Janis Joplin – Pearl

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Artist: Janis Joplin

Title: Pearl

Year: 1971

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Tracklist

  • 1. Move Over (3:43)
  • 2. Cry Baby (3:58)
  • 3. A Woman Left Lonely (3:29)
  • 4. Half Moon (3:53)
  • 5. Buried Alive In the Blues (2:27)
  • 6. My Baby (3:45)
  • 7. Me and Bobby McGee (4:31)
  • 8. Mercedes Benz (1:47)
  • 9. Trust Me (3:17)
  • 10. Get It While You Can (3:23)
  • 11. Happy Birthday, John (Happy Trails) (1:09)
  • 12. Me and Bobby McGee - Demo Version (4:46)
  • 13. Move Over - Alternate Version (4:25)
  • 14. Cry Baby - Alternate Version (4:57)
  • 15. My Baby - Alternate Version (3:59)
  • 16. Pearl - Instrumental (4:27)
  • 1. Tell Mama - Live at CNE Stadium, Toronto, Canada - June 1970 (6:47)
  • 2. Half Moon - Live at CNE Stadium, Toronto, Canada - June 1970 (4:38)
  • 3. Move Over - Live at McMahon Stadium, Calgary, Canada - July 1970 (4:41)
  • 4. Maybe - Live at Winnipeg Stadium, Winnipeg, Canada - July 1970 (3:56)
  • 5. Summertime - Live at Winnipeg Stadium, Winnipeg, Canada - July 1970 (4:39)
  • 6. Little Girl Blue - Live at McMahon Stadium, Calgary, Canada - July 1970 (5:10)
  • 7. That's Rock 'n Roll - Live at CNE Stadium, Toronto, Canada - June 1970 (5:03)
  • 8. Try (Just a Little Bit Harder) - Live at CNE Stadium, Toronto, Canada - June 1970 (9:11)
  • 9. Kozmic Blues - Live at CNE Stadium, Toronto, Canada - June 1970 (5:29)
  • 10. Piece of My Heart - Live at CNE Stadium, Toronto, Canada - June 1970 (5:21)
  • 11. Cry Baby - Live at CNE Stadium, Toronto, Canada - June 1970 (6:31)
  • 12. Get It While You Can - Live at McMahon Stadium, Calgary, Canada - July 1970 (7:20)
  • 13. Ball and Chain - Live at McMahon Stadium, Calgary, Canada - July 1970 (8:15)

Review

Well, darlin', why don't you sit a spell and let’s chat about Janis Joplin’s iconic album "Pearl." Released back in '71, this gem is a soul-stirring molasses blend of rock 'n' roll, soul, blues, and even a dash of gospel for good measure. This album really puts the spotlight on Joplin’s raw powerhouse of a voice, tuned to perfection by Paul Rothchild and her shiny new collaborators, the Full Tilt Boogie Band.

"Pearl" isn’t just another record on the shelf; it’s got some downright legendary tracks like the runaway hit "Me and Bobby McGee" and the heart-tugging a cappella "Mercedes Benz," which also has the bittersweet honor of being the very last tune Joplin laid down before she left this world too soon. The polished finish of this album is Rothchild working his magic, but it’s Janis who breathes fire into each song, stretching her vocal cords and soul to new heights.

Let's not forget just how celebrated "Pearl" became—peaking at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and going quadruple platinum to boot! It’s held a charmed spot in music history, even snagging the number 259 spot on Rolling Stone magazine’s 2020 list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time." This album's message and melodies continue to resonate, a testament to the undeniable impact Joplin and her music had—and still have—on the world. - Savannah

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