Collins, Judy - In My Life Lyrics

Dedicated to my friend Mandy who passed in November, Loved her.

Great track.

There are places I remember all my life
Though some have changed
Some forever, not for better
Some are gone and some remain
All these places have their meanings
With lovers and friends I still can recall
Some are dead and some are living
In my life, I've loved them all
But of all these friends and lovers
There is no one compares with you
And these memories lose their meaning
When I think of love of something new
Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life, I love you more
Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life, I love you more

This and Elenor Rigby my favorite two songs

This is my favorite song of all time especially sung by Judy Collins

Lovely, just lovely. Hauntingly beautiful as well. I will ALWAYS remember you, John, as I listen. I miss you. I had hoped we would grow old together, but Our Heavenly Father had other plans. He took YOU to be with Him in Paradise...

I hope your cousin came home same. This has been my favorite love song since 1966. It's very special and I hope it brought luck to your family.

This is by far the best sung version of this great song that I
have heard. Judy sings with a deep heart, because she's
listening to the lyrics. Wow!

Check out Allison Crowe's version.

Reminds me of the most important person in my life. My mother. 😑

Love that vinyl crackle before the song starts.
Thank you for posting this.

Wonder years..for those of us who watched the show..and years later can relate to certain experiences..the beatles version was my dads,one of his favorites...and hearing it now reminds me of him and other family and friends who have passed on..

This recording is Judy's purest and most beautiful version of this wonderful song.

The bad of Judy Collins is already big and in anytime can you die is a excellent singer congratulations Judy Collins for is excellent song

Beautiful. James Taylor brought me here, because he said he liked this song by Judy.

"in my life" is the most touchy song ever written, is for all ages , goosebumps and teary always.
John lennon , the best songwriter of all time.

My brother died today and this killed him what a great song

One of the best Beatles cover ever! Maybe better thsn the original. There is something about her voice...

I want that song played when my ashes are scattered

My wife and I used this song for our first dance at our wedding a few days ago. Makes me so happy. <3

I can’t even listen to this song because it makes me so sad and nostalgic it literally messes with with my mental health

Bons tempos....

Was played in an episode of the Wonder Years. Really a tearjerker. She gives the song a new meaning. I always thought it was too poppy the way the Beatles recorded/wrote it. Judy's version really matches the bittersweet sadness of the lyrics. Just a gorgeous rendition.

Judy Blue Eyes....

Is relax, from México XD

Two songs by Judy Collins are always perfect salve for the heart: this one and "Since You've Asked," which was also sung beautifully by Dan Fogelberg.

Her voice is timeless

My 2nd favourite version - beautiful :-) xx

I know this is a cover of a popular Beatles song, but Judy's version is the absolute best.

In 1983, my father was promoted to work in the telegraph department in the ministry of foreign affairs as correspondent of Itamarati. At the time they lived in Ipanema, in Rio de Janeiro, and we had to move to Asa Sul in Brasilia, in the state of the Federal District. Our new apartment was next to the apartment of Afonso Martinelli, the lawyer who defended Vladimir Herzog's case when he was murdered by the police in 1975. In our apartment, late in the afternoon, I would sculpt him by listening to this song. And whenever she was close to finishing it, he would turn the disk needle back on again. At that time, I did not speak English and did not know the meaning of the song. After much insistence, he ended up giving me the record. The first time, we listened together and he told me that his name was Judy Collins and that she was a singer from the United States. He also told me that music talked about our reflection on our childhood when we grew up. In 1983, I was only 11 years old and could not understand, but today, already fluent in English, I understand perfectly! Thank you, Mr. Martinelli. Wherever you are...

Hey Jude..aka Sweet Judy Blue Eyes..If you're listening..it's "STACHE", ..(from FBNTS (Fly by Night Theatrical Services )
I was your Happy Hippy ..Equip/Band Road Manager + Cocker,Morrison,Richy Havens....etc;
when Suzy Jenton was On Drums,+ Micheal Saul-Piano-Keys ..
Met you Again at Pete Bason's Farm, we had NICE Dinner..ONE TIME..(after Stacy Keach got Popped at Heathrow for Importing Candy into a Country with NO Teeth,Or Dentistry..DAH U London Bobby's ,lol..)Shh
Anyway..Pete's Puny Fharm was Next to mine in Putnam Valley NY.....Your son Clark,and My 2nd Son Clarke were the same age..BEFORE that Horrible Sad Day,

Sorry about your Son Hon..Huge Bummer ....
BTW... Now Older Me,an My other Son ,6 Daughters,and LTR Lady Friends + Clarke're all doing ok/fine
Thanks for your Talent,& bein a Sometime Bitch ....yet still with Perfect Pitch ....and all the Cool Tunes Sweetie xox
Ciao for now + Platonic (((HUGZ)))..Long Life & Best Wishes..Cheers....R.J. xox

To my family that is incredible, I miss them dearly.

I lost both of the mothers to my children to cancer. This song always brings a tear to my eyes. Paul McCartney really is an under rated artist to write this.

I am sorry for your losses. What a loving person you must be to remember them with such devotion. John Lennon wrote it, but McCartney may have done the music (?)

At our wedding my wife and i danced our first dance to this song.

Beautiful

wow, beautiful..

when I have to get married I'll dance this song with the person who I'll love

Essa versão da Judy Collins é simplesmente fantástica, comovente e tocante. Bem fiel ao sucesso dos Beatles na década de 1960.

Damn onions

Yeah no shit lol

My heart to your cousin. Thank you and your cousin for your service.

This song by Judy Collins saved my life! I wanted to kill myself when my mother and step father took away my beloved dog. I was only 9.They hurt me to my gut! I was devastated! I pretended I had a big sister who loved me and held me in her arms and comforted me as she sang this song to me. It seemed so real! Judy's voice was the voice of my pretend sister. I am 63 now and still miss my first dog Scampy, and I can still feel the warm embrace of my fictitious big sister and hear her sing this song to me the only way Judy can sing it. It saved me from suicide, literally.

Amazing lovely Judy Collins. Forever one of my favourite songbirds 💞💞💞💞💞💞

pfff...beautifull... I can't breath...

I so wanted this played at our wedding in 1977 but the church wouldn't permit it.

My Favorite version.

The wonder years brought me here

who wrote this? Lennon; McCartney?

And it makes interesting reading how and why the song originated. See Wikipedia. This lovely rendition by Judy Collins is an evolution of the original.

lovely   Thank you so much for uploading

My husband died seven years ago. I chose this for our first dance at our wedding. I know I'll never lose affection for people and things that went before... in my life I love you more. Yes.

We also chose it for the first dance at our wedding in 1975.

A lovely wedding song. So sorry for the loss of the one you loved more.

Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!

In memory of my grandparents: Mormor, morfar, farmor, farfar. Love you forever.

Have This Playin On My Tv, I Got Stuck Looking Into Those Eyes....

This was always a beautiful song and she sings it beautifully

John Lennon was only 18 years of age when he first wrote this song on The Bus going into Liverpool city centre from his home on Menlove Avenue in Woolton ! he added more lyrics afew years lata qhen Stu Sutcliffe died ! it was on The Album Rubber Soul When he was 25 !

Perfect. Thanks.

I wonder why Judy Collins as well as June Tabor changed the word 'moments' in the line:
"all these places have their meanings". Any idea?

This version will always remind of The Wonder Years....

Ive been looking for this version ever since I watched it... the first time it aired! Thanks Youtube

yeah, perfect

I’m watching the Harper’s Woods episode right now.

Damn I just saw the episode with this song in it

I thought I was the only one. The Wonder Years...best show ever

There's no way around it.........her voice is like dew that shines like diamonds.

tell him we'll fight for him and you

This song makes me cry.

This one is good but nothing beat the Beatles original

Judy Collins is my absolute favorite singer and she does "in my life " so very well.

I've loved this rendition for decades. Now I am experiencing it fully... "in my life."

Wonderful Irish lady.

She may be more Welsh, but ultimately she is an avatar of an enchanting strain of the Celtic lady spirit.

Always loved Judy Collins - she sounds like an angel ; just as I remember her so many decades now ! It started for me with " Both Sides Now " ~ but I love this rendition of the classic Lennon/ McCartney tune . Just beautiful !

+Judy Kinne
I recommend Suite Judy Blue Eyes by Crosby, Stills and Nash to add a dimension to your enjoyment

@Michael It has always been on my playlist-after all, I am a Judy blue eyes  !

Los años maravillosos

Love this lady.

maquissima

very enjoyable old timer number

What a talent

hauntingly beautiful and timeless song.

what a voice, this lady could sing a menu  & make it sound fantastic

Exactly!! YESSSSSSS!! You nailed it!!!!

someone said that about edith piaf, but ey, nice try

john e Lawler hahaha yes

Perfection. x

beautiful song......i loved them all

My very favourite Beatles song and so beautifully sung, wonderful.

My wedding as I walked down the aisle - many moons ago.

+venice mentor At our wedding we danced our first dance to this song. For a number of reasons it was appropriate.

everyone's "cousin" should be "fighting" the social ills and -profound "harm's way" of massive poverty in the U.S. As long as the1% 'Legally hoard 99% of  wealth created by others There ain't no conceivable reason to go ANYWHERE! Fight the war on poverty where it is, in your town and neighborhood!

@Kevin Keating Fu'ck you, filthy commie why dont you go to russia or china you bas'tard

@Kevin Keating Lazy people need to get a job instead of using everyone else as a crutch

nigga this ain't the place for your political shit spewing.

Quite elegant.  The Seekers version recorded in 2013 is well worth checking out.

Her eyes. How beautiful.

Judy Blue Eyes.

hmmm... MAYBE.... just MAYBE.... if we minded our own business and left other countries alone to deal with their own problems we wouldn't have to spare so many (disposable) american lives in the first place. its too bad americans have to resort to murdering civilians in other continents rather then just being able to get a normal job these days. No pride left in being an american.

@SpLeEnAsPuNk the big issue is being "humane" when fighting enemies if we simply let israel go full out on the rest of the middle east there would be peace in the middle east and so many american lives wouldnt have been lost

You mean like the genocidal wars in the middle east where gay men are being tossed off the top of buildings, and little children are being turned into human bombs? But I agree with you and totally seal our borders with land mines, walls and station personnel with machine guns then we can keep all those illegals coming from both sides border out.

To someone who once told me to recall this song through the years of our lives. Now the number is 40 years past and I think of him and what this song means to me at times. This is one of those times.

i think that i once had this with someone for just a few weeks- he left and went back into his old relationships with his x wives- he decided to never speak to me again.

Una interpretacion muy limpia, y con un gran sentimiento.

So sorry for your loss!!!
Great song!
Great rendition!

A beautifully fitting song for when I want to think about those who have more love in their heart than hate. My dearly departed sister Sandra was one of those rarest of types. Eternally grateful that you were in my life.

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My husband died last month.  In m life I loved you more then anything.  You touched my heart.  You opened my mind.  We shared the deepest love.  Missing you terribly xo

i am super sorry bout your hubby. i feel the same way about my man. I'm 47 next month and i used to listen to you all the time wirh my late mom. you and your voice are beautiful judy...

I hope u die soon. Nobody deserves to live with that pain. I lost the love of my life. Everyday I wish to die. just gotta wait my turn I suppose:)

Continue to live. Your loved one would have wanted it that way. Smile at the sun. Smell the flowers. Marvel at the young. Life is both precious and short.

i'm very sorry about the lost

I'm very sorry Your lost

I still think John Lennon's is the best. I appreciate Judy's interpretations of other people songs. She does a superb job on this one.

I am now 71 and of all the fabulous songs I recall from the 1960s this is the one that means more to me today than when I first heard it.

This one still gets to me.

I love the Sean Connery version too

Amen. There will never be another era like the 60-70's.

Definitely!

Me too, John. I am friends via Facebook with a couple who have been married since the late sixties, and who are feeling the effects of age. Seeing a photo of the two of them together in her hospital bed this week, I immediately thought of this tune.

Thoughts of Judy can only bring cries of happiness . Are those Days Gone. Maybe some day soon''' +++

素敵な声。

Love you Mom

I've never told anyone this before but Winnie Cooper lost her virginity to me in Harper's Woods.

funkmike Scuse me?

And that summer they tore down Harper's Woods.

I like the original, and it always "bothers" me when people say that a remake is better than the original, because who knows better how a song should be sung than the writer of that song?  Having said that, I've always thought that this is the way that this song should always have been sung.  It's so haunting and beautiful.

John Lennon's lyrics were wise beyond the 25 years of age he was when he wrote this.Judy does a great job on it

By the time he was 25, he had seen a lot more life than most.

His song was reborn, reincarnated with Judy's cover.

He was 25. This is sheer poetry. Insight into life and love.😑

Someone wrote a post below, where he said that in effect Judy made a mistake in say in the lyrics 'Meanings', where he believed she should have said 'Memories'.

He obviously didn't think this through very well, as it pertains to the line, "Oh I know these things often lose their '_________'   
Well the whole song is a song of reflective memories,.. So can you substitute the word for 'Meaning'.    It just wouldn't make sense to say, "Oh I know these things often lose their memory'   

To him I say,.. Leave song writing to those who know better.

Wonder years...

Perfeito!! <3

Wonder Years!!!!

Yeah..to me, The Wonder Years was the best show that ever was. Kevin Arnold, Winnie Cooper, Paul Pheiffer, Wayne, his parents, the wonderful time that was the late 60s early 70s. I try not to listen too much to this song, so that each time I hear it it hits me full force with its magical nostalgic powers that takes me back to a time I never existed in, to a life I never lived. And this song was only in one episode?! Wow..amazing.