5 Facts About Judy Collins’ Debut Album
- Judy Collins released her debut album, A Maid of Constant Sorrow, in November 1961 on Elektra Records.
- The album features traditional folk songs, showcasing Collins’ early style before she became known for contemporary material.
- It includes the title track, a traditional song later covered by other artists like Bob Dylan.
- The album was recorded when Collins was just 22 years old, marking the start of her long career.
- Despite modest initial sales, it established her as a rising folk artist in the early 1960s.