Title: If you own one Joplin cd, this is the one.
Product review: I had the vinyl of this recording when it first came out. The mystique and tragic death of J.J. was all part of the listening experience. I was not sure it would stand up to the test of time. Recently, I could not get her version of Me and Bobby Mcgee out of my head and so purchased the cd, with 4 bonus live cuts. They are not really necessary, but Try is nice to have. Janis Joplin could sing, but some times her histrionics left unchecked got on your nerves. That is why Cry Baby has limited appeal for me. But listen to A woman left Lonely, Me and Bobby Mcgee, My Baby, Trust in me, Get it While and you can see what an emotive and sensitive singer she could be. This really is a case where her last recording was her best and not just a hastily packaged deal to cash in on her celebrity. The band is tight, and the soulful, bluesy songs suit her style.
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