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 | ||||
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| Released | February 1982 | |||
| Recorded | January 31, 1967 – June 28, 1970 | |||
| Genre | Rock and roll, soul | |||
| Length | 32:56 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Janis Joplin chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Rolling Stone |    [1] |
| Robert Christgau | B−[2] |
Production
editThe 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
edit- "Tell Mama" (Live) (Marcus Daniel, Wilbur Terrell, Clarence Carter) – 5:46
- "Magic of Love" (Live) (Mark Spoelstra) – 3:02
- "Misery'N" (Peter Albin, James Gurley, Sam Andrew, David Getz, Janis Joplin) – 4:13
- "One Night Stand" (Steve Gordon, Barry Flast) – 3:07
- "Harry" (Peter Albin, James Gurley, Sam Andrew, David Getz, Janis Joplin) – 0:57
- "Raise Your Hand" (Live) (Steve Cropper, Eddie Floyd, Alvertis Isbell) – 3:44
- "Farewell Song" (Live) (Sam Andrew) – 4:36
- "Medley: Amazing Grace/Hi-Heel Sneakers" (Live) – 2:35
- "Catch Me Daddy" (Peter Albin, James Gurley, Sam Andrew, David Getz, Janis Joplin) – 4:50
Personnel
edit- 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
edit- ^ Rolling Stone review
- ^ Robert Christgau: CG: Janis Joplin
- ^ Jack McDonough (23 Jan 1982). Joplin Project Reaches Fruition. Billboard. p. 20.
- ^ a b Alice Echols (15 February 2000). Scars of Sweet Paradise: The Life and Times of Janis Joplin. p. 320. ISBN 9781466839793.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Janis Joplin". Billboard.
External links
edit- Farewell Song at Discogs (list of releases)