Great reaction.. I'm 72 years old and it thrills my soul to see you young people keeping and sharing Janis' legend alive. RIP to the one and only talent that was Janis. Peace and love y'all.
You gotta do Ball and Chain live from Monterrey Pop festival next. Ive known her name my whole life but just started discovering Janis Joplin music the last few years and I'm hard pressed to come up with a more impressive singer from any era. This performance was brand new for me and as usual it was goddam amazing. When it comes to live performances she has no equal. She was truly awesome. I heard Steven Tyler of Aerosmith say that he was a big Janis Joplin fan and felt that she was the best singer of all time and it was a big part for him breaking into music. I've gotta agree with him. She is fricken fucken tremendous.
All you 71 and 72 year olds, lol. Im turning 75 this year...those were wild times, man. "Talkin bout my generation..." And musicians got to be real musicians...and singers were raw....
"Summertime" was written by George Gershwin in 1925 at a cottage on Folly Beach in Charleston SC. He and his brother rented the cottage to get away from the world and wrote "Porgy and Bess".
Pretty amazing that 2 Jewish sons of immigrants from NYC managed to capture the soul of the Gullah (low-country Black) culture in this and other songs from Porgy and Bess. For the original-original of this song, see if you can find an opera or Broadway performance. It's been covered by dozens of singers and bands in almost any genre of music.
It's one of the most covered song ever, I remember a tv-show from 20 years ago looking for the most covered song and this was one of the two that stood out by something 623 versions on vinyl. Still Janis one is this well known and rightly so.
It was so different back then. You guys watch music videos and can critique on performance, sound ect. We used to dissolve into the music. You closed your eyes lying on your back and just experienced it. Most of our artists didn’t have “ acts” they just grabbed the mic and sang, and their feelings came out with the music, straight into us.
1960's, grade school, transistor radio with the single earpiece, just letting the music melt directly into your brain and becoming a part of your very nervous system. I swear it changed my DNA so completely that I now truly believe I could no more survive without music than without food and water.
Us baby boomers had the best music to listen to. The 60's & 70's growing up was amazing, cant compare it to how the world is now. There will never be a generation like it. Thank you for sharing your new love for our generation of great tunes.
@@TheDivayenta I was 60 miles away and 5 years old when that concert happened. That doesn't really count, now does it. Close... but no cigar! But I've traveled back a couple of times via serotonin 5-ht receptor agonists... (hint hint nudge nudge know what I mean? know what I mean?)
"Summertime and the livin' is easy. Fish are jumpin, and the cotton is high. Oh, your daddy's rich and your momma's good lookin'. So hush little baby. Don't you cry...." From the show Porgy and Bess. Who thinks that *anyone* ever comforted this tortured woman when *she* was just little? >.< R.I.P Janis.
"Me and Bobby McGee" was easily her most famous song. You've gotta react to that. She was so new for her time because she was different. She was a trendsetter. She was so amazing!
The composer of “ Me & my Bobby McGee,” Kris Kristopherson thought she sang it better than he did. They had a brief affair (I just read her biography, “Janis.”). I Was just shy of 16 when she died; she’s the first person I had genuinely mourned.
There will never be another Janis, she sang with her soul, her whole body was an instrument, and in the end a member of the 27 club, Rest In Paradise Janis.
Maybe and Little Girl Blue are MUSTS!! You also should react to the video where Janis got her first introduction performing this song Ball and Chain in 1967.
"Ball and Chain", "Piece of my Heart", and "Me and Bobby McGee" are all must listens' for Janis Joplin fans. Then just for fun, listen to her "Mercedes Benz" song.
Mama Janis is one of the true goats! And can I just ad how great Swedish and Danish TV was back in the 60ies and 70ies; They caught alot of the big stars back then with superb picture and sound quality for us to still enjoy decades later.
Eta James, Aretha, Minnie Ripperton, Kate Bush are all stunning vocalists, and yet Janis moves me more than all of them, there's just a infectious capture of soul communicated marvellously.
I'm 69 yrs young because Janis kept me that way. Loved her since the first, I was 14. RIP, dear sweet Janis, you left us too soon. Very nice react, much respect and appreciation of her uniqueness. She had what I believe is called a Polyphonic voice. I call her Sweet soul Sister. RIP❤
I can't lie...this made me cry. My Mom had this song played at her funeral (believe it or not...she was a pretty cool woman) Me and Bobbie Mcgee is a GREAT song! But also, I don't think anybody ever has, or ever will, react to Mercedes Benz...but that is my all time favorite Janis song. Mainly because everytime I hear it, I see my Mom dancing around the kitchen while she was cooking. God I miss her. 😢 Edited to add...I found reactions to Mercedes Benz 🎉
Aww your comment made me cry. My mom used to dance in the kitchen while cooking too, I remember her dancing and singing along with Bob Segar Keep playin that rock n roll. Here's to all moms who loved to dance!
I'm 71 yrs old and after all these years I still get chills listening to Janis Joplin sing. So much incredible music was created during the 60s. If you haven't heard Jimi Hendrix be sure to check him out !
When you said she can't control her soul it reminded me of the video of her singing Get It While You Can. I might be the only one who can see her soul spilling out to the audience and then you can see it crash back into her. It's just a split second, but I can see her feel the impact. It gives me chills every time.
I’m so glad that you “get it”! Janis was a tortured soul and she poured every ounce of it into her music, whether it was an original or a cover! She was simply brilliant! Such a loss to us all like others in the 27 club… Ball and Chain live should be next! Enjoy the ride! Peace and love!
I watched this performance at Woodstock, Bethel NY . That is the Cosmic Blues Band backing her up. I'm nearly 80 and Woodstock is still the best 4 days of my life. The icing on the cake was watching Jimmy Hendrix close out Woodstock with the last song performed The National Anthem...
Janice is a rock and roll oddity. Tiny in stature, beautiful face.,, and then the voice hits you and you know you have just heard something so different and so raw....Rest in Paradise, Janice, you are missed !!!! My favorite song from Janice is Mercedes Benz, worth a listen!!! Etta James, now that's another wonderfully talented and soulful singer.....
"Summertime" was written by George Gershwin for his opera "Porgy and Bess," which was first performed in 1935. "Porgy and Bess" tells the story of an African American family in the southern United States, and "Summertime" is one of the most well-known arias from this opera. The lyrics for the song were written by American poet DuBose Heyward. Composing this aria was a unique moment in Gershwin's career, as he incorporated many elements of jazz and African American music into the opera, which was unusual for him. Covers of "Summertime" have been recorded by many famous musicians, such as Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Nina Simone, Django Reinhardt, and many others, but the most stunning, in my opinion, was Janis Joplin's rendition of this song.
"Summertime" was also a hit for Ella Fitzgerald in 1964 and she also performed a duet with Louis Armstrong. Janis felt that the original song was too slow and did not capture the essence of the lyrics. She decided to add a more upbeat, rock-oriented sound to the song,
I was 14 years old when this was recorded. All these years and I still get chills listening to Janis. Plus, 'Summertime' is one of my faves....done by a number of amazing vocalists.
I am 71 yo woman living in Europe but originaly from Japan. She was the lady who woke me up to the world of rock and blues in my teens. Loved her and still do. She lives in my heart.
I saw her at the Hollywood Bowl in '69. Just unbelievable!! That raspiness in her voice sounded almost like 2 separate voices coming out of her mouth at the same time.
So lovely to hear this amazing artist again. We were spoilt in the 60's blessed with musicians who learned their craft in clubs and bars, singing live.
My all-time favourite Janis tune - no-one ever has, or ever will, sing this classic like she did. Brilliant stuff, and great reaction as always, peace and love from Canada ☮
She died before I was born, but Janis Joplin is hands down ⬇ my favorite female vocalist ever. Oh, and I freaking love Etta James, too! I'm gonna find your reaction to I'd Rather Go Blind. ❤❤❤❤
Her song Me & Bobby McGee was on her last album ( Pearl ) that she was recording at the time of her death. She just recorded it and pasted away a few hours later. She never knew how big of a hit it would have been. RIP Janis.
Check out Ball & Chain live from the Monterey Pop Festival, widely considered her greatest live performance. Also, from the Big Brother and the Holding Company album Cheap Thrills, (the band she first hit it big with and by far my favorite of hers) check out Combination of the Two, Turtle Blues (one of her few compositions) and Piece of My Heart. You’ll be glad you did.
Other people probably mentioned this already: Summertime is a song from the musical Porgy and Bess, after which it became a jazz standard. Lots of people have covered it, but Janis' is my favorite.
Your facial expressions while watching the video were priceless--but so real and appropriate. Glad you're discovering and enjoying this music. If you'd like to hear Janis's voice in a more "controlled" state, try the terrific "Me and Bobby McGee".
This song with Janis originally appeared on the Big Brother and the Holding company's album, Cheap Thrills. The song is from the operetta, Porgy and Bess composed by George Gershwin. Ella Fitzgerald also did an amazing version of this song about a year before this one. Others that have done this song are Same Cooke in 1957 and Al Martino in 1960.
Finally someone who has a reaction to the best ever performance of Janis Joplin singing Summertime. I've listened to every singer on yt who has sung this song including the album version of this song. In my estimation this is the best version EVER. Thank You!
If you're not familiar, the song "Summertime" comes from the musical "Porgy and Bess" by George and Ira Gershwin which was first performed in 1935. "Summertime" has become a standard in both jazz and pop music with literally several thousand recoded versions from artists including Billie Holiday, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Sam Cooke, Ricky Nelson...
Summertime is the perfect song it's so hard to sing badly try it. This performance is just incredible any of her lives will blow you away she poured herself into the music.
The first time I heard Janis, she was with Big Brother and the Holding Company, and I immediately knew she was special... When she blasted "Me and Bobby McGee..." she really shined
And just think, in today's music industry, Janis Joplin, Bob Dylan, Doctor Hook, Doctor John, Mick Jagger, Stephen Tylor. Would never get a shot. I feel so sorry for you young people. I do like your reactions.
Sets ur soul aflight everytime. Stunning vocals. Bean bag chair, headphones, candles, ky bourbon and this on vinyl for best flight. R.I.P. Thanx so much, Peace
I will show up every time for you and Janis 😊Love from Lisa a lyme and autoimmune warrior ( now covid pneumonia survivor ) So blesssed by God to be here; recuperating 🦠❤️🩹
Janis is in a bubble with her band when she sings and it's as though there is no one else anywhere around -- just her and them. I love Janis and her soul! Definitely stay on the train and ride it into the rabbit hole of Janis Joplin! Great reaction!!
That is a voice full of soul, torment, smoke, Southern Comfort, and sadly, H. With beauty and balls. Pearl. Read any bio of her, and it's such a story.
Unbelievable!! Such a talent! When Janice was big, I was a preteen, but my older sister was a hippie and introduced me to this kind of music. I am forever grateful to my sister and the music of this era!
I had the rare privilege of seeing Janis Joplin live, and I was very close to the state! How fortunate was I to come of age during the time of these great musicians. I will never forget her performance, especially, “Piece of My Heart”. Defies description.
Janis is legendary, loved by all! RIP Queen Janis! That was "the Perfect Quote for her, describing " she cannot contain the soul in her soul". Priceless
Check out Janis Joplin Work Me Lord Live in Stockholm 1969. One of her best performances, and what's amazing is that it's the last song of a long set. She still absolutely kills it!! Good luck!
Growing up, one song that I heard a lot was, Mercedes Benze. It is sung a cappella. It was played on the radio quite a bit. And was written by Janice Joplin at a poetry slam. There are other credits for the song as well. I don't remember whom.
"She can't control the soul within her soul " , NICE !❤
Best description ever
That sums it up
Yeah that was good. I wish I would have said that
@@sammybeck7794 I know Right .
You’re exactly right BP!
Well said…it’s crazy🤯
Great reaction.. I'm 72 years old and it thrills my soul to see you young people keeping and sharing Janis' legend alive. RIP to the one and only talent that was Janis. Peace and love y'all.
Salute to one 72 year old hottie to another :)
Make it a 3rd.🥂🍻
I can almost hear Janis cackling with pleasure over all these young people digging on her in 2024. ❤😊
💙💙💙💙💙🔥🔥🔥
You gotta do Ball and Chain live from Monterrey Pop festival next. Ive known her name my whole life but just started discovering Janis Joplin music the last few years and I'm hard pressed to come up with a more impressive singer from any era. This performance was brand new for me and as usual it was goddam amazing. When it comes to live performances she has no equal. She was truly awesome. I heard Steven Tyler of Aerosmith say that he was a big Janis Joplin fan and felt that she was the best singer of all time and it was a big part for him breaking into music. I've gotta agree with him. She is fricken fucken tremendous.
All you 71 and 72 year olds, lol. Im turning 75 this year...those were wild times, man. "Talkin bout my generation..." And musicians got to be real musicians...and singers were raw....
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I'm 73, I understand 👍 ❤
I am 71 this is what we listened to....Welcome to our world.....No one, No one, sang like Janis. No one.
60 got ur back I didn't understand new singers
Janis was polyphonic which means she could sing 2 notes at once and harmonize with herself. Simply amazing voice and so much soul.
One voice test has her singing three notes at a time. Frequently.
"Summertime" was written by George Gershwin in 1925 at a cottage on Folly Beach in Charleston SC. He and his brother rented the cottage to get away from the world and wrote "Porgy and Bess".
Pretty amazing that 2 Jewish sons of immigrants from NYC managed to capture the soul of the Gullah (low-country Black) culture in this and other songs from Porgy and Bess. For the original-original of this song, see if you can find an opera or Broadway performance. It's been covered by dozens of singers and bands in almost any genre of music.
Genius. ❤
It's one of the most covered song ever, I remember a tv-show from 20 years ago looking for the most covered song and this was one of the two that stood out by something 623 versions on vinyl. Still Janis one is this well known and rightly so.
Grew up listening to Porgy and Bess double album we had
Gershwin brothers are top 15 songwriters. Top 5 American.
It was so different back then. You guys watch music videos and can critique on performance, sound ect. We used to dissolve into the music. You closed your eyes lying on your back and just experienced it. Most of our artists didn’t have “ acts” they just grabbed the mic and sang, and their feelings came out with the music, straight into us.
1960's, grade school, transistor radio with the single earpiece, just letting the music melt directly into your brain and becoming a part of your very nervous system. I swear it changed my DNA so completely that I now truly believe I could no more survive without music than without food and water.
@@janflewelling6277 That single earphone AM radio was equal to a modern cellphone as far as use and attention. I still have a functioning one.
You have never heard anything until you hear Janis Joplin and Tom Jones singing together "Raise Your Hand."
Actually the J.Geils Band version live from 1975 ain’t too bad!
Yes please
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Yes!!!!! I would love to see that reaction. 🙂🙂🙂
Me and Bobby McGee is TOTALLY worth the checkout and Take Another Little Piece of My Heart
I concur. But also Etta James - at last. Aretha R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Dorothy Moore - Misty Blue. Enjoy
I agree. My favorite of all time is her very last recording Mercedes ❤
This.
Those are two of favorites.
That raspy voice is called whiskey voice. She partied hard and then overdosed on heroin.
Us baby boomers had the best music to listen to. The 60's & 70's growing up was amazing, cant compare it to how the world is now. There will never be a generation like it. Thank you for sharing your new love for our generation of great tunes.
Don't forget the 80's We had great music then too. We're so fortunate to have experienced it all.😊
@@patriciawatkins9539 Yes, the 80's too, so fortunate!🙂
Ball and Chain *LIVE* at Monterrey is soul changing.
I was there!
Totally!
@@TheDivayenta I was 60 miles away and 5 years old when that concert happened. That doesn't really count, now does it. Close... but no cigar! But I've traveled back a couple of times via serotonin 5-ht receptor agonists... (hint hint nudge nudge know what I mean? know what I mean?)
Janis harmonizes with herself. She was the master. "Cry Baby" is another favorite.
Heard her several times at smaller venues, Fantastic
Imagine being a kid and this is what they play on the radio every day.
The live performance of Take Another Little Piece of My Heart by Janis is EPIC!!!
I second this!!!
I third it.
I agree with all the above 💕
Oh yes, mind blowing 🙌
I agree 💯
"Summertime and the livin' is easy.
Fish are jumpin, and the cotton is high.
Oh, your daddy's rich and your momma's good lookin'.
So hush little baby. Don't you cry...." From the show Porgy and Bess.
Who thinks that *anyone* ever comforted this tortured woman when *she* was just little? >.< R.I.P Janis.
Right? People were brutal to her growing up. “ ugliest man on campus”, “ n-word lover”- she heard it all.
She left us too soon. Among the most iconic voices of the entire 60’s decade.
"Me and Bobby McGee" was easily her most famous song. You've gotta react to that. She was so new for her time because she was different. She was a trendsetter. She was so amazing!
The composer of “ Me & my Bobby McGee,” Kris Kristopherson thought she sang it better than he did. They had a brief affair (I just read her biography, “Janis.”). I Was just shy of 16 when she died; she’s the first person I had genuinely mourned.
She will forever be one of my favourite voices. She felt every song she did
"She can't control the soul in her soul" is the greatest description I've ever heard for Janis.
She would have loved that…
In well over 70 years, I have never heard a female singer with her range and power. She can sing with power over 5 octaves.
There will never be another Janis, she sang with her soul, her whole body was an instrument, and in the end a member of the 27 club, Rest In Paradise Janis.
Maybe and Little Girl Blue are MUSTS!! You also should react to the video where Janis got her first introduction performing this song Ball and Chain in 1967.
And "Cry Baby".
MEAN WOMAN BLUES!!!
"Ball and Chain", "Piece of my Heart", and "Me and Bobby McGee" are all must listens' for Janis Joplin fans. Then just for fun, listen to her "Mercedes Benz" song.
Gotta have some "Mercedes Benz"!
Her friends all drive "Por-sheez", she must make amends... 😎
Funny thing is, she had a Porsche...
@@mr.knowitall6440 Oh yeah but it has to be the acoustic version. To me it is better than the other version )
Yes, all these. Janis does have a piece of my heart.
"Ball and Chain" from the Monterrey Pop Festival live performance. This set introduced her to the world and it's a gut-wrenching experience.
Mama Janis is one of the true goats!
And can I just ad how great Swedish and Danish TV was back in the 60ies and 70ies; They caught alot of the big stars back then with superb picture and sound quality for us to still enjoy decades later.
Welcome to the music of my teen years. She was taken too soon. RIP Sister Janis.
And they all did it without flashing a body part.
I just love Janis and summertim ❤amazing
Eta James, Aretha, Minnie Ripperton, Kate Bush are all stunning vocalists, and yet Janis moves me more than all of them, there's just a infectious capture of soul communicated marvellously.
Bobby Hatfield also does a good version of the song.
I'm 69 yrs young because Janis kept me that way. Loved her since the first, I was 14.
RIP, dear sweet Janis, you left us too soon. Very nice react, much respect and appreciation of her uniqueness. She had what I believe is called a Polyphonic voice. I call her Sweet soul Sister. RIP❤
I can't lie...this made me cry. My Mom had this song played at her funeral (believe it or not...she was a pretty cool woman)
Me and Bobbie Mcgee is a GREAT song! But also, I don't think anybody ever has, or ever will, react to Mercedes Benz...but that is my all time favorite Janis song. Mainly because everytime I hear it, I see my Mom dancing around the kitchen while she was cooking.
God I miss her. 😢
Edited to add...I found reactions to Mercedes Benz 🎉
Aww your comment made me cry. My mom used to dance in the kitchen while cooking too, I remember her dancing and singing along with Bob Segar Keep playin that rock n roll. Here's to all moms who loved to dance!
absolutely LOVE mercedez benz
I'm 71 yrs old and after all these years I still get chills listening to Janis Joplin sing. So much incredible music was created during the 60s. If you haven't heard Jimi Hendrix be sure to check him out !
It's amazing that through all of her raspiness she was still able to hit the notes properly
Some folks can just scream on pitch like her or say, Ian Gillan.
When you said she can't control her soul it reminded me of the video of her singing Get It While You Can. I might be the only one who can see her soul spilling out to the audience and then you can see it crash back into her. It's just a split second, but I can see her feel the impact. It gives me chills every time.
I know exactly what you're talking about.
We all saw it
I’m so glad that you “get it”! Janis was a tortured soul and she poured every ounce of it into her music, whether it was an original or a cover! She was simply brilliant! Such a loss to us all like others in the 27 club… Ball and Chain live should be next! Enjoy the ride! Peace and love!
Janice had seven different singing voices. And she could sing three voices at the same time.. She's the coolest chick in the world
I watched this performance at Woodstock, Bethel NY . That is the Cosmic Blues Band backing her up. I'm nearly 80 and Woodstock is still the best 4 days of my life. The icing on the cake was watching Jimmy Hendrix close out Woodstock with the last song performed The National Anthem...
I had an invite to Woodstock, but I turned it down because of family obligations. I still kick myself for not going.
My brother and I were home from college and we weren’t allowed to go ……mom’s orders 😢😢
Janice is a rock and roll oddity. Tiny in stature, beautiful face.,, and then the voice hits you and you know you have just heard something so different and so raw....Rest in Paradise, Janice, you are missed !!!!
My favorite song from Janice is Mercedes Benz, worth a listen!!!
Etta James, now that's another wonderfully talented and soulful singer.....
"Summertime" was written by George Gershwin for his opera "Porgy and Bess," which was first performed in 1935.
"Porgy and Bess" tells the story of an African American family in the southern United States, and "Summertime" is one of the most well-known arias from this opera. The lyrics for the song were written by American poet DuBose Heyward. Composing this aria was a unique moment in Gershwin's career, as he incorporated many elements of jazz and African American music into the opera, which was unusual for him.
Covers of "Summertime" have been recorded by many famous musicians, such as Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Nina Simone, Django Reinhardt, and many others, but the most stunning, in my opinion, was Janis Joplin's rendition of this song.
"Summertime" was also a hit for Ella Fitzgerald in 1964 and she also performed a duet with Louis Armstrong. Janis felt that the original song was too slow and did not capture the essence of the lyrics. She decided to add a more upbeat, rock-oriented sound to the song,
Heard this song thousand times..she gets me every time with that voice
She still is relevant and amazing. She was one of a kind. Love that you are listening to this.
You will not find any Janis not worth listening to. Rest in power goddess
That voice is out of this world
I love the way she supports her band and gives them their props!
Give it up for the band. !!!
I was 14 years old when this was recorded. All these years and I still get chills listening to Janis. Plus, 'Summertime' is one of my faves....done by a number of amazing vocalists.
Really love you reacting to Janıis, genuinely don’t think many artists can claim to be better than her on a stage
I am 71 yo woman living in Europe but originaly from Japan. She was the lady who woke me up to the world of rock and blues in my teens. Loved her and still do. She lives in my heart.
I saw her at the Hollywood Bowl in '69. Just unbelievable!! That raspiness in her voice sounded almost like 2 separate voices coming out of her mouth at the same time.
I still miss her after all these years.
I grew up on music from the 70’s/80’s/90’s. Love that you’ve been hittin these old school gems. Let’s goooo!!
Her 1967 Monterey Pop performance of Ball and Chain will likely blow your mind.
I was 17 in 1969 and Janis was my hero! My friends and I wore out that 8 track "Cheap Thrills" That was the best of times😅
So lovely to hear this amazing artist again. We were spoilt in the 60's blessed with musicians who learned their craft in clubs and bars, singing live.
My all-time favourite Janis tune - no-one ever has, or ever will, sing this classic like she did. Brilliant stuff, and great reaction as always, peace and love from Canada ☮
She died before I was born, but Janis Joplin is hands down ⬇ my favorite female vocalist ever. Oh, and I freaking love Etta James, too! I'm gonna find your reaction to I'd Rather Go Blind. ❤❤❤❤
Thanks! Janis' "Summertime" is one of my favorites of hers, and my favorite version ofvthis song.
This is a fabulous rendition of the "Porch and Bess" masterpiece. Every time I hear her I think, what a loss.
Porgy and Bess by Ira Gershwin.
She sang like SRV played. A conduit for the spirit of the universe to flow thru. My absolute favorite.
Her song Me & Bobby McGee was on her last album ( Pearl ) that she was recording at the time of her death. She just recorded it and pasted away a few hours later. She never knew how big of a hit it would have been. RIP Janis.
Never knew that,wow! Gone too soon!
Written by Kris Kristofferson... 🤙😎
I still have that album!!!
Check out Ball & Chain live from the Monterey Pop Festival, widely considered her greatest live performance. Also, from the Big Brother and the Holding Company album Cheap Thrills, (the band she first hit it big with and by far my favorite of hers) check out Combination of the Two, Turtle Blues (one of her few compositions) and Piece of My Heart. You’ll be glad you did.
Other people probably mentioned this already: Summertime is a song from the musical Porgy and Bess, after which it became a jazz standard. Lots of people have covered it, but Janis' is my favorite.
Your facial expressions while watching the video were priceless--but so real and appropriate. Glad you're discovering and enjoying this music. If you'd like to hear Janis's voice in a more "controlled" state, try the terrific "Me and Bobby McGee".
Janis is my hero!!!!
Thank you for playing summer time , by Janice Joplin ,you never regret it.
More Janis always needed. Many tried to imitate but found it impossible.
This song with Janis originally appeared on the Big Brother and the Holding company's album, Cheap Thrills. The song is from the operetta, Porgy and Bess composed by George Gershwin. Ella Fitzgerald also did an amazing version of this song about a year before this one.
Others that have done this song are Same Cooke in 1957 and Al Martino in 1960.
Finally someone who has a reaction to the best ever performance of Janis Joplin singing Summertime. I've listened to every singer on yt who has sung this song including the album version of this song. In my estimation this is the best version EVER. Thank You!
If you're not familiar, the song "Summertime" comes from the musical "Porgy and Bess" by George and Ira Gershwin which was first performed in 1935. "Summertime" has become a standard in both jazz and pop music with literally several thousand recoded versions from artists including Billie Holiday, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Sam Cooke, Ricky Nelson...
What a voice…
Summertime is the perfect song it's so hard to sing badly try it. This performance is just incredible any of her lives will blow you away she poured herself into the music.
Still absolutely love and admire Janis. What a loss she was.
One of the best singers ever. Keep up doing her works it is worthwhile.
Ball and Chain. The performance where Janis Joplin was discovered
Ball & Chain is a must
So is MEAN WOMAN BLUES!
Two Goats of Contemporary Music: Janis Joplin and Mr. Mojo Risin
I read she once broke a bottle of southern comfort on jim Morrisons head
My girl Janice the best ever. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
The first time I heard Janis, she was with Big Brother and the Holding Company, and I immediately knew she was special... When she blasted "Me and Bobby McGee..." she really shined
You look at her, then THAT VOICE roars out, giving a very, WTF moment !!
And just think, in today's music industry, Janis Joplin, Bob Dylan, Doctor Hook, Doctor John, Mick Jagger, Stephen Tylor. Would never get a shot. I feel so sorry for you young people. I do like your reactions.
Sets ur soul aflight everytime. Stunning vocals. Bean bag chair, headphones, candles, ky bourbon and this on vinyl for best flight. R.I.P. Thanx so much, Peace
Anything Janis is extraordinary
So in the '80s when I was growing up I listened to Janis Joplin so much my uncle called me Janice😅😅 I absolutely love her
I will show up every time for you and Janis 😊Love from
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Janis is in a bubble with her band when she sings and it's as though there is no one else anywhere around -- just her and them. I love Janis and her soul! Definitely stay on the train and ride it into the rabbit hole of Janis Joplin! Great reaction!!
That is a voice full of soul, torment, smoke, Southern Comfort, and sadly, H. With beauty and balls. Pearl. Read any bio of her, and it's such a story.
OMG, it does not get better than Janis! ❤❤❤❤❤
Unbelievable!! Such a talent! When Janice was big, I was a preteen, but my older sister was a hippie and introduced me to this kind of music. I am forever grateful to my sister and the music of this era!
Psychedelic Blues Rock. LOVE IT.
I had the rare privilege of seeing Janis Joplin live, and I was very close to the state!
How fortunate was I to come of age during the time of these great musicians. I will never forget her performance, especially, “Piece of My Heart”. Defies description.
Ball and chain live is amazing
my all time favourite live track, shuder down the spine every time
The queen. And yes, she just has a way of getting deep into your soul.
Another great performance is "Work Me Lord", live from Stockholm in 1969.
I loved this young lady, when she sang those two upper conflicted notes it was as if the pain of a thousand Angels were falling to earth!
Janis is legendary, loved by all! RIP Queen Janis! That was "the Perfect Quote for her, describing " she cannot contain the soul in her soul". Priceless
She had super energy in her voice that's for sure👍
Check out Janis Joplin Work Me Lord Live in Stockholm 1969. One of her best performances, and what's amazing is that it's the last song of a long set. She still absolutely kills it!! Good luck!
I saw her sing this in Atlanta in 1969....she followed Led Zeppelin. It was amazing. She held the crowd in the palm of her hands.
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Growing up, one song that I heard a lot was, Mercedes Benze. It is sung a cappella. It was played on the radio quite a bit. And was written by Janice Joplin at a poetry slam. There are other credits for the song as well. I don't remember whom.