Best female vocalist ever in my opinion. She kicked the door open for every female vocalist that came after her whether they realize it or not. Her rawness and unwillingness to conform turned the music industry on its head.
Summertime is one of the greatest songs ever. It’s the most famous aria from the great American opera, Porgy and Bess. It’s been covered hundreds of time in so many styles. Janis’ version is among my favorites. She takes it to a new level.
Appreciate your reaction. Janis had so much soul you just felt it and heard it in her voice that projected her pain but gave a beautiful gift to the world that was that voice ❤
Janis is phenomenal. That's what this song reflects. Those of us back in the day, well we just don't compare other talents to "ACTUAL" talent of today because there is no comparison band or vocals. No metter who you are listening to.
Don't forget she always had one helluva band behind her - I think this is with the original Big Brother and the Holding Company, with James Gurley on guitar. Blends Blues, Soul, R&B, and Acid Rock (think "Metal before Metal happened") all together seamlessly. Bass player puts in some serious WORK on this one, too! Let's hear it for the band! And that chick up front ain't bad, neither! ;);)
Great track she was already a speed freak, LSD explorer, heroin addict, chain smoker and alcoholic but maybe that's why she sounds so good? 1969 and she died in 1970 at age 27 just one year later of a heroin mistake.
Check out The Tedeschi Trucks Band. Current band. They play live all the time. Best touring band around. Husband and wife are the leads. Full 12 piece band. They are where it’s at 😁 Keep on growing-live fox theater Midnight in Harlem-crossroads guitar festival I pity the fool-live in Boston Those 3 songs will have you hooked ☺️
Greetings from Canada. Who comes close? Two come to mind: Beth Hart (try her 'Am I the One' LIVE at the Paradiso- with Jon Nicholls Band) and Mahalia Barnes (try her 'Riding With the Kings' LIVE with Joe Bonamassa in Indiana or near there). Enjoy! Peace, love and bellbottoms.
Janis is one of the greatest female vocalist everand can never be replaced, but you may like Beth Hart caught out in the rain, live at Albert hall, and Am i the one live at paradiso. or Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa, Ill take care of you. I think you like them.
@@claireburling8547 Concert? NO.. janis was recording what ended up as her last album PEARL in Hollywood.. I used to hang out at this bar called Barney's Bearnery.. changed a lot now.. but still there.. in 1970..it looked more the way it was from 1920's.. it was the real hang out in 1960's-70's.. I was 18.. Anyway.. Janis by then came down from San Francisco.. popular.. recording Pearl.. I saw coming in & out of that place for weeks all through that summer of 1970.. she came w/ her posse.. all in their feathers & hippie glam.. then one Saturday afternoon.. she came in alone.. unusual.. my BF stood up chatted w/her & asked her what s he wanted to drink.. Southern Comfort.. bar was half empty as it was only like 2 PM.. she was bathed & perfumed.. cussing like crazy as her date stood her up. Brother no one cussed like Janis.. I was just wide eyed & a ll ears.. I was quiet.. BF told me.. say something.. as he knew I knew a lot about her music.. she usually ignored females.. BF told her.. janis.. want you to meet my GF.. barely looked at me.. BF kept poking my ribs.. say something.. she was cussing at the bar tender., Fina;lly.. I mumbled.. janis I liked your last LP..Kosmic Blues.. upon hearing this.. she practically knocked BF off his s tool.. & she gave a huge hug., & was thrilled I loved her music.. then she told me of this album she recording.. Pearl e tc etc.. She was great.. Many weeks later.. during the week.. I was talking to the short order cook.. as I watched him cook.. Janis came in.. Alone.. talking to bar tender Casey.. didn't drink.. she just stood by the bar.. there w ere some drinkers seated.. i was watching her.. they talked for long..20 mins.? I was chatting to Cook..when I saw her leaving.. Don't know what came over me.. I jumped up & went to next room where she was.. Jukebox was loud as usual.. she was almost the bar.. I kept screaming her name.. JANIS.. several times.. before she went down the stoop.. she turned around.. she heard me.. tried to focus.. saw it was me.. she screamed Hiya LIZ.. she remembered.. so I asked how her LP was doing.. said it was groovy.. she just left the recording studio wh was up the road.. Said a few more words.. we bid good bye.. then she was gone into the night.. next day.. breaking news.. it was so weird.. So no concert.. no party.. She went to her motel..etc e tc..
I just found your channel and this was your last reaction? I get that this can't be topped - it's sublime at it's best but you can appreciate music so genuinely that you MUST continue......... Another great singer from the time but complete opposite is Joni Mitchell. Try her live version of Woodstock or California. If Janis is the definition of RAW then Joni is the definition of ANGELIC
who can come close is 2023? no one. wow is what we said when we first heard her in 67 and wow is what we're saying in 2024 and will be saying for the rest of time.
American music never replaced Janis, and we never will, and that's just enough to break a heart.
Anjelica Jordan has similar vibes to Amy Winehouse and sings lots of the old Blues/ Jazz ..Not same tho
Janis was legendary. No one comes close. ❤
Janis and Jimi were and are irreplaceable and one of a kind.
No one tears a hole in the universe with her voice like Janis
Janis is Queen of the Blues..
Best female vocalist ever in my opinion. She kicked the door open for every female vocalist that came after her whether they realize it or not. Her rawness and unwillingness to conform turned the music industry on its head.
Rock vocalist for sure.
It’s her and Aretha for me EASY as the top 2 female recording artists ever.
Summertime is one of the greatest songs ever. It’s the most famous aria from the great American opera, Porgy and Bess. It’s been covered hundreds of time in so many styles. Janis’ version is among my favorites. She takes it to a new level.
This has to be one of the greatest songs ever
Janis voice is a musical instrument....
Appreciate your reaction. Janis had so much soul you just felt it and heard it in her voice that projected her pain but gave a beautiful gift to the world that was that voice ❤
This is my favorite performance of Summertime. The band is great, Big Brother and the Holding Company.
Janis is phenomenal. That's what this song reflects. Those of us back in the day, well we just don't compare other talents to
"ACTUAL" talent of today because there is no comparison band or vocals. No metter who you are listening to.
Don't forget she always had one helluva band behind her - I think this is with the original Big Brother and the Holding Company, with James Gurley on guitar. Blends Blues, Soul, R&B, and Acid Rock (think "Metal before Metal happened") all together seamlessly. Bass player puts in some serious WORK on this one, too! Let's hear it for the band!
And that chick up front ain't bad, neither! ;);)
Love your reaction! Her cry baby live and work me lord live in Stockholm performances are great
I LOVE YOU JANIS !
This is one of the better versions of Summertime so will have to search it out.
she puts her heart and soul into every song
NOBODY today can't come close
Work me lord is amazing
Janis was one of a kind!! A lot of love performances
A lot of live performances will blow you away
No one comes close. Amazing.
"Work me Lord" live in Stockholm 1969. Might be her "Magnum Opus".
Time for more Janis Joplin. Check out Janis Joplin Work Me Lord Live in Stockholm 1969. This performance will blow your mind!! Good luck!
She was the end all to any female singer I ever heard..No comparison
❤❤❤
Great track she was already a speed freak, LSD explorer, heroin addict, chain smoker and alcoholic but maybe that's why she sounds so good?
1969 and she died in 1970 at age 27 just one year later of a heroin mistake.
Great reaction, order the "Cheap Thrills" CD, it's a cultural artifact of 60s music.
Good point. Probably nobody had her experiences now days.
Check out The Tedeschi Trucks Band. Current band. They play live all the time. Best touring band around. Husband and wife are the leads. Full 12 piece band. They are where it’s at 😁
Keep on growing-live fox theater
Midnight in Harlem-crossroads guitar festival
I pity the fool-live in Boston
Those 3 songs will have you hooked ☺️
This was live in Stockholm Sweden
agreed
2023? No one. Janis was one in a lifetime.
Greetings from Canada. Who comes close? Two come to mind: Beth Hart (try her 'Am I the One' LIVE at the Paradiso- with Jon Nicholls Band) and Mahalia Barnes (try her 'Riding With the Kings' LIVE with Joe Bonamassa in Indiana or near there). Enjoy! Peace, love and bellbottoms.
Thank you for the suggestions, I’ll definitely check them out! 🫶🏽❤️
There were many other live performances..check out Cry Baby, Maybe, and many others
There's a young disciple of Janet's her name is Courtney hadwin you can check her out on AGT performance Golden Buzzer winner
BETH HART IS THE CLOSEST WE HAVE TO JANIS, IN FACT SOME PEOPLE THINK IF JANIS WAS STILL ALIVE SHE WOULD BE LIKE BETH HART. CHECK HER OUT.
Courtney Hadwin is amazing on AGT. Sounds like a young Janice at 13.
Janis is one of the greatest female vocalist everand can never be replaced, but you may like Beth Hart caught out in the rain, live at Albert hall, and Am i the one live at paradiso. or Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa, Ill take care of you. I think you like them.
Way more advanced in the past Raw Talent vocals plays own instruments Today’s Music Well yahh No SAD Not Allowed Individually
Who can come close in 2023/24? Beth Hart
and met her.. saw her the night before she passed..
The night b4? Can you share what the concert was like? The whole vibe and feel of Janis, the band and audience.
@@claireburling8547
Concert? NO..
janis was recording what ended up as her last album PEARL in Hollywood.. I used to hang out at this bar called Barney's Bearnery.. changed a lot now.. but still there.. in 1970..it looked more the way it was from 1920's..
it was the real hang out in 1960's-70's.. I was 18..
Anyway.. Janis by then came down from San Francisco.. popular.. recording Pearl.. I saw coming in & out of that place for weeks all through that summer of 1970.. she came w/ her posse.. all in their feathers & hippie glam..
then one Saturday afternoon.. she came in alone.. unusual.. my BF stood up chatted w/her & asked her what s he wanted to drink.. Southern Comfort.. bar was half empty as it was only like 2 PM.. she was bathed & perfumed.. cussing like crazy as her date stood her up. Brother no one cussed like Janis.. I was just wide eyed & a ll ears..
I was quiet.. BF told me.. say something.. as he knew I knew a lot about her music.. she usually ignored females.. BF told her.. janis.. want you to meet my GF.. barely looked at me.. BF kept poking my ribs.. say something.. she was cussing at the bar tender., Fina;lly.. I mumbled.. janis I liked your last LP..Kosmic Blues.. upon hearing this.. she practically knocked BF off his s tool.. & she gave a huge hug., & was thrilled I loved her music.. then she told me of this album she recording.. Pearl e tc etc.. She was great..
Many weeks later.. during the week.. I was talking to the short order cook.. as I watched him cook.. Janis came in.. Alone.. talking to bar tender Casey.. didn't drink.. she just stood by the bar.. there w ere some drinkers seated.. i was watching her.. they talked for long..20 mins.? I was chatting to Cook..when I saw her leaving.. Don't know what came over me.. I jumped up & went to next room where she was.. Jukebox was loud as usual.. she was almost the bar.. I kept screaming her name.. JANIS.. several times.. before she went down the stoop.. she turned around.. she heard me.. tried to focus.. saw it was me.. she screamed Hiya LIZ.. she remembered.. so I asked how her LP was doing.. said it was groovy.. she just left the recording studio wh was up the road.. Said a few more words.. we bid good bye..
then she was gone into the night.. next day.. breaking news..
it was so weird.. So no concert.. no party.. She went to her motel..etc e tc..
@@elizabethpengson8244 Wow! Thanks for posting that!
Listen to the Doors Jimi Hendrix ZZ Top
I just found your channel and this was your last reaction? I get that this can't be topped - it's sublime at it's best but you can appreciate music so genuinely that you MUST continue......... Another great singer from the time but complete opposite is Joni Mitchell. Try her live version of Woodstock or California. If Janis is the definition of RAW then Joni is the definition of ANGELIC
Also Laura nyro brown earth amazing singer songwriter. Do a women's week of songs
who can come close is 2023? no one. wow is what we said when we first heard her in 67 and wow is what we're saying in 2024 and will be saying for the rest of time.
Beth Hart
If you like Janis Joplin you will like Ellen Mcelwain..she great one of my favorite songs is we the people...she's so over looked..very talented 70s.
Soo much pain and sadness in it. Janis gave her Life for it and died Too soon.
Angelina Jordan. She doesn't remind me of Janice at all, however, at 17 yrs old right Now, she is already one of the best vocalists....EVER
No body
Angelina jordan is close...
She was amazing.
Too bad she was a tortured soul and couldn’t accept any praise.
Hey Lola, I think the first version we heard of this tune, from the LP "Cheap Thrills", is much rawer, better than this one.
Oooo ok! I’ll be the judge of that lol 😂 ❤️
Wasn't she something?
Is ir about tge music or you posing