British guitarist analyses Janis Joplin live in 1967! 

When she took the stage, nobody knew who she was. When she left the stage, EVERYBODY knew who she was. But then, just 3 years later, it was all over .... Another great job, Fil ...

Anyone who can make Mama Cass look on in awe is really someone special.

Cass Elliot was never more beautiful than when taking this purely unselfish joy in how great another singer was -- a singer who was a rival to her in the music charts of the time.

Janis always brings tears to my eyes with her sincerity in her vocals. Just brilliant.

I am so fortunate to have seen Janis Joplin in concert in San Diego when I was 17 (I'm 67 now) and I will never forget it! She was and always will be one of a kind.

Something so touching about her. Something special.....extreme example of one of a kind soulfulness.....she , for better or worse, is digging so deep inside herself to make that connection..... Really? You tell me: WHO ELSE IS EVEN REMOTELY LIKE HER?

She was in a class all by herself, such emotion and dynamic phrasing!!! Such a break though artist, too bad she left us so soon😔

Janis was the first rock star to show signs that her voice had the power to express what we might now call, for want of a better expression, pathology? She had a raw... anguished voice.

The Queen of RAW vocals, deep soul and blues🎤🎵🎶🎶

SEEING her perform is so much better than just listening to her on a recording.

She truly sings and feels the music from head to toe. She put all of herself into her performance, and you can see it when the camera caught her feet nearly jumping out of her shoes.

A number of years ago, I participated in an internet discussion about music. One poster wondered why anyone would listen to Janis Joplin, because he found her voice grating. My response was that she made you _feel_ it, and indeed she gave you a piece of her heart rather than the peace of her heart...

She sang with real emotion and heartbreak. Real pain. The pop princesses of today sing songs about breakups and they feel nothing. In that era of music, people let loose. They gave great performances and got paid little. Today they get paid a lot (Ariana Grande made 8 million playing two concerts at Coachella this year. Taylor Swift's tour raked in 270 million for her) but their performances are plastic and artificial. You feel nothing from them. 50 years from now, they will barely be remembered. Janis will always be remembered and rediscovered over and over again.

Good vocalists sing from the heart. Janis sang straight from her soul. Raw, pure.

The one and only Janis. No one, no one compares to her. She was amazing. And Cass Elliot would be a good one to analyze too. Another amazing talent.

Her heart was filled with pain and she sang with that pain and emotion . That's what made her so unique.

How lucky we are to be able to view such performances at will. Rock on Janis. :-)

There will never be another style like Joplin’s! She was OUTSTANDING!!

I always felt she sang as if she were living the lyrics at present and she gave the audience all she had to give.

My friend, the look of joy and wonderment on your face when you evaluate these classics and legends is priceless. You are truly passionate about music and singers and you are always 100% accurate in your observations and critiques. Keep up the fantastic work and don't ever change a thing about your routine. Lots of love from America !!!

Janis joined the now many who lost their battle with addiction. Her version of "Summertime" still makes me shiver. She was where blues met rock.

nothing in today's music can compare to the pure raw talent & music which was coming out in the mid to late 60's

This performance brings tears, for me. Can't watch/listen without tears welling up in my eyes. I don't think it's because of her tragic demise, either. I think it's some kind of sympathetic reaction, mixed with just simply witnessing such raw, unfettered emotion being released in such an artistic fashion.

I watch Janis frequently, like watching a journey of pain. I don't believe I have ever seen any otheer performer that brings such depth of emotion. such guts. such a great loss.

Love the shoes! Love Janis! Can you imagine go to a concert and seeing Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and Ravi Shankar all on the same bill? Unbelievable.

Love Janice Joplin.....brilliant talent!! She sang with her whole being. Have to say as well this man has the most amazing smile I have ever seen. His smile is as awesome & genuine as Janice’s voice.

I Love Momma Cass looking at her like WTF???? OMG!

In my opinion, this is the greatest single performance by any female, captured on film, and just maybe by any performer. Forget perfect pitch. Rock!

Mama Cass was mesmerized. as was everyone else. Janis was unique and there will never be another quite like her. She still gives me goosebumps.

How about the technical? You make perfect comments about the emotional aspects, but no matter how caught up emotionally, they delivered the technical requirements to make the music listenable. Note: 1) how she works the mike when she screams she knows how far to step back from the mike, if it’s a short burst she moves it to the side. 2) when she does the stuttering of the letter b, I count 16th notes like a funky guitar riff. 3) finally the awareness of the arrangement, when the guitars turn back the volume she does too, so the lady and the band are a disciplined unit. Thanks for the perspective partner!

What a woman! Badass as hell! My mama saw her at Woodstock!

Beautifully stated! Janis took her audience to a new place. The audience was transfixed!

Yeah... Cass Elliot's facial expression says it all. Loved her when she was with us...still love her. Thanks for this!

We were so privileged to see Janis live! So glad these videos are around for new generations to love!

Janis said, "You have to be true to yourself!" (something like that) I agree 100%!!! There will never be another singer like her, she was one of a kind! ✌✌😎✌✌

No one was like Janis Joplin. So sad that she was taken from us so soon. Another great analysis. It should also be mentioned that she had amazing control of rhythm, dancing with it. Glad to hear that you're doing well again, Phil. I've just got over a touch of Covid, including equilibrium problems, myself. Life goes on. cheers from cool Vienna, Scott

Thank you for remembering Janis!😍🤩 in 2019 she’s worth remembering!

Janis is one of my favorite, she always gave it all!! I loved her then and I still do. It's nice to see she still can influence and impress people!! Thanks Fil!! ❤✌🤘

FIL, DIG IT, WHEN THEY SHOW MOMMA CASS ELLIOT IN THE CROWD, THE LOOK ON HER FACE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS, SHE IS JUST BLOWN AWAY BY JANIS, COUSIN FIGEL

Cass Elliot, who had not yet met or seen Janis, stated for years afterward that she had NEVER seen a woman sing the blues like Janis did

Hi Fil. Great choice to feature Janis Joplin as someone who sang with an authentic emotion behind the lyrics. She threw down heartache.

I couldnt agree more. She is the only one who can sing her songs.

JJ's singing was explosive. Had she not tragically died, there's no telling what heights she'd have risen to. Great pick Phil!

She's one of those singers that people say "there was just one Janis" like "there was just one Aretha".

Poor kid. She gave all she had in a brief moment of time.

You always smile when reacting to great artists but reacting to Janice… There is a joy behind your smile that I don’t see with every artist you react to♥️

Loved the perfect pitch comment. I was once lambasted (in the Phiippines), for not singing "When A Man Loves A Woman" in the same way as Michael Bolton. I had to explain Percy Sledge for them.

I cannot find the words to describe this stand alone performer. Absolutely unique. Simply outstanding.

Ahhhhh yes!!!...Now here's my FAVORITE!!!...My fellow Texan and soul sista, Janis!!!....I ADORE her!!.... she was the bravest vocalist!...boldly baring her imperfections was her way of allowing you to look into her soul....she was as raw and real as it gets!!...RIP Sweet Girl!!...🌼✌❤☮😍

I was raised to revere Janis Joplin. This is the first time I never looked to see how you were responding to a performance- I couldn't take my own eyes off of her. Cass Elliott was no slouch, either.

Good choice. Janis was a pioneer and often subject to cruel and unnecessary comment. There are a couple of sympathetic interviews with Dick Cavett, and he deserves great credit for that.

Besides your profound expertise, deep knowledge and joyful presentation, Fil, I just love your great attitude of genuine appreciation for the art of musical performance and your respect concerning great artists and their personalities.

watching Mama Cass being amazed at Janis's performance is like watching Dr J being amazed at a Michael J dunk. Greatness appreciating greatness and Mama Cass was great

I remember reading an interview where Janis said she was practicing in Texas and decided to drop her voice deeper on some songs, and that's where she found it. Rest is history.

A singer now can have all the runs in their songs but seem to have no emotional connection to it. Janis sure was invested in her songs. Cass Elliot was no slouch so if she is bowled over take it to he bank.

Her voice was so amazing and heartfelt. Love this analysis of her performance. Thanks so much for this friend. You speak truth!

one of my first musical memories is of Janis singing Summertime, all of her music easily stands the test of time and I hope newer generations discover her unforgettable talent

When Janis sings I feel my muscles tense up and I find myself holding my breath! She hits you physically. And my dear man, you never fail to enlighten me.

Before Monterey Pop she was basically known only in the San Francisco area-- this put her on the world map for recognition. . I really really REALLY wanted to go to Monterey Pop but my folks blocked me.. I coulda seen this live ggrrrr

56 yr old from New Zealand. Always loves her even tho I was 5 when she died and didnt quite understand how great she was. She had perfect pitch.

Really appreciate what you said about auto-tune and the beauty of the „non-perfect“ live performance in general. This applies to classical music too: some performances (studio) are too perfect, „improved“ to the point of boring! The auto-tune particularly bothers me as I find it takes all the emotion, spontaneity, excitement out of a performance and replaces it with technically perfect yet empty mechanical performances.

An all time musical giant One of very few great female blues goddesses.

Such a sad life, always considered the ugly duckling by her classmates and even her family, this poor woman really knew the blues....

From her feet to the hair on her head--giving her performance her ALL! Mama Cass can't stop gaping in awe!

I never really cared for or understood what others seen in her performances until this analysis. Of course I also recognized Mama Cass & appreciated her reaction too.

I’m so glad I lived during the times of great, remarkable music. We music lovers used to turn on the radio and excitedly wait to hear what was new that day. The 60s and 70s churned out one great musician after another ... song after song after song. Being old has its advantages!

Fil, you really get it. Janis sings straight from her heart to your heart, bypassing your mind. Few are able to do that as well as her.

Watching her live do a song like this is a total gut punch. Absolute heart felt, passionate, emotional, from the soul. You can literally see her body quiver as the emotion runs thru it and comes out vocally. Johnny Winter once said "I think the blues will always be around. People need it". This is a top example of that.

My favorite live performance ever, this is not as much singing as self exorcism....Amazing-Chills.

Jan. 19th, 2023, would have been Janis' 8Oth birthday!! Wow, it's been 53 years since she left us but still, no one can compare, no other female singer can even come close!!

You make some very good points that no one else makes about her performance. The idea with all art is to communicate feelings and connect their human experience that you can relate to. Janis was totalliy into the song she was performing -- very in the moment, NOT thinking about how she looked, NOT thinking about what the audience was thinking. All about the song.

Great job fil. There will never be another Janis. A once in a lifetime artist.

Damn I swear the hair on the back of my neck is standing up. Incredible.

Janis Joplin already mashed the "Like". Love Janis's voice. Everyone was searching for a female vocalist like Janis back in my day. Crazy versatility in her voice, just a crazy range and not to mention so much energy Janis brings to her performances. Every inch of her body felt the music. That voice could wake up the dead and I'm sure it did, Lol. Awesome share Fil and a great analysis.

Her and Joe Cocker are always "there" when they sing. Their bodies, their hearts, are all there, know what I mean? It's impossible to be indifferent when they sing.

Seeing Cass Elliot say "WOW!" Really says something about Janis Joplin's voice and emotion.

God she could blow the leaves off a tree! Such soul. Fantastic upload! Cass is impresses. Hope they are harmonizing in Heaven. One of my patients attended Monterey. Yes, he dropped acid and enjoyed this festival!

Oh, wow!Just in time for the unique, the incomparable, Ms. Janis Joplin! Yay and thank you. :o)

I love her. To the Moon and back. She does a great version of 'Move Over'. Great one Fil. 👍🏻💜

Thank you so much for understanding Janis and explaining her talent so well!

The Male version of Janis Joplin is Joe Cocker . Take care fil

One of my favorite Joplin performances. Big Brother was so raw and distorted. Janis blows the doors off putting heart and soul

Unpolished diamond in the rough, salt of the earth.... American Gem, Miss Janice Joplin....there will never be another🇺🇸💎✌👍👍

My favorite female singer. Nobody can touch her on performing a song. She just put so much into it. I have been a fan of Janis since the late 60's. Every time I would watch her performance on video, She just blows me away.

Man I'm so glad that l am from my generation!! Music was going through some real changes! Mama Cass sitting there in awe during this performance says it all! Thanks for another great video and analysis Fil! There is a young man named Leon Bridges that you should check out. He is a guitarist but that is not his main talent. Great song writer and arranger. Check out Bad bad news and Beyond. Bad bad news has such a great groove with a message. Beyond is a great love song! You will not be disappointed!

Authentic, Original, Fabulous, and never duplicated.

Astounding performance. Has always given me chills. Thanks Fil!

Best reaction to Janis yet! My favorite live performance of her’s.

The first time I heard Janis on the radio, I knew that she was destined for fame. Her voice would just jump through the airwaves and grab you!! We will never see another like Janis Joplin.

It's so nice to see her smile.

Beautiful analysis of such a great artist. Janis Joplin was the ultimate "hiippie" for more than one reason, and that voice still today transcends most serious music genres...she had a very seriously blues voice naturally. You opened up a thought in my mind about her connection to the lyrics. Thank you for that.

Fil. you hit me hard with this one. I saw Janis numerous times with friends, so many I can't say. You could believe Janis. You could feel her pain and feel her emotion. I've got a story about the last time I saw Janis in Golden Gate park, not on stage. I won't bother you with it. Just know that her death really hurt we who lived and hung there. We knew it was the beginning of the end. The party was over. Thanks for the memories and the tears.

Never heard anyone but Janis who warranted the word, "Incomparable."

All that power & pain and then that sweet smile at the end💗 I love how excited and genuinely appreciative you are for what these older artists gave us.

Another unfortunate member of the 27 club. So many of these great artists are tortured souls. Maybe that is the catalyst for some of them? Thanks Fil, great stuff again.

It's funny because i always watch Janis videos with a smile on my face as well. 😊

Just watch those feet keeping their furious, insistent time .. THAT was Janis!!

I’m in tears. I’m old enough to be had a crush on that woman. Thanks for such a great cover.

Yeeeeah!!! I liked the analogy of her turning on the grit of a distortion pedal. This video gave me tears at the end of the performance. Man....she sure gave a piece of heart and took a piece of mine!!!! 😥💔

I've been in a vacation Janis Joplin YT binge. She is an absolute BEAST of a female singer. I've had such a man crush on her for my whole life. Thanks for doing some Janis FIl.