I recommended this, and probably wasn't the only one. This is one of the legendary live performances, where you can actually see a star being born. Before the Monterrey Pop festival in 1967 Janis was famous in San Francisco, after it worldwide.

No autotune. No "brand". No social media. Just musical genius. Singers in the old days were jut fine on stage without backup dancers and special effects.

Amazing. I believe the girl in the audience was none other than Cass Elliot.

"That woman in the audience" was "Mama Cass" Elliot, herself a fantastic singer.

I read a biography on her. Really a sweet person. It contained letters she wrote to her mom. Such a shame we lost her at only 27.

That lovely lady you are talkin about is the amazing Mama Cass Elliott from the Mamas and the Papas. Supposedly Janis had to do this twice because of filming problems. I think the story goes that after the first take she went backstage, put on this killer outfit and blew everyone's mind...twice. A person you should look into who was big influence on Janis was 13th Floor Elevator leader, Roky Erickson who also had an uncanny wail when he sang. Both were from the same Texas scene and believe or not so were the ZZ Top members pre-ZZ and Johnny Winter.

This is the first time the world saw Janis and she crushed it, thats why she was so excited at the end of her set, she was singing in clubs and was noticed by someone who told Mama Cass from the Mama's and the Papas , the women who they showed in the audience, who was part of the group of people who put on the Monterey pop festival 1967. So they invited her to the show. and yes Robert plant was most likely influenced by her.

I can't remember if you have heard her cover of "Summertime". If you haven't, you should. It is brilliant as is this performance.

Nothing better than a bit of Janis, I think we all know where she popped off to.

The tragically challenging story of her life is displayed through her performances! So Classic Janis.

Shining sunlight here, though it's rainy and dark, hard to believe it's 55 years since Janis hit it out of the park! That was Cass Elliot from the Mamas and the Pappas that you saw enchanted by music, the producer Clive Davis was there and signed Janis with Big Brother and the Holding Co. immediately. This 'festival' was a pre-curser to big outdoor gatherings like Woodstock, and it also introduced Jimi & the Experience, The Who, and Otis Redding to the American youth. (old farts like me now!). Happy to see you enjoy it-Peace.

That's Mama Cass watching her and not believing what she's hearing!

Brilliant performance by Janis. So much passion! That woman in the audience is a famous singer herself: Cass Elliot of The Mamas and the Papas. Their most famous song is "California Dreaming". Robert Plant definitely is influenced by her; just listen to the live version of "Dazed and Confused" from Led Zeppelin's live album "The Song Remains the Same" (there also is a movie with that live performance where the following video is from): kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kLeXjNFjmL7ak58.html In this song Robert uses some singing techniques also employed by Janis in your video, for example the fast stuttering. Another singer that is definitely influenced by Janis is Anna Meek of the British band Catapilla (yep, no misspelling). kzfaq.info/get/bejne/et-kiKqkxN7eZKs.html

Amazing performance to be sure but for her most beautiful I'd go with her version of "Summertime" on the "Big Brother & The Holding Company - Cheap Thrills" album. The guitars were much closer to being in-tune for one thing. Also, there's more dynamic range in her voice, both in volume and pitch.

Janis is my favorite. So much music to absorb. RIP. There could have been so much more but am thankful for what she did bless us with

A little deeper dive into Janis' catalog would be well worth your time. Agree with you - it's all about emotion and soul with Janis.

The woman in the audience is Mama Cass from the Mamas and the Papas. John Phillips from the Mamas and the Papas was one of the principal organizers of the Monterey Pop Festival.

The Monterey Pop Festival Would Be The Start Of It All For Janis & Jimi...R.I.P. Janis & Jimi 🙏 ❤

1967 - had just arrived back in the US, a square boy from New Zealand. Went to Monterey, where I had all my corners blown away, especially by this history-making performance of Janices'.

Recorded In One Take & She Would Unfortunately Pass Away Only 3 Days Later,, Janis Joplin "Mercedes Benz"...R.I.P. Janis..Thanks For ALL You Gave Us..Gone But Definitely Not Forgotten. 🙏 ❤

I only saw this for the first time on KZfaq a couple years ago and I've watched it a number of times I really enjoy especially the cuts to mama in the audience... it's really an interesting cut of this song.

Possibly the best 5 mins rock and role ever.

I must add that I saw an article on the performance and it said Janis and BBHC didn´t want to be filmed during the Saturday show then changed their minds and allowed filming of their Sunday show. Lucky lucky them, us and everyone.

Janis was an original. Her gifts are unique. She was the embodiment of soul.

Best ever! Love Janis!

Emm emm emm, such a beautiful soul, aching, hurting, feeling love and pain, so human. Gave me chills again, as usual, so good… yes, not perfect but with insane range and emotion. Love her.

She was an amazing performer, thanks for covering.

Best female blues singer ever Justin!

That woman in the audience is Mamma Cass from the Mammas and the Papas

Possessed with raw emotion! She forces you to turn off all judgment and connects with you through pure feeling. That's what people truly want and crave I absolutely love your reviews JP. Your word candy brings me joy!

When she comes on stage she seems shy and nervous - her long auburn hair a storm upon her head. I've no idea who this timid woman is. Terri, who is more familiar with the Bay area rock scene, has no idea either. She starts singing a low and gentle, sweet sound, barely audible against the screech from electric guitars. Her voice swells to a primal scream that stuns us all. The passionate cry lulls to a soft, reflective whisper, only to once again rise to an anguished howl that sends shivers up my spine. She reveals her soul to us all - no pretence nor polish - just raw grit and pleas from her heart. As she winds down the last few notes the stunned audience rise to there feet en masse applause. A child's skip as she leaves the stage, knowing she has nailed the entire crowd - who are still giving her a standing ovation - all the shyness has gone.

The definitive version of this song, but you should also check out the original by Big Mama Thornton (who also recorded the original version of Hound Dog and desevedly has been called, the mother of Rock and Roll).

Epic! My Girl for over 45 Years!

Oh my god - I have always thought that Robert Plant was heavily influenced by Janis too. I think I read somewhere that he was. If you haven't heard Janis' version of Summertime yet, prepare to be absolutely blown away. The studio version is essential, however there are at least 2 live versions that are killer. Do it.

When she draws that leg back you just know shes about to kick the ish out of the vocals

Glad you acknowledged the band. She always had great back up. Janis? I got two languages and there ain't enough ways to say awesome. Thx for putting this one up.

Yes, wasn’t she adorable? Glad you commented on that charming exit. No one else has. Shyly triumphant after KILLING it!!

superb. one of my most loved Janis tunes & performance

Great reaction JP You felt what most of us felt that's why I keep watching this. Her innocent childish little skipping at the end makes her that much more adorable. Just an incredible performance.

That was Mama Cass from The Mamas and Papas and she was totally in disbelief by what she was seeing and hearing, because white women simply didn’t sing like that in those days, and Cass was a great, but very clean voiced singer herself with a huge, beautiful voice. Check out The Mamas and Papas sometime or Mama Cass solo. Sadly both Cass and Janis died much too young. I was one of the people who said you have to see this when you first reacted to Janis. You should watch Jimi Hendrix and The Who from Monterey Pop also. Watch the whole movie. The year was 1967.

Afternoon, Justin. Dave from That There London, back after a few days Living On An Island. Janis singing live is just mesmerising. That raucous soulful voice has never been matched. She tragically left us too soon, joining the infamous 27 Club. So many musical legends have died aged 27, including Jim Morrison, Robert Johnson, Amy Winehouse, Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hendrix and Brian Jones. P.S. my song ref Living On An Island is by Status Quo.

Monterey Pop Festival 1967 months before her first recording was ever released her first real big gig the first of many pop festivals The Mamas & Papas were instrumental in putting it together there were many huge groups playing there

What can anyone say but WOW!!!🤩🤩😍😍

Love her so much thank you for reacting! Her work me lord live in Stockholm, cry baby live, and summertime live performance are beautiful as well. Oh! And the audio version of “maybe” 💛💛💛

I LOVE YOU JANIS!

4:40 that's Cass Elliot (aka Mama Cass) - the Mamas & the Papas also performed at the Monterey Pop Festival .

I hope you get to watch Jimi's performance at this same Pop Festival. You think your mind is blown now. Get ready. His first show in America as the Experience.

I'm Canadian, but when I visited the west coast, I made sure to visit this venue. It was not a rock concert but the Monterey Jazz Festival (I also love jazz), one of the most renowned jazz festival on the planet (been to 3 so far, Montreal, Monterey and Montreux). The feeling of the place when you know so many influential people of the rock history have played there was phenomenal!

Monterey Pop is 1967 and broke the San Francisco bands, The Who, and most famously, The Jimi Hendrix Experience (this is the famous moment where he set his guitar on fire in the finale). Monterey Pop festival has a concert movie which I highly recommend you watch for the acts involved. It is a time capsule of the watershed moment of The Summer of Love 1967 and many of these bands becoming national and renowned acts, as well as the breakup of others, for example you see the dissolving of the Byrds David Crosby and Roger McGuinn are barely getting along on stage while Crosby went on one of his rants.

Thank you! Yes!

Wow, nice reaction JP. Time for Janis live version of the Bee Gees classic "To Love Somebody" on the 1969 Dick Cavett show.

Janis, cool. Ahh Mama Cass in the audience, my ideal woman. ❤

Janis was one of those special ones.

Thank you for your review -- JJ was very special.

When this song first came out all the boys told me about her. The boys lives this over disco

Janis Joplin is the 28th Greatest Singer of All Time. That is what Rolling Stone Magazine rated her when it came out with its list of The 100 Greatest Singers of All Time.

That woman in the audience is none other than the incomparable Mama Cass of The Mamas and the Papas.

I always thought that Janice Joplin's voice reminded me of a broken speaker that distorts the sound of it. Her singing is perfection, her delivery is broken, much like her emotions.

“Little Girl Blue” live on the Tom Jones Show You must see!

Good assessment, JP. It's all about delivery and only tangentially about the notes. I love this performance (which I have seen a dozen times) but have never thought to buy any of her records as I suspect that they'll be only half as good. Amazingly talented woman who burned herself out fairly young - the Amy Winehouse of her day?

great review

Good call, Robert Plant definitely learned a lot from her and no one ever really talks about it. The live version from her greatest hits album is the one you want to put in your playlist. I was always mad at DA Pennebaker for editing this song in the film. There doesn’t appear to be a full version of this particular performance anywhere. But I think the live one from the greatest hits album is at the Fillmore East and it’s fantastic.

Yes , the girl in the audience in awe is Mama Cass Elliot of The Mamas and the Papas.

this performance was a do over because the first time she sang this ,they didnt get it on film, and afterwards they said please do it over we've got to get it on film-rip janis

What a great way to start the day Thanks as always Justin. Please take a look at From A Dry Camel" by Dust

The „Wow“ women in love, was Mama Cas from the Mama and the Papa‘s. But my reaction was alright „WOW“

You need to watch her in Stockholm 1969 singing Summertime. This was awesome, when she sang Summertime, it's akin to a religious experience.

Not a diamond, JP, a PEARL!

That was Mama Cass from The Mamas & Papas in the audience react to Mamas and Papas California Dreamin and Monday Monday also react to the Jefferson Airplane White Rabbit and Somebody to Love they also performed that night

2nd most famous festival of the sixties, also got a lot of notoriety for Jimmy Hendrix who set his guitar on fire and destroyed it playing "Wild Thing" and then threw the pieces into the audience. Wonder what those pieces sell for today? lol

The woman in the audience is Mama Cass of the Mamas and Papas.

Awesome 1967 performance. This was their second performance in that concert. They refused to be filmed the first time. The rest of the band admitted to trying to hide her from the world because they knew she'd become famous. There was probably a mixture of wanting to protect her and their own self interest because they knew they weren't of her caliber.

The Woman in the audience is none other than Mama Cass Elliott of The Mamas and Papas.

This was June of 1967; she was 24 years old. She died aged 27 in October, 1970. Too soon. She was a passionate person, honest in her performances, and gave too much on the stage.

You need to check out Beth Hart, she arguably is the reincarnation of Janis. Beth went through many of the issues as Janis but survived the drug addiction to come out stronger. Check out her 2004 performance live at Paradiso in Holland just after she got out of rehab during which she lost her contract with Atlantic Records. Her encore song in that first concert in her comeback, "Am I the One" channeled Janis. I think you will be blown away, I know I was the first time I saw it.

Her family is backstage and she does that little skip.. she knew she’d made it. ✌️

Yes this is one of the best live performances I've ever heard or seen. I agree with everything you said. I know Robert Plant was influenced by Janice. Nice reaction and a nice surprise.

My hippie mother figure. Crushed by her early demise. A good way to start the day! Peace! ✌

Big Brother and the Holding Company

Great review buddy….check out Layne Staley with Alice In Chains…same diamond as Janis! He had some great songs with Mad Season as well….great analysis!

Heard the name tons of times, knew she was big end of 60s/early 70s and apparently labelled as something wondrous and monumental (probably her early death enhanced that reputation), but on hearing the name I can't bring to mind anything definite I've heard by her. So, on seeing this video... yeah, whatever. A powerful performance, sure, but is it only the extremes of her singing that most people are going "Awesome!" over, I wonder? Doesn't give me much clue as to how she is with less melodramatic (i..e., regular) performances, and doesn't inspire me to go seek them out, either. I do wonder if this kind of over-the-top emoting is all she's known for, hence the "legendary" label.

She was pretty young here in June 1967. I prefer her performance from her "In Concert" album, it's the closing track from 1970. By then she'd changed bands a couple of times. For an epic duet listen to 'Ego Rock' by her and Nick Gravenites (from the group Electric Flag) on the same album. Sadly Janis thought she had to live the blues to be able to sing them. There will never be another like her.

There isnt a singer today that can compare to Janis Joplin

For a contemporary singer with some "Janis Joplin" about her (range, and just letting go and expressing, but not a tortured soul, so the comparison breaks down on over-careful inspection), listen to Kala Rose (of *Saving Escape* ). Here's *Get Mine* kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iZmde7SYq9fTYpc.html (it's a matter of influences, I think, but you need some power in the vocal system to follow influences like that).

I see you left your mike on during this reaction. Was this a mistake or the beginning of a new trend. Great reaction nonetheless!

I know she's supposed to be a 'legend', but I've never really listened to her. And though she emotes like crazy, puts everything into her performance, it was just a little too raw for me. Music-wise, bog standard slow blues, can't really go wrong there, except for the sound quality. That sounded pretty rough, partic the intro. maybe down to the recording tech at the time, I'm assuming. Not blown away by this, but I may listen to her studio works were the quality should be much better.

You call her a diamond. Her nickname was Pearl.

Nowadays her performsnce would be destroyed with autotune.

You should listen to Cry Baby! Stephen Tyler from Aerosmith copied her style, but that's ok

Big MamaThornton did it better. Go back to the original.