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{{Short description|American folk musician and singer-songwriter}}
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|origin = [[Chicago, Illinois]], US
|origin = Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
|instrument = [[Lead singer|Vocals]], [[Guitar]], [[Piano]]
|instrument = Vocals – guitar – piano
|genre = [[Folk music|Folk]]<br />[[Singer-songwriter]]
|genre = [[Folk music|Folk]]<br />Singer-songwriter
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|occupation =
|years_active = 1978–present
|years_active = 1978–present
|label = [[Red House Records|Red House]], Razor & Tie
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|associated_acts = [[Cry Cry Cry (band)|Cry Cry Cry]]
|associated_acts = [[Cry Cry Cry (band)|Cry Cry Cry]]
|website = {{URL|http://www.lucykaplansky.com/}}
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'''Lucy Kaplansky''' (born February 16, 1960) is an American [[Folk music|folk]] musician based in New York City. Kaplansky has a [[Ph.D.]] in [[clinical psychology]] from [[Yeshiva University]].<ref>{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p44854|pure_url=yes}}|title=Biography: Lucy Kaplansky|last=Keaveney|first=Claire|publisher=[[Allmusic]]|accessdate=25 May 2010}}</ref> Kaplansky plays [[guitar]], [[mandolin]], and [[piano]].
'''Lucy Kaplansky''' (born February 16, 1960) is an American [[Folk music|folk]] musician based in New York City.<ref name="Larkin90">{{cite book|title=[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music|The Virgin Encyclopedia of Nineties Music]]|editor=Colin Larkin|editor-link=Colin Larkin (writer)|publisher=[[Virgin Books]]|date=2000|edition=First|isbn=0-7535-0427-8|page=213}}</ref> Kaplansky has a PhD in [[clinical psychology]] from [[Yeshiva University]]<ref name="Keaveney">{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/lucy-kaplansky-mn0000306296/biography|title=Biography: Lucy Kaplansky|last=Keaveney|first=Claire|publisher=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=December 10, 2019}}</ref> and plays guitar, [[mandolin]], and piano.


==Life and career==
==Life and career==
Kaplansky was originally from [[Chicago]]; her father was the noted [[mathematics|mathematician]] [[Irving Kaplansky]] (1917-2006). Later, she would sometimes perform math-related songs composed by her father, who was also an accomplished pianist. At the age of 18, she decided not to go to college, but moved to New York City, where she became involved in the city's folk music scene, particularly around [[Greenwich Village]], where she played with, among others, [[Suzanne Vega]], [[Shawn Colvin]] and [[Richard Shindell]].
Kaplansky was originally from Chicago; her father was the noted mathematician [[Irving Kaplansky]] (1917–2006).<ref name="Larkin90"/> Later, she would sometimes perform math-related songs composed by her father, who was also an accomplished pianist. At the age of 18, she decided not to go to college, but moved to New York City, where she became involved in the city's folk music scene, particularly around [[Greenwich Village]], where she played with, among others, [[Suzanne Vega]], [[Shawn Colvin]] and [[Richard Shindell]].<ref name="Larkin90"/>


In 1983, she decided to become a psychologist, enrolling at [[Yeshiva University]]. She continued playing music while doing her PhD, and began to have some success as part of a duo with Colvin. When they began to attract record company interest, Kaplansky declined, choosing instead to set up a private practice and become a staff psychologist at a New York hospital. For several years, she concentrated largely on this work, and played little in the way of concerts. She still did some session work, such as singing backing vocals in the studio for Suzanne Vega.
In 1983, she decided to become a psychologist, enrolling at [[Yeshiva University]].<ref name="Larkin90"/> She continued playing music while pursuing her PhD, and began to have some success as part of a duo with Colvin. When they began to attract record company interest, Kaplansky declined, choosing instead to set up a private practice and become a staff psychologist at a New York hospital.<ref name="Larkin90"/> For several years, she concentrated largely on this work, and played little in the way of concerts. She still did some session work, such as singing backing vocals in the studio for Suzanne Vega.


By the early 1990s she found herself increasingly drawn back to music. Colvin, who by this time had experienced some commercial success, offered to produce an album for her. The result, ''The Tide'', a mixture of her own songs and several covers, was released by [[Red House Records]] in 1994. At this time, she decided to give up her psychology practice and return to music full-time. More albums have followed.
By the early 1990s, she found herself increasingly drawn back to music. Colvin, who by this time had experienced some commercial success, offered to produce an album for her. The result, ''The Tide'', a mixture of her own songs and several covers, was released by [[Red House Records]] in 1994.<ref name="Larkin90"/> At this time, she decided to give up her psychology practice and return to music full-time.<ref name="Larkin90"/> More albums have followed.


In 1998 Kaplansky joined with [[Dar Williams]] and [[Richard Shindell]] to form the folk group [[Cry Cry Cry (band)|Cry Cry Cry]]; they made an album and toured at length before going their separate ways. Her ''Ten Year Night'' album in 1999 won rave reviews and boosted her popularity, leading to performances on CBS-TV. Her album, ''The Red Thread'' has a song about her experience of being a New Yorker on 9-11. Coincidentally, in August, 2001, Kaplansky sang harmony with John Gorka<ref>[http://www.lucykaplansky.com/notes.html "Lucy Kaplansky Notes - Note of 2001-11-23"] Retrieved on 2009-02-05.</ref> in a concert on the World Trade Center plaza.
In 1998, Kaplansky joined with [[Dar Williams]] and [[Richard Shindell]] to form the folk group [[Cry Cry Cry (band)|Cry Cry Cry]]; they made an album and toured at length before going their separate ways.<ref name="Larkin90"/> Her album ''[[Ten Year Night]]'', released in 1999,<ref name="Larkin90"/> won rave reviews and boosted her popularity, leading to performances on [[CBS|CBS-TV]]. Her album ''The Red Thread'' has a song about her experience of being a New Yorker on 9-11. In August 2001, Kaplansky had sung harmony with John Gorka<ref>[http://www.lucykaplansky.com/notes.html "Lucy Kaplansky Notes – Note of 2001-11-23"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081021161649/http://www.lucykaplansky.com/notes.html |date=October 21, 2008 }} Retrieved on February 5, 2009.</ref> in a concert on the World Trade Center plaza.


She is a semi-regular collaborator with [[John Gorka]] and [[Nanci Griffith]].
She is a semi-regular collaborator with [[John Gorka]] and appeared often with the late [[Nanci Griffith]].


==Discography==
==Discography==

===Solo releases===
===Solo releases===
* ''[[The Tide (Lucy Kaplansky album)|The Tide]]'' (1994, re-released 2005)
* ''[[The Tide (Lucy Kaplansky album)|The Tide]]'' (1994, re-released 2005)
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* ''[[The Red Thread (Lucy Kaplansky album)|The Red Thread]]'' (2004)
* ''[[The Red Thread (Lucy Kaplansky album)|The Red Thread]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Over the Hills]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Over the Hills]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Kaplansky sings Kaplansky]]'' EP available at live shows (2011)
* ''Kaplansky sings Kaplansky'' EP available at live shows (2011)
* ''[[Reunion (Lucy Kaplansky album)|Reunion]]'' (2012)
* ''Reunion'' (2012)
* ''Everyday Street'' (2018)
* ''Last Days of Summer'' (2022)


===Collaborations===
===Collaborations===
*''The Song Project'' (1985) with [[Frank Christian (singer-songwriter)|Frank Christian]], [[Tom Intondi]], and [[Martha Hogen]]
*''The Song Project'' (1985) with [[Frank Christian (singer-songwriter)|Frank Christian]], [[Tom Intondi]], and [[Martha Hogen]]
*''[[Cry Cry Cry (band)|Cry Cry Cry]]'' (1998) with [[Dar Williams]] and [[Richard Shindell]]
*''[[Cry Cry Cry]]'' (1998) with [[Dar Williams]] and [[Richard Shindell]]
*''[[Red Horse (collaboration)|Red Horse]]'' (July 13, 2010) with [[John Gorka]] and [[Eliza Gilkyson]]
*''[[Red Horse (collaboration)|Red Horse]]'' (July 13, 2010) with [[John Gorka]] and [[Eliza Gilkyson]]
*''Tomorrow You're Going'' (2014) with [[Richard Shindell]] (The Pine Hill Project)
*''Tomorrow You're Going'' (2014) with [[Richard Shindell]] (The Pine Hill Project)
*''Live @ the Freight'' (2020; digital album) as a member of [[Cry Cry Cry]]
"It Ain't Me, Babe" – on the album "Nod to Bob" (Dylan) (2001)- various Dylan songs by various artists

===Appears on===
* "[[It Ain't Me Babe|It Ain't Me, Babe]]" on the album ''[[A Nod to Bob: An Artists' Tribute to Bob Dylan on His 60th Birthday]]'' (2001) – various Dylan songs by various artists. Similarly, "Every Grain of Sand" on ''Nod to Bob 2'' (2011).


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.lucykaplansky.com/ Official site]
* {{Official website|lucykaplansky.com/}}
* [http://www.ronsfolkchords.com Lucy Kaplansky Guitar Chords]
* {{AllMusic|id=mn0000306296|title=Lucy Kaplansky}}
* {{Discogs artist}}
* [http://www.mmreview.com/ronsfolkchords/kaplansky.htm Lucy Kaplansky Chords and Lyrics]
* [https://archive.org/details/LucyKaplansky Lucy Kaplansky collection] at the [[Internet Archive]]'s live music archive
* [https://archive.org/details/LucyKaplansky Lucy Kaplansky collection] at the [[Internet Archive]]'s live music archive

{{Lucy Kaplansky}}


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Revision as of 04:01, 29 December 2023

Lucy Kaplansky
Kaplansky in 2006
Kaplansky in 2006
Background information
Birth nameLucy Kaplansky
Born (1960-02-16) February 16, 1960 (age 64)
OriginChicago, Illinois, U.S.
GenresFolk
Singer-songwriter
InstrumentVocals – guitar – piano
Years active1978–present
LabelsRed House, Razor & Tie
Websitewww.lucykaplansky.com

Lucy Kaplansky (born February 16, 1960) is an American folk musician based in New York City.[1] Kaplansky has a PhD in clinical psychology from Yeshiva University[2] and plays guitar, mandolin, and piano.

Life and career

Kaplansky was originally from Chicago; her father was the noted mathematician Irving Kaplansky (1917–2006).[1] Later, she would sometimes perform math-related songs composed by her father, who was also an accomplished pianist. At the age of 18, she decided not to go to college, but moved to New York City, where she became involved in the city's folk music scene, particularly around Greenwich Village, where she played with, among others, Suzanne Vega, Shawn Colvin and Richard Shindell.[1]

In 1983, she decided to become a psychologist, enrolling at Yeshiva University.[1] She continued playing music while pursuing her PhD, and began to have some success as part of a duo with Colvin. When they began to attract record company interest, Kaplansky declined, choosing instead to set up a private practice and become a staff psychologist at a New York hospital.[1] For several years, she concentrated largely on this work, and played little in the way of concerts. She still did some session work, such as singing backing vocals in the studio for Suzanne Vega.

By the early 1990s, she found herself increasingly drawn back to music. Colvin, who by this time had experienced some commercial success, offered to produce an album for her. The result, The Tide, a mixture of her own songs and several covers, was released by Red House Records in 1994.[1] At this time, she decided to give up her psychology practice and return to music full-time.[1] More albums have followed.

In 1998, Kaplansky joined with Dar Williams and Richard Shindell to form the folk group Cry Cry Cry; they made an album and toured at length before going their separate ways.[1] Her album Ten Year Night, released in 1999,[1] won rave reviews and boosted her popularity, leading to performances on CBS-TV. Her album The Red Thread has a song about her experience of being a New Yorker on 9-11. In August 2001, Kaplansky had sung harmony with John Gorka[3] in a concert on the World Trade Center plaza.

She is a semi-regular collaborator with John Gorka and appeared often with the late Nanci Griffith.

Discography

Solo releases

Collaborations

Appears on

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Colin Larkin, ed. (2000). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Nineties Music (First ed.). Virgin Books. p. 213. ISBN 0-7535-0427-8.
  2. ^ Keaveney, Claire. "Biography: Lucy Kaplansky". AllMusic. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  3. ^ "Lucy Kaplansky Notes – Note of 2001-11-23" Archived October 21, 2008, at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on February 5, 2009.
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