Kris Kristofferson was a Rhodes Scholar who studied at Oxford University. That was his poetry. He's no lightweight intellectually.

JANIS JOPLIN WITHOUT DEPTH?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! That's the goofiest thing I ever heard! You aren't listening to the right song! The Queen of Rock N Roll!!! You can't stop with Me & Bobby McGee! For such a short but powerful career, Janis had so many songs like Cry Baby, Summertime, Ball N Chain, Try Just A Little Bit Harder, Get It While You Can SO MANY! Janis Joplin without depth .... my goodness

Janis was the greatest female vocalist of her time. She had range that few could ever hope to have.

OMG "JANIS DOESN'T HAVE RANGE" She had an E3 to A G6 vocal range. Dude... Stop 🛑 you don't know what range is clearly.

Great reaction, albeit from a perspective of not understanding the context. No offense implied. It's the same idea you spoke about in the Saxon reaction - basically, if you'd been able to experience it when it happened you'd appreciate it more. Kris Kristofferson is one of the greatest songwriters. Janis did this cover at a time when Bob Dylan had just made people realize that music didn't require perfect musicians or singers. Kris K didn't write it for Janis. A bunch of artists had already recorded the song by the time Janis did it, including Kris himself. When he heard Janis' recording, Kris said it was his favorite and that this was what he had imagined the song to sound like. Janis was in the wave of artists benefiting from Dylan making music more about meaning and feeling. So at the time, this recording was almost revolutionary. Janis was never about her vocal ability, but about her energy, rawness, and emotion. This recording was the voice of a generation for reasons that transcend musical ability. It was the combination of songwriting and sheer emotion that spoke for a whole lot of people who wanted to be heard, even if for no other reason than to simply be heard.

Credence Clearwater Revival- Born on the Bayou

2:39 "But, I'd trade all of my tomorrows, for a single yesterday" One of the greatest lines ever written.....

DEPTH ISSUE? Woooooooooooooooooowwwwwwww its 70s raw singers that were just not brainwashed by perfection of notes Cry Baby is the most impressive piece of music i've heard. her version of summertime is just demoniac Is summertime perfect technically? not a second Is Cry Baby perfect technically? probably not But damn this woman gave goosebumps and let her heart on stage on those

Bro Janis Joplin is the queen of rock in roll my opinion ❤️❤️

Wait a minute. The voice of Janis Joplin doesn't have *depth* on this song?! I'm sorry, I love this channel so much, but I have to seriously disagree with y'all on that one point! Some of the greatest, most soulful singers' voices "crack" during performances that are absolutely incredible! That is actually part of the *soul* in those performances-- the singers are so into it, feeling what they are singing so deeply, that their voices can crack, and they don't care about it, and not only does it not negatively affect the performances, it actually *enhances* them. One of the best examples of this is Merry Clayton's searing vocal attack in the Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter."

I love the broken, raspy sound of her voice. It's feel and emotion. Love it

Janis was a beautiful soul! Another loss at age 27 years old. RIP 💗

Cry baby shows her complete range and depth of her voice.

I love the roughness of her voice. And this is one of my favorite songs

BALL AND CHAIN by Janis. you have got to listen to Ball and Chain. it is the quintessential Janis at her most soulful

Janis' cracking voice is what made her... well her! She put emotion into her songs and thats what made them powerful.

Female rock stars. How about the band Heart? Barracuda or Magic Man.

I've noticed that when this song comes on at a bar or a cover band want's to show the chops of their female singer, the female patrons go nuts -- they all sing along and really get into it so Kris hit on something.

Why do you cut parts of the Song out? Its ok to stop and discuss Parts. But please dont cut Parts out. Sorry for the bad english Greets from Germany

You guys should review Jefferson Airplane's White Rabbit featuring Grace Slick.

Do Jefferson Airplane - "White Rabbit" or "Somebody To Love"!

You guys should do the all time classic “I can’t make you love me” by Bonnie Raitt since you seem to like country/RnB blends

"Barracuda" by Heart "Edge of Seventeen" by Stevie Nicks (or really anything by Stevie Nicks/Fleetwood Mac) "Fire and Ice" by Pat Benatar "Entertain" by Sleater-Kinney "Cherry Bomb" by The Runaways No Doubt anything from "Tragic Kingdom" "Heaven Knows" The Pretty Reckless (this is one of the few female led hard rock groups I know of and they are pretty great) And of course Evanescence (no matter what anyone says about them their lead singer's talent is undeniable and as much as I hate it I love their first album.)

"Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose"....one of the greatest lines in rock. Ever! If u never heard this song again...you're gonna remember that line

ThunderKiss 65' by White Zombie!

She sang from her soul and you can feel it...she is one of my all time favorite singers!!!

You guys are the best music critics on the YT. You make me feel like I've heard this song for the first time. Rock on!

Y'all need some Linda Ronstadt in your repertoire

Yeah, she certainly has depth. She had soul, she was all in. I would recommend looking at more live performances of her, for sure.

If you want more female artist. Try Heart. Crazy on You or Straight On.

I'm a huge fan of Janis. She's actually from right here in Texas. This song was just as huge if not bigger than piece of my heart. But it's the songs that aren't as popular that are the greatest. Cause she sang with so much emotion and soul. She's definitely worth digging deeper into. Can't wait to see y'alls reaction.

being a fan of yours and Janis I think summertime and ball and chain with their respective videos will blow your mind!

im a hard rock, punk, metal guy and I enjoy this channel lots. That said, Janis Joplin and Bobby McGee got 6 minutes and 39 seconds. Wow.

Many people consider Kris Kristofferson one of the greatest songwriters of all time. Incredible life he was a Rhodes scholor, Army helicopter pilot, completed ranger school. Was assigned to teach at west point but left army to peruse songwriting. His family disowned him. Did lots of odd jobs was working as a janitor at Columbia when he met June carter cash. He gave her a demo to give to Johnny cash but he put it to the side. After several attempts he rented a helicopter on Johnny Cash's front lawn to get his attention.

Janis Joplin, had an incredible blues voice if not the greatest.

Guys, I just love your humor. Love your heads bobbing back & forth to the music. Keep making us laugh!!!

Love you guys for this 💘🤗

And yea, yall gotta put up some more female rockers... Stevie Nicks, the Runaways, Heart (early stuff), the Pretenders, Lita Ford ...

I enjoy watching you guys! Janis Joplin is a legend. A talented lyricist/songwriter as well. She is the embodiment of Rock and Roll, all soul, a lot a blues and with some country too. Her range is only obvious in her body of work; impossible to hear it from just this Bobby track. As others have suggested, do listen to "Mercedes Benz", "A little piece of My Heart" and "Try", or "Get it While You Can". A piece of her heart is literally left on every stage she has ever performed on; a movie on her life and influence is 20 year overdue! Y'all keep doing ya thing though and much blessings!

You guys are class. Always honest. Thank you

Janis was great. Gone far too soon. Check out Ball & Chain and Summertime from her as well.

Soulful Janis! Listen to “Try”. Aretha Franklin even gives her accolades. Janis’ Voice was organic. Listen to Monterrey Pop Festival, “Ball & Chain” AMAZING! She was hardcore soul, rock, blues, country all wrapped into one.

Yall GOTTA listen to her cover of Ball and Chain! It's a LIVE performance in Monterey and is absolutely chill inducing, and also her version of Summertime with Big Brother and the Holding Company!

"Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose" is one of my all time favorite quotes

If you want more Janis, try Mercedes Benz. It's just her acapella.

Time - Pink Floyd

Just found your channel, both of you have such a great knowledge of music. A real pleasure to watch. Have you heard Nahko Bear and medicine for the people. I think you would get it Aloha Ke Akua is intense!!old rock Grand Funk Railroad, “Feel him in the Morning” is another great jam. Keep kicking out the videos and thanks guys!!

Why u skip all the time this masterpiece mann???!!@

Its 60's era folk music. Not quite rock, not quite country, not quite jazz or R&B but a blend of any of them. Usually with fairly simple accompaniment.

one of my favorite songs. her voice is insane

KYDD!! People are sleeping on this rapper. He is gonna be BIG TIME soon! Glad to say I followed him from the beginning. He’s got tons of videos that would have you guys losing it. It’s right up your alley I’d imagine! Thanks for the awesome reactions btw!!! Love this channel and have only been subscribed for about a month I guess.

Soul/Blues.....Janis had more soul in her pinky finger than most have in their whole body!!! She is a legend and their hasn’t been another voice like hers since!!! PLEASE react to her song “Cry Baby”

Get it in before it gets blocked. React to Jeff Buckley- Grace Love you guys!!

Immediately clicked like on this one!!

They looked like they wanted it to finish already 😂 Its a great song!!!

I thought you guys MIGHT comment on this, but maybe I'm remembering it incorrectly, so I'm wrong about it. I'm 65 (yes), and I vividly remember Joplin. One of the things I remember (i think , but maybe I'm wrong) is that during her time, MANY said that if you just listened to her and didn't see her, you'd think she was a black woman singing. So, am curious to hear if anyone else remembers that AND it they agree. ?

Classic. Country isnt my thing but this joint nice. She just has a way. So much soul and passion, especially at the end where she and the band go off. Passed too soon indeed. Not many people can convey emotion and depth like she does, even when her voice falters. It feels gooood nonetheless.

Joe Bonamassa & Beth Hart Official - "I'll Take Care of You" Live at the Beacon Theatre New York Joe Bonamassa & John Hiatt: "Down Around My Place" from Beacon Theatre - Live in New York

Whew...thanks for hurrying thru this one.

Can’t wait for this one they will love it

I'm a massive Tool and prog rock fan but Janis Joplin is my all time favorite female vocalist because I can hear her soul when she sings. Although, Etta James isn't too far behind her in my book.

I get you! But you guys need to revisit The DOORS - ROADHOUSE BLUES OR L.A. WOMAN JIMI HENDRIX died 1st then JANIS JOPLIN & JIM MORRISON before passing he use to tell friends that they were drinking with number 3

Summertime by Janis is amazing.

Good song, good video. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it.

Gave a thumbs up without even listening. Great song. Classic rock... can't go wrong. Telling you though: The Moody Blues : Nights in White Satin (full version)

That fusion of Country and Soul was really nice and the way the tempo transitioned into a bit faster one later into the song reminded me of Tina Turner Proud Mary and how that song started slow and then proceeded to build up and up and up. The writing was well done and for Janis to really project that feeling on the track was executed to the T. Helluva nice reaction to this country joint Lost In Vegas.

She's part of the 27 Club - those artists who died at 27. Heavy drug use.

She was bullied in high school. Drugs were her Achilles heal. She left Frisco and went home. Folks came to Texas to talk her in going back. She said she would if they promised to help her stay away from drugs. She knew she was vulnerable. They let her down. She was on Dick Cavett show a couple times. Great interviews

Agree with Victor Garcia below. Grace by Jeff Buckley or Lover, You Should've Come Over. ICONIC singer/songwriter with one of the better voices of all time.

Good old school folk song. Janis is awesome. Now for the list that will not die until you react/ review: 1. Metallica-Whiplash!( If you heard that do Motorbreath!) 2. Megadeth- Peace Sells but Whose Buying!( If you heard that do Killing is my business and business is good!) 3. Metal Church- Metal Church!( If you heard that do Start the Fire). 4. Celtic Frost-Procreation of the Wicked!( If ya heard that try Jewel Throne). 5. VoiVod-The Unknown Knows!( If you heard that try Ripping Headaches)! Let's do this boys

I truly enjoy this series... it does make me laugh that much of the video is listening to music and watching two dudes nod their heads.

George’s final comments about Joplin’s performances were right on the money. Piece of My Heart is one of those songs that is always in my playlist. I still remember the entire family sitting around our b/w TV screen watching her perform. Her performances were an event. Her death, along with Morrison and Hendrix, was shocking and heartbreaking. Who knew that America would be trapped in a drug epidemic now? 😢

Oh Angels... Some of the best singers are not technically good singers. Watch her performance at Monterrey Pop Festival. It wasn't about technique. It was about FEELING. Janis wore her heart on her sleeve. Felt like you guys were a bit dismissive and your heart wasn't in it. And that's ashame. Ah well... we all have an off day. Still love you though.

react Fiona Apple Fast as you can, Sleep to Dream, or Every single night!

To quote fight club, one of my favorite movies. “It’s only after we’ve lost everything, that we’re free to do anything”

Love this song! I personally am not a huge joplin fan, but i appreciate what she did for those who do enjoy her music.

Would love to get some Pink Floyd reactions on here. Pink Floyd - Time Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here Pink Floyd - Astronomy Domine Any of those!

"Son of a Preacher Man" Dusty Springfield

This is the most idiotic critique of Janice. She was great if they don't see that they aren't worth listening to.

I understand the pausing so you can talk about the song, but why the skipping?

You guys should do a reaction video of Dragula by Rob Zombie. You guys haven’t really covered Industrial Metal, and it’s a shock rock classic as well. Really worth a video.

She was pretty heavy into her drug use at the time too. Listen to Pink's cover. She's the only one that can truly do justice to Janis Joplin but she has the depth and range in her voice that y'all were talking about. As far as Kris Kristofferson goes, there's nothing he hasn't done. He tried to get noticed by Johnny Cash and couldn't so one day he landed on Johnny & June's property up beside their cabin and he gave Johnny a cassette tape of songs. He and Willie are the only 2 Highway Men left, I think. There's a great clip of him and Barbara Striesand from the movie "A Star is Born". There are a lot of clips, but this one is just her playing piano and he's singing her song.

One of my favorite singers....thanks guys

Janice Joplin music has a special meaning to my family. She was my sister Janets favorite. Janet passed away in 1998.

You should do a reaction video for Texas Flood by Stevie Ray Vaughn.

Janis Joplins voice has no depth. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.

Great job, as usual. Y'all should do 'Summertime', that's her best song (imo) and most evocative of her early period that made her famous.

I have loved that song since I first heard it, many, many years ago.

Up on Cripple Creek by The Band

Chevelle - Any of these songs: Family System, The Clincher, Safer Waters, Humanoid, A New Momentum, Clones, An Island.

It was her style guys. She was the ultimate hippie. I grew up listening to her. And this is one of my favorite songs she performed.

Great review. She was one of the great iconic female singers. DREAM THEATER PANIC ATTACK!!!!!!!

Vid keep jumping without comment from y'all 👎🏻 Ya burnt

Kinda tragic what happened with this chick. Died too soon. Great song tho, thanks for the vid!

The coolest thing about music, is we all interpret it differently, it means something different to each of us - or touches us in a different way. - I appreciate your opinions. Great reaction! We lost a trio during that time. Janis, Jim and Jimi. RIP to three of the greatest.

I love you guys! I have watched coutless youtube videos over the years and you guys are top knotch. Insightful amd open-minded to all genres of music. Keep it up! Oh... and a great song/band to check out is The Infesticons "Breaking Down the Door". Even if you don't review just take a listen😁

oh hell NO! Janis is a legend, it's her signature....listen to more of her songs

Pink did a version of this too, but Joplin’s is better.

pearl was, for a brief period, my mothers Bible. she danced herself away on it. remember, it came out after she had died. so this album is in my heart next to my mom. may she rest in peace. a beautiful and troubled soul, just like janis.

Janis was a Heroine addict, she played with 3 different bands, cosmic blues band, big brother and the holding company, and full tilt boogie. She didn't die from a heroine overdose, she died from a drug that was supposed to get you off of heroine. These songs were mainstream, listen to Summertime, and Ball and Chain that will really show how she stretched her voice. Plus Mercedes Benz, what a good little tune.