Janis Joplin - Ball and Chain (sensational performance at Monterey)

[@cowboyblacksmith]

This performance was so over the top amazing and soulful, it is nearly unbelievable how she can put all that into her music. I bet even people watching that live knew they were witnessing a stunning singer at her prime and blessed to witness in person her superior talents. Thank God this was preserved, I can only imagine what else she did us later folks will never hear or know about.

[@docostler]

Apparently it almost didn't get recorded. Janis performed this song on the second day of the festival which brought the audience to its feet for the first time, but was _not_ filmed. I've seen various reasons why from 'contract' disputes to personnel problems. Regardless, Joplin's performance on the second day was astounding enough that the organizers convinced the band to do another on the third (and last) day so that it could be filmed. Thank, as you say, god.

[@rupertswyer8794]

I saw it filmed in a cinema in London, as soon as the movie came out, and was blown off my seat. She truly was one of a kind.

[@michelleagleton2344]

I would have loved to hear her sing with Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan in tow with her. I think that would have been over the top unbelievable. Three amazing LEGENDS. ALL gone too soon.❤

[@silverch5]

I was there and she blew us away!!!

[@byebyebabybye1]

Sylvia Holcomb wow u lucky girl

[@oulaoupa]

+Sylvia Holcomb Oh my god! How lucky you are!

[@savvasmarkos2312]

+Sylvia Holcomb lucky you

[@bmt3315]

+Sylvia Holcomb I love that you were there. For me some of the finest live music performances to ever make it onto film. But to be there must of been on another level.

[@johnnyjabsco1999]

I wish I could go back in time to watch this. Lucky! I was born too late.

[@alexbadillo9940]

Wow first time ever hearing this whole song and there's nothing like it in music Nowadays

[@Ellen-hs7zb]

I love the way Cass's mouth hangs open with amazement the whole time, didn't take even a breath.

[@ОлегГеоргиевич-т4я]

Твой взгляд, смотрящий ей в рот, не даёт закрыться. Шутка. Думай, что хочешь сказать.

[@AvatarKnownAsNathanielPeters]

I thought that was Miss Elliot. Thanks for confirming my suspicion ❤

[@pansyfaye1]

48 years later and I still get goose bumps when I hear this. Thank God somebody recorded this for the generations.

[@themistermax]

Amen, sister. I don't even know how many times I've watched this video, but it'll never be enough. Just a little girl from Texas, with a voice big as the universe.

[@larrycaverga7952]

@@themistermax Texas big!

[@mallory5872]

J. Mark Lane I love watching Cass Elliots reaction.

[@larrycaverga7952]

@@mallory5872 That's the best 😂

[@tbc27Z]

Thank You💥

[@aqua-rian]

The humility and appreciation on Mama Cass' face is so lovely.

[@craigr.h.laurent240]

I noticed that as well. Both Janis and Mama Cass were gone too soon.

[@grantrichards4950]

Sings like a woman that knows real pain and smiles like a little girl without a care in the world. Absolutely beautiful!

[@renatoalcides5104]

" smiles like a little girl without a care " your saw right into her soul and into my heart

[@AnnaLVajda]

Mazzy Star looked a bit like that in the 90s but no one wailed like Janis.

[@nycriotgrrrl6110]

Old SOUL young vessel...R.I.P Janis Joplin

[@tamaraloca-t9092]

Beautiful way to say the truth about the unreal

[@davidwatson9047]

Heroin addict

[@ronedee]

No one before. No one after. Janis was an original, that gave us her all, for the short time she had. RIP Sweet Lady.

[@palmarolavlklingholm9684]

The only one that may be able to do a fair cover of this, is Beth Hart. I would like to hear her try.

[@davidsilveiradamota4531]

ABSOLUTELY AGREE. NO ONE BEFORE, NO ONE AFTER HER.

[@2MinuteHockey]

Marge after is arguable

[@ItalySicilian1-zr2xx]

Janis is all you need to know ,how her heart and her soul was so dam blue

[@sistasunshine1697]

Holt shit😂😂😂😂

[@djross95]

50+ years later, this performance still brings tears to my eyes. What an amazing woman...

[@eileenhealy451]

Indeed ! Hope ur very well jud xx

[@oldmechanic5744]

Man, Turtle Blues brother

[@eileenfrank3686]

@David Ross: I came across this video quite by accident this evening; there seems so few live performances of this quality left to memorialize her. Janis Joplin was truly one of a kind.

[@pameladiez4933]

I was thinking of her today 2021.wondering how fun must have been seeing her in woodstock.i wish I was there,to see all the artist who played that night.😁⭐🎶💡🖐️👍🤩

[@daskritterhaus5491]

60+ years now

[@ROBERTRIGSBY-ho2fj]

SHE WAS A BEAUTIFUL LADY VOICE LIKE A ANGEL , I LOVE YOU JANIS! I WILL BE WITH YOU SOON,!

[@mikecooke3974]

Saw this aged 15 now 65 still love it.

[@familyman831]

Timeless this is :)

[@reinerhildebrand5915]

born 1952 Janis makes me shiver in 2020 like 52 (incredible, hm?) years before...

[@JamesHarris-hl2bm]

Me too and same ages both then and now. As Cass Elliot said: WOW!!! It's still magical. That's REAL singing. So called singers today take note. Oh, I forgot: it's not bout talent today, it's about how much skin you can show. Sad.

[@suzz1776]

No autotune....just pure and raw talent and emotions....beautiful

[@catherinehopkins2264]

Autotune is evil.

[@michaelgarrow3239]

Auto tune takes out the flat leed Ins n stuff like that.. I never use it..

[@TBD3.0]

Yes 👍🏻

[@stevenknudsen7902]

you can't autotune that grit or scream or guttural outburst, wow!

[@carloscarzello6562]

PURE RAW TALENT.. ❤️❤️❤️

[@megancromer4501]

I still get chills listening to her voice. It’s like she sings from her soul, so powerful, so beautiful.

[@elainesaltz408]

powerful is the only word to desrcibe Janis

[@christinegreen2543]

It’s not like. Janis’s voice, her pain & agony was ripped from the depths of her soul for us all to hear pure, raw, unadulterated.

[@debyates4543]

❤DITTO!! DITTO!!!! DITTO❣️❣️❣️. NO BETTER!! NOT THEN!! NOT EVER‼️‼️‼️

[@markshaggy7914]

That is one of the greatest live blues performances I’ve ever seen. That woman was truly amazing. R.I.P

[@martincole1478]

Janis Joplin female power unleashed. She was like a comet that flew too close to the earth and burned out before we got hear and witness more of her talent. A life gone too soon

[@MysTerry317]

Sadly. She was a sweet soul.

[@bobbywilhelm6670]

In 1967 I had the pleasure to be front and center belly up to the stage for her performance at a venue called Lagoon, just north of SLC. During A Piece of My Heart, she kneeled down and put her hand on my cheek. Needless to say, at 16 years old I melted.

[@kaycee2790]

That’s an absolutely awesome story mate! Love it!

[@AnatolZoz57608483]

👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋

[@billiondollardan]

lagoon like the amusement park?

[@bobbywilhelm6670]

@@billiondollardan Yes, it was over by the old wooden rollercoaster on the north west side where all the concessions were at. My understanding is Lagoon has gone through a big renovation since then. I haven't been there since 1970.

[@billiondollardan]

@@bobbywilhelm6670 Oh yeah it's definitely different. I couldn't think of a spot at Lagoon where they would have a big concert like that. That is soooo cool that THE Janis Joplin put your hand on her cheek. She was too cool, man

[@54frank1]

50 years old this performance. Still excellent .

[@seenoevilhearnoevil9067]

Hell i need the drugs she was on. Because she can't fucking sing

[@seenoevilhearnoevil9067]

@Ninja Squirrel Yeah I guess you are right about that.

[@web3733]

@@seenoevilhearnoevil9067 Janis Joplin can't sing? I wanna know what drugs you are on because that's probably the most retarded thing I've ever heard.

[@partyfrog69]

Blew the audience away, utterly and completely. Nothing like Janis sing the blues. God I miss good music.

[@waltpartymiller6802]

That was Mama Cass Elliot (of Mamas and Papas) shown in the audience with her mouth open and saying "WOW".

[@hootinouts]

None of these divas today will ever even come close to being the dynamic singer that Janis was. She put everything into her singing. RIP lady.

[@BernadetteWohl]

I can't think of one diva who comes close.

[@ROBERTRIGSBY-ho2fj]

AMEN!

[@noraamado4868]

I'm just discovering Janis Joplin and I can't stop playing her videos. Wow! What a great surprise. New fan❤

[@MikhnevichNatalya]

❤❤❤

[@lucileartaud1762]

How Lucky you are!!

[@ROBERTRIGSBY-ho2fj]

YES I HEARD HER IN THE LATE 60S I FEEL IN LOVE I HEARD BOBBY MYGEE!! RIP

[@edprince9079]

You need the cheap thrills cd or album..

[@melissawright1979]

To have Cass Elliot sat opened mouthed and saying "Wow" at your performance means, you absolutely SLAYED it!!

[@DavidTa2]

Gobsmacked

[@vladdracul7810]

F`in a right!

[@mariaelenarodriguez8981]

Absolutely!!

[@valtosousa8975]

Janis,live, forever 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@diegoblank5178]

She was stunned ... rip Janis ... you was the best

[@joelombrdo]

Best live rock singing performance by a woman ever.

[@hadrosaurus]

or by anyone ever

[@tooties545]

Um, you need to see & hear Big Mama Thornton do her song live..

[@Broadwaydancer666]

YES !!!

[@MrSMACKIN23]

@@tooties545 yupppppp

[@terryhogan6205]

EVER!

[@kentjensen816]

I love that Cass Elliot was so into it. I really respect artists who appreciate unique (to them) talent. It does them both honor. It's not a competition.

[@larrydavisjr.642]

Mr. Kent you are so right, and I love & appreciate your statement. I love The Mammas & The Pappas as well as Miss Janis. I miss all of them. They left us so much cool jams to listen to. They are artist in every since of the word. Take care friend.

[@cynthiacorcoran9389]

This isn't Cass

[@ruthtalley242]

@@cynthiacorcoran9389 It absolutely was Cass Elliot in the audience.

[@mgway4661]

Well it is a competition. But they all love and respect each other so it's a healthy friendly competition

[@mgway4661]

@@cynthiacorcoran9389 it said "Mama Cass"

[@akapapa-t267]

I'm 75 yrs old. Do you have any idea how many times this lady has shreded my heart?

[@GarlingtonTX]

This isn't my first time here. She breaks my heart every single time.

[@peggypenny7743]

❤I am 69 and she shreds mine every time I listen to her❤

[@sharonkouadio852]

Words can not express ..beautiful ... awesome.. insane ....OMG

[@KrystalLake]

Always have loved Mama Cass' reaction. Man, if you can blow Mama Cass away, you've got something special.

[@jamesdelavan9573]

No doubt. She is in shock of what Janice is capable of doing! Nice

[@JenFromCa84]

That's one of my favorite parts. All she could say was 'wow' at the end. I love it.

[@GetUpTheMountains]

Jen Q She says "Wow, that's really heavy"

[@katienovota8870]

+Ro Pi I have never been at a concert where the lighting on-stage was the same as the lighting over the audience. Not even natural light. I obviously can't prove the footage is from the same performance, but the lighting is certainly not enough to prove it isn't.

[@Sarah.Riedel]

This was such a special little cut of celluloid, it actually makes you feel like you're there and like these were all real people and not characters in a book like it so often seems. So humanizing.

[@BadWolf8333]

Sings from the heart. She could make angels cry...

[@felixsoft4301]

Angels can't cry!

[@agildosantana4721]

BadWolf yes it's

[@angelluisstorniolo7625]

Sure

[@adilsonpereira5715]

Valeu

[@eduardopazellidossantos7221]

I cryed

[@Damir-h5s]

She will never be forgotten , one of best memories of my youth!

[@peterblack1639]

This woman had a style that just cannot be replicated on any level. Her voice had so much energy and pain she left everyone in awe who saw her perform. Her style is indescribable..........

[@tovenrvik6336]

She was unik. And honest.

[@Maurizio9016]

An absolutely unleashed wild beast! Nobody could ever get close to her performances. Nobody. Eternal myth and glory.

[@johnkemas7344]

A performance like this can't come from anyplace but deep in the soul - a never to be matched talent, God given, and gone way to early. RIP JJ, you are missed by all of us that grew up loving the Blues with you. God rest your soul girl!

[@Jerome_101]

Sunday morning, decades later, I still get goosebumps when I listen to her.

[@jadeshannon5583]

I have NEVER seen a singer put so much in to their performance.Great voice and in my opinion the best I've ever heard.She was way ahead of her time.All the best Janis coz I beleive your spirit has moved on to a higher place now.

[@nikobellic2138]

Just because you can scream like her at a stage that doesn't mean you are a good performer tho, I mean even a child can scream and sing like that if they are brave enough to do that in front of people.

[@sahbikhaledtaieb3320]

Maynard James Keenan ? Tool - Sober 1993

[@tovenrvik6336]

We have another female Capricorn singer, who puts a lot of emotions in her vocal, too, Sade, but she is more quiet.

[@nrich5127]

Breaking the mold of how a singer can sing a song and being totally unique in the world of music .......... RIP ... the late great Janis Joplin ....

[@terrih6284]

Look at Mama Cass in awe and blown away in the audience! And 40+ years later I still get goosebumbs listening to her :)

[@Cissy2cute]

Oh yes! I still cry when she sings Ball and Chain. I am so grateful to have seen her in Philly and even gave her a hug as she was about to go on stage. It was obvious that she loved and was grateful to her fans. RIP Janis!

[@zapatoshigs5792]

I think that's one of the best performances I've ever watched

[@edtnajauregui7851]

Have you ever hear someone sing with such emotions, power and sensibility ? Only Janis!!!

[@dominichenry7724]

yes big mama thornton

[@SP-fw1xe]

Plenty of African American artists do and have. She imitated them well though.

[@maurodidavide3968]

Susa si è la regina

[@TwistedReaper]

@@SP-fw1xe She imitated em? She just sung blues genre and enjoyed it, bring it to general use. But not for u huh? coz of her skin colour? As u said she did imitated- then african american imitated everything else (other genres of music, science, crafts) but not bluses. R u serious with talks like theese?

[@robertwilliams060]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@morenowg]

What a gritty dynamic singer Joplin was. She had an old soul that rang out the blues like no other. She leaves me wanting to hear her again and again. Man!!!!! She grabs your guts and puts the heart of the blues into them!!

[@sydneyside6179]

Goosebumps indeed. One of the greatest.

[@lonniecoward3640]

Janice had a voice that couldn't be matched from anyone I'm 71 years old and I still love her music today God bless her soul she's singing in heaven fire fire

[@omarchagoya1359]

She

[@debrasaunders7200]

Lonnie ❤☮️

[@KittyGrizGriz]

Bless sweet Pearl aka Janis*❤️

[@georgek3413]

@@KittyGrizGriz you

[@ROBERTRIGSBY-ho2fj]

[ AM 65 I FEEL LIKE I AM IN THE TIME OF LOVE AND PEACE . LOVE YOU JANIS I NEVER MET YOU BUT I WILL IN HEAVEN! AMEN! RIP😍😍😍😍😄😄😄😄😍😍😍❣❣💔💔💔

[@chrisburklund4872]

This was filmed at the Monterey pop festival. I was sitting about 4 rows behind Cass Elliot. Janus and Big Brother were not well known at this time. That all changed at this performance. The head of CBS records was in the audience as well. She signed a contract with CBS a few days after the concert and the rest is history.

[@neilhack6749]

went far too toon.

[@maryberon4193]

Best female rock performance of all time!

[@dawnhasbroken6304]

Damn great story

[@margotbronski2234]

Cass was blown away by her performance.

[@logictheorist]

@@margotbronski2234 We all were.

[@caveman85635]

Janis makes my eyes tear if I haven't heard her in a while. Then I have to hear a couple songs to get over. She was an absolute phenom at the time, and hardly anybody realized it. The MOST underrated blues singer ever, IMO. RIP Janis...

[@camilleparsons1824]

This performance was PHENOMENAL! I was there in one of the first few rows......took my breath away. The whole audience was blown away by her.

[@bgdavenport]

What a monumental memory! You were so fortunate to have been there....a seminal point in music history. I was in junior high at this time and had not yet heard of her. Hope your life has been rewarding.

[@mitchcoldwell7076]

When I was growing up I did not know much about her now that listen to some songs she was one of the best

[@michaelburrows4722]

Wow,...! Just WOW. So in awe of previous generations. Definitely born behind my time.

[@G0ZAR]

My mom was there too 2 rows behind Mama Cass... She told me of the whole line up.. And how she was blown away by Janus's performance you see Mama Cass's reaction everyone had about the same response...

[@woodpigeon7776]

Wow dude

[@richardmulkeen4167]

Janis reached deep into the very pit of her heart and brought it all back out for the world to see and hear. Very few people have such talent or the courage to risk the criticisms that follow such naked lack of inhibition. RIP, Baby. You were one of a kind. We were lucky to have you.😘

[@MikhnevichNatalya]

❤❤

[@Справедливость-ч2ш]

Бесподобна!!!

[@fwg11]

Still blows my mind. Never get tired of hearing Janis sing the blues. Rips my heart right out of my chest.

[@MikhnevichNatalya]

❤

[@DotheBizarro]

Awsome, even when I've been played this song for about one hundred times on my tube, still gives me goosebumps. KICK ASS SONG, SINGED FROM THE DEPTHS OF HER SOUL => IMMORTAL EPICNESS.

[@uwsgrrl2308]

This performance is bringing me to tears. I truly love her.

[@keithanderson5499]

yea its amazing

[@Rutherglen1969]

What a voice. What a performer. Glasgow, Scotland, UK

[@paveleduard5565]

What a legendary performance. I would give anything to go back in time and be in that crowd. Some people have no idea how lucky they were to even be that close to such a legend.

[@user-mr9uy9gj5l]

I was just thinking while re-watching this for the billionth time, if I could do one thing I would go back to her concert at Winterland. Then I'd be ready to die without regret.

[@mattb4794]

Oh me too One of the best performances ever !

[@lisalord237]

All the people who know what really good music is.And who was not alive then! I know you all are well and truly grateful for the magic and soul that is in all the records and styles of the time. I will never be able to put in to word's just how special people like JANIS JOPLIN,JIM MORRISON,ECT,its also sometimes when certain creative people meet up and special things happen,ie :LED ZEPLIN, THE KINKS SANTANA,JETHRO TULL,I COULD go on and on,but due to the fantastic people who got together and made real music.music you don't just listen to but physical y feel it only you people who are aware of this fantastic music.Its a shame that the system(people in power) decided that this had to be stopped!!? after Woodstock etc,i mean future DRS , politicians....etc can't be stoned on acid smoking weed.... We know what really happened to people like JANIS,who was involved with the Oakland HA... she was supposed to have died from heroin overdose etc I think??JIM MORRISON , JIMMY HENDRIX,Maybe not but it is and had to be controlled.look at the rave scene ... once again the system stopped it all . Stonehenge now that was a really good festival , until the battle of bean field If you are old enough to remember,pregnant woman and children was attacked by the police,,bad scene.sorry 'i am going on and on,but one love and play your music loud especially JAMES BROWN, HA HA HA.

[@no1nestandsalone387]

Ouch hcuO there’s a lady in the comment section that said she was there!

[@artb99]

Actually I think most who saw her sing live know how lucky we were to see her. Anybody who saw this performance on the big movie screen In 1968 knew she was very special. Not everyone had the chance to see her live, since she was gone two years later, but I did once, sat maybe 60 feet away, and I knew I had seen something that would burn into my memory. She flew way too close to the sun, as you can surely see.

[@Margaretmepcn]

One of her best performances! Great song. What a legend we have lost.

[@robertwilliams060]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@dnkdubwise]

Hi Margaret, what are your favorites from Janis please ? :)

[@jimnaylor6009]

Dear God, please can we have Janice back, just for an hour, please?....

[@Deam7666]

I’d trade all my tomorrows for one single yesterday🥹

[@stacy8356]

I come here everyday just to watch janis sing I wish I can watch her sing live R I P

[@scottrussell1006]

amen to that . . . i owned 3 CHEAP THRILLS records back in the day . . . with BALL AND CHAIN being played to pathological hours per day . . .

[@blacksabbathmatters3365]

June 17th 1967. The amazingly talented 24 year old Janis Joplin took the stage and changed the world in her own way. She had been born for this evening in my opinion. Rest in Peace sweet Janis.

[@Brenzzy]

Good stuff. Janis was phenomenal in her time. There ain’t been no one like her since. Rest In Peace woman.

[@danrowley6934]

Today's singers suck. There are a few exceptions but very few. Anything associated with rap is pure crap. Disgusting dreck. This also includes the garbage that was & remains Disco.

[@jolantamatys2896]

Natalia Sikora phenomenal singer who sing Janis Joplin songs.

[@fyorbane]

@@danrowley6934 Try listening to Beth Hart. Phenomal singer.

[@prinsreintje]

Only Amy Winehouse has come close. Janis, Nina Simone, Grace Jones, Mamma Cas, Winehouse.. am l missing anyone? Yes the singer of Portishead is quite the woman

[@definitiveenergy1878]

@@prinsreintje My sentiments exactly...I had to search for this comment, I knew I couldn't be the only one thinking the same.

[@kypie8]

It’s awesome to see a phenomenal vocalist such as Cass Elliot watch & be in awe & admiration of a fellow, equally phenomenal vocalist of her time, Janis Joplin. Cass’s look of jaw dropping disbelief as she watches Janis perform is inspirational to see, as well as Janis’s performance!!

[@rhdf150]

Very True,Well Said

[@alanbuchanan8902]

The best female vocalist ever.🌹💕RIP 😢😢😢😢 sweet heart.

[@walterpuozzo1428]

Janis is never died,but she lives in every blues heart.I'm a blues heart.

[@ThursdaysGirl]

Walter Puozzo You are so right! Wise words.

[@crazylegs9451]

ThursdaysGirl. Absolutely 100% . Janis will live on forever. She's amazing!(Coming from a 29 year old) ✌ EDIT: her voice is extremely POWERFUL.

[@larrycaverga7952]

True

[@tonyfitzgerald9473]

In agreement man❤️♠️

[@Deadly_DUP]

Her voice. The soul she puts into this song is so incredible! This woman was real. So much soul it makes me cry.

[@devolutionproduction]

I love this artist.

[@russellbanks8540]

still love her and would of done anything for her , anything , russellbradfordbanks on f/b

[@itsbygrayce1]

I saw Janis 3 times. One time at the Fillmore East she did make me cry. During her performance she was projected on a screen, and watching her facial expressions when she sang was highly emotional.. She continues to be one of my all time favorite performers.

[@no1nestandsalone387]

itsbygrayce1 holy god you lucky duck I would give anything to have seen her once!

[@ABLynWilson]

The 13 years old girl from idols kids brought me here. Nobody comes close to Janice. Exept for that little girl

[@60panhead1]

great taste , and u r lucky to be at the the right time and place,

[@lisasayers8201]

Wow how lucky was you...

[@carolinevictory1414]

@@ABLynWilson *Janis

[@pascalcheniti9237]

J’ai 61 ans , à l'amor bar à Grenoble 1978 j’ai vibré en écoutant une fille qui chantait joplin avec la même voix. Je suis heureux qu’elle ait eu cette magnifique envie de chanter ce jour là. Depuis je suis heureux en écoutant ces deux dames une dans ma mémoire, et janis sur ses disque qui lui donneront à jamais la gloire qu'elle mérite. A tous les drogues ne feront que vous desservies et vous enleverons tous vots talents .

[@literal9802]

Maravilhosa, corajosa, o máximo, muita intensidade e força na voz. Não nasce ninguém igual. Sensacional, e ainda continua brilhando.

[@CalebePriester]

Eu vejo muitas pessoas que falam mal dela, mas eu não entendo... ela consegue me arrepiar todo, cada fibra do meu corpo, da pra perceber como ela entrega tudo quando canta, as pessoas falam que ela grita, sim ela grita, mas é porque ela está dando tudo dela, mas gosto é gosto, fazer o que né

[@edshea2040]

I cry when I listen to this. Unbelievably Perfect.

[@carolescobar2190]

The look of amazement on the face of Mama Cass priceless!!

[@warrenpeterson6065]

I have watched this performance oh so many times and it always brings me great pleasure ... I guess ... that is the true definition of iconic.

[@janownes9676]

This song popped up again.🎶✌️I will enjoy it again. Her voice is like no other.Thanks for sharing.😇2022 My favorite by far.

[@barbarascott3350]

My husband was a hardcore hippie in Marin County and hung with her …said she was a very sweet woman but pretty broken…and then,of course, there was that incredible talent

[@janownes9676]

@@barbarascott3350 I remember those days.😊Flower in the long hair and no problems like now.😇She definitely was a awesome singer.Problems back then and now we’re solved with drugs. Sad she overdosed.Not much different now.Different drugs and if not drugs then it’s also alcohol.Have a nice evening.

[@FEBEAULIEU]

People at that concert were blessed to be there! A volcano eruption of emotions!

[@aum3.146]

one of the greatest ROCK performances of all time

[@DivineInspirationsClothing]

@Aaron Digby I would put BLUES performance in there, too 👌🔥⚡

[@DivineInspirationsClothing]

@Aaron Digby Oh you weren't presumptuous...I was listening & thinking "Janis sings outrageous blues" - then I saw your comment & added "BLUES" to it 🥰 Rock DID come from blues, so Janis has it ALL covered in here, LOL

[@WayneScank]

My fav Janis tune

[@jensstergaard2073]

She may be long time gone...but Janis is still very much here...and we ( The Old Ones..I´m 73 ) we must pass on and let the " Youngsters " know about " True Music and the Nerve " that goes along with it. Heart and Soul ❤

[@ConoverKennard]

She thought she was ugly. She was so beautiful.

[@MichelleS234]

Yes she was!!!

[@ConoverKennard]

michelle savage Been a fan of hers for ages. Such beauty inside which shined on the outside. I'd love to have met her. Just once.

[@ConoverKennard]

dhagen02 He sounds awesome!

[@MichelleS234]

Jane Doe I have always loved Janice Joplin. She had a usual uniqueness about her, most talented ppl do..

[@MarshallWillanholli]

Yes she was

[@mallory5872]

I should keep count of how many times I watch this. I love the way she skips off at the end.

[@ruthtalley242]

Me, too. From an anguished woman, to a cute little girl.

[@74artgrrl]

Unforgettable. Truly a remarkable performance that escapes a description because the feeling changes throughout the decades. So beautiful.

[@robsonhenrique2000]

I have so much memory of janes joplin in my room mental ok? Thanks for up this vídeo

[@robertcubinelli4961]

No female singer has ever sung her heart n soul out like Janis. Rock in Peace Janis Joplin.

[@artsyterra8350]

lol there have been others....but yes janis is 1 of the great 1s.🙏🏾

[@gayguysarehot9698]

Lol what a joke she isn't alive so good luck

[@mysa.relind977]

Maybe Lauren ruth ward but still i m not that sure of her genuineness

[@Danny-Morrison-Giraldo]

Beth hart

[@scottfowler50421]

Tina Dico, and Jessie Buckley.

[@tracieredding778]

Every note she sings is from an authentic, personal place, you can’t fake this & that’s why it can’t be reproduced. She is fascinating, pouring out her emotions, her truth, putting it out there to be tore down, except she wasn’t because she is the one and only Janis Joplin 💜

[@VisorView]

There are a handful of live performances out of the tens of thousands that appear on You Tube, that are truly legendary and that will most probably go down in musical history. This is one of them.

[@MichaelManriquez-ig4vv]

Beautiful song ❤ thanks for the video dude.

[@aprilfreeman5670]

No one can ever copy that voice till this day.

[@turnsufficient4971]

Happy Birthday/RIP Janis - legendary performance - done with sass, moxie and pure emotion. ❤️

[@jeev4divine]

Happy Birthday JJ. Enjoy your cosmic tour. We miss ya cher! 😭❤🌹🌹🌹

[@toniaollerton6113]

Janis was never a "nobody". She may not have been famous yet but she was a force of nature even back then!

[@marieannkamp1924]

SHE IS THE WOMAN OF THE 60TIES!!! #Backtothe60ties with #Musicwelove and #JanisJoplin She is famous until today in Germany because of #Woodstock

[@alkholos]

True That.

[@angelmagic4159]

Tonia Ollerton agreed

[@spacecardinal]

She was "somebody" enough to sing at Woodstock!

[@yomasane3670]

A "force of nature'' is exactly right. She's blowing at category 5 here and those stomps gotta be registering on any nearby seismograph.

[@janowens2212]

Just popped up again.This woman was an idol back in the day.😁😁😁😁😁I used to dress 💯just like her back in the day.Thanks for sharing.Miss her music.The closest woman to her style was Tracy chaplain.Nobody can take her place.🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🎉

[@Inhalepens]

This gives me so many chills, she put everything she had into her performances

[@DFlacko664]

I love this song but do you know why it’s so distorted 😀

[@danrowley6934]

@@DFlacko664 Plenty of reasons least is the poor recording equipment uses in those in those days. There was excellent equipment but available for a price. Artist didn't have money to toss in a well on & hope & dream & neither did the record company. Too recording companies were being hit fast and furious because everyone wanted to be a star.

[@DFlacko664]

@@danrowley6934 oh ok, I kind of thought it was on purpose for some reason🤦🏽

[@mikischorner4873]

Still Chills, the older I get...the more...

[@PeterPanimKetaWahn]

@@DFlacko664 she was on heroin at that time ;=) and his best friend Jack Daniels for sure ;=)

[@steffigavin9152]

Just love the way she trots off stage like a little kid. She was so young.

[@jeanettewaverly2590]

We were all so young, then.

[@zenamorgan1754]

Me too❤️❤️❤️

[@sahamal_savu]

That seriously made me cry, she was such a beautiful soul

[@snowline8935]

I don't know why they all got into dangerous drugs like heroin. Stage fright? Career anxiety? Nowadays you could give them propranylol and there would likely be no fatal overdoses.

[@MsThebeMoon]

@@snowline8935 Most of them, their drug of choice was alcohol. She was an alcoholic first. I don't get the needle thing either. Just trying to fill that empty gnawing hole within. Escaping the pain because not even fame could fill it. 😢 EDIT: I'm a recovered alkie (over 20 yrs) and who knows if the opportunity presented itself at a particulary down time, if I would have done it. Outside of pot though, I had a fear of hard drugs and hallucinogens.

[@sarahmiller5632]

Oh gawd, how I wish I had seen her live. I get goose bumps every time I play this.

[@boherupnielsen6355]

Greetings from Denmark. ❤ Truely one of the greatest !!!

[@OneStripeRyan]

Isn’t it amazing how her voice can MAKE us feel like we know what she’s singing about even if we’ve never experienced what she is singing about?

[@mikebowman9844]

Yes

[@sayusayme7729]

But you do know 🌌

[@mikebowman9844]

@@sayusayme7729 Yes. Most all of us have been there or will be there eventually.

[@will420high4]

Hell yes!

[@bradfager9965]

That's a true artist, unlike anything they produce these days! Can you give a little piece of your soul and make me feel what you feel, now that's singing!!!!!

[@ritaggn]

Tears the heart out of me. Astounding.

[@alexstv1660]

In two moments, Mama Cass in ecstasy. Janis was unique. Now, they make a duet in the sky. R.I.P. My beloved ones.

[@Roni-1458]

It's simply overwhelming, full of emotion, hard to listen to and brutally honest.

[@markrichards6863]

She had a very unique gift, a great performer, who let you see deep inside, all the passion and pain. The only other person who is even close us Tina Turner. I always wonder what would Janice had been like, had she survived. She was a giant talent, but a flame that strong can't burn long.

[@Jorvieto]

Her music would have become greater and greater. She was developing more control and dynamics by the time she did Pearl. Funny you mention TIna Turner. I recall seeing her on Dick Cavett. He asked her who else in music she liked. She said only one group, Ike and Tina Turner. Couldn't think of anyone else.

[@dlphcoracl9645]

The performance of a lifetime, even for Janis Joplin.

[@Melissa-p4r2m]

Goodness. That hits hard, doesn't it? You can't sing the Blues, unless you've felt the Blues. Janis felt them.

[@Sixtus-V]

I love so much that she left for us. The frequency of her lovely voice is changing some of us for centuries that sound couldn’t be never forget so powerful so pure and so good for my conscience

[@boostablemedia696]

WOW. what else can you say about this? I've never seen Janice Joplin before today, and wow, i can see why she is so popular. Passion. . Freedom. This girl makes people wish they could have as much fun as her. To bad she passed on so quickly. We need more people like her.

[@CodyIgor]

Perfectly said! I was fortunate enough to be raised on this music from my Nam Vet step dad... people today just don't know about music lol

[@cripplecreekqueen]

You must be really young to just be hearing Janis now. Aren’t you glad you found her now? 😁☮️💋💜

[@boostablemedia696]

@@cripplecreekqueen I'm 50! Sad to say I just found her. And as we speak, i am listening to Me & Bobby McGee. :). She is awesome. Love it.

[@cripplecreekqueen]

@@boostablemedia696 let me give you a kick in the pants. Lol. My maiden last name is McGhee, my daddy’s name was Robert. My mom wanted to name me Bobbie. Daddy said no. Alas, Susan won out. I was born in the 50’s. I thought that was a hoot when I was told that story after Janis released me and Bobby McGee on 45’s and an album. Daddy didn’t care for Rock and roll at that point in time. Enjoy your journey with Janis. ☮️.

[@boostablemedia696]

@@cripplecreekqueen Very cool story. Thank you for sharing.

[@altpotus6913]

My favorite Janis tune. Loved the special effects...almost got a flashback.

[@mike856ms]

This is orgasmic to my ears. DAMN!!!!! Her talent was in it's in class.

[@rebeccawagner4167]

I love this song 🎵 ❤️, Janis Joplin her voice is unique and sounds amazing 🎉🎉. She was a real trail blazer for the rock and roll scene 🎉🎉

[@jackweaver4564]

Yes, and let her not be forgotten in 2024. No Southern Comfort here.

[@spencerclay6987]

Saw her at Winterland in SF later. with Big Brother. She wore a short-sleeved massive blue sequined top and just killed this song. BTW I am 74

[@gfgranja]

Wish i lived those days

[@lastnamefirst4035]

Janis was great. So was BBHC

[@mikegalvin9801]

@@lastnamefirst4035 The studio musicians who became her later bands were proficient but never had the heart that made her BBHC period so special.

[@lastnamefirst4035]

@@mikegalvin9801 are you referring to the kozmic blues band?

[@SJKLR99]

Ronnie VanZants favorite place Winterland ballroom was also a roller rink

[@sherri2441]

She is just absolutely amazing ! gone way too soon. Can you even imagine the music this beautiful woman would’ve come out with?

[@geebud1880]

In my boyhood she reached me...ear and soul. I lived ....

[@guerocoolarrow8382]

The raspy voice really accentuates the hurt in her heart. I hate to say it but it's beautiful how she put all of her hurt into her singing. I'm sorry she went through what she went through but I'm glad she found a way to express it. Unfortunately she couldn't let all of it out and passed too soon. Much love from her home state, Texas!