Album: Janis Joplin's Greatest Hits by Janis Joplin (1973)
Genre: Psychedelic Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Happy
Format: Compilation

Description: Janis Joplin's Greatest Hits is a 1973 collection of hit songs by American singer-songwriter Janis Joplin, who died in 1970. The album features the studio version of Me and Bobby Mcgee which is generally absent from most Joplin compilations. It also features live versions of Down On Me and Ball and Chain which were included on the In Concert album the previous year.

Artist Background: Janis Lyn Joplin (January 19, 1943 - October 4, 1970) was an American singer-songwriter. Joplin first rose to prominence in the late 1960s as the lead singer of the psychedelic-acid rock band Big Brother and the Holding Company, and later as a solo artist with her more soulful and bluesy backing groups, The Kozmic Blues Band and The Full Tilt Boogie Band. She was one of the more popular acts at the Monterey Pop Festival and later became one of the major attractions to the Woodstock festival a... Part of the Port Arthur, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Blues movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Port Arthur, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Blues movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Psychedelic Rock, Rock/Pop, Happy, 1970s, Compilation

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Janis Joplin's Greatest Hits is a 1973 collection of hit songs by American singer-songwriter Janis Joplin, who died in 1970. The album features the studio version of Me and Bobby Mcgee which is generally absent from most Joplin compilations. It also features live versions of Down On Me and Ball and Chain which were included on the In Concert album the previous year.

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