TDW 1656 - Childhood Home of Janis Joplin

[@perpetuallybodean4522]

Adam, I'm originally from Beaumont, Texas. (bow-mont) This brought back so many memories, so much nostalgia, and I'm a huge fan of Janis. Thank you so much for visiting here. It really makes me miss my family and home town/state.

[@superdirtlair5962]

my Aunt was in Janis' school class and can be seen in that yearbook! way cool! thanks again Adam for taking us on your adventures!

[@nancyk4595]

Thanks for the tribute to Janis Joplin. I immediately thought of her song Piece of My Heart. My mother loved Tex Ritter so the tribute to Tex Ritter brought back fond memories of my mother who has been deceased for many years. Thanks for the wonderful memories!

[@angelajohnson5728]

Thanks, Adam. Loved this video. I lived in that area for 30+ years, so it really brought back memories. I must say though, that Janis was a firebrand and a rebel and not at all appreciated in her home town of Port Arthur. Now that she is a legend, they'll cash in on her fame as much as possible, but when she was alive she was the town pariah. Janis' true home will always be San Francisco, California, where she finally found friends and acceptance,

[@AdamWasHere]

I grew up in the SE TX area. Actually Groves, which is the neighboring town of Port Arthur, only a few miles apart. My parents when to Thomas Jefferson High School (I believe now it's Memorial HS). They were a little younger than Janis, but my aunt also went to high school there and was a freshman at the same time Janis was a senior, so they technically went to school together. Then shortly after, Janis moved up to where I am now, in Austin TX and she performed a few times at Threadgill's. Then of course the rest is history when she made her way over to San Francisco. "Little Girl Blue" is the latest, great documentary over Janis and her short, but very interesting and impactful life in music history.

[@tonyajones4007]

Thats my hometown and i have lots of.family buried there. So glad to see you made this trip!❤

[@april9th1821]

Loved John Ritter, I met him at a Beatles convention many years ago and he was not one of the guests he was there shopping for collectibles. He was a huge Beatles fan and in his bedroom, on the set of "Threes Company" you can see a painting of the Beatles hanging on the wall and he also starred in Ringo Starr's TV special in 1978. Also on that TV show was Carrie Fisher, Vincent Price, Art Carney, and Angie Dickenson.

[@BCaldwell]

Wonderful tribute to the two icons! I'd like to take a second to thank you for your dedication to these vlogs. I have been enjoying them now since day one and look forward to them every morning. You represent us Floridians well! Sincerely... Brian

[@veromikes]

It's interesting how every town,big or small,has some kind of story.

[@adamthewoo]

Thats what I love about them !

[@josedelarosa909]

veromikes very true!

[@daradiant1]

veromikes Yes it does. This why I love coming to Adam's vlogs. I need to go to the library and donate a few dollars to continuing his journeys like these. Thank U Adam for travels, information, love, and patience.

[@quintonb72]

veromikes agreed! Adam is good at finding cool 😎 for places

[@YourTubeVideoss]

Yes He Is Very Good At Finding Cool Places .... Alot Of Research

[@patigiddens1314]

Janis was my fav singer growing up, I had every album!! Thanks as always you find the best!!! Got my WOO FIX for the day, stay safe Adam!!!!

[@ericescher6045]

That was really great Adam! Heidelberg, Germany

[@tonyajones4007]

This is my hometown!! And i love Janis!!!

[@clw10ful]

I just love seeing these out of the way towns and their history and seeing where movie/rock stars lived. Thanks Adam! I always go to google earth and look at the places your traveling to!

[@adamthewoo]

awesome, its a fun way to follow along

[@clw10ful]

Yes it is! I hope your having a great day! Stay down South it is nasty up here in IL...supposed to get snow and ice starting tomorrow. YUK!

[@TheInnerMission]

Hey, I just found JWWOnTheMove and I am now the 2453rd subscriber! The Artegon Mall Meetup video is awesome. Like a "behind the scenes" video with a great Host.

[@francinescott5686]

Thank you Adam, so good to see you everyday!I was trying to guess in which direction you were headed looks like Southwest, I am hoping you will do the Midwest, but I know you don't like the cold. I am really digging all these American towns, you are the present, " Life On the Road" Adventurer!

[@pimmer]

Thank you so much for letting me join your incredible journeys! You are the light of many days.

[@jimmypartin8968]

My hometown! Thank Adam!

[@isexuallyidentifyasanovenm1617]

This is so wierd adam! For the last couple days ive been researching and sort of obsessed with woodstock. After that i was interested in what happened with janis and jimi when he died. So the fact that you went to that house yesterday is a real coincidence with me.

[@adamthewoo]

that is pretty interesting . Funny how stuff like that happens

[@starstruk1508]

Adam, you are in my neck of the woods! There is so much to discover round these parts!! Look up The Bragg Light Road in Saratoga, Tx. It would be awesome to me and my kids to meet you!

[@07yenisd]

Not sure how I came across this video... lol! I live just a mile or so from Janis' high school home. Just north of Port Neches (pronounced NACHES by the way lol) is Nederland. There's a park there dedicated to Texas Ritter. Nederland's heritage is dutch, so the park has a very large windmill. It's actually quite interesting.

[@javelin1835]

Loving the Daily Woo. Thanks for the effort that you put into your Vlog. Best wishes from the UK.

[@guitarmike1968]

Love your videos Adam. They are getting better and better. This one was excellent. I'm a huge Janis Joplin fan.

[@Tazzo2212]

Good morning Adam! Keep up the great videos! It's a great way to start my day....

[@everetthenderson5466]

Jenn Fields my wife Martha and I watch daily. Adam, thanks Buddy! Great vlogs!

[@camilleluke5749]

Thank you for visiting my hometown of Port Arthur, the museum, and the cemetery. My parents and maternal grandparents are buried there, and I have looked for Tex Ritter's grave. I'll have to go on the hunt again some time soon.

[@aarongillispie9153]

Adam just found your channel and I can’t get enough of it...great job. I am from Nederland, TX right next to port neches and Port Arthur and both sets of my grandparents are buried in oak bluff.

[@TampaJay]

Adam does TeXas! Check out The Alamo in San Antonio. I heard it has a cool Basement.

[@danielj316]

Nice to see you in my neck of the woods Adam! I live just a short distance from Port Arthur! There are a lot of spots around this part of the state for you to see. The Spindletop Gusher is just a short distance away in Beaumont. Oh, and by the way. It is pronounced Bo-Mont.

[@drmason1]

yes thanks for correcting him. he also makes it seem like Beaumont is in Louisiana and not Texas

[@adamthewoo]

Blood on the saddle

[@GregsVlog]

"Back in the saddle again..." :D

[@petesenrab5691]

adamthewoo great stuff Adam! Thank you as always

[@seanconor1]

You are so close to where I live! I hope I run into you.

[@jenturner1215]

adamthewoo Welcome to Texas.

[@misterdabalina4694]

Stuart K you should get that looked at

[@jebhampton6031]

thank you adam lol for the past few years you have been my morning show cause your vids come out early lol keep it up adam we are all rooting for you !

[@lindawingate6067]

MY GOD Adam, i have housework to do and i cant stop watching your vlogs, trying to catch up love what you do, keep up the good work! your vlogs are addictive!

[@Bradols55]

Your filming gets more and more beautiful. You have a great Eye for cinematography. I love watching your vlogs. Not only entertaining but beautiful. Thanks for what you do.

[@sarakeith5480]

Good morning, Adam!!! Enjoy your day!!! Glad you are in Texas!!!

[@tbirdracefan]

Lots of neat stuff in this Vlog! I heard Jimmy Johnson (former coach of the Cowboys) once say that he went to school with Janice. Did not see his name on the school annual.

[@carbobdoo]

Good morning Adam. I am not a Joplin fan(not my type of music) but I truly appreciate all you do. I know that no matter how bad my day may have been; I can watch your vlogs in the evening & they ALWAYS put a smile in my heart. Maybe in 10 years they will invent a way to make a hologram of yourself & we can magically travel along with you.THAT would be SOOO Cool. Happy trails.

[@CaptainTexas92]

Oh the stars at night are big and bright 👏👏👏 deep in the heart of Texas.

[@deannaharby5677]

So much to see on amazing vlog !!!!!!!! Thank you Adam---I enjoy them all --even when you are "just talking"-- you rain pearls of wisdom down upon us--! I understand 100% about your feelings for John Ritter--I miss him SO much---his brother had surgery so the same heart defect would not take his life as well. I admit I cried when he passed and still well up when I watch him---what a loss to us all . He would want us to be happy and not sad......I hope you read this--I know you have so many comments --see you tomorrow--be safe.....Deanna

[@tsnuggs4187]

Which way ya headed through Texas? West, South, North? If you're headed south along the coast, be sure to explore the area of the lost city of Indianola. Then keep going south, cross the bridge from Corpus to north Padre island and explore the Padre Island national seashore. You can park Marge on the beach, build a campfire and enjoy a night of sea air and warm water. If you're going through Dallas/Fort Worth shoot me a PM, lots of good spots to Vdocument, and a safe spot to park Marge and grab a home cooked meal. If you're head toward Austin, you have to go to Lockhart for 3 of the best BBQ joints in the world. West of Austin is the very scenic town of Marble Falls...

[@rainingwithouttherain7358]

Love and miss John Ritter so much. Ty Adam. Hoping everyone enjoys a fabulous Thursday. 😀

[@adamthewoo]

me too he was the best

[@planetwisconsin9901]

Starting to get a pretty neat little community of commenters/viewers here Adam all brought together by your observations/witty asides. I view your vlogs in the morning when I get up and am eating breakfast. Gets my mind working as I contemplate my day before work. I have watched other vlogs I like Carpetbagger a lot but your freedom and now Large Marge lets you really explore more so. It's nice up here in the summer (Wisconsin) but no need to trek up here now as it is Winter and we are frozen solid! Be safe and see you tomorrow!

[@marypozzi4859]

Adam i really enjoy having coffee with you every morning its enjoying to sit back and watch your vlogs

[@josedelarosa909]

Good Morning Adam and everyone above and below!

[@yolandadelazerda207]

Whoo Hoo!! Now you're in my home state!! Gotta LOVE Texas!! Have fun Adam and God Bless! Great Vlog!!

[@meebrbey]

I do like that drone! :) The Majestic!

[@aicsabres61]

Great vlog Adam! I was shocked to see in a documentary (Netflix) that such a talented, compassionate person like Janis was bullied about her looks and often lonely.

[@adamthewoo]

its the story of many sad to say . Thanks for the comment

[@AmyGodwin89]

I wish you would go up north when the weather gets warmer!!!! I love your videos, Adam!!! You are so positive!

[@GregsVlog]

Wow, I was just talking about Tex Ritter yesterday (the same time you visited his grave.) Was telling my co-worker how John makes reference to his dad in the first episode of Three's Company!

[@adamthewoo]

so glad I got to pay my respects . I love his son so much

[@GregsVlog]

They were both American treasures.

[@HeatherSummerRaine]

Adventures by George I own every episode of Three's Company! He is one of my favorite actors. John Ritter was brilliant, and we lost him way to soon...

[@GregsVlog]

Awesome! So do I! And I just discovered that the ENTIRE series is on KZbin. Get out there and enjoy John Ritter's antics folks. (And do yourself a favor and look up Tex Ritter too!)

[@HeatherSummerRaine]

Adventures by George I did NOT know it was on KZbin! :) :) Definitely watching that as I wait at the dentist today! Thank you for the tip!

[@jmmoriarty123]

Adam, Welcome to the Great State of Texas! Hope you enjoy your time here, and are hoping your are planning a trip/meet-up in Dallas! Be Safe in your travels!

[@billfarnham1592]

I interviewed Tex Ritter once when he was running for Senate in TN.

[@johnmadsen1316]

Very awesome that you uploaded this vlog on Tex Ritter's birthday.

[@blissfuldw]

Great video as always Adam! I found out last year, while doing my genealogy, that Janis is my 10th cousin, aka we share a 10th great grandfather. If anyone is interested in finding out who they're related to, get at me...

[@Preeofdarkness_]

John Ritter was the best. Very sad when he passed away .

[@adamthewoo]

he was for sure, such a genius

[@LHStostardome]

So interesting the places you find & take us along with you. I never realized he was Big Al....good rendition Adam.

[@WildernessRocks]

Same here Adam, I wake up between 5 and 6 naturally and I also do not have to get up early

[@DougForce]

The artist who built the shell wall also built The Old Mill at a park in Little Rock (where a few scenes from Gone with the Wind were filmed) and he also built the Crystal Shrine Grotto in Memphis. The grotto is beautiful and includes a cave with crystals embedded in the ceiling. Despite being located in a cemetery, it's the location of many prom and wedding pics. Come on down and I'll show you both places Adam! Great vblog!

[@kswalker75]

I absolutely love these vlogs you are now doing Adam, I really love the places you go and the things you are showing such as birthplaces and graves of famous people!! Keep up the good work Adam!!!

[@bonniekaye]

Love this video, Adam! You know I've been very sick when I'm THIS late viewing your vlog. You always make my days brighter... Safe travels, Friend. :)

[@TheLawnCareNut]

I read the Janis Joplin birthday letter to her mom at 8:37 - seems super cold. They must not have been close. Who signs a note to their mom using their full name?

[@adamthewoo]

im not sure, but I think you may be right

[@jenwhitesides]

Yes, you may definitely have an accurate read on that, but honestly, I just read it as a 14-year-old's attempt to sound "formal" and respectful. Like a cute inside joke between the two.

[@nancymarkiewick3557]

I do.lol sometimes

[@Crystal_1992]

Maybe it was for school?

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

IVE ALWAYS WANTED TO GO TO TEXAS!! Now I can! kind of.. Thanks, buddy!

[@SageOfTruth1111]

My dad use to love watching Tex Ritter and I still watch John Ritter on three's Company I even loved him on Sling Blade he was Awesome!

[@Unit38]

I did not know that" Blood on the Saddle" was Tex Ritter's voice in Disney's Country Bear Jamboree. I remember watching that as a teenager and then years later with my own children. Thank you Mr. Woo.

[@spudgun9315]

yet snother brilliant vlog from Adam....thank you Adam

[@dougstutts9994]

@adamthewoo, fellow vlogger here from Saratoga tx, birth place of county legend George Jones. Man I've live here just east of Beaumont my whole life and you shed some light on things for me that's for sure! 😎 God Speed brother..

[@Jennamix2012]

Yay! You're in my state, Texas is awesome, have fun!

[@apriljewell7450]

omg i wish i was a morning person like you. it sure would make my life easier lol

[@rimbel8948]

I want to live in USA I'm in love with this old houses and the cold weather.

[@carlcurtissmith9705]

Tex Ritter was a Country Music icon....he was born and raised in Tenaha Texas...his biggest hit was a song called "Rye Whiskey".

[@MichaelDavidCilantro]

Adam the woo. You must visit Big island Hawaii one day. You will come across so many small towns each with their own churchs etc. Most those little towns people never been outside of their own little towns. Its so cool and Volcano’s Hawaii in winter is amazing. I spent Christmas at Mauna Kea and snowboarded all day then towards the end warmed up at the beach and dipped in the water then hit the hot springs. You would love the adventure there.

[@bevyk777]

Janis... one of my all time favs.... she rocks on. I'm really glad you did this viddy. (singing) "So take ittttttt, take another little piece of my heart now babyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy" :~)

[@drivewaytv4400]

Great video. My arts/education band played a show at that museum about 7 years ago. Downtown port aurther is like a zombie apocalypse town.

[@MrBigdavehd97]

Here almost a year later being from lake Charles I favor this blog!!

[@lazycatz37]

Great tribute video. You're right it does look like Jersey!

[@JoyBean]

Nice that you got to see Janis Joplin's home..I remember hearing about Tex Ritter so that was a neat little bit of information too

[@travelingwithrick]

John Ritter's performance in Slingblade was memorable to me.

[@mrkwrkp]

Morning Adam! great Vlog about Janis Joplin and Rex Ritter!! plus Enjoyed watching Your Vlogs All the time. Looking Forward what the next Vlog is all about,

[@crush41gb]

Have your best day yet, Adam! :-D

[@brianayres5139]

Thoroughly enjoy The Woo. Safe travels!

[@wipammy]

Good Morning!! 💖Texas and you're basically driving the route I did running my daughter back to League City, Tx. 👍My other fav run is along 59. Lot of great little towns with weird shops and sites. Man now I'm missing Texas tho. I considered moving there just about 2 months ago. 😢 And Janis 💖 is amazing. There was a doc on Netflix not to long ago that was awesome. San Jacinto memorial is great btw. 🙂 Weather looks fabulous!!! I have an inch of ice yay!!! 💕👎 LOL Have a great day!! 💕💖🙂

[@wipammy]

Canes lemonade rocks! Plus their chicken strips and sauce yum!

[@wipammy]

And Buc-Eees you should have stopped by my house I could have loaned you my giant refill cups! 😜 And Texas BBQ dang it all now I'm hungry lol

[@kelliintexas3575]

The Knotty Thyme I lived in Seabrook for seven years! Love league city! Buckees turkey jerky!

[@mhenhawke5093]

I must say Mr Woo, your like the LeRoy Robert Ripley of video. You travel everywere, northamerica so far, so many interesting places and little tidbits of information.Your honest,polite and seem to be a good hearted person. Great Vlogs,keep it up.(comment over) M.B.H

[@81irishman]

Welcome to the Lone Star State Adam! Round Rock Tx has a lot of history and the best donuts around! Including dino tracks and a round rock. You should check it out!

[@johnschuler9734]

Adam, if you come through Katy, Texas. I'd love to buy you lunch. Keep on trucking

[@anonie8770]

YAY You are in my state. I LOVE TEXAS.

[@TheSandinkler]

It's been a while since I've been up early enough to comment, so I just wanted to say good morning and wish you safe travels, my vicarious friend. I have been enjoying the adventures of Large Marge. We've been working on refurbishing our own much smaller one we actually bought at a garage sale! Hoping to get her on the road this summer for our own adventures!

[@adamthewoo]

thanks, hope all is well

[@RuthyD]

One day up near Salinas, Good Lord, I let him slip away He's lookin' for that home and I hope he finds it But I'd trade all of my tomorrows for a single yesterday To be holdin' Bobby's body next to mine... Rest in peace, sweet Janis.

[@perpetuallybodean4522]

Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose.

[@denis65]

Cool vlog! I'm glad you have big plans for my state.

[@c.j.brownbear9110]

I liked it Adam , thank you very much , it is a BEAUTIFUL thing to remember . ttyl.

[@toddfelix5251]

Happy Large Marge day Adam. Stay warm and safe travels.

[@H20shane]

@3:00 speaking of New Jersey can you come visit a small town called Flemington it was the home of the Limburg trial.

[@gre2g]

your vlog over's are getting pretty artsy ! gotta love it !

[@AdamAxeL1979]

Hey Adam, check out the San Jacinto monument and B Battleship Texas whilst you're in Texas! Pretty good stuff!

[@airmail793]

If it fits your travel route you should take Large Marge for a cruise on the free ferry from Port Bolivar to Galveston Island.

[@sheilacampbell3878]

Have a great day and safe travels Adam!

[@atlanticity]

nice tribute to Janis.

[@adamthewoo]

such a passionate voice

[@edm9760]

Love the rail fanning @ 4:05!

[@gator2813]

You drove within a mile of my former home in Vinton Louisiana. Hometown of Bobby Kimball from Toto. He was actually born in Orange Texas but his parents lived in Vinton.

[@Random_cam.]

I love frosty mornings. Great time for golf. 🏌️⛳

[@noodsnewell8429]

Hi mate, I'm from Australia, love what you do. Have you heard of "The Face" on the UT Medical School building in Galveston, Texas? Might be worth a look if you are out that way. Cheers.

[@jeremysolis7384]

Adam this is my were I live! wish I had a chance to meet you!

[@anniestroupe4997]

Thank you Adam for showing Janis joplins hometown . Loved her music still do can you imagine what she would be like if she was alive today ?

[@bryanwhat2268]

So Adam heading Cali? you should stop by Sheep's crossing bridge in Arizona

[@daviddancy6854]

thanks Adam for making my day with your videos.Great information.