Janis Joplin — Move Over
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You say that it's over baby, Lord,
You say that it's over now,
But still you hang around me, come on,
Won't you move over.
You know that I need a man, honey Lord,
You know that I need a man,
But when I ask you to you just tell me
That maybe you can.
Please dontcha do it to me babe, no!
Please dontcha do it to me baby,
Either take this love I offer
Or honey let me be.
I ain't quite a ready for walking, no no no no,
I ain't quite a ready for walking,
And whatcha gonna do with your life,
Life all just dangling ?
Oh yeah, make up your mind, honey,
You're playing with me, hey hey hey,
Make up your mind, darling,
You're playing with me, come on now!
Now either be my loving man,
I said-a let me honey, let me be, yeah!
You say that it's over, baby, no,
You say that it's over now,
But still you hang around me, come on
Won't you move over.
You know that I need a man, honey, I told you so.
You know that I need a man,
But when I ask you to you just tell me
That maybe you can.
Hey! Please dontcha do it to me, babe, no!
Please dontcha do it to me baby,
Either take this love I offer,
Honey let me be.
I said won't you, won't you let me be ?
Honey, you're teasing me.
Yeah, you're playing with my heart, dear,
I believe you're toying with my affections, honey.
I can't take it no more baby,
And furthermore, I don't intend to.
I'm just tired of hanging from the end of a string, honey,
You expect me to fight like a goddamned mule.
Wah, wah, wah, wah, honey...
You say that it's over now,
But still you hang around me, come on,
Won't you move over.
You know that I need a man, honey Lord,
You know that I need a man,
But when I ask you to you just tell me
That maybe you can.
Please dontcha do it to me babe, no!
Please dontcha do it to me baby,
Either take this love I offer
Or honey let me be.
I ain't quite a ready for walking, no no no no,
I ain't quite a ready for walking,
And whatcha gonna do with your life,
Life all just dangling ?
Oh yeah, make up your mind, honey,
You're playing with me, hey hey hey,
Make up your mind, darling,
You're playing with me, come on now!
Now either be my loving man,
I said-a let me honey, let me be, yeah!
You say that it's over, baby, no,
You say that it's over now,
But still you hang around me, come on
Won't you move over.
You know that I need a man, honey, I told you so.
You know that I need a man,
But when I ask you to you just tell me
That maybe you can.
Hey! Please dontcha do it to me, babe, no!
Please dontcha do it to me baby,
Either take this love I offer,
Honey let me be.
I said won't you, won't you let me be ?
Honey, you're teasing me.
Yeah, you're playing with my heart, dear,
I believe you're toying with my affections, honey.
I can't take it no more baby,
And furthermore, I don't intend to.
I'm just tired of hanging from the end of a string, honey,
You expect me to fight like a goddamned mule.
Wah, wah, wah, wah, honey...
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You know kids, they ain’t making them like this anymore! 
Interesting. A new mix ? The lead guitar sounds different. Or it's been a real long time since I've heard it here.
who are the musicians that are on this record besides Janis?
Great raw song, but I prefer the Slade version, for the simple reason that was the one I heard first....
What a loss.
My favorite post BIg Bother & the Holding tune by her. Thanx RP! 
She really just wanted someone to really, really love her.
TY @Bakaretsu!
The first time i ever heard 'Move Over' it was a cover, and long before i had ever even heard of Janis Joplin, or her original. It was on an album my older brother had. It was 1972, i was nine years old that birthday. It was a cover done by Slade, on the album 'Slayed?' ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X502fNgvST0 ).
I don't know how old i was when i first heard Janis's original, but i remember the 'WOW! Who's this?' loved her ever since, even though she was already gone...
I don't know how old i was when i first heard Janis's original, but i remember the 'WOW! Who's this?' loved her ever since, even though she was already gone...
Thanks Bakaretsu ! More Canadian content!! ✌️
Montreal_Mort wrote:
John Till
Who ‘s the guitarist?
John Till
never heard anything powerful vocals comparable to her "move over".
Somebody buy me a Mercedes.....
Who ‘s the guitarist?
The voice, the guitar, the drums and the keyboards. All sublime.
Another song that got played to death on classic rock radio, going to hit the next button
It isn’t the voice or the band so much as it is how they use what they’ve got. 9
GEM wrote:
I object to Little Feat being an example of "just about any other band". IMO they were extraordinary.
not that good then (compare her singing to Etta James for example; or her band to just about any other band - say Little Feat), and now rather dated. Got cred for trying and cred for being one of the few strong female voices of the time (but then Bette Midler - different genre - still - ).. repetitive and limited - even if of sentimental value.
I object to Little Feat being an example of "just about any other band". IMO they were extraordinary.
Long Live Radio Paradise
To me this is 8 - Most Excellent
To me this is 8 - Most Excellent
RP You cut off Janis's last "Wah honey." bad DJing.
Highlowsel wrote:
Indeed a shame. It's an odd perspective to realize that she's now been dead longer than she was alive, and by a considerable measure. A poignant and cautionary statement to all those who feel it's better to burn-out than fade away. The longer I live the more naive that philosophy becomes. So it goes.
You may have the wrong perspective. To me, to burn-out rather than fade away is not age-related and has absolutely nothing to do with being strung out. One should burn out by ceaselessly being creative and productive and striving for a better world. I think Neil Young who put those words to song would agree - just look at his catalog, and his view on hard drugs.
Indeed a shame. It's an odd perspective to realize that she's now been dead longer than she was alive, and by a considerable measure. A poignant and cautionary statement to all those who feel it's better to burn-out than fade away. The longer I live the more naive that philosophy becomes. So it goes.
You may have the wrong perspective. To me, to burn-out rather than fade away is not age-related and has absolutely nothing to do with being strung out. One should burn out by ceaselessly being creative and productive and striving for a better world. I think Neil Young who put those words to song would agree - just look at his catalog, and his view on hard drugs.
It can still absolutely stun me, especially near the end, when the intensity and passion become so focused that the music transcends...
Great Voice, Great Woman.
When I see the softcheesy like, in their own conformity drowning so called "singers" nowadays, I get seasick!
When I see the softcheesy like, in their own conformity drowning so called "singers" nowadays, I get seasick!
Then you must not have seen this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UHzjkczDOc
Best part is the shot of a slack-jawed Mama Cass.
GEM wrote:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UHzjkczDOc
Best part is the shot of a slack-jawed Mama Cass.
GEM wrote:
not that good then (compare her singing to Etta James for example; or her band to just about any other band - say Little Feat), and now rather dated. Got cred for trying and cred for being one of the few strong female voices of the time (but then Bette Midler - different genre - still - ).. repetitive and limited - even if of sentimental value.
westslope wrote:
Funny how some heroin addicts are incapable of controlling for the random purity of black market purchased heroin.
If I was a heroin user, i.e., an occasional binger—which I am not, I would prefer pure clean heroin. The more pure, the better.
Strange.
This is the dopiest comment I've ever heard, I think. What you're denying is THE definition of an "addict"...get what you can when you can(need)no matter the 'cost'. But i guess maybe it's not so dopey, as you claim not to be an addict, so in that case, maybe you shouldn't comment on (your perception of) the rationality, or lack thereof, of addicts.
Funny how some heroin addicts are incapable of controlling for the random purity of black market purchased heroin.
If I was a heroin user, i.e., an occasional binger—which I am not, I would prefer pure clean heroin. The more pure, the better.
Strange.
This is the dopiest comment I've ever heard, I think. What you're denying is THE definition of an "addict"...get what you can when you can(need)no matter the 'cost'. But i guess maybe it's not so dopey, as you claim not to be an addict, so in that case, maybe you shouldn't comment on (your perception of) the rationality, or lack thereof, of addicts.
westslope wrote:
When a junkie needs a fix, they don't always have the luxury of accessing the "purest" product. Even Keith Richards, who had no shortage of cash, talks about getting whatever was available while touring cities where he had no connection.
Funny how some heroin addicts are incapable of controlling for the random purity of black market purchased heroin.
If I was a heroin user, i.e., an occasional binger—which I am not, I would prefer pure clean heroin. The more pure, the better.
Strange.
If I was a heroin user, i.e., an occasional binger—which I am not, I would prefer pure clean heroin. The more pure, the better.
Strange.
When a junkie needs a fix, they don't always have the luxury of accessing the "purest" product. Even Keith Richards, who had no shortage of cash, talks about getting whatever was available while touring cities where he had no connection.
Mandible wrote:
Funny how some heroin addicts are incapable of controlling for the random purity of black market purchased heroin.
If I was a heroin user, i.e., an occasional binger—which I am not, I would prefer pure clean heroin. The more pure, the better.
Strange.
..... Probably OD of heroin and possibly alcohol. her dealer had several other customers OD that same week, so they think it was more potent than usual...
Funny how some heroin addicts are incapable of controlling for the random purity of black market purchased heroin.
If I was a heroin user, i.e., an occasional binger—which I am not, I would prefer pure clean heroin. The more pure, the better.
Strange.
Obituary for Sam Andrew in The New York Times earlier this week:
https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/17/arts/music/sam-andrew-guitarist-for-big-brother-and-the-holding-company-dies-at-73.html?ref=obituaries&_r=0&gwh=95FF5934FDD05FCBA357A07168D45ADE&gwt=pay
https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/17/arts/music/sam-andrew-guitarist-for-big-brother-and-the-holding-company-dies-at-73.html?ref=obituaries&_r=0&gwh=95FF5934FDD05FCBA357A07168D45ADE&gwt=pay
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Mandible wrote:
this was her car (a porche) at the time of her untimely death. Probably OD of heroin and possibly alcohol. her dealer had several other customers OD that same week, so they think it was more potent than usual...Sorry, but the name of the car is "Porsche"
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calypsus_1 wrote:
Janis Joplin by Jim Marshall - by johningham42
https://www.flickr.com/photos/48693130@N03/
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All rights reservedWHAT? Janis drove a Porsche?? !!
Surely Janis didn't copy her friends who "all drive Porsches'"?
or
Maybe the "lord" did buy her a Mercedes Benz (in the end), but
she had to get to the other side to collect it . . . ?
Not my favorite singer of that time, but this song not bad!
not that good then (compare her singing to Etta James for example; or her band to just about any other band - say Little Feat), and now rather dated. Got cred for trying and cred for being one of the few strong female voices of the time (but then Bette Midler - different genre - still - ).. repetitive and limited - even if of sentimental value.
Is this Lady Gaga?
Highlowsel wrote:
Indeed a shame. It's an odd perspective to realize that she's now been dead longer than she was alive, and by a considerable measure. A poignant and cautionary statement to all those who feel it's better to burn-out than fade away. The longer I live the more naive that philosophy becomes. So it goes.
I don't particularly disagree with your sentiments, but the longer anyone lives the more naive just about any philosophy of their youth would seem. Anyhow, the majority of artistic luminaries in human history have been dead longer than they were alive.
Indeed a shame. It's an odd perspective to realize that she's now been dead longer than she was alive, and by a considerable measure. A poignant and cautionary statement to all those who feel it's better to burn-out than fade away. The longer I live the more naive that philosophy becomes. So it goes.
I don't particularly disagree with your sentiments, but the longer anyone lives the more naive just about any philosophy of their youth would seem. Anyhow, the majority of artistic luminaries in human history have been dead longer than they were alive.
ziakut wrote:
Indeed a shame. It's an odd perspective to realize that she's now been dead longer than she was alive, and by a considerable measure. A poignant and cautionary statement to all those who feel it's better to burn-out than fade away. The longer I live the more naive that philosophy becomes. So it goes.
It's odd that I really don't believe Janis would have seen the light of day in these times. I do, however, understand why she was immensely successful when she was. A shame that she died when she did.
Indeed a shame. It's an odd perspective to realize that she's now been dead longer than she was alive, and by a considerable measure. A poignant and cautionary statement to all those who feel it's better to burn-out than fade away. The longer I live the more naive that philosophy becomes. So it goes.
This is super good. One of my most formative albums was Cheap Thrills (including the cover!), and for that album and songs like this, I will always be grateful to JJ.
awesome piece man! the whole crew's got it going in a history-making level of solid cool funk
lily34 wrote:
Likewise!!
my fav janis tune.
thanks bill!
thanks bill!
Likewise!!
my fav janis tune.
thanks bill!
thanks bill!
I just plain love Janis's voice..... To go so soon what a waste....
Sing it, girl!
Pearl comes along
TechRat wrote:
Her voice DID evoke a direct biological response in this teenager.....
Her voice DID evoke a direct biological response in this teenager.....
"Fuck me Janis, fuck me!" She was a singularity.
It's odd that I really don't believe Janis would have seen the light of day in these times. I do, however, understand why she was immensely successful when she was. A shame that she died when she did.
I love this song!!!
"Fuck me Janis, fuck me!" She was a singularity.
This comment makes me appreciate the toggle behavior of the caps lock key.. also the apostrophe.
macbags wrote:
macbags wrote:
THIS SONG MAKES IT HARD TO APPRECIATE ANYTHING ELSE EVEN
WHEN YOUR HIGH.
dcdude wrote:
Anyone wanting to sing rock 'n' roll shouldn't even think of that pathetic showcase of karaoke.
uh... American Idol contestants - take note, this is how you sing rock 'n' roll.
Anyone wanting to sing rock 'n' roll shouldn't even think of that pathetic showcase of karaoke.
THIS SONG MAKES IT HARD TO APPRECIATE ANYTHING ELSE EVEN
WHEN YOUR HIGH.
This tune always made me sing out loud and dance. Last time it hapend I was shopping in a nearby Tesco...lol
That's alright!Sloggydog wrote:Now that's what I call a tune! PS It's before 8am and it just means I need it louder still. More ten than ten pin bowling.
Now that's what I call a tune! PS It's before 8am and it just means I need it louder still. More ten than ten pin bowling.
ahhhh....my fav janis tune. love.
Alexandra wrote:
or any other time....
Nooooooo! Not at 8:00 in the morning! 
or any other time....
Mandible wrote:
this was her car (a porche) at the time of her untimely death. Probably OD of heroin and possibly alcohol. her dealer had several other customers OD that same week, so they think it was more potent than usual...
I was at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland in August and saw this car on display.
this was her car (a porche) at the time of her untimely death. Probably OD of heroin and possibly alcohol. her dealer had several other customers OD that same week, so they think it was more potent than usual...I was at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland in August and saw this car on display.
Self-parody? I laugh out loud when she sings ''furthermore.'' Ha!
Nooooooo! Not at 8:00 in the morning!
das waren zeiten, schön war `s
I am 42 and unaware of any other person whose voice has ever sounded like this.
This is one of the reasons I listen to RP......I don't have any Janis, but I can appreciate her work !
ambrebalte wrote:
Yes :)
Yes, we need a Goddess rating....could be that # 11 so many of us need
Yes :)
Yes, we need a Goddess rating....could be that # 11 so many of us need
Todd Rundgren was going to produce this album, but he and Janis didn't get along.
Mandible wrote: this was her car (a porche) at the time of her untimely death. Probably OD of heroin and possibly alcohol. her dealer had several other customers OD that same week, so they think it was more potent than usual...
Sorry, but the name of the car is "Porsche"
this was her car (a porche) at the time of her untimely death. Probably OD of heroin and possibly alcohol. her dealer had several other customers OD that same week, so they think it was more potent than usual...Sorry, but the name of the car is "Porsche"
JJ's voice wees all over the competition; Robert Plant eat your heart out!
Janis Joplin by Jim Marshall - by johningham42
https://www.flickr.com/photos/48693130@N03/
.
All rights reserved this was her car (a porche) at the time of her untimely death. Probably OD of heroin and possibly alcohol. her dealer had several other customers OD that same week, so they think it was more potent than usual... jagdriver wrote:
Yes. I rented it from Netflix about a year ago. Be sure to get the complete set; the extra bits with interviews with Lou Adler, et al., were very interesting. And it was from a rare book by (Beatles press agent) Derek Taylor that I learned that, aside from Adler and John Phillips, Johnny Rivers was also one of those involved in helping organize the concert. And apparently it was Sir Paul who recommended they get one (then-unknown in the U.S,) Jimi Hendrix Experience on the bill.
The book is "As Time Goes By" and the American edition has "Living in the 60s" or some similarly foolish subtitle. It's well worth finding at your local book store or used book store. If you are a serious Beatles fan, it's a good addition to your library.
Generally, anything written by Taylor is worth reading. He was a polished writer and wit and he witnessed everything. His book on the recording of Sgt Pepper, "It Was Twenty Years Ago Today" (released on that anniversary) is one of my favorite rock books. I believe it has been reprinted as part of the digital remaster process.
Yes. I rented it from Netflix about a year ago. Be sure to get the complete set; the extra bits with interviews with Lou Adler, et al., were very interesting. And it was from a rare book by (Beatles press agent) Derek Taylor that I learned that, aside from Adler and John Phillips, Johnny Rivers was also one of those involved in helping organize the concert. And apparently it was Sir Paul who recommended they get one (then-unknown in the U.S,) Jimi Hendrix Experience on the bill.
The book is "As Time Goes By" and the American edition has "Living in the 60s" or some similarly foolish subtitle. It's well worth finding at your local book store or used book store. If you are a serious Beatles fan, it's a good addition to your library.
Generally, anything written by Taylor is worth reading. He was a polished writer and wit and he witnessed everything. His book on the recording of Sgt Pepper, "It Was Twenty Years Ago Today" (released on that anniversary) is one of my favorite rock books. I believe it has been reprinted as part of the digital remaster process.
denmom wrote:
Yes :)
Actually, that would be GODDESS-like.
Yes :)
crockydile wrote:
Disregard. I'm not sure what it is, but this ain't rock. Nancy Wilson, that's rock.
Umm, Ann Wilson? Nancy played guitar and mostly sang backup.
Disregard. I'm not sure what it is, but this ain't rock. Nancy Wilson, that's rock.
Umm, Ann Wilson? Nancy played guitar and mostly sang backup.
What a great set of tunes!
Jimi had written Johnnys' hit 'Summer Rain' earlier in the piece..............
Meanwhile, Janis was writing her own history..........
Meanwhile, Janis was writing her own history..........
I like Janis but i dont like her screaming on almost all of her songs at the end. But this is ok!
peter_james_bond wrote:
See the video; Monterey Pop....is it out on DVD yet? Highly recommended!
Yes. I rented it from Netflix about a year ago. Be sure to get the complete set; the extra bits with interviews with Lou Adler, et al., were very interesting. And it was from a rare book by (Beatles press agent) Derek Taylor that I learned that, aside from Adler and John Phillips, Johnny Rivers was also one of those involved in helping organize the concert. And apparently it was Sir Paul who recommended they get one (then-unknown in the U.S,) Jimi Hendrix Experience on the bill.
And while this may be a big DOH! for some of you, only in watching the concert DVD did it finally dawn on me who Eric Burdon was singing about in the lyric, His majesty, Prince Jones, smiled as he moved among the crowd. (I hadn't yet put two and two together regarding this line.)
In a Cream DVD I rented, EC acknowledges that they weren't there because Stiggy (Robert Stigwood) didn't think the timing was right! (It didn't matter, though, as Bill Graham would soon book the group for an unprecedented two weeks at the original Fillmore.)
AFA Janis goes, the performance of hers that really put me away was in yet another DVD, Festival Express.
See the video; Monterey Pop....is it out on DVD yet? Highly recommended!
Yes. I rented it from Netflix about a year ago. Be sure to get the complete set; the extra bits with interviews with Lou Adler, et al., were very interesting. And it was from a rare book by (Beatles press agent) Derek Taylor that I learned that, aside from Adler and John Phillips, Johnny Rivers was also one of those involved in helping organize the concert. And apparently it was Sir Paul who recommended they get one (then-unknown in the U.S,) Jimi Hendrix Experience on the bill.
And while this may be a big DOH! for some of you, only in watching the concert DVD did it finally dawn on me who Eric Burdon was singing about in the lyric, His majesty, Prince Jones, smiled as he moved among the crowd. (I hadn't yet put two and two together regarding this line.)
In a Cream DVD I rented, EC acknowledges that they weren't there because Stiggy (Robert Stigwood) didn't think the timing was right! (It didn't matter, though, as Bill Graham would soon book the group for an unprecedented two weeks at the original Fillmore.)
AFA Janis goes, the performance of hers that really put me away was in yet another DVD, Festival Express.
jagdriver wrote:
I heard about this movie at a Tom Rush concert. Tom was bantering in between songs and mentioned how he was on the Festival Express. After hearing his tale of being on this party train with Janis and the Grateful Dead, I had to get the movie.
I wasn't really a fan until I saw "Festival Express." Highly recommended!!!!!!!!!!
https://verbatim.blogs.com/verbatim/2005/03/a_long_strange_.html
https://verbatim.blogs.com/verbatim/2005/03/a_long_strange_.html
I heard about this movie at a Tom Rush concert. Tom was bantering in between songs and mentioned how he was on the Festival Express. After hearing his tale of being on this party train with Janis and the Grateful Dead, I had to get the movie.
rsfc_carp wrote:
Probably the famous Monterey Pop festival in 1967. Were there crowd reaction shots including Cass Elliott (it may have been Michelle Phillips, I can't remember) looking absolutely stunned and slack-jawed at her performance?
It was Mama Cass.
And what a performance it was. But the performance that she was slack-jawed about was Ball & Chain, not Move Over.
Probably the famous Monterey Pop festival in 1967. Were there crowd reaction shots including Cass Elliott (it may have been Michelle Phillips, I can't remember) looking absolutely stunned and slack-jawed at her performance?
It was Mama Cass.
And what a performance it was. But the performance that she was slack-jawed about was Ball & Chain, not Move Over.
rsfc_carp wrote:
See the video; Monterey Pop....is it out on DVD yet? Highly recommended!
Probably the famous Monterey Pop festival in 1967. Were there crowd reaction shots including Cass Elliott (it may have been Michelle Phillips, I can't remember) looking absolutely stunned and slack-jawed at her performance?
See the video; Monterey Pop....is it out on DVD yet? Highly recommended!
dcdude wrote:
Disregard. I'm not sure what it is, but this ain't rock. Nancy Wilson, that's rock.
uh... American Idol contestants - take note, this is how you sing rock 'n' roll.
Disregard. I'm not sure what it is, but this ain't rock. Nancy Wilson, that's rock.
Aaaahhhh! Please! Please! I'll talk, I'll talk. It was me AND Bush, we took down the twin towers and I'm the one planting all the poppy seeds in Afghanistan. Now, please....stop!! 
Ah the memories return ... a couple of days after this track was finalized, Janis and I smoked a pipe, drank some Rye and had some furious sex ... not love-making; just plain old sex.
I still miss the girl.
And my 4 ex-wives know that too..
I still miss the girl.
And my 4 ex-wives know that too..
uh... American Idol contestants - take note, this is how you sing rock 'n' roll.
jagdriver wrote:
I caught that by accident on a cable channel one night, I was surprised as the movie was unknown to me. I got sucked in immediately.
Caution, though, it can be heart-breaking to see all these people when they were so young and so full of promise . . .
(Festival Express)
Ibid.
Ibid.
I caught that by accident on a cable channel one night, I was surprised as the movie was unknown to me. I got sucked in immediately.
Caution, though, it can be heart-breaking to see all these people when they were so young and so full of promise . . .
Actually, that would be GODDESS-like.
harmaton wrote:
Smelly? Didn't know you were that close! A solid 9 - classic tune
dirty, smelly, drunk
Smelly? Didn't know you were that close! A solid 9 - classic tune
lawman wrote:
WTF?! I just did the same thing ... within 20 seconds of this starting. You sure are quick on the draw there cirruss!
slickskater52 wrote:
You mean Jackie Jormp-Jomp?
I can't wait for the Jany Jopler movie starring Jenny Maroney!
You mean Jackie Jormp-Jomp?
cirruss wrote:
WTF?! I just did the same thing ... within 20 seconds of this starting. You sure are quick on the draw there cirruss!
Also: I'm agreeing with nwskinner down there: it went from7->8 for me because it cleared my head big-time, with the very first bar, in this case cleared it of Bowie.
7->8
WTF?! I just did the same thing ... within 20 seconds of this starting. You sure are quick on the draw there cirruss!
Also: I'm agreeing with nwskinner down there: it went from7->8 for me because it cleared my head big-time, with the very first bar, in this case cleared it of Bowie.
7->8
Thank god - after Peter Gabriel this is a relief. Probably overrated it just because it cleared the Gabriel from my head.
All this Janis Joplin love fest brings out the contrarian in me. Can you say over-rated, accidental over-dose, over hyped. Roger Daltry said it best: "I hope I die before I get old". I'll stack up a Neil Young against a Hendrix, Joplin, Morrison any day.
The thing about singers like Joplin is that they really "live" the song. They don't just sing it, they bring it to life. Every ad-libbed "oh yeah" (or "oh no") is like a crease in a well-worn pair of jeans. Superb.
I can't wait for the Jany Jopler movie starring Jenny Maroney!
aarrgho wrote:
Absolutely no question about that!
it's a 10.....
nuff said
nuff said
Absolutely no question about that!
it's a 10.....
nuff said
nuff said
jagdriver wrote:
Ibid.
I wasn't really a fan until I saw "Festival Express." Highly recommended!!!!!!!!!!
https://verbatim.blogs.com/verbatim/2005/03/a_long_strange_.html
https://verbatim.blogs.com/verbatim/2005/03/a_long_strange_.html
Ibid.
remembering Ms. Janis Lyn Joplin (January 19, 1943 –October 4, 1970)
** 10 **
Sure it is a good song, but how many times do we have to hear it? What with the nearly 1000 songs a week being released. so much new stuff to explore!
JonnyNismo wrote:
JonnyNismo wrote:
Love Janis!
I wasn't really a fan until I saw "Festival Express." Highly recommended!!!!!!!!!!
https://verbatim.blogs.com/verbatim/2005/03/a_long_strange_.html
https://verbatim.blogs.com/verbatim/2005/03/a_long_strange_.html
what a great jam!!! lovin it! not enough rockin janis on RP~ 
Attention Bill - get out of my head today!Thank you.
Love Janis!
Check out the video clips of Janis @ the EMP in Seattle - goosebumps, I tell ya, goosebumps! 
Excelsior wrote:
Have you ever examined what makes you such a miserable human being? You're like the poster-child for the field of Psychology. Going through your votes of songs and comments depresses even me. Like 90% of what spews out of your mouth is filled with negativity so clearly you have SOME sort of unresolved issues that aren't yet dealt with. Note to self, your teenage angst should have left you seven years ago!
The only good Janis song.
Have you ever examined what makes you such a miserable human being? You're like the poster-child for the field of Psychology. Going through your votes of songs and comments depresses even me. Like 90% of what spews out of your mouth is filled with negativity so clearly you have SOME sort of unresolved issues that aren't yet dealt with. Note to self, your teenage angst should have left you seven years ago!
The only good Janis song.
Augustus wrote:
anyone watch the hall of fame induction of her years ago? they showed this clip of her singing ball and chain, I couldn't believe it, I thought she was going to explode. Anyone know what concert that clip is from?
Probably the famous Monterey Pop festival in 1967. Were there crowd reaction shots including Cass Elliott (it may have been Michelle Phillips, I can't remember) looking absolutely stunned and slack-jawed at her performance?
harmaton wrote:
dirty, smelly, drunk
Yes, the very essence of blues-rock.
harmaton wrote:
dirty, smelly, drunk
That's it!
Good drums on this.
And, in context, "gamey" works. For me, at least.
Porno For Pyros - Tahitian Moon
Janis Joplin - Move Over
A most unexpected and excellent transition!
OK, class. Norah Jones, pay attention now, and take good notes. And you, yes you in the back, Amy...what's your name again...Winehosed ? No Amy you may NOT go the ladies' room, you've already been three times this morning. Get back in your seat and listen closely. It's your education not mine.
harmaton wrote:
dirty, smelly, drunk
warm, ostracized, creative
harmaton wrote:
dirty, smelly, drunk
Yeah enough about you, what about the song?
harmaton wrote:
dirty, smelly, drunk
Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.
Hinkamp wrote:
Nobody yet been able to cover her.... Joan Osborne comes the closest.
Yes. About changing the world: If she even changed one heart, wouldn't that have been enough?
harmaton wrote:
dirty, smelly, drunk
Yeah and what are the bad bits?
Janis, yes. That chick from Scandinavia Bjork, nyet.
God its good to hear this..
awesome!!!!!
Excellent guitar riffs outdone only by The Pearl's bottomless soul. I miss her dearly.
who are the musicians that are on this record besides Janis?
according to Wiki (that is never wrong, so I'm told) :
[el copy/pastedish]
Full Tilt Boogie Band
Janis Joplin – vocals, acoustic guitar on "Me and Bobby McGee"Richard Bell – pianoKen Pearson – Hammond organJohn Till – electric guitarBrad Campbell – bass guitarClark Pierson – drums
Additional personnel
Bobby Womack – acoustic guitar on "Trust Me"Bobbye Hall – bongos, congas,Phil Badella, John Cooke, Vince Mitchell – backing vocalsSandra Crouch – tambourine