Janis Joplin - Me & Bobby McGee (REACTION!!!)

[@nitab1971]

Kris Kristofferson was a Rhodes Scholar who studied at Oxford University. That was his poetry. He's no lightweight intellectually.

[@JD_ATX]

He also wrote "Help Me Make It Through The Night" which was originally recorded by Country singer Sammi Smith, however, Gladys Knight's cover will blow your socks off. It sounds nothing like a country ballad when Gladys sings it with a little soul.

[@Bodeesafa]

He was also a son of a General, and an Army Ranger, Vietnam Helicopter pilot.

[@bipolarbear9952]

*sigh* They said he was "country". That does not equate to "intellectually subpar". That stereotype is so overused and worn out. Please take a seat, do some research and educate yourself.

[@rockinred101966]

and a gold gloves boxer

[@joemurphy2738]

Yea, he also hunted vampires, and wrote Sunday Morning Coming Down (my favourite)

[@hannemanart]

JANIS JOPLIN WITHOUT DEPTH?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! That's the goofiest thing I ever heard! You aren't listening to the right song! The Queen of Rock N Roll!!! You can't stop with Me & Bobby McGee! For such a short but powerful career, Janis had so many songs like Cry Baby, Summertime, Ball N Chain, Try Just A Little Bit Harder, Get It While You Can SO MANY! Janis Joplin without depth .... my goodness

[@pennyrutter2782]

Right?!

[@ThePhilly501]

They listen to 2 songs by an iconic performer and then hand out judgements about her “depth”. 🙄

[@chelseaupholstery259]

We're just from another generation Place and time..

[@lillianjoycenesper4030]

Yes!

[@sandravossos]

totally agree...more and more janis!!!! dont give up i have a shrine just for her as well!!

[@AreaMan920]

Great reaction, albeit from a perspective of not understanding the context. No offense implied. It's the same idea you spoke about in the Saxon reaction - basically, if you'd been able to experience it when it happened you'd appreciate it more. Kris Kristofferson is one of the greatest songwriters. Janis did this cover at a time when Bob Dylan had just made people realize that music didn't require perfect musicians or singers. Kris K didn't write it for Janis. A bunch of artists had already recorded the song by the time Janis did it, including Kris himself. When he heard Janis' recording, Kris said it was his favorite and that this was what he had imagined the song to sound like. Janis was in the wave of artists benefiting from Dylan making music more about meaning and feeling. So at the time, this recording was almost revolutionary. Janis was never about her vocal ability, but about her energy, rawness, and emotion. This recording was the voice of a generation for reasons that transcend musical ability. It was the combination of songwriting and sheer emotion that spoke for a whole lot of people who wanted to be heard, even if for no other reason than to simply be heard.

[@joeandbennyadventures9488]

Very well said AreaMan920. Hit it right on the nail. There was a interview with Ken Kesey at the end of a documentary about the dedicate fans of the Grateful Dead. Ken put it best starting at: 3:49 in the below video, when he talks about the fans would listen to 5 hours of mediocre music just to experience that 1 moment. That crack. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ep2cmHyQar6lq7s

[@reemclaughlin4260]

I so agree it was better experiencing it when it happened, but Janice is one of my favorite hippies. She blew my Mom's mind! 'Piece of my Heart' is excellent. You guys rock! ✌🏼💋

[@robinaddis-vaughn7271]

And, she really stripped it down to what music is supposed to do, touch your soul. She became "possessed" when she performed. She wasn't into stage theatrics. Sadly, if she came along today, she'd never make it because she didn't "look" the part. She's not a Christina Aguilera, Qwen Stefani, etc. She could hang with the guys and partied (too much, sadly) the movie "The Rose" is supposedly based loosely on Joplin's life. Whether it is or isn't, watch it. Bette Midler is phenomenal in that role. Thanks guys. Much love and PEACE OUT ✌. I'm 53, so just a wannabe hippy!

[@Essex626]

Worth noting the Kristofferson dated Janis Joplin

[@dawngrrrl]

Thanks for this comment! All I knew was it wasn't original and I loved it - now I'm even more impressed.

[@shepinchains1]

OMG "JANIS DOESN'T HAVE RANGE" She had an E3 to A G6 vocal range. Dude... Stop 🛑 you don't know what range is clearly.

[@raoulduke3770]

Credence Clearwater Revival- Born on the Bayou

[@tigeraterra69]

Keep on choogling.... baby

[@jsloan024]

Janis shows out on the song "Ball and Chain" at Montreux festival. A classic for sure! Shows her voice for real.

[@kevinlay4745]

@@jsloan024 Absolutely the best Janis performance!

[@kimberlycaldwell3124]

ANYTHING by CCR is epic!! I love them!

[@petermcguire2482]

Janis was the greatest female vocalist of her time. She had range that few could ever hope to have.

[@ZacCostilla]

I see your Janis and raise you Aretha Franklin

[@jessielou910]

Do Jefferson Airplane - "White Rabbit" or "Somebody To Love"!

[@763lamp]

Or Today!

[@ohioanalily]

YASSSSSSSSSSS!

[@nathansciarone5627]

Lil_Jei no yass jeezus

[@ohioanalily]

@@nathansciarone5627 😋

[@Salemvet]

Omg. These two breaking down White Rabbit! I will full on double down on Patreon if you review that! #LostinVegas

[@laurablair2612]

You guys should review Jefferson Airplane's White Rabbit featuring Grace Slick.

[@felipejaranda7332]

Bro Janis Joplin is the queen of rock in roll my opinion ❤️❤️

[@lenarvalfou9707]

DEPTH ISSUE? Woooooooooooooooooowwwwwwww its 70s raw singers that were just not brainwashed by perfection of notes Cry Baby is the most impressive piece of music i've heard. her version of summertime is just demoniac Is summertime perfect technically? not a second Is Cry Baby perfect technically? probably not But damn this woman gave goosebumps and let her heart on stage on those

[@christianman73]

Wait a minute. The voice of Janis Joplin doesn't have *depth* on this song?! I'm sorry, I love this channel so much, but I have to seriously disagree with y'all on that one point! Some of the greatest, most soulful singers' voices "crack" during performances that are absolutely incredible! That is actually part of the *soul* in those performances-- the singers are so into it, feeling what they are singing so deeply, that their voices can crack, and they don't care about it, and not only does it not negatively affect the performances, it actually *enhances* them. One of the best examples of this is Merry Clayton's searing vocal attack in the Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter."

[@JROCK179]

Modern production has made people expect perfection. Artists like Joplin, Hendrix and Dylan would be written off today.

[@Kashmirknight]

Joplin, Cornell, Mick Jagger, Cobain....all known for amazing vocals. All very crackling voices.

[@tadblackington1676]

Janis Joplin did not have the best voice in the world. She was one of the greatest singers ever.

[@WebsterA]

Ryan agreed it sounds good.. Fact of the matter that he is pointing out as a new listener is that; compared to other soul singers he has been subjected to, she cracks when reaching for high notes. Just what it is. These guys just call it like they see it I think ;)

[@angiefurgason8975]

Love those gravelly crackin vocals....some of my favorite vocalists are famous for it

[@dansmiles9183]

Janis Joplins voice has no depth. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.

[@johnpalmer8718]

Cry baby shows her complete range and depth of her voice.

[@TusharRoy01]

I suggest you guys react to Mercedes Benz by Janis Joplin. Great lyrics in that one. But Cry Baby is a fine song as well.

[@nathansciarone5627]

summertime

[@X1.7]

John Palmer Don’t sleep on “Maybe”👌

[@infinite_ammo]

I don't know about you all but I love "Turtle Blues"

[@kenneththibodeaux4826]

John Palmer Cry Baby is bad ass Janis was... nah is the greatest female blues and rock singer with Stevie running a close 2nd

[@buskommt]

Why do you cut parts of the Song out? Its ok to stop and discuss Parts. But please dont cut Parts out. Sorry for the bad english Greets from Germany

[@cherienicholls5008]

I Agree its frustrating

[@pamhines1748]

I agree- I’m not sure if y’all are hearing the whole song or just skipping over. Might be why y’all didn’t get the depth of her! She was a bad ass & a trend setter!

[@WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot74]

They have to because of copy rights

[@pamhines1748]

Michelle Jerome the others that are doing reactions don’t do it

[@jimmierue]

I thought I was the only one who noticed ! Thanks to you other folks I now know I'm not losing my hearing or something ! Peace !

[@infinitefantasy5277]

You guys should do the all time classic “I can’t make you love me” by Bonnie Raitt since you seem to like country/RnB blends

[@magicalphoenix]

Infinite Fantasy I love that song

[@jsloan024]

Or the song "Love me like a Man". The guitar on that one is wonderful.

[@kathyyoung8136]

That's an all time playlist song. Love it!

[@unrulyjulie4382]

I love Bonnie Raitt! Listen to "Angel From Montgomery", although she can make anything sound great! She is also on Rolling Stone Magazines list of top 100 guitarists and top 100 singers of all time. She is one impressive lady!

[@terriertz6837]

The John Prine Bonnie Raitt duet on Angel From Montgomery would be a great song for reaction.

[@jamesdunlop3220]

This is the most idiotic critique of Janice. She was great if they don't see that they aren't worth listening to.

[@matthewdrake4385]

Female rock stars. How about the band Heart? Barracuda or Magic Man.

[@ghaasl78]

Matthew Drake Kick it out is my favorite track of theirs.

[@kimberlycaldwell3124]

My faves from them is Alone, and All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You.

[@gabmaye]

Crazy On You!

[@R0DisG0D]

Seconded.

[@jenniferrichardson8474]

Yes. I mentioned Barracuda myself.

[@oneconsciousman1942]

BALL AND CHAIN by Janis. you have got to listen to Ball and Chain. it is the quintessential Janis at her most soulful

[@Military450Veteran]

Yep, "Ball And Chain" AND ALSO "Summer Time" ---- TWO POWERFUL SONGS Sung by the TALENTED Janis Joplin (it's TOO damn bad that she let the damn DRUGS TAKE OVER HER, SMH).

[@Mamashmeeky]

ThunderKiss 65' by White Zombie!

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

Oh, yeah!

[@stephenulmer3781]

Love White Zombie/Rob Zombie

[@stephenulmer3781]

Good suggestion!

[@brianmccarten1361]

Second this.

[@boringandy86]

Thats a good one or Feed the Gods

[@felixdelgado2311]

2:39 "But, I'd trade all of my tomorrows, for a single yesterday" One of the greatest lines ever written.....

[@terrygarner2679]

Yes, Kris was a good writer

[@miiamusiclover8765]

I love the roughness of her voice. And this is one of my favorite songs

[@rainyday4970]

Roughness brought on in part by all the hard drinking & smoking, Lord bless her. I loved her.

[@FightingIrish327]

Destroyed this amazing song wit your cuts couldn’t even bare to finish watching

[@tido7431]

And yea, yall gotta put up some more female rockers... Stevie Nicks, the Runaways, Heart (early stuff), the Pretenders, Lita Ford ...

[@taup184]

Nightwish!

[@andreazahuranec9850]

Halestorm!!

[@itsallgood4093]

Pat Benatar

[@joshuaaragon7110]

Joan Jett!

[@silverdragon710]

TINA TURNER

[@jessie5022]

Y'all need some Linda Ronstadt in your repertoire

[@grantrichards4950]

I love her version of Desperado!

[@davidhodge9511]

If you want more female artist. Try Heart. Crazy on You or Straight On.

[@Margar02]

Barracuda

[@Margar02]

@djjazzyjeff123 two girls! Ann and nancy

[@coldwar45]

Magic Man, Barracuda and Never as well

[@Mr96tears]

David Hodge Great choices! Ann Wilson is probably my favorite female vocalist ever. I would choose "Straight On" for them to review. It's a rocker with a bit of funk mixed in it. I think they would dig it.

[@763lamp]

+1 for Heart!

[@blazingsong3jrk496]

Why u skip all the time this masterpiece mann???!!@

[@townsendwest]

Yeah they messed the whole song up!

[@robduncan2816]

ive noticed they do that when they dont really care for the song

[@AwkwardTruths]

I've noticed that when this song comes on at a bar or a cover band want's to show the chops of their female singer, the female patrons go nuts -- they all sing along and really get into it so Kris hit on something.

[@GjpgrD]

I hate all the edits, guys! Please just play the song - isn't that the point of these vids?

[@collettedobrocke4518]

I agree 💯.. was disappointing

[@katherinemorelle7115]

They often can’t- if they break it up they have a better chance of not getting copyright striked. Because then they truly can say it’s fair use and commentary, instead of just listening to the song all the way through. I get it’s annoying- I love this song, and I wanted to hear all of it! But that just means I’ll have to go listen to the full version.

[@wisemanspoke]

GjpgrD yes! It skipped a few seconds in every 20 secs! They butchered it.

[@millilear4210]

GjpgrD no honey, they’re making fun of the singer & her music.

[@coldwar45]

Janis was great. Gone far too soon. Check out Ball & Chain and Summertime from her as well.

[@MaxineisGolden]

Summer time is a classic

[@EdnaStMary]

Summertime is my bed time song😍😍😍 Like if I ever just wanna chill and leave the day behind, I love me some Summertime💖💖💖

[@misa118]

"Barracuda" by Heart "Edge of Seventeen" by Stevie Nicks (or really anything by Stevie Nicks/Fleetwood Mac) "Fire and Ice" by Pat Benatar "Entertain" by Sleater-Kinney "Cherry Bomb" by The Runaways No Doubt anything from "Tragic Kingdom" "Heaven Knows" The Pretty Reckless (this is one of the few female led hard rock groups I know of and they are pretty great) And of course Evanescence (no matter what anyone says about them their lead singer's talent is undeniable and as much as I hate it I love their first album.)

[@vgarc7]

Get it in before it gets blocked. React to Jeff Buckley- Grace Love you guys!!

[@Lpfend714]

I agree. Buckley is amazing. BBC live or Chicago.. even studio. Doesnt matter. Great all around

[@kimberlycaldwell3124]

Blocked???

[@vgarc7]

Kimberly Caldwell In case you tube blocked it. Clearly they haven’t

[@kimberlycaldwell3124]

@@vgarc7 Why would they block it?

[@daveayers3236]

YES! Now THERE'S a dude with a hell of a voice!

[@leslie8888]

Janis was a beautiful soul! Another loss at age 27 years old. RIP 💗

[@matthewdrake4385]

If you want more Janis, try Mercedes Benz. It's just her acapella.

[@julieharden2433]

I love that song

[@pennyrutter2782]

Perfection!!!!!

[@brigitb4850]

Janis Joplin, had an incredible blues voice if not the greatest.

[@sleepinggiant4083]

Nah. Ain't got nothing on classic artists like Muddy Waters, Howlin Wolf, Robert Johnson, Etta James, etc. Etc.

[@7of9RebelHarborth]

Soulful Janis! Listen to “Try”. Aretha Franklin even gives her accolades. Janis’ Voice was organic. Listen to Monterrey Pop Festival, “Ball & Chain” AMAZING! She was hardcore soul, rock, blues, country all wrapped into one.

[@trixiebeldon579]

Vid keep jumping without comment from y'all 👎🏻 Ya burnt

[@samanthak9078]

Yeah, she certainly has depth. She had soul, she was all in. I would recommend looking at more live performances of her, for sure.

[@paulamassie9960]

Janis' cracking voice is what made her... well her! She put emotion into her songs and thats what made them powerful.

[@bumblebeebob]

Its 60's era folk music. Not quite rock, not quite country, not quite jazz or R&B but a blend of any of them. Usually with fairly simple accompaniment.

[@joshuareid7383]

You should do a reaction video for Texas Flood by Stevie Ray Vaughn.

[@raysechrengost9005]

Time - Pink Floyd

[@19aenl]

STEVIE RAY VAUGHN

[@davidcanales975]

I love the broken, raspy sound of her voice. It's feel and emotion. Love it

[@wendel5520]

Many people consider Kris Kristofferson one of the greatest songwriters of all time. Incredible life he was a Rhodes scholor, Army helicopter pilot, completed ranger school. Was assigned to teach at west point but left army to peruse songwriting. His family disowned him. Did lots of odd jobs was working as a janitor at Columbia when he met June carter cash. He gave her a demo to give to Johnny cash but he put it to the side. After several attempts he rented a helicopter on Johnny Cash's front lawn to get his attention.

[@aprilsutterfield3635]

Sunday Morning coming Down is my favorite Kris Kristofferson song and my favorite Johnny Cash song!!! Pure gold!

[@unrulyjulie4382]

April Sutterfield ... Ya, I like both of their versions.

[@kennethguilliams5207]

He borrowed the heuy with out permission ... But after Johnny cash talked to his CO was just giving a reprmand

[@CrazyGigi1972]

She sang from her soul and you can feel it...she is one of my all time favorite singers!!!

[@pzlrone1252]

I get you! But you guys need to revisit The DOORS - ROADHOUSE BLUES OR L.A. WOMAN JIMI HENDRIX died 1st then JANIS JOPLIN & JIM MORRISON before passing he use to tell friends that they were drinking with number 3

[@MOAlcazar]

pzlr one I second that ✋✌️

[@tonimlentner1255]

I was hoping to hear the whole song. Didn't care for the skipping to certain parts of the song.

[@robertcarl9456]

Yea, that was extremely annoying.

[@sarinphx]

im a hard rock, punk, metal guy and I enjoy this channel lots. That said, Janis Joplin and Bobby McGee got 6 minutes and 39 seconds. Wow.

[@arx754]

I thought you guys MIGHT comment on this, but maybe I'm remembering it incorrectly, so I'm wrong about it. I'm 65 (yes), and I vividly remember Joplin. One of the things I remember (i think , but maybe I'm wrong) is that during her time, MANY said that if you just listened to her and didn't see her, you'd think she was a black woman singing. So, am curious to hear if anyone else remembers that AND it they agree. ?

[@juliecrane9647]

arx754 Agree !!!!! I fell in love first time I heard her. This song got butchered up quite a bit here. If played in its entirety they'd have been spinning.

[@jimigrunge]

Joe Bonamassa & Beth Hart Official - "I'll Take Care of You" Live at the Beacon Theatre New York Joe Bonamassa & John Hiatt: "Down Around My Place" from Beacon Theatre - Live in New York

[@jasongraham5648]

I understand the pausing so you can talk about the song, but why the skipping?

[@kpbarker]

Gave a thumbs up without even listening. Great song. Classic rock... can't go wrong. Telling you though: The Moody Blues : Nights in White Satin (full version)

[@763lamp]

This would be a great pick!

[@dawngrrrl]

YES! That song is a masterpiece 👍

[@Liz-cmc313]

Saw Moody Blues in concert in the 80s, excellent performance.

[@sherrijean03]

Kevin Barker lol me too

[@Embalmer1]

That is an amazing song!

[@shilohstore6086]

being a fan of yours and Janis I think summertime and ball and chain with their respective videos will blow your mind!

[@toro3543]

react Fiona Apple Fast as you can, Sleep to Dream, or Every single night!

[@MH-qs1hi]

Seconded for Every Single Night!

[@FluffyMcFluffavicMeowskiOFluff]

I love The First Taste... Pretzel music 🥨 ♥

[@sidhedanu]

Hot Knife, Red Red Red, and Left Alone are a few more incredibly good songs of hers. Hell, I love all of it except for Carrion, and that's mostly because of the visual imagery.

[@Sconniegal]

Fast as You Can or First Taste

[@spiderbaby420]

I'm a huge fan of Janis. She's actually from right here in Texas. This song was just as huge if not bigger than piece of my heart. But it's the songs that aren't as popular that are the greatest. Cause she sang with so much emotion and soul. She's definitely worth digging deeper into. Can't wait to see y'alls reaction.

[@tido7431]

Classic. Country isnt my thing but this joint nice. She just has a way. So much soul and passion, especially at the end where she and the band go off. Passed too soon indeed. Not many people can convey emotion and depth like she does, even when her voice falters. It feels gooood nonetheless.

[@Ed9870]

Summertime by Janis is amazing.

[@matthewr7593]

Agree with Victor Garcia below. Grace by Jeff Buckley or Lover, You Should've Come Over. ICONIC singer/songwriter with one of the better voices of all time.

[@ChristChickAutistic]

So ya want women rockers? Pat Benatar, Hell is for Children, Shadows of the Night, Heartbreaker- also has her hubs, Neil Geraldo, one of the best most underrated guitarists in rock. Heart, Crazy on You, Barracuda, Dreamboat Annie, the original sister act of rock. Joan Jett, Bad Reputation, I Love Rock n Roll, Cherry Bomb (with the Runaways). Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders, Brass In Pocket, Back on the Chain Gang, Middle of the Road. Or my favorite, My City Was Gone. Hope that helps! Love you guys! .

[@arx754]

Vanessa: Interesting to remember that when I was growing up (I'm 65), there were no women "rockers". The idea that women could sing and play rock music was laughed at. So glad to see that times changed quite rapidly.

[@abncolb1027]

Immediately clicked like on this one!!

[@bigw725]

Yall GOTTA listen to her cover of Ball and Chain! It's a LIVE performance in Monterey and is absolutely chill inducing, and also her version of Summertime with Big Brother and the Holding Company!

[@JSchaffer214]

I'm a massive Tool and prog rock fan but Janis Joplin is my all time favorite female vocalist because I can hear her soul when she sings. Although, Etta James isn't too far behind her in my book.

[@GypsyFairy85]

Etta blows Janis into another universe, are you kidding.

[@uburei]

Up on Cripple Creek by The Band

[@petebrown3715]

Good old school folk song. Janis is awesome. Now for the list that will not die until you react/ review: 1. Metallica-Whiplash!( If you heard that do Motorbreath!) 2. Megadeth- Peace Sells but Whose Buying!( If you heard that do Killing is my business and business is good!) 3. Metal Church- Metal Church!( If you heard that do Start the Fire). 4. Celtic Frost-Procreation of the Wicked!( If ya heard that try Jewel Throne). 5. VoiVod-The Unknown Knows!( If you heard that try Ripping Headaches)! Let's do this boys

[@brandtlabastille7904]

I enjoy watching you guys! Janis Joplin is a legend. A talented lyricist/songwriter as well. She is the embodiment of Rock and Roll, all soul, a lot a blues and with some country too. Her range is only obvious in her body of work; impossible to hear it from just this Bobby track. As others have suggested, do listen to "Mercedes Benz", "A little piece of My Heart" and "Try", or "Get it While You Can". A piece of her heart is literally left on every stage she has ever performed on; a movie on her life and influence is 20 year overdue! Y'all keep doing ya thing though and much blessings!

[@Donamtrx]

"Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose"....one of the greatest lines in rock. Ever! If u never heard this song again...you're gonna remember that line

[@nikieddi]

one of my favorite songs. her voice is insane

[@LongIslandLongIsland]

"Son of a Preacher Man" Dusty Springfield

[@pandorafox3944]

Oh Angels... Some of the best singers are not technically good singers. Watch her performance at Monterrey Pop Festival. It wasn't about technique. It was about FEELING. Janis wore her heart on her sleeve. Felt like you guys were a bit dismissive and your heart wasn't in it. And that's ashame. Ah well... we all have an off day. Still love you though.

[@travissmith9046]

Wasn't it the Monterey Pop Festival where Mama Cass saw Janis and was mesmerized?

[@pandorafox3944]

@@travissmith9046 Yup.

[@anthonymarcus8485]

Joe Cocker is a better example for having raw emotions in song along with uncle Otis,Dennis, and Mr.common man himself David Ruffin

[@pandorafox3944]

@@anthonymarcus8485 Not better.

[@rainyday4970]

Beg to differ there.

[@Guiltless765]

I'd stay totally away from artists or record companies who block a couple guys from doing an honest review of their music.. Copyright is horrible on something like this..Blows the whole video.🤔🤔

[@Vizual_Racing]

Would love to get some Pink Floyd reactions on here. Pink Floyd - Time Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here Pink Floyd - Astronomy Domine Any of those!

[@theswanqueen]

They already did "Wish You Were Here."

[@sathalheimer67]

@@theswanqueen Can never have too much of Wish You Were Here...

[@laurablair2612]

She's part of the 27 Club - those artists who died at 27. Heavy drug use.

[@suemontague3151]

Duh!

[@kaigai-nikimajikoi325]

That fusion of Country and Soul was really nice and the way the tempo transitioned into a bit faster one later into the song reminded me of Tina Turner Proud Mary and how that song started slow and then proceeded to build up and up and up. The writing was well done and for Janis to really project that feeling on the track was executed to the T. Helluva nice reaction to this country joint Lost In Vegas.

[@stevenfitzpatrick5800]

imma NEVER watch these two again . Janis Joplin " doesn't have a lot of depth" !!!!!! ????? are you freakin kidding me !!??? NINA SIMONE from the stage said Janis was the ONLY ONE who "gets it" the way she ( nina ) does. Areatha loved her, i mean I'm not even gonna dignify this bulls*** with a comment. man you two need to get your ears checked. and while your at it see if you have ANY heart/soul in there too.

[@marvelmaniac88]

Chevelle - Any of these songs: Family System, The Clincher, Safer Waters, Humanoid, A New Momentum, Clones, An Island.

[@valerie4286]

oh hell NO! Janis is a legend, it's her signature....listen to more of her songs

[@marisajensen3004]

Kinda tragic what happened with this chick. Died too soon. Great song tho, thanks for the vid!

[@tiacalhoun3841]

Soul/Blues.....Janis had more soul in her pinky finger than most have in their whole body!!! She is a legend and their hasn’t been another voice like hers since!!! PLEASE react to her song “Cry Baby”

[@desikelleysep.2143]

Love you guys for this 💘🤗

[@theresistance3818]

This song doesnt do Janis any justice...and it's my least favorite of her songs...I've always felt as though it was just "filler" for the album... Please, review "Cry Baby."

[@robinaddis-vaughn7271]

She was pretty heavy into her drug use at the time too. Listen to Pink's cover. She's the only one that can truly do justice to Janis Joplin but she has the depth and range in her voice that y'all were talking about. As far as Kris Kristofferson goes, there's nothing he hasn't done. He tried to get noticed by Johnny Cash and couldn't so one day he landed on Johnny & June's property up beside their cabin and he gave Johnny a cassette tape of songs. He and Willie are the only 2 Highway Men left, I think. There's a great clip of him and Barbara Striesand from the movie "A Star is Born". There are a lot of clips, but this one is just her playing piano and he's singing her song.

[@dictabeat]

Melissa Etheridge also did a great cover piece of my heart. The only two singers that do Janis Justice.

[@tharnden79]

Robin Addis-Vaughn couldn’t agree more!! Pink’s version is awesome!!

[@troyhagen9843]

I agree about Pink's version being great. Brandi Carlile also does a fantastic cover of it. Kris Kristofferson actually starred in one of Brandi's videos for her song "That Wasn't Me", sang "Turpentine" on her tribute album and stated that he really hasn't gotten into someone else's music like he has Brandi's since Janis and that he thinks Brandi may be an even better singer. She's also known for her voice cracking like it does on "The Story".

[@holdenmc6]

Margo Price's version she does at her live shows is the only one who even coming close to touching Janis' rendition IMO. I was blown away when she closed with it last summer.

[@inspirationworks8357]

@@troyhagen9843 Brandi can emote ! Turpentine and The Story always make me cry. She is good friends with fellow musicians The Avett Brothers (who are amazing and wonderful human beings as well as musicians and songwriters). She even commissioned Scott Avett to paint her portrait for her most recent album. The co- founder of, and elder brother in, The Avett Brothers, he is also an accomplished visual fine artist. For depth, I suggest No Hard Feelings (which LiV reacted to and that is how I found them !) and Through My Prayers. Their songwriting is lovely and I have called them Modern Day Renaissance Men since becoming a fan about 10 years ago ...

[@hollyroxy25]

Surprised you guys haven't done any Fleetwood Mac yet. Stevie Nicks is one of the queens of rock

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

Pink did a version of this too, but Joplin’s is better.

[@lisajanssen9500]

Pink did this song justice. ❤

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

Lisa Janssen she did, for sure.

[@Wee162]

Sorry guys, but skipping through these great songs is killing the vibe. Not sure why you’re doing it, but it’s driving me nuts.

[@tambor76]

Van halen mean street

[@dougdavis1479]

You should look into Supertramp crime of the century Reference JFK. & 911

[@SoFloMudZone]

Lynyrd skynyrd - free bird !

[@pri79]

They looked like they wanted it to finish already 😂 Its a great song!!!

[@jdtiff]

Pink does an amazing cover of this. I daresay I like it better.

[@tharnden79]

Jason agree!!!

[@palmsquad4]

This isn't county. Its rock, folk, R&B. Definitely not country.

[@hanaan36]

React to Fleetwood Mac. They're awesome!

[@dennisnichols8970]

I hate when you cut a song up with pauses and not to talk.

[@robkarp9835]

"I pulled my harpoon out of my dirty red bandanna..." harpoon was slang for heroin needle

[@robkarp9835]

Got that right! lol

[@whitenoiseihearu4018]

If she was alive now that harpoon would be for her diabetes.

[@rebeccawhite5128]

I never even understood what that word was before!

[@PotrzebieConolly]

I think "harpoon" is meant to get the word "harp" to fit the line. "harp" was another word for harmonica, which the character plays softly while Bobby sings. Don't think you can play a heroin needle softly.

[@whitenoiseihearu4018]

Pat Conolly ..that's adorable

[@worthlessfiat8516]

Yeah you need to a hear different songs. She had a huge voice and look up the 27 club

[@nickmcbride4633]

David Allan Coe- you never call me by my name

[@jacobprice8048]

David Allan Coe is a racist, you really want these dudes to review him?

[@19aenl]

VOODOO CHILD

[@charlesbell8299]

I'd guess you never heard of the 27's. A lot of singers, musicians and performers from this period, died at age 27, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison and more I can't even remember. Want some sou;, try one of the coolest ever, everyone loved Jimi Hendrix

[@charlesbell8299]

You're right, and let's not forget Mama Cass

[@tanakid777]

Kristofferson wrote it, but this is Janis's song like "Hurt" is "really" Johnny Cash's, if you know what I mean.

[@Ergoperidot]

*Somebody* doesn't appreciate the NIN version enough lol

[@tanakid777]

Who doesn't? Trent Reznor? Because he's the one who originally made that claim.

[@janeames1513]

trent actually wrote hurt specifically for johnny ..trent actually sang it as well but not nearly as well or as often until after johnny passed away..trent has said in many interviews and magazine articles that johnny was one of his biggest idols

[@dess8287]

Ryan and George great reaction! Yeah Janis is a acquired taste, but nonetheless she has soul. Sometimes people get caught up in the technical skills of a singer and miss out on the true talent of their voice. Which comes to mind some other female singers that you might want to indulge into. Ann Wilson (Heart), Bonnie Riatt, Amy Lee ( Evanescence), Door Pesch, Sandy Saraya (Saraya) just to name a few. Well with that being said I would like to put in my request as always for your help to Ultraphonix Ultraphonix Ultraphonix Ultraphonix Ultraphonix Ultraphonix a collaboration between George Lynch guitar (Dokken) and Corey Glover vocal (Living Colour) the songs "Crawl Walk Run" or "Counture Culture" featuring Dug Pinnick from Kings X. Corey Glover's solo release Hymns the songs "April Rain" or "One" Living Colour's "Open Letter to a Landlord" or maybe Kings X "Over My Head" and on the country side Dwight Yoakam's "Thousand miles from nowhere", "Guitars and Cadillacs" or "Fast as you" would be cool as hell! Thinking of Janis another fellow Texan artist and song writer you should check out is Ian Moore particularly the song "Satisfied" off his self titled album, by the way in my humble opinion that whole album rocks. Keep on rockin' peace ☮️ ✌️!!

[@Ariel-ou2rr]

Janis Joplin was 100% REAL! I ❤

[@thalia9789]

Have you guys ever thought about reacting to Joni Mitchell's music? She's amazing

[@TheTrisha2009]

u guys butchered this song by skipping thru!! stop doin that!