Janis Joplin | summertime & Ball and Chain | Reaction

[@tbascoebuzz4782]

…”That’s the most unique sound I ever heard from a singer………ever”. LOLOL…I love people’s honest first reactions to the legendary, Janis. I’m so grateful I was alive to experience the 60’s.

[@rosesilveira344]

She give her ALL to her singing. RIP Lovely Lady. Happy Birthday Janis.

[@garymessano2669]

When Janis sang she literally put her heart, soul, and body into each song. So intense!! Nobody sang like her.

[@donnabruhn6907]

The male version of Janis was Joe Cocker

[@bobsteinzig]

Etta

[@davidgross990]

Amazing that she did most of her performances high as shit. At her concerts we were usually as high as she was, and it worked.

[@moonstone1159]

Blues sung by the best! Janis was one of a kind.

[@strings53notlob50]

Part of the 27 club. RIP Janis. Like soft ice cream flowing down a gravel road. Sweet grit.

[@loricreel2463]

Thing about Janis was she FELT IT. She brought those notes up from the center of the earth in through her feet filtered them through her soul and blew them out of her throat.

[@spitballpitcher4153]

Vocal Type: Mezzo-soprano Vocal Range: 3 Octaves 2 note E3-G6 Whistle Register: No Vocal Strengths: Unique and prominent coarseness to the voice, with a throaty and guttural chest voice. Despite the heavier weight of the voice the belting range could extend high up into the fifth octave by mixing while retained this characterful rasp. The head voice was bright and full, with a smoother, delicate contrasting texture to the lower half of the voice. Her control in this part of the register was surprisingly strong and deft. Though her voice is remembered for its passionate rasp, it was also capable of a softer and smoother timbre, demonstrating the skill and ability she had as a vocalist. Interestingly, the frayed edges of the notes sang with this textured timbre sometimes allowed for harmonic chords to be created as two or more tones were produced by the voice at the same time. Vocal Weaknesses: The coarsness of the voice could be found abrasive by some.

[@Ulexcool]

Are you a robot?

[@spitballpitcher4153]

@@Ulexcool No. For juuust grabbing facts and information that is readily available elsewhere it is easier than retyping it. So, again no, I am not a robot. Lazy perhaps, but not a robot.

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Amazing analysis

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Amazing analysis

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Amazing analysis

[@cwasatko5601]

Bless her heart ♥️ Janice felt the music... there's nobody like her.

[@kenwelch198]

I love watching someone who hasn't heard her sing before! She was a special talent and a free soul trapped in a earthly body.

[@darkmagus64]

She was a hard living woman. She left it all out on the stage. Try listening to Me And Bobby McGee.

[@MickeyFlipper]

I don’t think people actually realize how much she changed everything as a vocalist in rock. Ever since Janis, there’s been Robert Plant, Steven Tyler, Chris Robinson, Axl Rose. Even Ozzy Osbourne. I saw him live w Sabbath back in 99. He literally moves around the stage like Janis does on videos I’ve seen. Hendrix changed the 🎸. Janis the vocals. On another note, my personal fav Ball n Chain was her Monterey Pop Performance that wasn’t filmed by Pennebaker. Her voice was on fire!! And strong.

[@blondelebanese9922]

Not trying to be mean here but Robert Plant learned his vocalizations on his own. IMO, they weren’t much alike. Not taking anything away from her brilliance but you surely must realize that the folks you mentioned did have the luxury of sitting around watching others perform on video. And they were each too busy learning their craft and making their music. Other than Plant, I guess you may be right about the singers that were a lot younger than Plant. I think Robert Plant set the gold standard for rock singers starting in the late sixties and has remained at the top, although his voice has diminished a bit with age but not his stage presence. Annie

[@MickeyFlipper]

blonde lebanese Hi Annie. I understand. But you also have to realize that Led Zeppelin themselves didn’t deny Joplin’s influence. Janis was fiercely protective of young Robert Plant in 1970 😉 As for Steven Tyler. He’s stated himself he was being chastised for trying to be Mick Jagger when he was channeling Joplin. And John ‘Ozzy’ Osbourne... Black Sabbath were a Blues band before they became Sabbath. Which tells me that most likely a young Ozzy was fortunate to see Joplin live in 69 and learn how she engages the crowd onstage. Thereby shuffling and clapping hands to the rhythm. Thing is Joplin was a game changer for that time. No one ever seen nor heard anything before or after since. Which changed the vocalist/stage presence for Rock bands. That always happens with game changers. Look at Amy Winehouse. And I’d have to put Kurt Cobain although he was basically doing same thing as Joplin through Blues. AND through same influence as her... Leadbelly. She showed to not hold back your feelings when performing and singing. And it still rings very much true today.

[@MickeyFlipper]

blonde lebanese What I will say that I find not only ironic but also extremely unfortunate..... the fact a woman like Joplin as a Maverick being a game changer. And yet to this day... still isn’t recognized as being a game changer. What I said earlier about Kurt Cobain. Same influence as Joplin through Blues/Folk and Leadbelly. Yet he’s being ranked higher than Joplin as a game changer. Both showing rage in their singing and soul too. But why is he being recognized more? The only reasoning I can come up with.... Rock N Roll is a man’s game 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️ I’m a HUGE PJ (Polly Jean) Harvey fan. She was influenced by Blues artists such as Howlin’ Wolf, John Lee Hooker, Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan. Yet she’s still not popular nor widely recognized. (Which I’m fine with.) But it does prove to me that when it comes to Rock music.... That’s something that will probably never change.

[@timbillings3652]

I was Black Sabbath and Blue oyster cult at Lebanon valley speedway in NY. What a show!!! 😂👏 Don't remember the year 🥳

[@MickeyFlipper]

Tim Billings Don’t fear the reaper 😉

[@TheDivayenta]

Her best perf of Ball and Chain is live from the Monterey Pop Festival. I was there!

[@glennb2227]

Lucky!

[@dishappywithlife2556]

🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@annalenuzza7888]

So lucky..!!

[@kadenharvey1102]

Fr luckyyyyyyyy

[@Clairsach]

awe man....what a memory! I was living in California then too. Missed it!

[@gran29ty67]

She was one of a kind. Never been anyone since So sad she didn’t live long enough to give us more great music.

[@jansummerford1050]

I love this song...62 years old and it still makes me happy!❤️🇺🇸

[@audkarinen6875]

I really appreciate your reaction

[@lauriejones8082]

I swear to this day there is No Other singer who can compare to Miss Janis. Loved her then, still love her now.

[@EverydayPerson]

SANG Nick! You got a great voice! Janis was in a league of her own. Her voice was very distinct and immediately recognizable. She was her own person and that's made her so great. She was only 27 years old when she died of a herion overdose. A great talent gone too soon.

[@hildareynolds231]

Check out Janis "Cry Baby"!! Love your reactions!

[@robertberger5639]

you nailed it. she's in a whole league of her own!! no one has or will ever approach her.

[@kimgritman7289]

Thank you thank you thank you! My favorite vocalist. Hands down. Her voice is her soul speaking. Goose bumps on every run and slide.

[@robbruno6713]

Her voice is a musical instrument.

[@tonilharmon]

So love your reaction! It's so nice that people today can enjoy and appreciate the music from my day. She was a tiny person with a big voice. You just saw why she's a legend.

[@sandyleewhite]

Janis Joplin was a force, nobody wanted to reckon with!!! One of a kind, & left us far too early...RIP Great one 💙💙💙

[@ronaldhascher1412]

Ever one dismisses the Band ? It wasn't Janis only ! Twas" JANIS JOPLIN and BIG BROTHER and the HOLDING COMPAMY The only band in the dayz' that could hold a candle to her light ! AMEM and Amen !

[@AP-gb3eh]

I like the seasoned voice comment, she sang her heart out in bars and clubs for years. When performers where road warriors

[@johnroop9625]

Not just a unique voice,a UNIQUE HUMAN BEING! Beautiful heart...Really a very shy,scared little girl.

[@dawnflynn1630]

Check out “Work Me Lord” and “Little Girl Blue”! Incredible demonstrations of her vocal range!!

[@A358M]

Work me Lord....Yaaaaas!!!

[@ritadecassiadasilvaxavier3683]

Janis forever... Depois de Dimash que amo muito, vem ela, com essa voz rouca, incrível, que sai do coração e vem rasgando nossa alma, emoção igual atualmente só mesmo o maravilhoso Dimash... Parabéns pela reação...

[@chloeslater7231]

Janis Joplin was I think the first time I ever truly fell in love musically. She was the main sound of my teenage years (I am 32, I was never a child of my generation). I absolutely love her. What I don't know is why so many of us that are so so lost and troubled during our teens and twenties find our way back and why others never do.

[@MickeyFlipper]

👆🏻This 👆🏻

[@sheilagimino6685]

Literally the first woman of rock!

[@shootingstar3923]

Janis, Janis, Janis....So talented, so sad, so special. She died in Oct of 1970 of a heroin overdose and was unfortunately part of a crowd of talented musicians that died at the young age of 27...Jimmy Hendrix died 16 days earlier at age 27. Janis gave 110% passion when she sang...every single time. That bluesy sound just OOOZED out of her! She was AMAZING!!! So many more amazing songs to react to. Go down the Janis Rabbit Hole!!

[@bluesky-rb8fn]

Another dimension/ universe needed her soul!!! 👽👽👽🛸🛸🛸💕💕💕 We love ya girl!!!

[@nobusmanrbbj]

Could not agree with u more. I was in a discussion at work with some youngsters who had never even heard of Janis Joplin! Of Me&Bobby Magee or Kris Kristofferson. I went to YT to find,"Cry Baby" to introduce my co-workers to Janis. There I found u praising, discovering my 1969 idol. U looked like me when I heard Bessie Smith! I was floored! "Give me a pig's foot and a bottle of beer!" The musical,"Me and Bessie is still one of my favorites...Greetings from New Orleans.

[@mariannegoldweber1577]

Bette Midler played her in a movie called The Rose which was an unauthorized biography of her life. Drugs took away so many amazing talents. That kind of passion comes from a painful place. Thanks for reviewing her.

[@Luke_0]

Tom Jones and Janis Joplin did a duet, OMG! Also, dooooood you gotta react to St Paul and the broken bones It's Midnight and Grass in Greener!!!!

[@KarlXByrne]

It was the year 1999 in Dublin, Ireland when I first heard Janis. I was balls deep in an Australian singer song writer, café worker kinda Sheila, and it was her tunes in her gaff. That was a nice Tuesday afternoon.

[@TexasPride62]

Had to go back to this classic... Your first reaction to Janis.

[@robertyanes4751]

Love your reaction! "You better feel it Janis ". My favorite singer! You crack me up..but I totally feel you. 🙏

[@porflepopnecker4376]

I would strongly urge you to listen to the versions of these songs that are on the "Cheap Thrills" album.

[@christinerobinson9372]

I'm impressed that you know the song Summertime at all, not many people do. But you know the American opera it comes from? "Porgy and Bess". Janis was able to spit her vocal cords to produce two notes simultaneously. Not many people can do that. Her performance of Ball and Chain at Woodstock is both astounding and touching. It was her first large venue performance and she was utterly delighted at the reception she got from the audience. When you watch the video DO NOT TURN IT OFF BEFORE IT ENDS. So many people turn it off as soon as she finishes the song, and do not see her skipping off the stage in her delight like a little girl. She was only 21 yrs old. Don't turn that video off until it ends.

[@wendellburkhart8297]

Her voice is like no other. One of the best ever .

[@adriancolon8435]

The GREATEST to ever do it ❤️

[@jena9243]

I love Janis, she's the best

[@Toobeegort]

There will never be another Janis Joplin she didn't just sing she released her soul through the song. Janis Joplin love and respect forever.

[@davewilson435]

Nobody did it better. R.I.P. Janis Joplin

[@kellyyoumans4157]

She GAVE literally Everything!

[@pierrevonpaven108]

I think a young Robert Plant (Led Zep) watched her and learned a lot about singing and performing. Janis was a true great.

[@kellishostall2583]

There will never be another Janice. She was before my time but not being able to see her live is one of the saddest things for me. She died of heroin in 1970, she was 27. I live in Austin, Tx. She use to play here all the time.

[@leslie8888]

Tom Jones and Janis Joplin singing and dancing on Tom's Variety show, it's incrediible! 💞✌

[@sisi11122]

Sounding like an engine in a car! Love it Please react to Ball and Chain in Monterey Pop Festival.

[@nancyholmquist2573]

I love your reaction! The 60-70's had the best music and cars!

[@58andyr]

three greatest live performers, Elvis, Hendrix and Janis, Prove me wrong!

[@deborahdean]

Love Janis so much. Piece of My Heart is a must-hear.

[@victorbradshaw9624]

I like janis cry baby

[@BlakersReacts]

Janis is the artist of my life. She lived for about a year after this. Died at the age of 27 on October 4, 1970 from an overdose. I visited the hotel in LA that she passed away in. She’s incredible with so much pain, passion, and depth. Definitely look into her story.

[@markjohnson4217]

Welcome to one of the greatest singers of the 20th century. Janis is a force of nature, Billy Holiday, Nina Simone and Janis.

[@jodiescookin1]

You’re reaction is so awesome!!!!

[@roderickfruendt7175]

Thanks for talking all the way through the music!

[@meredithtyson3408]

All Hail Her Majesty, Queen Janis...👑🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@klevesmith]

Another from Southeast Texas, and the first inductee the the Music Museum of the Gulf Coast, with Johnny and Edgar Winter, and Tim Foust. All from Jefferson county. She left Port Arthur, Texas after Highschool and was subsequently discovered in Austin, signed and moved to San Francisco.

[@anitamccall4051]

Wow this is such a treat 😊

[@Clairsach]

Her performance at the Monterey Festival doing this Ball and Chain song is even better. She changes up her performances every time. She sings how she feels.

[@A358M]

The way she sings ball of chain gives me chills,in a good way.

[@judithlalaniz6571]

react to raise your hand!! Ft Tom jones!! That performance literally makes you wanna move it reaches a whole new depth of your soul man

[@tammiemcclure7544]

Janis smiles down from HEAVEN .😇😇😇😇😇 She was a very trouble soul On Earth . 😇😇😇😇😇😇

[@rodneysharp7058]

JANICE JOPLIN AND EDGAR AND JOHNNY WINTERS BORN AND RAISED ABOUT 10 MILES APART. EAST TEXAS BEAUMONT AND PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS. THE "GOLDEN TRIANGLE " I MOVED TO PORT ARTHUR IN 1973 AT 12 YEARS OLD. SHE DIED IN 1071. LIVED A FEW HOUSES FROM HER PARENTS HOUSE. THIS MOVE AND HER LEGEND GOT ME "INTO" MUSIC. 59 NOW AND IT HAS BEEN AN AWESOME ADVENTURE.

[@valdoggold]

First to say first! She’s amazing! Out of this world and so under-appreciated.

[@nursemarn]

My fave version of Summertime. I grew up listening to Janis (my dad is a big hippie). Love her voice. Her story is so sad and tragic. She was gone way too soon. RIP Pearl. ❤️

[@sarahmiller6479]

Best Rock&Blues singer

[@shirleykelly9971]

She was one of the greatest singers of my generation and as soon as she opened her mouth you knew it was her and she never disappointed w

[@dothemath1540]

Cut down on the comments. We get it. Much of us want to hear it again and share it with a newbie. You're explaining it to us and we already get it. Thanks

[@nadinemarie3811]

Janis was incredible. Do Ode To Billie Joe next, by Bobbie Gentry

[@rickygordon6097]

Love to see people discover Janis

[@johnandrews3151]

Try anything by Billie Holiday, please.

[@meliplay]

Cosmic blues you should try that it's one of my favorites she is in a league of her own

[@frankd4875]

Listen to Little Girl Blue, it's incredible

[@dianelake7802]

Janis was huge when I was still a kid but, I listened to music since I was 6 and she was a force when i was still in grade school. But, her voice was magic back then. As an adult I fell for the blues but, still no one did it better then Janis. I really wished she stayed away from Heroin and just stuck with booze and pot. I can see her, if she did and survived, imagine what she could have done teamed with Stevie Ray Vaughn and the blues revival of the 80s

[@DianaMiceli-Billingsley-kj4ln]

You should listen to the songs individually. She does Ball and Chain Live at Monterey Pop and it’s one of the best performances I’ve ever seen. I would watch Summertime by itself too. This video does her no justice.

[@racafritz]

You just have to forget about that stupid interview that breaks the flow for a minute. Side note, I never understood why some people think she’s plain looking. I always thought she was beautiful. I would talk about her singing but, I don’t think I have to. Legend!

[@haagatha]

The studio version of this amazing. My favorite 🔥

[@robertsmyth904]

you really appreciate the music i love ,now you can understand why on these talent shows when ever they say there covering janis the judges make a slight face ,like yea ok 👌 lol

[@MikeJaegerLive]

😂 Encores and tears MAybe... But I can't get her outta my minD. Joplin is forever.

[@R.POWELL]

Do the performance of "Ball and Chain" from Monterey Pop - IT'S AMAZING!!! She REALLY shows off her vocals !!! You WILL be glad you did !! Lol

[@genovevapurple9562]

I love janis! ❣️❣️❣️❣️👏👏👏🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@maryczerniak1902]

You should listen to “One Good Man” my personal favorite. Lots of soul.

[@kurtborchers6178]

if you'll remember, i'm the one who bugged TF outta you to react to Lateralus by Tool...which you LOVED, so i think you can trust me when i tell you to check out my favorite tune by Janis, called "One Good Man." also...many people will tell you that she may very well be Janis reincarnated. you need to check out Beth Hart. look for Joe Bonamassa & Beth Hart - "I love you more than you'll ever know." it will leave you speechless.

[@mauiroy2124]

Janis is the queen of Texas blues.

[@marcschemp7902]

I know you love female vocals, as do I. Check these: Chrissy Hynde unplugged covering Creep. Sinaed O'Conner with Pink Floyd singing Mother. Playing for Change covering Gimme Shelter. Etta James singing I'd Rather Go Blind. Digging your channel dude. Peace.

[@mybrainhurts1856]

Texas girl!💖😎

[@notvalidcharacters]

Actually at the end there I think she's cueing the band to be ready for the closing chord, which the video cut off. "That's the most unique sound I've ever heard from a singer, ever" -- *Exactly* that says it all.

[@musicairplanes4884]

The first time I heard Janis on the radio I just could not comprehend that any white woman could sound like this. It was an awakening.

[@direwolf8124]

Bro great reaction, thanks for keeping the great music rolling. Check out Allman brothers

[@julies5515]

That it is soul blood sweat and tears...mic drop janis

[@sherryarflin726]

The best female vocalist on the planet ever. My opinion. Just way before her time. She did smoke but her voice had always been that way.

[@SafferPOV]

Since 1974 I've wondered what happened at 8:45 on this video as she seemed to react angrily to someone in the crowd

[@stickofbutter9733]

I think there was a fight in the crowd.

[@matthewpayne411]

This poor woman had a very hard upbringing, had rocks thrown at her and was hated for loving "black music" and actually acknowledging black peoples contributions to american music. She even bought a gravestone for one of her blues idols who couldn't afford one when he died

[@ginafragata2947]

She's amazing ❤

[@Serai3]

That pain you hear was real. What was behind her voice finally killed her.

[@ginafragata2947]

Yes se amazing

[@hahatoldyouso]

Her voice you really feel...ahhhhh