Chan Marshall Talks About Voicing Janis Joplin's Letters

In this film outtake from Janis: Little Girl Blue, Chan “Cat Power” Marshall, who serves as the film’s narrator and provides the voice for Joplin-penned letters, discusses how she tapped into Joplin’s mindset for the documentary.
“In high school I had imitated Janis a few times, and when I did the letters, I knew it was going to be difficult because it’s a big responsibility because she’s passed, so it’s not like I could call her and say, ‘Yo, Janis, how were you feeling this day and what did you mean when you said that?'”
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[@schleichface]

I can't imagine anyone more appropriate to be the voice of Janis Joplin than Chan Marshall.

[@bowiezombie69]

I love Chan, Can't wait to hear her new album and see her this fall.

[@user-iq2oq8ol6z]

janis was a wonderful soul wherever she is i hope she found peace 😭💔

[@ChrissyGurrola]

I love both these women!

[@clayandputtyvideos1647]

She didn't need to apologize for who she was. She is a god level soul. Many people in society can't deal with that level of honesty and authenticity but that's not the artists' problems. Those are the problems of those who can't deal with it. Rise up from your knees and live for truth.

[@alisaweiss8881]

Watching this now Chan. Amazing work and you still look amazing as ever xo

[@terrigillis8317]

oh my god so happy to be alive when there’s a Janis and a Chan .

[@jude999]

She channeled Janis. Clairvoyant performance.

[@julabuddha]

I love you, Chan Marshall

[@jadeshannon5583]

Janis was such a lovely woman

[@AppaloosaDreams]

Little Girl Blue...excellent voice for the letter readings ...I really enjoyed the movie. And in the extras, John Lennon's response to Dick Cavett - - - I love Docs.

[@TmxSkaterElmo]

hey PBS, what's the music playing in the background of this video. Thanks in advance.

[@anthonyourbrother]

hmm... 🤔 ❤ ....😔

[@timr31908]

I think ya did a good job ...If you could match her singing youd be come very wealthy as everyone wants janis back anyway they can get her ...wouldnt that be something ..somebody that could really sound like janis ...dont think its going to happen.

[@SRNF]

The chain smoking has aged this woman beyond her years.

[@ChristinaGina]

SRNF guess what? Youre going to get old too

[@HejSofia]

she looks great

[@jude999]

She looks awesome for her age, despite the smoking.

[@ellabliss9214]

Why don’t you Fuck off or better yet evolve.