Janis Joplin - Blow All My Blues Away (Cd5&6) 1962-1970

This set of archival recordings lets us witness the formation of arguably the most powerful and expressive voice in rock history. From the earliest known performances in the small bars of Texas to the first sessions with Big Brother to her mesmerizing live shows, Janis never left behind her raw roots. She drew upon them to impel emotional performances as if by exposing her pain she gained power over her past and transformed it into a gift. In these newly sourced pearls, we can hear as never before the birth and fast burning flame of Janis Joplin.

Included are outtakes and unreleased songs from the 1968 "Cheap Thrills" studio sessions, demos for the 1969 Kozmic Blues album and vast improvements on all existing vintage (1962-65) live recordings. The vintage recordings, in particular, are wonderful and although we
had some of this material from the long out of print "Janis" movie
soundtrack vinyl release, this collection has 39 (!) tracks recorded
between 1962-65 including the ubiquitous "Typewriter Tapes" made by Jorma. The final CD finally unchains the urgent expression and lets it be heard in a complete Big Brother concert from 1967. Sit down by your window, put this set on, and blow all your blues away.



Cd#5: Early Janis

Studio (unknown, from acetate) backed by jazz band, date? early
1) Black Mountain
2) Careless Love

San Francisco, CA, unknown venue, Fall 1962
3) Gospel Ship
4) Stealin'
5) Leavin' This Mornin'
6) Daddy Daddy Daddy
7) <>
8) Careless Love
9) Bourgeoise Blues
10) Black Mountain

Folk Theater, San Jose, CA DEC 1962 with Steve Talbot
11) Honky Tonk Angel
12) Empty Pillow
13) Red Mountain Burgundy
14) ?? unknown title
15) Mary Jane

KPFA Studios, San Francisco, CA 18 JAN 1963 with Larry Hanks, Roger
Perkins & host Gert Cherito
16) Black Mountain
17) Columbus Stockade

Jorma Kaukonen's House, San Jose, CA, probably 1964 with Steve Mann
18) Winin' Boy Blues
19) Trouble in Mind


Cd#6: Live Big Brother

Big Brother & The Holding Co. Carousel Ballroom, San Francisco, CA 23 JUN 1968
(from low gen. 1/2 track reel)

1) (cuts in) Combination of the 2 ->
2) I Need A Man To Love
3) It's Just History
4) Light Is Faster Than Sound
5) Summertime
6) Mr. Natural (cuts)

Avalon Ballroom, San Francisco, CA 1968 (FM)
7) Bye Bye Baby
8) Women is Losers
9) All is Loneliness
10) Call On Me
11) Ball & Chain