 March ... 42:01

1M ago42:01

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Peter Yarrow was a member of the iconic folk group Peter Paul and Mary, the trio which had so many hits in the 1960s including “Blowin In The Wind”, “Puff The Magic Dragon” (which Peter co-wrote), “Leaving On A Jet Plane”, “Lemon Tree”, “I Dig Rock And Roll Music” and many more. This wonderful episode is part interview and part concert, as Peter si…

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384: Flashdance 49:15

1M ago49:15

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Dance Month continues with the surprising hit FLASHDANCE! We talk about the world’s weirdest bar, a no thanks of a relationship, and ponder rentals in the 80s. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.…

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Jesse Colin Young - The Youngbloods. "Get Together": Anthem For The Woodstock Generation During The 1967 Summer Of Love. From NYC Folk Musician To Counterculture Hero! 38:20

1M ago38:20

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Jesse Colin Young started out as a NYC folk musician playing at all the clubs in Greenwich Village, and then became a San Francisco-based Counterculture Hero during the 1967 Summer Of Love with his massive hit “Get Together” by his band The Youngbloods. The song became the anthem for the Woodstock generation. He’s a pioneer in folk and American roo…

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Judy Collins - Iconic Renaissance Artist And Grammy Winning Singer/Songwriter With 55 Albums And Hit Singles Including “Both Sides Now” And “Send In The Clowns”; Also Social Activist, Filmmaker, Author ... 45:09

2M ago45:09

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Judy Collins is an iconic Renaissance Artist and Grammy Winning Singer/Songwriter with 55 albums and hit singles including Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now” and Stephen Sondheim’s “Send In The Clowns”. She has been a dominating force in social activism, as a filmmaker, author and as a keynote speaker. And she had one of the greatest songs of the roc…

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