British guitarist analyses Janis Joplin live in 1967!

Tonight I'm taking a look at Janis Joplin live in 1967 with her version of 'Ball and Chain'!
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[@philliplawerence5784]

When she took the stage, nobody knew who she was. When she left the stage, EVERYBODY knew who she was. But then, just 3 years later, it was all over .... Another great job, Fil ...

[@stevelandress]

Anyone who can make Mama Cass look on in awe is really someone special.

[@dennystewart3238]

I am so fortunate to have seen Janis Joplin in concert in San Diego when I was 17 (I'm 67 now) and I will never forget it! She was and always will be one of a kind.

[@marcusreed3841]

Janis always brings tears to my eyes with her sincerity in her vocals. Just brilliant.

[@FlaschDJ]

She may have given away too much. Janice seemed to have no particular commitment to surviving until old age.

[@heliotrope3345]

@@FlaschDJ Such a huge loss for all of us!

[@davidblue819]

Cass Elliot was never more beautiful than when taking this purely unselfish joy in how great another singer was -- a singer who was a rival to her in the music charts of the time.

[@patagualianmostly7437]

Yeah...she had a beautiful voice too...different style is all. My late wife played the Mamas & Papas .... California Dreamin.... so much. I miss them both. But you are so right..... The voices of Mama Cass & Janis will live on.... Long after the brassy, toneless, shreaking of the sirens we have to endure today.

[@johnnyreno7200]

Mama Cass looks really beautiful here

[@johnnyreno7200]

@Jimmy Johnston ..lol...well she has pretty lips..IMHO

[@johnnyreno7200]

@Jimmy Johnston ..ok..you got me there

[@johnm3152]

She was the den mother of Laurel Canyon. She was a muse, much like Janis

[@jazzcat8786]

She was in a class all by herself, such emotion and dynamic phrasing!!! Such a break though artist, too bad she left us so soon😔

[@paulablissett9396]

A member of the 27 Club,rip,Janis....

[@oofogman420oo2]

Shes still the only one in that class today. No one compares

[@ethelryan257]

@@oofogman420oo2 Very true. She was the real deal, one of the very few gods in my Pantheon of the best of the best.

[@sherrieduncan6637]

Seriously

[@pianoplayer89]

Booze and drugs will do that.

[@davidhansen2748]

A number of years ago, I participated in an internet discussion about music. One poster wondered why anyone would listen to Janis Joplin, because he found her voice grating. My response was that she made you _feel_ it, and indeed she gave you a piece of her heart rather than the peace of her heart...

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

It does take a bit if getting used to.

[@thomasgiles6991]

Look at Work Me Lord. Stockholm.

[@LoriannSmithsanpell]

She truly sings and feels the music from head to toe. She put all of herself into her performance, and you can see it when the camera caught her feet nearly jumping out of her shoes.

[@violetenergy4392]

The Queen of RAW vocals, deep soul and blues🎤🎵🎶🎶

[@JTuaim]

Pearl

[@kathleenstewart409]

The one and only Janis. No one, no one compares to her. She was amazing. And Cass Elliot would be a good one to analyze too. Another amazing talent.

[@scottbucy871]

Great analysis! A great performer puts their heart out for view on stage. Janis bares it all,a beautiful, and rare , thing to see. She touched your soul. Not many performers can do that.

[@ricklaino8996]

Agreed!

[@ladylisaromance8129]

Yaaasss! Nobody like Janis! 😍😍😍😍

[@sheylaabarca9754]

Janis was the first rock star to show signs that her voice had the power to express what we might now call, for want of a better expression, pathology? She had a raw... anguished voice.

[@jayworld2073]

Something so touching about her. Something special.....extreme example of one of a kind soulfulness.....she , for better or worse, is digging so deep inside herself to make that connection..... Really? You tell me: WHO ELSE IS EVEN REMOTELY LIKE HER?

[@ardentynekent2099]

Gary Moore and Janis. They're both lonely and in pain, a lot. I think Janis could sing to his guitar and I'm certain they'd have connected....

[@8044868]

I always felt she sang as if she were living the lyrics at present and she gave the audience all she had to give.

[@Guardducks]

Her heart was filled with pain and she sang with that pain and emotion . That's what made her so unique.

[@heliotrope3345]

Janis inspires me because the sadness never overpowers her strength, both in voice and spirit. She's so completely incomparable.

[@Importantfeelings]

SEEING her perform is so much better than just listening to her on a recording.

[@4amazinggrace]

Janis joined the now many who lost their battle with addiction. Her version of "Summertime" still makes me shiver. She was where blues met rock.

[@trishaurvan9439]

What a woman! Badass as hell! My mama saw her at Woodstock!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@gregrambo606]

@@wingsofpegasus Her, Jimi Hendrix and Jim Morrison of the Doors all died aged 27. Strange coincidences.

[@ivannovotny4552]

@@gregrambo606 The 27 Club. Also who died at 27 was Robert Johnson, Brian Jones, Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse.... strange coincidence indeed...

[@obbor4]

@@ivannovotny4552 Don't forget The Blind Owl (Alan Wilson of Canned Heat) and Ron "Pigpen" McKernan (The Grateful Dead.)

[@ivannovotny4552]

@@obbor4 And also let's not forget Chris Bell (from band Big Star).

[@annemickelson2621]

How lucky we are to be able to view such performances at will. Rock on Janis. :-)

[@katiezee2]

check out her live performance of Little Girl Blue on the Tom Jones show 1969, it's astounding. . . left me in tears

[@sel1736]

Kate Quinn I saw that omg jus amazing .. my prize possession is the vinyl single is lil girl blue

[@stephenkeefer3436]

Good vocalists sing from the heart. Janis sang straight from her soul. Raw, pure.

[@ernestconnell8087]

In my opinion, this is the greatest single performance by any female, captured on film, and just maybe by any performer. Forget perfect pitch. Rock!

[@eugeneflynn7435]

I rediscovered this performance from the Monterey Pop Festival a couple years ago, and fully agree with you. It is beautiful and heart wrenching at the same time. One of the best live performances ever by anyone,

[@marcushester2243]

I agree, however, Otis Redding is about to take the stage.

[@lrische62]

I Love Momma Cass looking at her like WTF???? OMG!

[@reemclaughlin4260]

My ex, late, husband always stopped it at that point. He enjoyed Mama Cass looking so blown away. ✌🏼

[@gazzarover]

didnt cass die eating a ham sandwich?

[@wheezyjefferson9136]

@@gazzarover no, that is an urban myth.

[@douglesw]

Brilliant comment

[@douglesw]

@@reemclaughlin4260 she was probably tripping...or at least I hope she was. I would have def dropped acid before those shows

[@wpl6661]

She sang with real emotion and heartbreak. Real pain. The pop princesses of today sing songs about breakups and they feel nothing. In that era of music, people let loose. They gave great performances and got paid little. Today they get paid a lot (Ariana Grande made 8 million playing two concerts at Coachella this year. Taylor Swift's tour raked in 270 million for her) but their performances are plastic and artificial. You feel nothing from them. 50 years from now, they will barely be remembered. Janis will always be remembered and rediscovered over and over again.

[@A358M]

So well said! 👍👍

[@rockinredneck57]

Arianna and Taylor together don't equal Janis' little finger in talent. Janis died before she heard Me and Bobby McGee on the radio. This was a performance! No dancing around or BS just pure passion.

[@patricias5122]

Why is it necessary for you to insult today's female artists? Can't you just praise Janis Joplin? People NEVER say that about male artists.It is so sexist.

[@terryhogan6205]

@@patricias5122 ...she wasn't lying! It's apples and oranges here. Arianna and Tay-Tay aren't even in the SAME category as Janis Joplin. Janis Joplin was the epitome of the blues and there's NEVER been anyone like her since. Beth Hart is good, but she ain't no Janis.

[@ddehggial9932]

@@strange-universe indeed. Ed Sheeran and Drake are shit too compared to any of the big '60s and '70s singers of their general genres.

[@rossstevenson9703]

nothing in today's music can compare to the pure raw talent & music which was coming out in the mid to late 60's

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

things were changing so much , an intense and joyful time for people, for music.

[@granthurlburt4062]

Yep. By about 1974, record companies discovered there was money to be made here and the music became increasingly homogenized and overproduced. And also the baby boomer population was getting jobs, cocaine was taking over from pot, and most of my fellow baby boomers became devoted to money, or else had to live in the economically savage world created by uncontrolled capitalism in the US, Canada, and the UK.

[@robertscopa2626]

Love the shoes! Love Janis! Can you imagine go to a concert and seeing Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and Ravi Shankar all on the same bill? Unbelievable.

[@MrRdparri56]

How about the technical? You make perfect comments about the emotional aspects, but no matter how caught up emotionally, they delivered the technical requirements to make the music listenable. Note: 1) how she works the mike when she screams she knows how far to step back from the mike, if it’s a short burst she moves it to the side. 2) when she does the stuttering of the letter b, I count 16th notes like a funky guitar riff. 3) finally the awareness of the arrangement, when the guitars turn back the volume she does too, so the lady and the band are a disciplined unit. Thanks for the perspective partner!

[@DandyLion662a]

Great comment MrRd. You articulated something I had long sensed but couldn't put into words.

[@KevinatorPhase1]

Damn good point! ...And you don't see ANY singers doing that nowadays...That's old school microphone dynamics right there!

[@CatharticusX]

KevinatorPhase1 As a singer myself, I learned quite a bit watching Paul Rodgers (Bad Company) using similar microphone technique on an SM-57. An unusual mic for a male vocalist, but, he worked it perfectly just as Janice does here. There’s a difference between moving your head around and looking cool behind a mic, and controlling the distance deliberately. She’s looking the former, doing the latter.

[@pamelamorales5736]

Absolutely 💯 your right

[@bekind6763]

Janis said, "You have to be true to yourself!" (something like that) I agree 100%!!! There will never be another singer like her, she was one of a kind! ✌✌😎✌✌

[@maverickstclare3756]

"You have to be true to yourself!" Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, Charles Manson all took that a bit too far :)

[@KevinatorPhase1]

This performance brings tears, for me. Can't watch/listen without tears welling up in my eyes. I don't think it's because of her tragic demise, either. I think it's some kind of sympathetic reaction, mixed with just simply witnessing such raw, unfettered emotion being released in such an artistic fashion.

[@freebird7625]

There will never be another style like Joplin’s! She was OUTSTANDING!!

[@ronnie5129]

FIL, DIG IT, WHEN THEY SHOW MOMMA CASS ELLIOT IN THE CROWD, THE LOOK ON HER FACE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS, SHE IS JUST BLOWN AWAY BY JANIS, COUSIN FIGEL

[@DEPARTMENTOFREDUNDANCYDEPT]

Mama Cass was mesmerized. as was everyone else. Janis was unique and there will never be another quite like her. She still gives me goosebumps.

[@karendahlquist2629]

I watch Janis frequently, like watching a journey of pain. I don't believe I have ever seen any otheer performer that brings such depth of emotion. such guts. such a great loss.

[@eavitale055]

Cass Elliot, who had not yet met or seen Janis, stated for years afterward that she had NEVER seen a woman sing the blues like Janis did

[@AN-cy7xm]

Yeah... Cass Elliot's facial expression says it all. Loved her when she was with us...still love her. Thanks for this!

[@pamflowers8364]

She's one of those singers that people say "there was just one Janis" like "there was just one Aretha".

[@paulchristian7693]

I heard at the time she was criticized for coping off black soul singers. First White women to do it. What do you think? I liked her. 👍🏼

[@kilroyishere6190]

Aretha?...She couldnt carry Janis’ luggage...

[@Seachase100]

My friend, the look of joy and wonderment on your face when you evaluate these classics and legends is priceless. You are truly passionate about music and singers and you are always 100% accurate in your observations and critiques. Keep up the fantastic work and don't ever change a thing about your routine. Lots of love from America !!!

[@coralwilde9119]

Ditto from Australia!!!

[@JeanBakula]

@@coralwilde9119 I was thinking the same thing. It's great to see your enjoyment.

[@peggypennington3270]

Waiting for Terry Reid

[@silverstuff182]

I'm amazed by how this young dude relates to that old stuff. When I was his age we had Sinatra and Perry Como to look back on and we didn't like it.

[@gnolan4281]

Poor kid. She gave all she had in a brief moment of time.

[@danilo16410]

Regarding Eternity it will not matter how long one has lived but what he and she has done.

[@kevincummings8853]

watching Mama Cass being amazed at Janis's performance is like watching Dr J being amazed at a Michael J dunk. Greatness appreciating greatness and Mama Cass was great

[@bernadette9945]

Agreed. I'm wondering if Fil gets the sport reference. 🏀👑

[@hainanbob6144]

Loved the perfect pitch comment. I was once lambasted (in the Phiippines), for not singing "When A Man Loves A Woman" in the same way as Michael Bolton. I had to explain Percy Sledge for them.

[@doreendaykin6693]

Love Janice Joplin.....brilliant talent!! She sang with her whole being. Have to say as well this man has the most amazing smile I have ever seen. His smile is as awesome & genuine as Janice’s voice.

[@gowiththeflow3977]

I couldnt agree more. She is the only one who can sing her songs.

[@darwinrisdon7141]

JJ's singing was explosive. Had she not tragically died, there's no telling what heights she'd have risen to. Great pick Phil!

[@jadeblues357]

Thank you for remembering Janis!😍🤩 in 2019 she’s worth remembering!

[@victoriagrove5344]

Beautifully stated! Janis took her audience to a new place. The audience was transfixed!

[@BrainPlasma]

I remember reading an interview where Janis said she was practicing in Texas and decided to drop her voice deeper on some songs, and that's where she found it. Rest is history.

[@crowhaven200]

Damn I swear the hair on the back of my neck is standing up. Incredible.

[@Dreengirl]

It’s a jaw dropping performance and I get those tingly’s, too, listening to her.

[@TobyRossFun]

Freaked out first time I saw it at the Powel Theatrel on Powell on Market and Powell SF 1975, it was an warm up to the Rock Horror Show

[@donhancock332]

I'm 67 and I react the same way to her as I did at 17!

[@fatbelly27]

Good choice. Janis was a pioneer and often subject to cruel and unnecessary comment. There are a couple of sympathetic interviews with Dick Cavett, and he deserves great credit for that.

[@Lindsay1581]

Absolutely! I think Dick Cavett must have admired her quick wit, as he certainly had one. I loved their witty banter in interviews.

[@argusfleibeit1165]

There are several performances from the Dick Cavett Show, live in the studio with her band. "Move Over", "Little Girl Blue", "Try (Just a Little Bit Harder)" . Just wonderful.

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Wednesday did you see the Dick Cavett interview with her and Raquel Welch? The two women bonded🎤

[@katiezee2]

Before Monterey Pop she was basically known only in the San Francisco area-- this put her on the world map for recognition. . I really really REALLY wanted to go to Monterey Pop but my folks blocked me.. I coulda seen this live ggrrrr

[@altaclipper]

I was raised to revere Janis Joplin. This is the first time I never looked to see how you were responding to a performance- I couldn't take my own eyes off of her. Cass Elliott was no slouch, either.

[@barbarazeee490]

Hi Fil. Great choice to feature Janis Joplin as someone who sang with an authentic emotion behind the lyrics. She threw down heartache.

[@patagualianmostly7437]

Well said. "She threw down heartache." I've been searching for that phrase. Thank you. My heart bled when I first heard her...it bleeds still. Her music & voice do that. And will always do so. [Cheers from Chile.]

[@barbarazeee490]

@@patagualianmostly7437 Thanks. Greetings from the U.S.

[@loripond1839]

Ahhhhh yes!!!...Now here's my FAVORITE!!!...My fellow Texan and soul sista, Janis!!!....I ADORE her!!.... she was the bravest vocalist!...boldly baring her imperfections was her way of allowing you to look into her soul....she was as raw and real as it gets!!...RIP Sweet Girl!!...🌼✌❤☮😍

[@sallynielsen8150]

Well put, Lori!!

[@jennrat513]

Lori Pond 😀

[@goodun2974]

Lori Pond, what people responded to in Janis was her *authenticity, coupled with vulnerability*.

[@victoriaballard7354]

We were so privileged to see Janis live! So glad these videos are around for new generations to love!

[@teresaluz975]

Her and Joe Cocker are always "there" when they sing. Their bodies, their hearts, are all there, know what I mean? It's impossible to be indifferent when they sing.

[@myownchannel247]

one of my first musical memories is of Janis singing Summertime, all of her music easily stands the test of time and I hope newer generations discover her unforgettable talent

[@brigitteleafbarnes1441]

Andrew Ongais It’s actually an old George Gershwin song, originally from the musical PORGY AND BESS.

[@JeanBakula]

I love her version of Summertime!

[@richardgornalle4536]

I cannot find the words to describe this stand alone performer. Absolutely unique. Simply outstanding.

[@jadecostello3325]

56 yr old from New Zealand. Always loves her even tho I was 5 when she died and didnt quite understand how great she was. She had perfect pitch.

[@shirleypearson8702]

Janis is one of my favorite, she always gave it all!! I loved her then and I still do. It's nice to see she still can influence and impress people!! Thanks Fil!! ❤✌🤘

[@patricklee780]

The first time I heard Janis on the radio, I knew that she was destined for fame. Her voice would just jump through the airwaves and grab you!! We will never see another like Janis Joplin.

[@stevedisintegrationrules6892]

Incredible singer, just amazing!!!!!

[@TobyRossFun]

My favorite live performance ever, this is not as much singing as self exorcism....Amazing-Chills.

[@eavitale055]

Just watch those feet keeping their furious, insistent time .. THAT was Janis!!

[@u2me2u2me2]

I remember that blowing me away at the time... and I may not have seen it since then, till now. Wow. I backed up and watched just her kickin' again here.

[@karenbaumgartel6077]

Really appreciate what you said about auto-tune and the beauty of the „non-perfect“ live performance in general. This applies to classical music too: some performances (studio) are too perfect, „improved“ to the point of boring! The auto-tune particularly bothers me as I find it takes all the emotion, spontaneity, excitement out of a performance and replaces it with technically perfect yet empty mechanical performances.

[@peterneukamp1884]

Besides your profound expertise, deep knowledge and joyful presentation, Fil, I just love your great attitude of genuine appreciation for the art of musical performance and your respect concerning great artists and their personalities.

[@mike67006700]

The Male version of Janis Joplin is Joe Cocker . Take care fil

[@pitbullgranberry8573]

No, Robert Plant is..

[@Cosmicblast77]

Definitely Joe Cocker. Male version of Janis.

[@revpgesqredux]

she is so rapid ... her soul had fast twitch muscles like crazy. and she was a genuine article in a fake fake world.

[@colinbryant5598]

An all time musical giant One of very few great female blues goddesses.

[@wtglb]

Such a sad life, always considered the ugly duckling by her classmates and even her family, this poor woman really knew the blues....

[@terraboundmisfit]

WTF Looks mean nothing!

[@wtglb]

@@terraboundmisfit I agree, even after her success, she still felt she didn't make the grade...

[@cellgrrl]

The story of her life was well told by Myra Friedman in "Buried Alive".

[@HamiltonRb]

I believe she was dating Country Joe McDonald for a while

[@ivannovotny4552]

@@terraboundmisfit Agreed, but sadly it means a lot in today's music industry.

[@edchester3150]

A singer now can have all the runs in their songs but seem to have no emotional connection to it. Janis sure was invested in her songs. Cass Elliot was no slouch so if she is bowled over take it to he bank.

[@goodun2974]

You hit the nail on the head ---- it's all about being *invested* in the songs. In the 60s and 70s we had singers with soul; then came the Whitney Houston's and (later) Mariah Carey's, lots of technique and near perfect pitch, a whole lotta "whoops and swoops" up and down the scales, but no investment and no feeling.

[@Slinkygal]

I never really cared for or understood what others seen in her performances until this analysis. Of course I also recognized Mama Cass & appreciated her reaction too.

[@therealzilch]

No one was like Janis Joplin. So sad that she was taken from us so soon. Another great analysis. It should also be mentioned that she had amazing control of rhythm, dancing with it. Glad to hear that you're doing well again, Phil. I've just got over a touch of Covid, including equilibrium problems, myself. Life goes on. cheers from cool Vienna, Scott

[@jerrypritchett283]

Fil, you really get it. Janis sings straight from her heart to your heart, bypassing your mind. Few are able to do that as well as her.

[@757optim]

Love the "light breeze - hurricane" analogy. That was Janis.

[@joycejohnson7164]

From her feet to the hair on her head--giving her performance her ALL! Mama Cass can't stop gaping in awe!

[@bruceglazer3581]

Watching her live do a song like this is a total gut punch. Absolute heart felt, passionate, emotional, from the soul. You can literally see her body quiver as the emotion runs thru it and comes out vocally. Johnny Winter once said "I think the blues will always be around. People need it". This is a top example of that.

[@becksullivan4796]

When Janis sings I feel my muscles tense up and I find myself holding my breath! She hits you physically. And my dear man, you never fail to enlighten me.

[@reemclaughlin4260]

I love her. To the Moon and back. She does a great version of 'Move Over'. Great one Fil. 👍🏻💜

[@bcaye]

A "version"? SHE WROTE IT.

[@reemclaughlin4260]

@@bcaye I didn't know that! Thank you!

[@Cryptonymicus]

Never heard anyone but Janis who warranted the word, "Incomparable."

[@willettej7988]

I’m so glad I lived during the times of great, remarkable music. We music lovers used to turn on the radio and excitedly wait to hear what was new that day. The 60s and 70s churned out one great musician after another ... song after song after song. Being old has its advantages!

[@sandralogan4036]

There is only one Janis and no one can do it as well. What a loss for us all

[@fatboynick4104]

If anybody ever asks what's it like to sing from the soul, just show them this performance.

[@jumplittledoggiejumpjump9112]

So sad we didn't get to hear more from her. Its seems that opening up your whole soul to the public, is hard to survive. :(

[@ardentynekent2099]

I was just thinking that. The danger of opening a pained, sometimes tragic soul to a room full of strangers. We take, but how do we help her. I guess they just burn out as stars and keep shining.

[@mtp4430]

She was the first woman I ever heard sing the blues. And man, could she shout the blues. And Fil you hit the nail right on the head acknowledging that her style would not be appreciated in today's pitch crazy world where artists sing with autotune just to be note perfect. But a performance doesn't have to be note perfect, it just has to move people, and Janice could move people. For instance, Sam Cooke's Live at the Harlem Square Club performance is raw emotion delivered with a total body and soul conviction. It's FAR from note perfect, but it's a perfect performance. Human beings aren't machines designed to mechanically turn out perfect pitch, they are supposed to be flawed and be imperfect in their performance, as long as they stir motion and speak to the listener.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

Original doesn't always mean perfect.

[@paulchristian7693]

Sad her life and life style was a mess. Artists feel too much. 🎭

[@jeanninedoyle9523]

Janis is the best! Met her briefly at Woodstock shortly after her set, she was sitting in a speaker drinking Southern Comfort, told her great see and she said, thanks darlin, want a sip....I hate Southern Comfort, but not from Janis

[@loilt5091]

As a fellow east Texan, Janis was a big Johnny Winter junkie. Being outsiders, (no disrespect, as I love both of them, dearly, but they were regarded by the general public, as freakish rockers, especially during that era), they not only shared that demographical thing, but a living blues, self expression...blues is a feeling! A few friends of mine met her away from the stage and both separate accounts paint her as an approachable, real woman of immense charm! Check out a few of her closing vocal licks and tell me Robert Plant didn't lift a little of that. She had the formidable ability of turning a massive outdoor crowd into an intimate setting...so special!

[@kevincummings8853]

Didn't know Edgar was from Texas

[@anneaires3984]

Unpolished diamond in the rough, salt of the earth.... American Gem, Miss Janice Joplin....there will never be another🇺🇸💎✌👍👍

[@joygernautm6641]

You always smile when reacting to great artists but reacting to Janice… There is a joy behind your smile that I don’t see with every artist you react to♥️

[@carolinej3661]

OMG, sometimes I forget what an amazing performer she was!!!! Never one like her.......

[@rcsproject627]

Janis Joplin already mashed the "Like". Love Janis's voice. Everyone was searching for a female vocalist like Janis back in my day. Crazy versatility in her voice, just a crazy range and not to mention so much energy Janis brings to her performances. Every inch of her body felt the music. That voice could wake up the dead and I'm sure it did, Lol. Awesome share Fil and a great analysis.

[@b42baritone]

My favorite female singer. Nobody can touch her on performing a song. She just put so much into it. I have been a fan of Janis since the late 60's. Every time I would watch her performance on video, She just blows me away.

[@cindyhogamier4521]

Wow! Thank you For showing Janis Joplin. She had the strongest female voice that ever lived.

[@kealani6535]

You make some very good points that no one else makes about her performance. The idea with all art is to communicate feelings and connect their human experience that you can relate to. Janis was totalliy into the song she was performing -- very in the moment, NOT thinking about how she looked, NOT thinking about what the audience was thinking. All about the song.

[@davidcampbell4174]

Another unfortunate member of the 27 club. So many of these great artists are tortured souls. Maybe that is the catalyst for some of them? Thanks Fil, great stuff again.

[@lilibetmargaret]

I saw Janis in a theatre sitting on the floor about 15 feet from Janis. It was overwhelming. Goosebumps still stand up on my arms. I actually got a migraine. It was amazing...

[@mwbright]

I was a little kid in the fifth row for that performance. I loved it then, and I love it now.

[@sosguy1893]

Janis Joplin Linda Ronstadt Stevie Nix Cass Eliot Karen Carpenter All different, all excellent and they set the standard for female vocalists

[@mrmensa1096]

Miss Kate Bush surely good Sir?

[@justme5578]

Ann Wilson, also

[@sosguy1893]

JustMe I agree she is a powerhouse singer

[@glennkonklin2926]

Damn, I was going to say Ann Wilson. I'll offer Pat Benatar then. Along with Stevie, she ruled the early eighties.

[@girlsblouse7866]

Marianne Faithfull

[@anthoneyrago]

Her voice was so amazing and heartfelt. Love this analysis of her performance. Thanks so much for this friend. You speak truth!

[@heliotrope3345]

Jan. 19th, 2023, would have been Janis' 8Oth birthday!! Wow, it's been 53 years since she left us but still, no one can compare, no other female singer can even come close!!

[@O0othiago0o0o0o]

It's funny because i always watch Janis videos with a smile on my face as well. 😊

[@pamnichols7877]

God she could blow the leaves off a tree! Such soul. Fantastic upload! Cass is impresses. Hope they are harmonizing in Heaven. One of my patients attended Monterey. Yes, he dropped acid and enjoyed this festival!

[@joelsimms4636]

Man I'm so glad that l am from my generation!! Music was going through some real changes! Mama Cass sitting there in awe during this performance says it all! Thanks for another great video and analysis Fil! There is a young man named Leon Bridges that you should check out. He is a guitarist but that is not his main talent. Great song writer and arranger. Check out Bad bad news and Beyond. Bad bad news has such a great groove with a message. Beyond is a great love song! You will not be disappointed!

[@ForeverDC_]

Janis is looking down at you and saying Thank You...You Get It, You Get Me!!

[@ardentynekent2099]

Oh, wow!Just in time for the unique, the incomparable, Ms. Janis Joplin! Yay and thank you. :o)