3 Things to Know About Judy Collins' A Maid of Constant Sorrow

The album is filled with traditional folk songs, not original compositions. The title track is a variant of the well-known “Man of Constant Sorrow,” with the gender swapped.

It includes other classic folk tunes like “Wild Mountain Thyme” and “Bold Fenian Men.” These songs are drawn from the traditional canon, not written by Collins herself.

The album is a straightforward collection of folk standards. There are no surprises or modern reinterpretations—just Collins’ voice on timeless material.