The heady freedom of the 1960s touched almost every aspect of society, from civil rights activism to gender equity to mass media. The ambitious “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes,” by Crosby, Stills, and Nash, is a telling example of that liberal attitude. Written by Steven Stills for his former girlfriend, musician Judy Collins, the song’s sprightly guitar and vocal harmonies convey a sweet giddiness typical of the 60s, while the lyrics add a more complicated layer to this seven-minute barn burner. They sing:
I’ve got an answer
I’m going to fly away
What have I got to lose
