In January 1973, “Elektra” label released “True Stories and Other Dreams”, the ninth Judy Collins studio album. It was recorded in 1972, at “The Record Plant” in New York City, and was produced by Mark Abramson.

Personnel:

• Judy Collins – vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards
• Steve Mandell – guitar
• Jerry Matthews – guitar
• Bucky Pizzarelli – guitar
• Bill Keith – steel guitar
• Don Brooks – harmonica
• Bob Daugherty – bass
• Russell George – bass
• Ray Barretto – conga
• Allan Schwartzberg – drums, percussion
• Louis Killen – concertina
• Larry Packer – fiddle
• Paul Prestopino – harp
• Shelly Yakus, Jay Messina – engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Judy Collins, except where noted.

1. Cook With Honey – Valerie Carter
2. So Begins the Task – Stephen Stills
3. Fishermen Song
4. The Dealer (Down and Losin’) – Bob Ruzicka
5. Secret Gardens
6. Holly Ann
7. The Hostage – Tom Paxton
8. Song for Martin
9. Che