Running for My Life


Running for My Life is a studio album by American singer and songwriter Judy Collins. It was released by Elektra Records in 1980. It peaked at No. 142 on the Billboard Pop Albums charts.
The version of "Marieke" found here is a new recording.

Critical reception

The Star Tribune noted that Collins "does sing with a bit more variety and toughness than in earlier times."

Track listing

  1. "Running for My Life"
  2. "Bright Morning Star"
  3. "Green Finch and Linnet Bird"
  4. "Marieke"
  5. "Pretty Women"
  6. "Almost Free"
  7. "I Could Really Show You Around"
  8. "I've Done Enough Dyin' Today"
  9. "Anyone Would Love You"
  10. "The Rainbow Connection"
  11. "This Is the Day"
  12. "Wedding Song"

Personnel

  • Judy Collins – vocals, guitar, piano
  • Tom Barney – bass guitar
  • Lou Volpe – guitar
  • Bob Cranshaw – bass guitar
  • Warren Doze – drums
  • Bob Christianson – synthesizer
  • Thomas Bogoan – vocals
  • Steve Clayton – vocals
  • Leslie Dorsey – vocals
  • Charles Magruder – vocals
  • June Magruder – vocals
  • Helene Miles – vocals
  • Lenny Roberts – vocals
  • David Smith – vocals
  • Thomas Texter – vocals