For some strange & wonderful reason, my Greenwich Village pal, Judy Henske, rides again; videos of her were impossible to find and now there are a few, at least, to inform the present generations about the talent that became the Psychedelic Sixties. Here she is singing a murder ballad — what else?– for some kids in Hootnanny Hoot. The film was a total bust, but this scene is terrific.
A rare piece of footage demonstrates clearly her immense power as a singer. Wade in the Water is perhaps her best-known piece, but she has left a much larger heritage if you know where to look. I have about 60 of her songs in recordings from various periods, all gifts from Judy. She is at last contact, alive and well, living with husband Jerry, and would love to hear from you and to receive orders for her albums, which they can provide, even the rare ones!