'High Flying Bird'
The title track is a classic, but don't dismiss the rest of the record. It may not have the humor of her debut, but this introspective Henske tackles traditional folk songs, torch songs and the then-emerging folk-rock style. Includes "Oh You Engineer," co-written by Shel Silverstein.

'Judy Henske//High Flying Bird'
Get Judy's two Elektra records in one collection. Beautifully remastered and includes extensive liner notes and photos.

'The Death Defying Judy Henske: The First Concert Album'
By 1966, Judy had left Elektra and recorded one album for Mercury that was a disaster. She found herself under the management of Herb Cohen and collaborating with producer Jack Nitzsche. This record was recorded in front of an invited audience at RCA studios, and features a huge band that plays Nitzshe's big arrangements with style and feeling. Worth buying just for "Betty and Dupree," probably one of the most intense Henske moments on record.

'Loose in the World'
Thirty-three years after her last solo album, and twenty-eight years after her last recording, Judy emerged from retirement with a CD that shows off the variety of styles she tackled in the 60s. Collaborating with her husband, pianist Craig Doerge, "Loose in the World" sounds like she never left. It starts off with a track that fits right into the Henske cannon: "Mad Dog Killer," which tells the story of a woman in love with a bad, bad man. As always, there's a balance between danger and humor in the lyrics. We also have "Dark Angel," co-written with author Andrew Vachss, and "Tikky Tikky Gumdrop," written about her dog.

'She Sang California'
If "Loose in the World" marked a brilliant return to form, "She Sang California" takes it even further. It's like a mix between her first two Elektra records; we have some live tracks and some great studio tracks. The writing is even better than "Loose in the World." "Cocktail World" tells the story of a woman who practically lives in a bar. "Maurice Maurice" is a hilarious faux-French art song, and "Easy Rider" is one of those haunting folk songs that Henske sings so well. I can't wait for the next album.

'Dave Guard & the Whiskeyhill Singers'
Before she recorded her first solo album, Henske was a member of Dave Guard's band The Whiskeyhill Singers. It's an uneven record, but the listener is rewarded by Judy's performance of "Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out."

'Rosebud'
Rosebud was a band that released one album and immediately broke up. It is also the last album Judy recorded before returning in 1999. There are some great songs on here, like the Jefferson Airplane-esque "Reno," or the personal story of her childhood in "Western Wisconsin." The only problem is that the band members all take the lead vocal throughout the album. It would have been much stronger had Judy been the lead vocalist for the band.

'The Jack Nitzsche Story - Hearing is Believing: 1962 - 1979'
The only place you can find Judy's 1966 single, "Road to Nowhere." A wall of sound and Judy's intense vocal performance is a great combination.

'How The West Was Won: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack'
For the completist only. The Whiskeyhill Singers get one or two songs, and the only real Judy moment comes in one song that is less than a minute long. But it's a damn good moment!

'Broken Blossom'
The only place to find the Henske-penned "Yellow Beach Umbrella."

'Unknown Legends of Rock 'n' Roll'
Richie Unterberger devotes a chapter to the long out of print LP, "Farewell Aldebaran," a collaboration between Judy and her then-husband Jerry Yester. Released on Frank Zappa's Straight label, "Aldebaran" is a psychedelic classic, and if you can track down an LP copy you'll be rewarded for your search.

'Follow the Music: The Life and High Times of Elektra Records in the Great Years of American Pop Culture'
Documenting the rise of Elektra records, this book features quotes from Judy as well as a good overview of her early career.

'Flood (Vintage Crime/Black Lizard)'
Andrew Vachss' character, Burke, is a Henske fan and listens to her in nearly every book. "Flood" is the best place to start in the hard-boiled world of Burke.

'Safe House: A Collection Of Blues'
A collection of songs that accompany Andrew Vachss' great Burke novels. Features one classic Henske track from her second album, "Until the Real Thing Comes Along."