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 | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Rolling Stone |    [1] |
| Robert Christgau | B-[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
- "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
- 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
External links
- Farewell Song at Discogs (list of releases)
References
- ^ Rolling Stone review
- ^ Robert Christgau: CG: Janis Joplin
- ^ Jack McDonough (23 Jan 1982). Joplin Project Reaches Fruition. Billboard. p. 20.
- ^ a b Alice Echols. Scars of Sweet Paradise: The Life and Times of Janis Joplin. p. 320.
- ^ "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.
- ^ https://www.billboard.com/music/janis-joplin/chart-history/hot-mainstream-rock-tracks/song/910140