Love watching younger people discovering artists like Janis-she still takes my breath away after 50 years. This is all live-no recording of tracks-just live. Brilliant.
“Cry Baby”. Janis had the ability to sing two notes at the same time (polyphonic overtone singing) and it is quite evident in the opening note in her banger “Cry Baby”. A must see! ❤
Hope someone has already pointed out that this song, which has been covered by dozens of artist, was written by George Gershwin in 1934(!) for his groundbreaking musical "Porgy and Bess."
A bit of trivia. The premier production of P&B was Sep. 30, 1935, with Todd Duncan as Porgy. 1955, Todd would be the 1st to sing Unchained Melody (in the 1955 movie, Unchained).
Loved Ira & George Gershwin. "Rhapsody in Blue" probably a favorite. George died in the 30s but Ira kept going...didn't know this song was that old, probably knew at some point, but thanks for the info/trivia!! Rodgers & Hart, Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, Irving Berlin, Rodgers & Hammerstein, etc. Love the old Hollywood musicals and the Gershwins as composers.
The saddest story I heard was about Janis Joplin being bullied in High School. So she decided to change her life and become a big rock star. She went back to her High School Reunion, and the people who used to ignore her... Still ignored her. It didn't play out the way she imagined. They treated her like dirt when she was a student, and they still treated her like dirt during the reunion. RIP Janis.
Yeah, she took two boyfriends with her to the reunion to stick it in her old classmates' eyes. Turns out they were so provincial they didn't know she was a star. Port Arthur still doesn't accept her.
I went to Woodstock 1969, yes I'm that old. My friend and I managed to sneak up onstage (it's a long story) while Sly and the Family Stone was performing. The stage was huge and other performers were dancing to Sly including Janis. I looked around and was shocked when I saw her right next to me. She offered me a sip of her Southern Comfort, her favorite drink. That moment was the highlight of my life. I love her so much, my all time favorite. I'm lucky that I grew up with the best music and went to lots of concerts and saw so many of the greats.
I used to drink SoCo & Lime...co-workers at a hi-tec company, I was the assistant basically, tried to drink me under the table without telling me - just buying - and that was a night where I could just not them back...they gave up and told me what they'd been trying to do. Ha ha. My first concert was Dokken and Dio, I think...born in '69. Seems like Monterey was better than Woodstock but they always talk about Woodstock. Memories, huh?
@@Kell-hee-hee-heemost of the bands that were at Monterey were also at Woodstock. It wasn't just about the music, which was great, it was the whole experience. Five hundred thousand people there with no violence and all taking care of each other and having a great time. The reason Woodstock is more famous is because it was a once in a lifetime experience and I'll never forget that feeling as long as I live.
@@doloresdrew8023 I thought that just some bands were different but the "bad acid" and "mud" looked unpleasant. Yeah, I know it was once in a lifetime because the 2nd Woodstock "appeared" to me to kinda suck - wasn't there. I remember, the "Chili Peppers" or "Limp Bizkit (?)" telling girls to throw dirty tampons onto the stage. Yuck.
@@Kell-hee-hee-hee I wasn't at the second Woodstock either. But from what I've seen it was pretty bad. They tried to recreate something that was unique to the culture of that time. That was impossible thirty years later. I can't explain the feeling but the mud was just part of the experience and didn't bother anyone. I didn't take any bad acid or any acid at all, so I can't speak to that.
She's just from another world. Her soul when singing hits your heart. But her band is often overlooked understandably because of her but they are great too.
"Piece of My Heart" was Janis's first hit, and must be her best seller. "Me and Bobbiy McGee" was another big one. In the second case, it's interesting to see what she did with a country song. Much of her popularity, as with many "psychedelic" musicians of the time, was due to albums rather than singles
Janis wore her soul like a blanket trying to protect her from pain, hurt, anger, & even love! This woman was one of a kind, & sadly missed by everyone who loved & understood her music ❤ 💚 💙 She truly was a gift that was only with us for a short time, but what a glorious time it was!!! Thank you for such a thoughtful reaction ❤ 💚 💙
We lost her way to soon.💔But we're fortunate to have these wonderful videos to remember just how spectacular she was. But I think you should listen to one of her audio tracks to get a true representation of just how great her voice truly was "Janis Joplin - To Love Somebody" this particular song just drips with soul as Janis sings. Nice reaction👍
I have been a Janis fan since her first album was released. I never tire of hearing any of her songs and she still makes hairs on my arm stand. Her and Jimi died very close to each other. So sad, we lost the best then.
She's a soul singer like no one else ever was very primal. That's Mama Cass from the moma's and the popa's in the crowd with the sunglasses. She was my favorite singer when I was 15
The world was not ready for the Blue-eyed gritty gut wrenching beautiful soul. They just weren't ready but she left her mark on this earth away. And boy, did she have some stories to tell us. We heard you Janis, we heard precious spirit. And we still listen and celebrate you.
You have to listen to her version of big mama Thornton's ball and chain! She had her big debut at the Monterey festival and did ball and chain live. She was so amazing that she even blew Mama Cass's mind! Mama Cass had a badass voice of her own and sang for The Mamas and the papas.
Me too. I was 20 in 1969. Janis was and is a favorite of mine. Also I had a friend who looked so much like her that it was unnerving, unfortunately my friend couldn't sing a lick and, (thank God) never tried.
There have been a lot of unique and talented singers in this history of music, and Janis is very much at the top of those lists. What an insane talent!
My favourite female singer. But I can’t listen to ANYTHING by her without tearing up or crying a bit. Her vocals were so true and primal, her life story is so sad, and she was lost to us so early. I first heard her sing when they played a bit of Piece of My Heart on the news the day she died, and just that little snippet electrified me, and I was barely 11 years old. God bless and keep her. My suggestion for a song is A Woman Left Lonely, but only after Piece of My Heart, Cry Baby or Try.
Please, from this same concert in Stockholm, do Work Me Lord. Lyrics: "I know I'm not some kind of special person down here. But no one has tried like I tried..." Really gets a person in their feels.
I don’t know if you’ve ever seen any of Tom Jones performances but he had his own shell and had Janis Joplin on his show once and they performed together a song called “Raise your hand” That is a must because that song will have you moving and I have to say they performed well together and definitely had so much fun! th-cam.com/video/mZmiefQ5y4U/w-d-xo.html
The baroque guitar just melted into the song. I have never heard Summertime like that but it makes sense. This was composed by George Gershwin for his operetta 'Porgy and Bess" Janice's voice can make you cry in this one. Great choice.
"Me and Bobby McGee," "A Woman Left Lonely," "Cry Baby," "Move Over," "Piece of My Heart," "Get it While You Can," "Try (Just a Little Bit Harder)," "Work Me Lord," "Mercedes Benz," more amusing than a legit song but well known, "Little Girl Blue," "Kozmic Blues," "Tell Mama," "One Night Stand," "Flower in the Sun," "One Good Man," "As Good As You've Been to this World," "Women is Losers" & "Trouble in Mind."
Great reaction! Janis Joplin Work Me Lord Live in Stockholm 1969. This is in her top 3 performances, some say # one. I will say that many people sleep on this one or they never came across it. This will blow your mind! Good luck!
Summertime was written by George Gershwin in 1934 for the play PORGY AND BESS. THE SONG HAS MORE COVERS THAN ANY OTHER SONG IN THE WORLD! It has OVER 20 THOUSAND COVERS, yes, thousands. But Janis is my favorite.
You make Janis sound as good as she is but better words cannot explain her voice. Much love to you brother, this music it tells a lot about a person. Stay safe
Me & Bobby McGee is a great one. She recorded it in the studio the night before she she died with a heroin overdose.. She never really new how much people loved her..She became more famous after her death. She would be 74 January 19th if she had made it. Rip Janis.
Boston!: "Smokin'," "Foreplay/Long Time," "Hitch a Ride," "Peace of Mind," "Something About You," "Amanda," "Rock & Roll Band," "Let Me Take You Home Tonight," "Party" & "We're Ready."
Greetings from Canada, Adogg. Loved her then, love her now, will love her tomorrow. Janis was the real deal. If you wanna see LIVE TV of her: in YT put "Dick Cavett show Janis Joplin". Peace, love and bellbottoms.
She was hitting it hard during the psychedelic period. I lived in Height Ashberry during this period. So many incredible groups came out of this “neighborhood “. “Piece Of My Heart” was one of her first hits. Definitely a must!!
I think Janis Joplin's the best female singer of blues/rock that I've ever heard; glad you enjoyed her performance! One of my favorite songs of hers has always been "Me and Bobby McGee". BTW: I love your channel, man - you're informative, articulate, and polite. Keep it rollin'!! 👍 😊
One of my favorites. I remember hearing this off an eight track tape. Made me look for the roots of the song George and Ira Gershwin from Porgy and Bess. I love every version of this song.
My suggestion for a new review would be Procol Harum and the song “Whiter Shade of Pale” ; and look for the live in Denmark performance which is absolutely breath taking. Soulful song and just stunning when he’s matched with a full orchestra. But keep up with Janis too cuz she’s in a league of her own!
Janis singing ‘Cry Baby’, ‘Try’, Me And Bobby McGee, ‘Peice of My Heart 💜’ are some of Janis Joplin’s other amazing hits from her time on earth 😇 My favourite female singer of all time, I was a teen when she first was discovered & I treasured all the albums I bought ❤ RIP dear JJ, your voice is still happening & and new generations are discovering you & are amazed !!
Thank you for doing these! Janis live is a fantastic experience. But watching you react to her (& her vocal improv artistry & her physicality while performing) compounds the chill bumps! You get it! This woman! Anyway, “TRY” is one of my favorites of hers. Subscribing today. ✅
I love the wat Janis sings this, and the arrangement, as well. But it really doesn't make sense that it was interpreted as a bluesy, soulful song. The lyrics are happy, reassuring lyrics. Meh... I don't care. It sounds good. Summertime, and the livin' is easy Fish are jumpin' and the cotton is high Oh, your daddy's rich and your ma is good-lookin' So hush little baby, don't you cry One of these mornings, you're goin' to rise up singin' And you'll spread your wings and you'll take the sky But 'til that mornin', there's a-nothin' can harm you With daddy and mommy standin' by One of these mornings, you're goin' to rise up singin' And you'll spread your wings and you'll take the sky But 'til that mornin', there's a-nothin' can harm you With daddy and mommy standin' by
Have you ever seen her performance of Ball and Chain from the Monterey Pop festival ? Hope you review it. Janis is the greatest female blues singer ever.
Heart!: "Magic Man," "Straight On," "Kick it Out," "Even it Up," "Alone," "Never," "Nothin' at All," "All I Wanna Do is Make Love to You," "What About Love?: & "Who Will You Run To?"
Heres this: "Summertime" is an aria composed in 1934 by George Gershwin for the 1935 opera Porgy and Bess. The lyrics are by DuBose Heyward, the author of the novel Porgy on which the opera was based, and Ira Gershwin.
Styx!: "Foolin' Yourself," "Too Much Time on My Hands," Come Sail Away," "The Best of Times," "Blue Collar Man " "Suite Madam Blue," "Grand Illusion " "Can't Find My Home," decent cover, "Lady" & "Lorelei."
Beautiful song from the opera Porgie and Bess by George Gershwin. About a crippled man who falls in love with a drug-addicted woman and almost makes a family with her, but the tie to the drug was too strong. Heart-breaking story and gorgeous music like this.
The band is "Big Brother & The Holding Company" -- featuring Janis Joplin. I first heard this song on their "Cheap Thrills" album. I bought it specifically for their hit song: "Piece Of My Heart", but ended up playing the hell out of the album because of the live recordings of "Summertime" and "Ball & Chain". So sad that she died so young.
I also grew up in the 60's and lived in chicago lived near old town.sometimes there was a little bad blood with the band Big Brothe and the holding company.the name of her album was "cheap thrill".i have a cd copy of it.
Welcome to the music of my youth. This is the stuff I was listening to in middle school (junior high). It's great to see the younger generation discover the music of us "old"er folks and appreciate it. 😁
Janis was the SHIT!!!!! Died before I was born but dad listened to her a lot……she was so raw & fabulous. RIP Janis I’m glad to see younger people discovering you ❤️✌️
Bright blessings to you ADogg for honoring er a lady who, along with Bessie Smith, is quite possibly the greatest blues singer to have lived. Bringing her music back, is a wonderful gift especially for those like you who are influencers. In terms of Summertime, that gorgeous Gershwin number, is not sung often by pop singers, there is another rendition of it that I heard Prince play on the piano . Everything that Prince did was excellent, but like Janis, he was one of few to attempt it. I wonder how serious pianists would have reviewed it. He could have been a jazz star, so much good music gets buried when time passes. One song that was a Janis masterpiece, was called Piece of my Heart, I think you will love its wildness. Janis was not for the timid at heart. She would not have minded Trump using her recordings. Hell, she would have sung at a rally for free.
I lived in chicago at the time the hippies existed and hanged around "old town" .thats when i heard for the first time janis joplin.i remember she used to drink her "southern comfort".she use to carry it in the back pocket of her jeans.the group that played for her was named " big brother and the holding company".she was great .another song that's great is "Ball and Chain".
You are correct sir...no bad music from JJ! She trained her voice to be raspy. Amazing! Next song Little Girl Blue from Tom Jones Show. One of my favs. TY!
Now you should listen to Ella Fitzgerald's version of this song from 1968 and Billy Stewart's version. Both very different from Janis, but both amazing. Ella's 1968 version is a masterpiece.
Foreigner!: "Juke Box Hero," "Dirty White Boy," "Urgent," "Feels Like the First Time," "As Cold as Ice," "Head Games," "Double Vision," "Say You Will," "Blue Morning, Blue Day," "That Was Yesterday " "Hot Blooded " & "Long, Long Way from Home."
I LOVE watching the joy on faces of people young and old listening to a newly found artist. BTW, if I am not mistaken 'Summertime' is from a musical from the 50s or 60's ? 'Porgy and Bess'.
More Genesis! "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway," "That's All," "I Can't Dance," "Abacab," "Misunderstanding," "Follow You, Follow Me," "No Reply at All," "In Too Deep," "Turn it on Again," "No Son of Mine," "Invisible Touch," "Throwing it All Away," "Tonight, Tonight, Tonight," "Man on the Corner: & "Illegal Alien."
There's more Rush, too! "Fly By Night," "Closer to the Heart," "Working Man," "The Trees," "2112," "The Spirit of Radio," "Xanadu," "La Villa Strangioto," "Distant Early Warning," "Freewill," "YYZ.:
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Done last week...that's where I copied & pasted suggestions. Put them there.
try some Frank Mackay , he was a soul master
Love watching younger people discovering artists like Janis-she still takes my breath away after 50 years. This is all live-no recording of tracks-just live. Brilliant.
“Cry Baby”. Janis had the ability to sing two notes at the same time (polyphonic overtone singing) and it is quite evident in the opening note in her banger “Cry Baby”. A must see! ❤
YES!
Absolutely!
great song
One of her greatest songs
great song
My all-time favorite female singer! RIP dear Janis
My favorite too! Love her
Mine too!
Me too
She's really a skyrocket. Today October 4, 52 years she's gone, r.i.p
Mine, too! 😊
Hope someone has already pointed out that this song, which has been covered by dozens of artist, was written by George Gershwin in 1934(!) for his groundbreaking musical "Porgy and Bess."
A bit of trivia. The premier production of P&B was Sep. 30, 1935, with Todd Duncan as Porgy. 1955, Todd would be the 1st to sing Unchained Melody (in the 1955 movie, Unchained).
Dozens hell... according to a quick Google search this is the most covered song in history with over 25,000 recorded versions!!! Mind blowing!!!
Yes. And there's another great cover by Doc and Merle Watson. It is open to many interpretations
Loved Ira & George Gershwin. "Rhapsody in Blue" probably a favorite. George died in the 30s but Ira kept going...didn't know this song was that old, probably knew at some point, but thanks for the info/trivia!! Rodgers & Hart, Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, Irving Berlin, Rodgers & Hammerstein, etc. Love the old Hollywood musicals and the Gershwins as composers.
I have a CD of "Porgy and Bess" with Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald.
Ella on this song is Amazing! 😍
Janis takes it into the cosmos... 🤘😎
She was a lost soul. After seeing her Dick Cavett interview I realized how invisible she felt in the world. She was so sweet.
Have loved Janis since ‘68. That rasp of her voice is the true sound and heartfelt feelings of life.
same here.
Janis sang her "Little Girl Blue" live on Tom Jones' tv show; try it soon and prepare for her to break your heart wide open.
I LOVE her Little Girl Blue, it REALLY showcases just how good of a singer she truly was, and ADogg's right, Janis didn't have ANY bad songs.
Maybe is a soulful song do you think?
She takes my Breath Away EVERY TIME I here her Sing! She was BRILLIANT 🌟
The saddest story I heard was about Janis Joplin being bullied in High School.
So she decided to change her life and become a big rock star.
She went back to her High School Reunion, and the people who used to ignore her...
Still ignored her.
It didn't play out the way she imagined.
They treated her like dirt when she was a student, and they still treated her like dirt during the reunion.
RIP Janis.
Yeah, she took two boyfriends with her to the reunion to stick it in her old classmates' eyes. Turns out they were so provincial they didn't know she was a star. Port Arthur still doesn't accept her.
Probably jealous and stupid
I went to Woodstock 1969, yes I'm that old. My friend and I managed to sneak up onstage (it's a long story) while Sly and the Family Stone was performing. The stage was huge and other performers were dancing to Sly including Janis. I looked around and was shocked when I saw her right next to me. She offered me a sip of her Southern Comfort, her favorite drink. That moment was the highlight of my life. I love her so much, my all time favorite. I'm lucky that I grew up with the best music and went to lots of concerts and saw so many of the greats.
Im jealous
I used to drink SoCo & Lime...co-workers at a hi-tec company, I was the assistant basically, tried to drink me under the table without telling me - just buying - and that was a night where I could just not them back...they gave up and told me what they'd been trying to do. Ha ha. My first concert was Dokken and Dio, I think...born in '69. Seems like Monterey was better than Woodstock but they always talk about Woodstock. Memories, huh?
@@Kell-hee-hee-heemost of the bands that were at Monterey were also at Woodstock. It wasn't just about the music, which was great, it was the whole experience. Five hundred thousand people there with no violence and all taking care of each other and having a great time. The reason Woodstock is more famous is because it was a once in a lifetime experience and I'll never forget that feeling as long as I live.
@@doloresdrew8023 I thought that just some bands were different but the "bad acid" and "mud" looked unpleasant. Yeah, I know it was once in a lifetime because the 2nd Woodstock "appeared" to me to kinda suck - wasn't there. I remember, the "Chili Peppers" or "Limp Bizkit (?)" telling girls to throw dirty tampons onto the stage. Yuck.
@@Kell-hee-hee-hee I wasn't at the second Woodstock either. But from what I've seen it was pretty bad. They tried to recreate something that was unique to the culture of that time. That was impossible thirty years later. I can't explain the feeling but the mud was just part of the experience and didn't bother anyone. I didn't take any bad acid or any acid at all, so I can't speak to that.
She's just from another world. Her soul when singing hits your heart. But her band is often overlooked understandably because of her but they are great too.
"Piece of My Heart" was Janis's first hit, and must be her best seller. "Me and Bobbiy McGee" was another big one. In the second case, it's interesting to see what she did with a country song. Much of her popularity, as with many "psychedelic" musicians of the time, was due to albums rather than singles
Best rendition of SUMMMERTIME ever!!!
Janis wore her soul like a blanket trying to protect her from pain, hurt, anger, & even love! This woman was one of a kind, & sadly missed by everyone who loved & understood her music ❤ 💚 💙 She truly was a gift that was only with us for a short time, but what a glorious time it was!!! Thank you for such a thoughtful reaction ❤ 💚 💙
She was gone before her time. She made "Summertime" her own. ❤️
I love her so much. I’m really loving your channel! Janis really belts it out on “Try”. ✌️
Yeah, "Try" had a groove to it too!!
Oh Yeah! You said it right!
We lost her way to soon.💔But we're fortunate to have these wonderful videos to remember just how spectacular she was. But I think you should listen to one of her audio tracks to get a true representation of just how great her voice truly was "Janis Joplin - To Love Somebody" this particular song just drips with soul as Janis sings. Nice reaction👍
No bad songs. Janis NEVER disappoints. Her rasp,grit,cracks, all go together is sweetness on the ears. Though she gone, her fan base only grows.
I have been a Janis fan since her first album was released. I never tire of hearing any of her songs and she still makes hairs on my arm stand. Her and Jimi died very close to each other. So sad, we lost the best then.
She's a soul singer like no one else ever was very primal. That's Mama Cass from the moma's and the popa's in the crowd with the sunglasses. She was my favorite singer when I was 15
The world was not ready for the Blue-eyed gritty gut wrenching beautiful soul. They just weren't ready but she left her mark on this earth away. And boy, did she have some stories to tell us. We heard you Janis, we heard precious spirit. And we still listen and celebrate you.
Janis is so amazing, her sound just takes ur soul a flight...Thanx so much for reaction, peace
This song is from the Opera "Porgy and Bess". Her version is so fine and soulful. Ty for reminding me just hoe much I love this song
You have to listen to her version of big mama Thornton's ball and chain! She had her big debut at the Monterey festival and did ball and chain live. She was so amazing that she even blew Mama Cass's mind! Mama Cass had a badass voice of her own and sang for The Mamas and the papas.
Yes! I remember seeing the movie Monterey in 1968, and Janis' rendition of Ball and Chain was insane.
Love Janis! I was 18 in 1969. I've been around for all the best music. So glad to see you enjoying it. Love your channel! 💖😎
Me too. I was 20 in 1969. Janis was and is a favorite of mine. Also I had a friend who looked so much like her that it was unnerving, unfortunately my friend couldn't sing a lick and, (thank God) never tried.
Same here - we had the best music back then.
I was 17 and saw her live in SF
Rock History. "Cry babe" ( best live), "Get It, While You Can", "Little Girl Blue" are other real masterpieces...
Your smile says a lot; the lady knew how to touch a listener’s heart and soul.
You can’t go wrong with Janis ❤️
There have been a lot of unique and talented singers in this history of music, and Janis is very much at the top of those lists. What an insane talent!
Great reaction, thanks Adogg! Janis is legendary, plain & simple. For next Janis songs: Cry Baby, Piece of my Heart, or Me and Bobby McGee.
I've only ever heard the recorded version which is sublime, but this is Amazing! Such a powerhouse.
My favourite female singer. But I can’t listen to ANYTHING by her without tearing up or crying a bit. Her vocals were so true and primal, her life story is so sad, and she was lost to us so early. I first heard her sing when they played a bit of Piece of My Heart on the news the day she died, and just that little snippet electrified me, and I was barely 11 years old. God bless and keep her. My suggestion for a song is A Woman Left Lonely, but only after Piece of My Heart, Cry Baby or Try.
The thing about the music from that era is NO AUTO TUNE. It wasn't needed, they actually had talent.
Please, from this same concert in Stockholm, do Work Me Lord. Lyrics: "I know I'm not some kind of special person down here. But no one has tried like I tried..."
Really gets a person in their feels.
I don’t know if you’ve ever seen any of Tom Jones performances but he had his own shell and had Janis Joplin on his show once and they performed together a song called “Raise your hand” That is a must because that song will have you moving and I have to say they performed well together and definitely had so much fun! th-cam.com/video/mZmiefQ5y4U/w-d-xo.html
That was a great one, I was lucky enough to watch that episode.
I saw that on Rob Squad Reactions. Funny. Never would have seen it if not.
So happy when I saw your reaction to her! This is a masterpiece. Thanks for helping introduce other people to her
The baroque guitar just melted into the song. I have never heard Summertime like that but it makes sense. This was composed by George Gershwin for his operetta 'Porgy and Bess" Janice's voice can make you cry in this one. Great choice.
I'm a child of the 60's and I never really loved the raspy screaming but some of the notes she hits makes me cry.
I agree, I love the band.
She literally touches your soul through song. Definitely check out Bobby McGee!
"Me and Bobby McGee," "A Woman Left Lonely," "Cry Baby," "Move Over," "Piece of My Heart," "Get it While You Can," "Try (Just a Little Bit Harder)," "Work Me Lord," "Mercedes Benz," more amusing than a legit song but well known, "Little Girl Blue," "Kozmic Blues," "Tell Mama," "One Night Stand," "Flower in the Sun," "One Good Man," "As Good As You've Been to this World," "Women is Losers" & "Trouble in Mind."
Great reaction! Janis Joplin Work Me Lord Live in Stockholm 1969. This is in her top 3 performances, some say # one. I will say that many people sleep on this one or they never came across it. This will blow your mind! Good luck!
Her generosity on stage is truly amazing. I love how she let her band shine.
Could you imagine Joe Cocker, Leon Russell, BB King and Janis singing together!
Summertime was written by George Gershwin in 1934 for the play PORGY AND BESS. THE SONG HAS MORE COVERS THAN ANY OTHER SONG IN THE WORLD! It has OVER 20 THOUSAND COVERS, yes, thousands. But Janis is my favorite.
right , she takes it to a higher level of expression ..IMHO
If are born with that voice, the world leaves you little choice. You will sing.
You make Janis sound as good as she is but better words cannot explain her voice. Much love to you brother, this music it tells a lot about a person. Stay safe
Me & Bobby McGee is a great one.
She recorded it in the studio the night before she she died with a heroin overdose..
She never really new how much people loved her..She became more famous after her death.
She would be 74 January 19th if she had made it. Rip Janis.
Piece of My Heart. Never gets old.
Boston!: "Smokin'," "Foreplay/Long Time," "Hitch a Ride," "Peace of Mind," "Something About You," "Amanda," "Rock & Roll Band," "Let Me Take You Home Tonight," "Party" & "We're Ready."
The next songs by Janis Joplin should be Maybe, Cry Baby and me and Bobby McGee. You’re gonna love ‘em!!!
Greetings from Canada, Adogg. Loved her then, love her now, will love her tomorrow. Janis was the real deal. If you wanna see LIVE TV of her: in YT put "Dick Cavett show Janis Joplin". Peace, love and bellbottoms.
Is that the show when she appeared with Raquel Welch? They were so sweet together.
She was hitting it hard during the psychedelic period. I lived in Height Ashberry during this period. So many incredible groups came out of this “neighborhood “. “Piece Of My Heart” was one of her first hits. Definitely a must!!
I think Janis Joplin's the best female singer of blues/rock that I've ever heard; glad you enjoyed her performance! One of my favorite songs of hers has always been "Me and Bobby McGee". BTW: I love your channel, man - you're informative, articulate, and polite. Keep it rollin'!! 👍 😊
One of my favorites. I remember hearing this off an eight track tape. Made me look for the roots of the song George and Ira Gershwin from Porgy and Bess. I love every version of this song.
My suggestion for a new review would be Procol Harum and the song “Whiter Shade of Pale” ; and look for the live in Denmark performance which is absolutely breath taking. Soulful song and just stunning when he’s matched with a full orchestra. But keep up with Janis too cuz she’s in a league of her own!
Janis singing ‘Cry Baby’, ‘Try’, Me And Bobby McGee, ‘Peice of My Heart 💜’ are some of Janis Joplin’s other amazing hits from her time on earth 😇 My favourite female singer of all time, I was a teen when she first was discovered & I treasured all the albums I bought ❤ RIP dear JJ, your voice is still happening & and new generations are discovering you & are amazed !!
" Combination of The Two" will blow your mind !!! 😎🙋
Thank you for doing these! Janis live is a fantastic experience. But watching you react to her (& her vocal improv artistry & her physicality while performing) compounds the chill bumps! You get it! This woman! Anyway, “TRY” is one of my favorites of hers.
Subscribing today. ✅
I love the wat Janis sings this, and the arrangement, as well.
But it really doesn't make sense that it was interpreted as a bluesy, soulful song.
The lyrics are happy, reassuring lyrics. Meh... I don't care. It sounds good.
Summertime, and the livin' is easy
Fish are jumpin' and the cotton is high
Oh, your daddy's rich and your ma is good-lookin'
So hush little baby, don't you cry
One of these mornings, you're goin' to rise up singin'
And you'll spread your wings and you'll take the sky
But 'til that mornin', there's a-nothin' can harm you
With daddy and mommy standin' by
One of these mornings, you're goin' to rise up singin'
And you'll spread your wings and you'll take the sky
But 'til that mornin', there's a-nothin' can harm you
With daddy and mommy standin' by
Have you ever seen her performance of Ball and Chain from the Monterey Pop festival ? Hope you review it. Janis is the greatest female blues singer ever.
He just did the other day, I think. I saw it but my mind is foggy. Mama Cass in the audience was priceless.
I was there - many excellent performers at Monterey.
Heart!: "Magic Man," "Straight On," "Kick it Out," "Even it Up," "Alone," "Never," "Nothin' at All," "All I Wanna Do is Make Love to You," "What About Love?: & "Who Will You Run To?"
This was in Sweden, where i live. This song is legendary. But every song with her is amazing. Gone to soon. 🙏
Triumph!: "Lay it on the Line," "Magic Power" and "Fight the Good Fight." "Hold On" is ok, too.
Heres this: "Summertime" is an aria composed in 1934 by George Gershwin for the 1935 opera Porgy and Bess. The lyrics are by DuBose Heyward, the author of the novel Porgy on which the opera was based, and Ira Gershwin.
REO Speedwagon: "Time for Me to Fly," "Take it on the Run," "Keep on Loving You," "Roll With the Changes," "Ridin' the Storm Out" & "In Your Letter."
Styx!: "Foolin' Yourself," "Too Much Time on My Hands," Come Sail Away," "The Best of Times," "Blue Collar Man " "Suite Madam Blue," "Grand Illusion " "Can't Find My Home," decent cover, "Lady" & "Lorelei."
Janis is amazing, already a subscriber of the wifey also, love both you guys so much!!
Beautiful song from the opera Porgie and Bess by George Gershwin. About a crippled man who falls in love with a drug-addicted woman and almost makes a family with her, but the tie to the drug was too strong. Heart-breaking story and gorgeous music like this.
The band is "Big Brother & The Holding Company" -- featuring Janis Joplin. I first heard this song on their "Cheap Thrills" album. I bought it specifically for their hit song: "Piece Of My Heart", but ended up playing the hell out of the album because of the live recordings of "Summertime" and "Ball & Chain". So sad that she died so young.
I also grew up in the 60's and lived in chicago lived near old town.sometimes there was a little bad blood with the band Big Brothe and the holding company.the name of her album was "cheap thrill".i have a cd copy of it.
Welcome to the music of my youth. This is the stuff I was listening to in middle school (junior high). It's great to see the younger generation discover the music of us "old"er folks and appreciate it. 😁
My favorite female singer
I would definitely listen to the studio version of this as well.
This is a classic and Janis put her own touch on it always a fav with big brother and the holding company.
One of my favorite singers from that era, check out Little Girl Blues live on Tom Jones Show, one of my favorites....
Everything off the original Big Brother album was gold!
Janis was the SHIT!!!!! Died before I was born but dad listened to her a lot……she was so raw & fabulous. RIP Janis I’m glad to see younger people discovering you ❤️✌️
She was one of the biggest hits at WOODSTOCK. Her and Jimmy Hendricks were great
When she first comes in, it just is hair raising!! But then the breath control is amazing!!
When I was thirteen, I saw her walking down the street in SF. A highlight for a teenager. Never got to see her sing. A regret.
Bright blessings to you ADogg for honoring er a lady who, along with Bessie Smith, is quite possibly the greatest blues singer to have lived. Bringing her music back, is a wonderful gift especially for those like you who are influencers.
In terms of Summertime, that gorgeous Gershwin number, is not sung often by pop singers, there is another rendition of it that I heard Prince play on the piano . Everything that Prince did was excellent, but like Janis, he was one of few to attempt it. I wonder how serious pianists would have reviewed it. He could have been a jazz star, so much good music gets buried when time passes.
One song that was a Janis masterpiece, was called Piece of my Heart, I think you will love its wildness. Janis was not for the timid at heart. She would not have minded Trump using her recordings. Hell, she would have sung at a rally for free.
Keep listening to her music. Those were the days! Real musicians! Real singers♥️🌴🌴
Janis' most famous song (probably biggest hit) is Me and Bobby McGee.
I lived in chicago at the time the hippies existed and hanged around "old town" .thats when i heard for the first time janis joplin.i remember she used to drink her "southern comfort".she use to carry it in the back pocket of her jeans.the group that played for her was named " big brother and the holding company".she was great .another song that's great is "Ball and Chain".
You are correct sir...no bad music from JJ! She trained her voice to be raspy. Amazing! Next song Little Girl Blue from Tom Jones Show. One of my favs. TY!
Seen it dozens if times and without fail I get mesmerised.
Love Janis !!! I think you would love this one too == Janis Joplin - Me And Bobby McGee
Now you should listen to Ella Fitzgerald's version of this song from 1968 and Billy Stewart's version. Both very different from Janis, but both amazing. Ella's 1968 version is a masterpiece.
Sam Cooke had a good cover too.
That band was called Big Brother and the Holding Company.
Piece of My Heart is a good song from her as well.
Foreigner!: "Juke Box Hero," "Dirty White Boy," "Urgent," "Feels Like the First Time," "As Cold as Ice," "Head Games," "Double Vision," "Say You Will," "Blue Morning, Blue Day," "That Was Yesterday " "Hot Blooded " & "Long, Long Way from Home."
I LOVE watching the joy on faces of people young and old listening to a newly found artist. BTW, if I am not mistaken 'Summertime' is from a musical from the 50s or 60's ? 'Porgy and Bess'.
To soulful for this planet we live in!!! Soar and sing with the angels!!!💕🛸
More Genesis! "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway," "That's All," "I Can't Dance," "Abacab," "Misunderstanding," "Follow You, Follow Me," "No Reply at All," "In Too Deep," "Turn it on Again," "No Son of Mine," "Invisible Touch," "Throwing it All Away," "Tonight, Tonight, Tonight," "Man on the Corner: & "Illegal Alien."
Same live Stockholm 1969 concert, Work Me Lord. Excellent 🏆
There's more Rush, too! "Fly By Night," "Closer to the Heart," "Working Man," "The Trees," "2112," "The Spirit of Radio," "Xanadu," "La Villa Strangioto," "Distant Early Warning," "Freewill," "YYZ.:
Janis Joplin's Voice was One in a Million
Janis is the Queen!!! She is my all time favorite singer and I love this song most of all!! Love all her songs though!!
Love Janice...Thank You
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1969 I was 16 great music 🎶 🎵 great reaction as always. sweet memories of days gone by
love &✌️
This song was written and recorded originally in the late 30s. This song was already great, and Janis put the icing on the cake.