Janis Joplin
Janis Joplin was an American singer, songwriter and music arranger. She was the lead signer of 'Big Brother and the Holding Company' before going solo. Hher hit singles include Peice of my heart, and Me and Bobby McGee.
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The lady's voice kept pulling me in
When Janis Joplin came to Toronto in the late sixties my older brother and I snuck to roof of the Royal Conservatory to look into Varsity stadium where she was performing. From a distance the lady's voice kept pulling me in with her animal magnetism, iconocalstic pitches and incredible octave range. I remember her singing "You say that you love me baby" and "Summertime" by Gershwin. No less and I cannot forget her long curly tresses parted down the middle and elegant clothes which I had clear visibility of. The audience enthralled by Janis Joplin's renditions was in a parallel universe and so was I. I have been there since whenever I hear her and I am elated as she lifts me up out of any doldrums. "Levitation man" as Janis would say laughingly. Wish she was still around today. I miss her and I luv her always.
Anita, Canada - 02 December 2005