Janis could sing her pain like nobody else.

She was bullied relentlessly as a kid. She would sneak out of her home and into the back of black churches just to watch the gospel. I did many papers on her in college. I have much respect for her . we lost a legend

For the life of me I can't understand people who say she couldn't sing,she was amazing!

"Summertime" was written by George Gershwin as part of "Porgy & Bess" back in 1934 and has been recorded numerous times, notably by Billie Holiday, Sam Cooke, and Billy Stewart, whose version resounds with horns and scat singing like you won't believe. This Janis Joplin version stands out for her singing, of course, but also for its arrangement which varies slightly from other versions. Check out her version of "Me and Bobby McGee" when you can.

Just. So. Good. You notice that Robert Plant and Janis Joplin sing the blues very similarly. Janis is just the bomb! Such an amazing voice

Janis Joplin sang like she was trying to tear her soul out of her throat. It was impossible for her to live more than her 27 years. She just used up all her strength just to keep going.

Im was a ''90s teenager'', i discovered Janis when i was 16, everybory listening Nirvana and Guns, and me in 90s, listening Janis and the who , i always cry listening to her, now i cried with her and with your reaction, very beautiful

She was a legend..its so sad that she passed only at the age of 27..She (unfortunately) belongs to what people dubbed the 27 Club..The late Great Jimi Hendrix is also a member.

She could rip your soul from your body, vocally stomp on it, then put it back like nothing happened. I'm 64, seen them all, but never seen another Janis. Sometimes when it storms i can hear Janis singing with the angles.

So much soul and feeling in her voice. She had a hard life unfortunately.

One of the greatest from the 27 club! Gone but not forgotten. RIP Janis, Jimi, Jim, Curt and Amy

The greatest female singer of her generation.

Poor Janis, never really got to feel the full appreciation and respect she eventually would recieve from peers and fans . Every moment spent trying to please someone, feel wanted, part of something, pitiful people make someone feel that way over what they perceive as superiority or fairer looks or better qualities that are given, not earned. She showed em, but did she ever know? She was a little homely, but if you were her friend, familiar with everything about her, how could you not be head over heels in love with her!!??! Baffles me

I love extreme metal ,but I am addicted to Janis.

To live , become a legend , and die at 27 is remarkable. Few reach that rank in life. I hope you watch more of her live , she deserves that respect

She is still now and will forever more be a legend!!

She modeled herself after Bessie Smith & Big Mama Thornton in East Texas in the early 60s. I loved her then & now. I grieved at 16 when she died of an OD. RIP Pearl. 💔🥲🙏🏻

JANIS is the STUFF OF LEGEND!! - One of my FAV songs EVER!! Crazy that she too, is a member of the 27 club...glad you too enjoy her music! Yea... segregation, racism, hate, and all that crazy stuff needs to stop once and for all... with ya gurl - love & aloha... follow the light and enjoy the music and the magic of life.

Jimmy Hendrix and Janis Joplin were 27 years old when passed . Different years but same age.. From the same cause. , both legends

Music flowed through her veins. ...such a sad, lonely lady, who became an icon. Far before her time...in old fashioned world...music will always be there....

Girl....I just adore you. I could watch you react to blues music all night...and have.

I listen to this song again and I wonder what contemporary music could I compare it to

I've always said, and have heard nothing, ever, to change my mind --- Simply the greatest singer, male and female, of all time.

My baby Janis! She is a Texas queen!!!!!!! Listen to more of her music. You will LOVE IT!

Janis Joplin... pure soul.... If she don't move yours, you're dead and buried already. Go Janis indeed!

My mom's favorite artist! The entire Pearl album you have to listen too I promise you will love it I grew up on her music because my mom would play her constantly.

I was there...she was one of a kind!! and tortured soul!

Oh my god, I’m in love with you girl!!! Loved your reaction on Janis! You remind me of myself the first time I heard Janis.

Janis is one of my favourite female singers of all time

I'm in love with her voice

Thank you for your soul reaction 🤗🙏🏻💖. Take care ! Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪

Janis Joplin is such a tormented soul who was wanting love her passion in the blues made everyone love her and she could send chills.

In case you haven’t noticed, the band was everything back in the day

Fav. Song by Janis Joplin She awesome.

That's old school girl power right there

You really have to see Ball and Chain Live to see what she can really do.

Queen of rock!

Janis, Jim, and Jimi. Boom boom boom. And the 27 Club got bigger at warp speed. RIP.

Janis Joplin, just like Joe Cocker, always took you to church. And I am an atheist

They had to take her to another universe so others could experience her deep soul!!! 💕💕🛸🛸👽👽🙏🙏

Summertime - Ball and Chain just floors me all the time. The Legendary Janis Joplin was one of a kind. What a talented tortured soul. Her music is timeless. She'll never be forgotten. Rip Janis.

That went from a beautiful lullaby to a stairway straight to heaven Her greatest rendition, and that's saying alot.

Turtle Blues off of "Cheap Thrills" when she was the singer for Big Brother and the Holding Company. It'll blow you away.

There will be another Janis Joplin. The crazy hippie times breed great music.

Janis is a legend !!!!!

The studio version is awesome too.

Queen of R&B forever.

Summertime Joplin at her best.

Janis Joplin a bad ass Wao.

the greatest female rock/blues singer there ever was

JANIS IS FOOKIN GORIOUS

Janis Joplin 🙌🏼🔥 She’s from Port Arthur, Texas. I’ve been a fan since forever. Thank you so much for reacting to this.💖

Her Little Girl Blue is one of the most beautiful

This reaction is sponsored by 409 Multi Surface. ;) A recording of this one I hadn't heard yet. Thanks! It was a great one.

Janis the best,,,,i am Luciano,,,Brazil,,, Kiss

Her first band was the best hands down!

I knew you'd love Janis, so happy you got to her.

All time best female blues vocalist!

Janis Joplin the acid queen

Fact! Best voice ever. She lived hard. ❤️

An amazing performance and a great song.

Do "Bobby McGee" for the next Janis Joplin reaction.

If you want to see Janis at her most joyous, please watch her version of “Tell Mama” from Festival Express! It’s soooo underrated, but her best performance ever imo. Love your reactions :)

So good.... so very good ❤

this is perfection here

I recommend you check out the studio version as well. It was a fantastic recording

awsm reaction :) keep it up sis 👍

Im new to your show I was looking for one of my 60s artist Janis Joplin and I came across your u tube show and you couldn't have picked a better featured artist like Janis Joplin she takes me back to .my times of peace love and rock @ roll. Thank you for such a great guest

sistah Janis is so your speed ...shes got that somethin another singer can smell .....and Scribe you can sang baby

Janis could sing everybody else’s pain like nobody else. If you have pain, Janis will find it.

I saw her live in Columbia Maryland @ the Merriweather Post Pavilion this exact same year-1969. My classmates, friends, neighbors and teachers were Black, White, Middle Eastern, Asian, Greek, Pilipino, German old people with tattoos on their wrists and very religious/observant Jewish people AND Muslims. Crime was LOW! We ALL got along - until the huge influx of DRUGS .

OMG I loved this reaction. and how you feel the rock and blues videos I have seen you do so far. your beautiful , keep it up, I have to go watch your Tennessee Whiskey vid

queen of rock

She took you places no artist ever has or will. Legend.

Ooh!Janis Joplin!

Janis. Not the prettiest or cleanest voice but ALL her emotion in every word.

This is as good as any song has ever been sung type shit. This is Pavarotti’s Nessun Dorma level singing.

This is from the album "Pearl", which has her best songs on it. you should check the album out. It's so sad that she lived such a short life.

gotta love janis

That’s the same reaction everyone that listened to her the first time had (or should have had)...I’m that old...

The movie "The Rose" was loosely based on Janis. I know you don't react to movies but it stars Bette Midler, it came out in the late 70's and I think you'd really appreciate the movie.

To every African American.....see “Porgy And Bess” for god’s sake.

Man has she got some pipes.........................and that's understating it.

You just got JANNISED!!

So glad you enjoyed her Shes my very favorite. 🌹

I love your comments. Free at last. I hear that.

Janis So deep She sing like nobody business.

1969 that was 4 years after my parents were born. Made me spit my drink out in laughter

🌹Thank You.

Janis Joplin and Tina and Ronnie Spector who just passed away and Sarah dash from LaBelle

Turtle Blues by Janis a favorite of mine.

Nice piece of singing after the song. Janis has that kind of influence, it seems

She the best ❤

She was the greatest of the white soul singers, sadly died of an overdose in October 1970. Check out her versions of Trust Me, Me and Bobby McGee, and Maybe. Her performance at Monterey was great even though her band sounded pretty weak.

Piece of my heart

Yessssssssss

Try the modern day girl. Beth Heart, Am I the one, live at the Presido

Janis=soul

Must listen to "Tell Mama" live in Calgary Canada 1970. I would not tell a lie! Unbelievable performance.

The best version of her singing this song, is on her Album,"Cheap Thrills." If you want to really hear Janis, that's the album to play.