Wedding Song
Judy Collins · Other Songs - Judy Collins
This is the year, your wedding year
And the bamboo blossoms just for you
For you the Columbine is blue
The paint brush flames upon the hills
For Allison and Denver John
A double sunrise lights the dawn
I've watched you blossom since you met
You've made a garden out of love
With splendid flowers and bowered paths
Where I am satisfied to walk
There was a thorn in Denver's side
That Allison has pruned and clipped
A sorrow Allison could hide
That Denver soothed and comforted
Each tending to the others need
Tears and smiles looked after now
The thorns and sorrows have their place
In proper balance, like the stars
You are both brave and beautiful
My brother, whom I've loved for life
And now a sister, newly mine
To love and treasure day and night
Home to the mountains, then, we come
To celebrate in unison
All peace, and pleasure, joy and bliss
To Denver John and Allison
Today for you the Columbine is blue
The paint brush flames upon the hills
For Allison and Denver John
A double sunrise lights the dawn
Wedding Song
Judy Collins' rendition of 'Wedding Song' stands as a tender addition to her extensive catalogue of folk and pop interpretations. Known for her crystalline voice and emotional depth, Collins has long been celebrated for her ability to bring intimacy to both traditional material and contemporary compositions. This recording captures her signature warmth, offering a gentle, celebratory atmosphere suitable for ceremonial occasions. Throughout her career, Collins has demonstrated remarkable versatility, navigating seamlessly between singer-songwriter introspection and broader pop sensibilities. Her approach to this piece reflects a commitment to clarity and heartfelt expression, hallmarks that have defined her influential body of work for decades. The song remains a cherished example of her capacity to connect with listeners through sincere, understated musical storytelling.