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Janis Joplin: 7 Exhilarating Performances for Her 70th Birthday

Saturday marks the 70th birthday of Janis Joplin (who passed away far too soon on October 4, 1970). In her honor we present seven live performances as well as a bonus interview with Dick Cavett.

“Ball and Chain” at Monterey Pop

On the Festival Express with Rick Danko and Jerry Garcia

“Summertime” in Stockholm

“Little Girl Blue” on Tom Jones’ talk show

“Piece of my Heart” in Frankfurt

“To Love Somebody” on The Dick Cavett Show

“Work Me Lord” at Woodstock

Bonus: Janis sits for an interview with Dick Cavett

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Angelemerald January 18, 2013, 12:02:06

Little Girl Blue is my favorite. All noteworthy videos. Thanks. Too bad drugs cut her down so young. We would have had so much more from her. Maybe the whole rock scene would have been different for girls if she had lived.

Shamandala January 18, 2013, 17:55:48

Love this post, thanks. Sup emerald one, nice to see yo name.