That's what is so amazing about Janis is her style and versatility. Her range was vast yet so distinctive. Her vocals are just so unusual yet mesmerizing. She had a mezzo- soprano range of voice. I'm thrilled you find her fascinating. I've listened to her since 1971.
I doubt George Gershwin could ever have imagined his great song being performed like this, but I hope he would have been receptive to what I think is the best version of his classic. Catfish Row could be a mean place, and Janis makes it clear just how mean and gritty. Amazing!
Janice is my all-time favorite female performer Just that unique raspiness she has is out of this world but I’d recommend checking out “Maybe” and a fun song she performs with Tom Jones on his show called “Raise your hands” and she has so so many more songs huge rabbit hole!!
Wow! I agree, - live performances are a good place to start, especially with magnetic personalities like Janis. I was lucky to meet her after a concert in about '67 in Cleveland. She was very hot and had just begun headlining concerts. We showed her a day-glo poster with her name and picture in fluorescent green - she was thrilled; she hadn't seen it before and asked if she could keep it. She just loved having fans near her.
If memory serves, this was on W. German TV, and the crowd would not have known her at all... still you heard their response, LOVED IT like any sentient human would. Janis, Joe Cocker and Robert Plant: the three Blues Rockers at the top of the food chain since 1967 for me (well, Plant a bit later, 1969)... and at 50- odd years later I still adore her and her enduring soul. Great job, you. Peace from Canada.
Hi, it's Susana, new sub here from NSW Australia. Firstly, my condolences regarding your Dad. I know how heartbreaking that is, but I was 54 when mine passed. You're very young to loose your Dad. I found your Janis reactions and anyone whom is a fan is my kind of people. I don't remember her in the 60s because I was a little kid. It's so sad she died at only 27. Along with Jimmi Hendrix and Jim Morrison from The Doors(plus others), belong to what's known as the "27" club. I recommend, Move over, Cry Baby and Me and Bobby McGee by Janis. I also feel you need to react to O my favourite group and the best rock group ever(in my opinion), the mighty Led Zeppelin. If you have, my apologies. Led Zeppelin don't just play rock as in classic rock, also blues rock, folk, and funky styles. Check out their most well known songs, Whole lotta love, Rock and Roll, Immigrant song and Since I've been loving you. Their live at MSG 1973 performances are the most popular. I know you'll get addicted like I did 40 years ago. Anyway, all the best. You seem very sweet and appreciate good music
Summertime was written in 1934 by George Gershwin for the opera Porgy and Bess (which you might read up on and listen to someday). There are thousands and thousands of versions to this song.
If you get into it, there’s a great Porgy and Bess movie with Sydney Poitier, Dorothy Dandridge, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Pearl Bailey. I thunk there’s a more recent one as well. And you might(?) also like Miles Davis’ Summertime.
Nice, I never saw Porgy & Bess but it's been on my to watch list just out of my love of movies of the time & era, I've heard lots of covers of the song, but I know it's a whole lot more.
Janis Live is an experience like no other, but her song Me And Bobby McGee was released after she passed away and went to number one. There is no live version of this song.
Big Brother & Holding Company full concert 08/16/68 San Francisco - oldest video with Janis Joplin (date in title is wrong it was recorded 25.04.1967) 35 min concert Janis Joplin Typewriters Tapes 1964 Oldest recordings of Janis voice are from 1962 when she was 19: Janis Joplin What good can drinking do 1962 Janis Joplin Early days 1962 Janis Joplin Early recordings 1962-1963 Janis Joplin Codine 1965 (with later instrumental background) Janis Joplin All is loneliness (written by Moondog) Janis Joplin Live in Frankfurt (33 min video from 1969, the same tour you listened to from Stockholm Summertime) Janis Joplin Stockholm live Janis Joplin Summertime live in Canada 1970 (audio only) Janis Joplin Dick Cavet show show 03.08.1970 last video recording last audio recordings (01.10.1970) are: Mercedes Benz and Happy birthday (this was sent to John Lennon). Billie Holiday Summertime 1939 Bessie Smith Downhearted blues 1923 I you like Janis try also: Frank Zappa, The Doors, early Pink Floyd (Astronomy Domine BBC live 1967), King Crimson, Jefferson Airplane, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Moody Blues, Procol Harum, Black Sabbath, B.B.King Stuff from Poland from the era (1960s): Czesław Niemen, Marek Grechuta, Breakout, Skaldowie, Czerwone Gitary, Ewa Demarczyk More modern stuff 1990s: Bjork, Nirvana, Primus, Portishead, Rollins Band, 2000s: Winehouse Later stuff from Poland (1980s): Maanam, Republika, Obywatel GC, Perfect, Brygada Kryzys, Lech Janerka, Klaus Mittfoch, Dżem, Kult
The one and only Janis. Mesmerising, I love all her music but my personal favourite is her performance on The Tom Jones show - Little girl blue. Absolutely stunning, please check it out
Great reaction. Do "Work me Lord" live in Stockholm. "To Love Somebody" live on the Dick Cavett show. "Maybe" live. "Little Girl Blue" live on Tom Jones show.
I LOVE YOU JANIS!
My favorite Janis tune. Brilliant. 🇨🇦🔥🥇💖🤗
That's what is so amazing about Janis is her style and versatility. Her range was vast yet so distinctive. Her vocals are just so unusual yet mesmerizing. She had a mezzo- soprano range of voice. I'm thrilled you find her fascinating. I've listened to her since 1971.
Good reaction. Yes, she's best served Live. The mark of a true artist.
I doubt George Gershwin could ever have imagined his great song being performed like this, but I hope he would have been receptive to what I think is the best version of his classic. Catfish Row could be a mean place, and Janis makes it clear just how mean and gritty. Amazing!
Her version is widely considered to be the definitive version of the song.
Janice is my all-time favorite female performer Just that unique raspiness she has is out of this world but I’d recommend checking out “Maybe” and a fun song she performs with Tom Jones on his show called “Raise your hands” and she has so so many more songs huge rabbit hole!!
One and only Janis :)
A voice like no other. Also have to give some love to Big Brother and the Holding Co. Phenomenal band.
Good review, great choice of song! (tip for future - lots of ppl cannot listen if Lord and God's nam use in casual, manner.)
Wow! I agree, - live performances are a good place to start, especially with magnetic personalities like Janis. I was lucky to meet her after a concert in about '67 in Cleveland. She was very hot and had just begun headlining concerts. We showed her a day-glo poster with her name and picture in fluorescent green - she was thrilled; she hadn't seen it before and asked if she could keep it. She just loved having fans near her.
Neato!
That must have been amazing to meet her!
That's amazing! I really appreciate you sharing that experience, I love those kinds of stories.
That's an incredible story.
I love the fact that you go in without expectations. Keeping it real.
Best cover also the best female vocalist to ever grace this planet.
The one and only. Love the video. Thanks for the reaction.
🌹Thank You.
Check out her live performance at Woodstock. In particular the song "Try, just a little bit harder". Excellent film and audio quality.
She was sooooo fucking good!
If memory serves, this was on W. German TV, and the crowd would not have known her at all... still you heard their response, LOVED IT like any sentient human would. Janis, Joe Cocker and Robert Plant: the three Blues Rockers at the top of the food chain since 1967 for me (well, Plant a bit later, 1969)... and at 50- odd years later I still adore her and her enduring soul. Great job, you. Peace from Canada.
Wow thanks for that info!
You listen, you love… ain’t complicated.
Hi, it's Susana, new sub here from NSW Australia. Firstly, my condolences regarding your Dad. I know how heartbreaking that is, but I was 54 when mine passed. You're very young to loose your Dad.
I found your Janis reactions and anyone whom is a fan is my kind of people. I don't remember her in the 60s because I was a little kid. It's so sad she died at only 27. Along with Jimmi Hendrix and Jim Morrison from The Doors(plus others), belong to what's known as the "27" club.
I recommend, Move over, Cry Baby and Me and Bobby McGee by Janis.
I also feel you need to react to O
my favourite group and the best rock group ever(in my opinion), the mighty Led Zeppelin. If you have, my apologies. Led Zeppelin don't just play rock as in classic rock, also blues rock, folk, and funky styles.
Check out their most well known songs, Whole lotta love, Rock and Roll, Immigrant song and Since I've been loving you. Their live at MSG 1973 performances are the most popular. I know you'll get addicted like I did 40 years ago. Anyway, all the best. You seem very sweet and appreciate good music
Loveee! Please do her live performance of work me lord live in Stockholm 💛
Summertime was written in 1934 by George Gershwin for the opera Porgy and Bess (which you might read up on and listen to someday). There are thousands and thousands of versions to this song.
If you get into it, there’s a great Porgy and Bess movie with Sydney Poitier, Dorothy Dandridge, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Pearl Bailey. I thunk there’s a more recent one as well.
And you might(?) also like Miles Davis’ Summertime.
Nice, I never saw Porgy & Bess but it's been on my to watch list just out of my love of movies of the time & era, I've heard lots of covers of the song, but I know it's a whole lot more.
I like your reaction, its genuine, not manufactured like some others
'Ball and Chain'!
Thanks that's the 1st Janis video I did
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Janis Live is an experience like no other, but her song Me And Bobby McGee was released after she passed away and went to number one. There is no live version of this song.
I DEFINITELY look forward to checking that out.
Big Brother & Holding Company full concert 08/16/68 San Francisco - oldest video with Janis Joplin (date in title is wrong it was recorded 25.04.1967) 35 min concert
Janis Joplin Typewriters Tapes 1964
Oldest recordings of Janis voice are from 1962 when she was 19:
Janis Joplin What good can drinking do 1962
Janis Joplin Early days 1962
Janis Joplin Early recordings 1962-1963
Janis Joplin Codine 1965 (with later instrumental background)
Janis Joplin All is loneliness (written by Moondog)
Janis Joplin Live in Frankfurt (33 min video from 1969, the same tour you listened to from Stockholm Summertime)
Janis Joplin Stockholm live
Janis Joplin Summertime live in Canada 1970 (audio only)
Janis Joplin Dick Cavet show show 03.08.1970 last video recording
last audio recordings (01.10.1970) are: Mercedes Benz and Happy birthday (this was sent to John Lennon).
Billie Holiday Summertime 1939
Bessie Smith Downhearted blues 1923
I you like Janis try also: Frank Zappa, The Doors, early Pink Floyd (Astronomy Domine BBC live 1967), King Crimson, Jefferson Airplane, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Moody Blues, Procol Harum, Black Sabbath, B.B.King
Stuff from Poland from the era (1960s): Czesław Niemen, Marek Grechuta, Breakout, Skaldowie, Czerwone Gitary, Ewa Demarczyk
More modern stuff 1990s: Bjork, Nirvana, Primus, Portishead, Rollins Band, 2000s: Winehouse
Later stuff from Poland (1980s): Maanam, Republika, Obywatel GC, Perfect, Brygada Kryzys, Lech Janerka, Klaus Mittfoch, Dżem, Kult
Yup. The old recordings she did at Threadgill’s are still around. Not the greatest recordings but we’ll worth a listen.
React to Joe Cocker A Little Help from My Friends live Woodstock 69
The one and only Janis. Mesmerising, I love all her music but my personal favourite is her performance on The Tom Jones show - Little girl blue. Absolutely stunning, please check it out
Great reaction. Do "Work me Lord" live in Stockholm. "To Love Somebody" live on the Dick Cavett show. "Maybe" live. "Little Girl Blue" live on Tom Jones show.
JFro & Janet have the same hairdo 🤭
Her very last song, Mercedez Benz, is quite different, but iconic, you should have heard it at least once!
React to Janis Joplin live at Woodstock
Work me Lord from the same concert (Stockholm 69) is even better...guaranteed.
another great one is "to love somebody"live from the dick cavett show
Ah yes that's actually my most recent Janis upload this week, that blew me away, gave me the holy ghost throughout the performance lol
React to Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks singing Rhiannon live
Hurt