Farewell Song

Farewell Song is a 1982 collection of nine previously unreleased recordings of Janis Joplin with Big Brother and the Holding Company, the Kozmic Blues Band, and Full Tilt Boogie Band. Tracks include Cheap Thrills-era outtakes and live performances; "Misery 'N", "Farewell Song", and "Catch Me Daddy".

Farewell Song
Compilation album by
Janis Joplin
ReleasedFebruary 1982
RecordedJanuary 31, 1967 – June 28, 1970
GenreRock and roll, soul
Length32:56
LabelColumbia
Janis Joplin chronology
Janis
(1975)		 Farewell Song
(1982)		 Janis
(1993)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Rolling Stone [1]
Robert ChristgauB-[2]

Production

The recordings were enhanced through the use of devices such as the Lexicon 224 and the ADR Scamp Rack by producer Elliot Mazer,[3] and the original bass by Peter Albin on "Farewell Song" was replaced with bass work by Mazer.[4] Some members of Big Brother and the Holding Company were unhappy about some of these changes.[5][4] The original versions can be found on the subsequent compilation Janis.

One Night Stand was produced by Todd Rundgren and performed with the Paul Butterfield Blues Band and became a minor hit upon release.[6] Tell Mama is the only Full Tilt Boogie Band track.

Track listing
  1. "Tell Mama" (Live) (Marcus Daniel, Wilbur Terrell, Clarence Carter) – 5:46
  2. "Magic of Love" (Live) (Mark Spoelstra) – 3:02
  3. "Misery'N" (Peter Albin, James Gurley, Sam Andrew, David Getz, Janis Joplin) – 4:13
  4. "One Night Stand" (Steve Gordon, Barry Flast) – 3:07
  5. "Harry" (Peter Albin, James Gurley, Sam Andrew, David Getz, Janis Joplin) – 0:57
  6. "Raise Your Hand" (Live) (Steve Cropper, Eddie Floyd, Alvertis Isbell) – 3:44
  7. "Farewell Song" (Live) (Sam Andrew) – 4:36
  8. "Medley: Amazing Grace/Hi-Heel Sneakers" (Live) – 2:35
  9. "Catch Me Daddy" (Peter Albin, James Gurley, Sam Andrew, David Getz, Janis Joplin) – 4:50

Personnel
  • Janis Joplin – vocals
  • Terry Clements – tenor saxophone
  • Richard Kermode – organ
  • Brad Campbell – bass
  • Clark Pierson – drums
  • Ken Pearson – organ
  • Cornelius "Snookey" Flowers – baritone saxophone
  • Richard Bell – piano
  • David Getz – drums
  • John Till – guitar
  • Roy Markowitz – drums
  • Sam Andrew – guitar
  • Luis Gasca – trumpet
  • Peter Albin – bass
  • James Gurley – guitar

References
  1. Rolling Stone review
  2. Robert Christgau: CG: Janis Joplin
  3. Jack McDonough (23 Jan 1982). Joplin Project Reaches Fruition. Billboard. p. 20.
  4. Alice Echols. Scars of Sweet Paradise: The Life and Times of Janis Joplin. p. 320.
  5. "Big Brother & The Holding Co. :: View topic – Interview with James Gurley 1987 the BBHC reunion". Bbhc.com. Archived from the original on 2015-02-13. Retrieved 2013-09-09.
  6. https://www.billboard.com/music/janis-joplin/chart-history/hot-mainstream-rock-tracks/song/910140
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.